November 24, 2014
Announcement
If you have already been admitted to MSU-Meridian, then you will be able to register for classes at the workshop. If you haven't been admitted yet, then we'll help you complete the process.
Click "Read more" below to sign up for the workshop on December 1.
Bulldog Bound Perspective: Emery Jenkins
Meet Emery Jenkins, a transfer student from East Mississippi Community College. She chose MSU because both of her parents attended MSU and she wanted to continue the family tradition. Emery chose graphic design because she loves artistic and creative things, and eventually wants her career to be in a creative field.
"In my graphic design classes I have learned a lot about perspective, looking and thinking about things in new ways. Those skills have carried out into my everyday life and not just with trying to come up with a new design. Beyond the classroom, my favorite thing about this university would have to be the community feel even though it is a large campus. For instance, most teachers even in a large class will go out of their way to help you if you need it. To future transfers, I would say to get involved in your classes, communicate and get to know your teachers, and also take advantages of the opportunities on campus."
-Emery Jenkins, Senatobia, MS
Major Insight: Graphic Design
Graphic design is an artistic and commercial discipline that focuses on visual communication and artful presentation. It is a creative process that combines art and technology to communicate ideas. From humble things like gum wrappers, to huge things like billboards, to the T-shirt you’re wearing, graphic design informs, persuades, organizes, stimulates, locates, identifies, attracts attention and provides pleasure.
Graphic designers work with a variety of communication tools such as drawn, painted, photographed, or computer-generated images in order to convey a message. Students may expand their studios into typography, illustration, multi-media and web design. Internships in graphic design are available on and off campus.
Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center (HCDC) at Mississippi State University strives to enhance the college experience of culturally diverse students. The HCDC encourages, through sensitivity training and programming, the development of all cultures, especially minority and international students.
Students can get involved in several programs: PAWS Program, Black Student Association (BSA), I.D.E.A.L. Women Program, Men of Excellence Program, International Programming, and Linking Internationals in the Community – LINC Program. HCDC keeps an up to date calendar of group events and student resources & forms on their main website.
Formerly known as the Office of Minority Affairs, the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center was renamed in 1991 and dedicated to Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the first African American alumnus of MSU. HCDC offers peer counseling and ambassador programs aimed at helping freshman and transfer students make a successful transition to university life. The HCDC continues to improve programming and awareness of all students.
Event - Homecoming
The Student Association had a very full and active Homecoming Week which began on November 2 with the theme "In Maroon We Trust." The week was lead by song and prayer in the Chapel of Memories by Rev. Brian Sorgenfrei of the campus Reformed University Fellowship and the University Chorale. From photo booth pictures on the Drill Field to a late night scavenger hunt, a free concert featuring "Young Buffalo", a large yard show by the National Pan-Hellenic Council, another free performance by comedian Emmanuel Hudson, Movie Night, and the annual Homecoming Parade, the week couldn't end better with a huge win by the Mississippi State Bulldogs over University of Tennessee at Martin as well as the halftime presentation of the 2014 homecoming queen and court.
For more information on campus events, contact the Center for Student Activities at 662.325.2930 or read more below.
How to get tagged:
Community College Freshmen - If you're bound for Mississippi State, go ahead and Get Tagged! There are 2 ways to become part of our Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program.
If you were admitted to MSU as a freshman for Fall 2014 but decided to attend a community college first, just go back to apply.msstate.edu, log back in to your application and click the "TAG ME" button. Please tell us where you're attending community college and update your contact information as needed.
If you're in your first year of Community College but did NOT apply for admission to State as a freshman, you can still Get Tagged, too. Go to apply.msstate.edu and follow the directions to apply to the TAG program.
If you're a community college sophomore or a student planning to transfer from another 4-year institution, then the TAG program will not be the best fit for you. The traditional application for admission for Fall 2015 will be your best route.
Questions about Getting Tagged? Email us at TAG@msstate.edu.
