The Knightly News: October 5 Edition

Author: Office of Student Life
Posted: Monday, October 5, 2015 9:06 PM
Categories: Students | Knightly News

Macon, GA

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:

OCTOBER 6

E: Red Cross blood drive in the City of Eastman Room@2pm

M: Pool Tournament in the game room@3pm

C: BOLD presents A Woman’s Intuition in RussellHall@7pm

C:Movie Night (Jurassic Park) in Walker Hall@8pm

OCTOBER 7

C: Leadership Lifesaver Series in Georgia Hall@3pm. Sign up before 10/5: http://tinyurl.com/RTBoat

W: Mid-Term Survival Kit in Oak Hall@4:30pm

E: Mid-Term Munchies in Aviation Hall@6pm

OCTOBER 8

W: Dog Therapy in the WRACC@11am

D: Mid-Term Madness (Family Karaoke Night) in the Student Center@6:30pm

M: Jam Session in the SLC Amphitheatre@6:30pm. Rain location: Math Auditorium

OCTOBER 9

C: Walking Dead Tour

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

COMPANY CONNECT

Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, Representative Marlon Baldwin, Asst. Dir. Of Finance and MGA Alum, 10/6 from 4-5pm, PSC 341 (Macon).

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.

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 on 12/17/15.

KAPPA SIGMA – GREEK LIFE

Looking to get involved on campus while developing into a leader? Then Kappa Sigma is the one for you! Leave your legacy at MGA, contact Ryan Kozusko at678-446-8482.

KNIGHTS’ BUSINESS BATTLE

School of Business students can win cash for generating & developing business ideas.

KNIGHTS DINING

Meet the chef & general manager starting 9/30! 

experiential learning

Experiential Learning@MGA– MGA’s Quality Enhancement Plan

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

LUNCH& LEARN - COCHRAN

Job hunting tips in the Presidential Dining Room 10/15@12p. Sign up here no later than Mon. 10/12: http://tinyurl.com/Job-Hunting-Lunch-Learn

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

TUTORING DRAWING

MGA’s tutoring centers will conduct drawings for a $100 card this semester. Ask howto become eligible in the contest! Make an appt. at 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 .Responses needed by end of day 10/5/15.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

OCTOBER 12

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

OCTOBER 13

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.

OCTOBER 15

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

OCTOBER 16

A: Boss Appreciation Day

The Knightly News is text only. If you have information you’d like to include, please send it to dee.lindsey@mga.edu by 11 a.m. on Mondays.Each item must be 140 characters or less and will remain in the News for two weeks unless otherwise approved. For more information on all currently scheduled events, please see the University Calendar at https://www.mga.edu/calendar .