This nationally-recognized keynote will inspire you while you begin your journey at Southern Miss. His message centers around an empowering metaphor: Your life is a show, and you are the star. You are challenged to Be The Director, Write Your Script, Define Your Character, Cast Your Show Wisely, and Be the Star of Your Life. This video will be available prior to your first small group meeting, to ensure that you are prepared to discuss it together as a group.

There are so many ways to get involved on campus. Decide to engage in the community around you and go do it! A great first step is to get connected to organizations on campus! The Office of Leadership and Student Involvement oversees around 200 student organizations. Our involvement fair will give you an opportunity to hear from these groups, while also meeting some students who are involved in a variety of organizations. This is also a great time to hear how these organizations plan to engage with their members during the fall semester.

Peter first became fascinated with magic at the age of eleven when he stumbled across a magic book at his local library. He now travels around the country performing his award winning magic that will defy your reality. Peter's show is about two things, astonishing magic, and having a good time; and he doesn't skimp on either. The title Magician for Non-Believers is about being honest with his audience. Magic isn’t real... but Peter will make you believe it is for the length of his show. Combining original mind blowing magic, and a heavy dose of humor is his secret to success and why it’s made him one of the top booked college acts around the country.

Jump into one of our Zoom Webinar spaces where we will have staff from across campus discussing topics of interest. Our topics will include

• Diversity, Inclusion and YOU!
• Healthy Living at Southern Miss
• Tips for a Successful First Year
• The Next Step: Internship and Job Opportunities
• Study Abroad
• Man to Man: A Conversation on Masculinity, Accountability, and Mental Health.

Join us as each academic college welcomes you to campus! During these sessions, academic colleges will introduce their administrators who will help you progress to graduation, share ways that you can get involved with your college, and highlight classroom expectations. If you are undecided about your major, this is a great time to explore your options!