December 18, 2014
Announcement
Happy Holidays! The Student Association takes the opportunity this time of year to reach out and help our surrounding counties by collecting canned good items for the local food banks as well as unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots and new and gently used coats for Coats for Kids. These are just a few ways the Student Assocation as well as many of our other student organizations actively participate in the community.
Bulldog Bound Perspective: Alex Weir
Meet Alex Weir, a transfer student from East Central Community College. A fascination with how the human body works led Alex to enroll in Kinesiology, a brand new degree program at MSU-Meridian.
One of a dozen students in the new program, Alex is excited about the many opportunities available in the area of Kinesiology, either as a gateway to professional schools or the growing field of Exercise Science.
"I'm so happy that I can study an area of science that I find interesting and remain close to home," said Alex. "Small class size has also allowed our kinesiology group to become a tight-knit community and our instructors are available for one-on-one help we need to be successful."
"For those students looking for a place to transfer to - MSU-Meridian has a wonderful team of staff and faculty that take pride in their work and are extremely helpful. Don't be afraid to ask questions and look into the many degree programs available at MSU-Meridian. For me - no matter where I go on campus, I always feel as if I'm among friends."
Alexandria "Alex" Weir, Philadelphia, MS
Kinesiology
Ki.ne.si.ol.o.gy n (Greek kinesis): "the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement."
Mississippi State University's department of Kinesiology is housed within the College of Education and offers numerous areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students. On the Starkville campus undergraduate students can choose one of four concentrations: Health Fitness Studies, Sport Studies, Sport Pedagogy and Clinical Exercise Physiology. The Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration is also offered on the Meridian campus and will eventually be housed in the Kress building, part of the downtown campus of MSU-Meridian. The renovated facility will have state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and a library.
The Phil Hardin Foundation Library
A $1.25 million gift by the Meridian-based Phil Hardin Foundation made possible a new 1,860 square foot university library on the MSU-Meridian College Park campus. The library was dedicated on December 3, 2013. The new facility was created through the renovation of three existing spaces formerly used for classrooms. In addition to housing 8,000 print volumes and journals, the library's resources include 16 public computer workstations, 15 laptop computers, a conference room, microfilm reader, print station and instructional laboratory and teacher station with capacity for 30 students.
A second library is also planned as part of the renovation of the Kress building located in downtown Meridian. The building will house the new Kinesiology program as well as state-of-the-art labs and classrooms.
Starkville-MSU Symphony Association
Throughout the year, the Starkville-MSU Symphony Association puts together a concert season that begins in October and ends in March. The Starkville-MSU Symphony Association encourages the development of an understanding of culturally and historically significant music. It was established on March 2, 1969. Over the years, the non-profit organization has grown. The Symphony Association seeks to educate, enlighten and share classical music with the community and MSU campus. Starkville has the distinction of being one of the smallest communities in the United States to support a symphony orchestra for over 45 years
The Symphony Association makes strings scholarships available to students at Mississippi State University. Scholarships are available annually as part of the Starkville-MSU Symphony Association's commitment to strengthening music education in the surrounding community.
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.
