Southern Miss Lighting the Way for the Holidays Set for Dec. 3

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 09:54am | By: Dr. David Tisdale

A Golden Eagle–style holiday tradition will continue Wednesday, Dec. 3, at The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus with the annual Lighting the Way for the Holidays event. Presented by the Student Government Association (SGA), the celebration is open to members of the university and local communities.

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a tree-lighting ceremony in front of the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building, followed by a holiday carnival at 6:30 p.m. on the green space between the Lucas Administration Building and Bennett Auditorium (South Lawn).

“Lighting the Way has become one of the most cherished traditions at Southern Miss,” said Daniel Rigel, assistant dean of students. “It’s a time when students, faculty, staff, and local families from all walks of life come together to reflect on the completion of another semester, share in the spirit of the season, and celebrate what truly makes life at our university special—each other.”

The event will conclude at 9 p.m. with a late-night meal in Spirit Park hosted by the Southern Miss Activities Council. 

For more information, contact the SGA.