The Knightly News: October 12 Edition

Author: Office of Student Life
Posted: Monday, October 12, 2015 8:40 PM
Categories: Knightly News | Students

Macon, GA

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

OCTOBER12

M: “Amour(Love).” Presented by the School of Health Sciences & Interdisciplinary Film Series. French w/English subtitles@6pm in Math Auditorium.

C: Gallery talk & opening reception in Russell Hall@6pm

M: GRE study session in the Education building@6pm

OCTOBER13

C: Signup @ http://tinyurl.com/lipsyncochran to battle in the First MGA Lip Sync Battle on 10/13/15. Contact deanna.thompson@mga.edu for more info

D: Lunch& Learn: Domestic Violence@12pm in the Student Center

OCTOBER15

C: “Amour(Love).” French w/English subtitles@2pm, Walker Theatre. Info: yunsuk.chae@mga.edu

C: Lunch& Learn: How to Stand Out BOLDLY in a Crowd of Applicants@12p in the Presidential Dining Room. For info: careerservices@mga.edu or 478/471-2714

M: Study Abroad info session@11:30am in the Jones Building

OCTOBER16

A: Boss Appreciation Day

CAMPUS INFORMATION & EVENTS

ACADEMIC ADVISING OPTION

Middle Georgia State students are about to have another, more convenient way to get the academic advising so crucial to completing their degrees. The university has rolled out a new web-based tool called eAdvising. https://www.mga.edu/news/2015/09/online-academic-advising-comes-to-middle-georgia-state.php

ADVISING AND REGISTRATION FOR SPRING & SUMMER 2016

Advising for spring 2016 began 9/28. Regular registration starts 10/26 and ends12/17.

Summer advising began 9/28. Regular Registration I starts 10/26 and ends 12/17.

For additional information, go to https://www.mga.edu/academics/calendars/

For advisor information, go to https://www.mga.edu/advising/advisors.php

ATLANTA FALCONS OR HAWKS TICKET INTEREST

Are you interested in attending either a Falcons or Hawks game this semester? If so, click here: http://tinyurl.com/Hawks-or-Falcons-2015 .

CAREER EXPO ON 10/27 FROM 10AM-2PM- MACON CAMPUS

Fall Career Expo will be in the SLC Lobby w/ 20+ companies recruiting! Professional dress required. For more info: careerservices@mga.edu

COMPANY CONNECT ON 10/21 FROM 1PM-5PM- EASTMAN CAMPUS

Yulista Aviation & HAECO Aviation will be seeking full-time candidates at Runway Cafe. For more info: careerservices@mga.edu

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Have fun identifying PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE Oct. 6th-15th then conclude with a trip to WEAR(464 First Street, Macon) on Oct. 16th at 5pm for discount shopping and fun.

FACULTY/STAFF VS. RESIDENTS BBALL GAME (MACON)

The basketball game will be held November 13. If interested in playing or cheering, contact Sarah Carey at sarah.carey@mga.edu.

FREE ENGLISH CLASSES

Free classes for Latinos in the community. Tuesdays at 7:30 Iglesia Nueva Vida. For more information email: maritza.bellcorrales@mga.edu .

GEICO LUNCH MIXER ON 10/22 FROM 11AM-1PM- MACON CAMPUS

GEICO will have a lunch mixer in the Jones Lobby promoting internships, full &part-time jobs. For more info: careerservices@mga.edu

GEORGIA WILDERNESS SOCIETY

Ty Ivey, birder & photographer extraordinaire, will speak October 20@7:30pm. Museum Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd,Macon.

GRAD FINALE EVENT INFORMATION

Graduating in December? Stop by one of the Grad finale events - Cochran & Warner Robins 10/19 and Macon 10/20. For info: http://tinyurl.com/GradFinale15 .

GRADUATION 2015

If you applied early for fall graduation, BEFORE 8/31/15, we anticipate caps &gowns will be available for pick-up at Grad Finale on the campus which you applied for graduation.Eastman & Dublin campus students generally apply on the Cochran campus and may pick-up their regalia at the Cochran Finale. Addt’l cap & gown orders will be made for graduates applying after 8/31 for cap & gown pickup in the bookstore.The availability date will be announced & email notifications mailed tos tudents. Please remember 11/6/15 is the deadline to apply for the fall commencement on 12/17/15.

KNIGHTS DINING

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experiential learning

Experiential Learning@MGA– MGA’s Quality Enhancement Plan

Exploration and Application Beyond the Classroom. Learn more at https://www.mga.edu/experiential-learning/

NOW HIRING

Are you interested in becoming a tutor? Four centers are hiring! Find out more at

https://www.mga.edu/human-resources/jobs/index.php?type=student

ORIENTATION LEADERS NEEDED

We’re looking for students interested in being paid orientation leaders. Deadline is10/26/15. For info: leighann.tribble@mga.edu .

PEER FINANCIAL COUNSELING SESSIONS

Students:Want to learn how to manage your money better? Check out these upcoming sessions. Free pizza! https://www.mga.edu/news/2015/09/grant-funds-money-management-info-sessions-for-students.php

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Help save a life by donating October 27, 2015 in Alderman Hall@2pm.

STUDY ABROAD OPEN HOUSE: MACON & COCHRAN

October15 ^TH - Open House 11:30-1 Jones 102 & 4-5:30 Dillard Auditorium. Grab a slice of pizza & make your summer study abroad dream a reality!

TUTORING DRAWING

MGA’s tutoring centers will conduct drawings for a $100 card this semester. Ask how to become eligible in the contest! Make an appt@

https://www.mga.edu/student-success-center

VETERANS DAY 2015

If you’re serving or have served our great nation, click here for a 2 question survey: http://tinyurl.com/MGAVeteransDay2015 - open til 11/1/15.

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER19

M: GRE study session in the Education building@6pm

OCTOBER 20

E: FieldDay@Aviation Hall@5pm

OCTOBER 21

W: Wiffleball Tourney@3:30pm@Oak Hall lawn

E: Spooktacular Treats@11am in the flight lobby area

D: Fall Festival in the library lobby@11:20am

C: Fall Festival@Walker Hall@12pm

OCTOBER 22

C: The Crafty Librarian in Roberts MemorialLibrary@12pm

M: Open Mic Knight in the Math building@6:30pm

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