The Knightly News: October 19 Edition

Author: Office of Student Affairs
Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015 3:59 PM
Categories: Students | Knightly News

Macon, GA

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

OCTOBER 19

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

OCTOBER 20

M: Grad Finale in the PSC Banquet Hall 10am – 6pm.

E: Field Day@AviationHall@5pm

M: Georgia Wilderness Society: Ty Ivey, birder & photographer extraordinaire, willspeak@7:30pm. Museum Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon.

OCTOBER 21

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

E: Spooktacular Treats@11amin the flight lobby area

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

C: Fall Festival@WalkerHall@12pm

E: Company Connect: Yulista Aviation & HAECO Aviation seeking full-time candidates at Runway Café from1-5pm. For more info: careerservices@mga.edu

OCTOBER 22

C: The Crafty Librarian in Roberts Memorial Library@12pm

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

M: GEICO will have a lunch mixer from 11a-1p in the Jones Lobby promoting internships, full &part-time jobs. For more info: careerservices@mga.edu

CAMPUS INFORMATION& EVENTS

FACULTY/STAFF VS.RESIDENTS BBALL GAME (MACON)

The basketball game will beheld 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 .

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 to students. Please remember 11/6/15 is the deadline to apply for the fall commencement on12/17/15.

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 www.mga.edu/experiential-learning

MID TERM GRADES

Grades are now available on SWORDS – Click on the mid-term grade tab to review your grades.

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

PEER FINANCIAL COUNSELINGSESSIONS

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

TUTORING DRAWING

MGA’s tutoring centers will conduct drawings for a $100 card this semester. Ask how to become eligible inthe 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

OCTOBER 26

A: Last day to apply as an orientation leader. Email leighann.tribble@mga.edu for more info.

OCTOBER 27

M: Spanish Table hostedby Dr. Maritza Bell-Corralesat 10:00am in the Foreign Language Lab

C: Red Cross blood drive inAlderman@2pm.

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

OCTOBER 29

Join us for our 2nd annual literary event in Macon’s rehearsal hall. Tickets - $5 & can be purchased in the English dept. or@the door. Costumes welcome.