June 20, 2018
Orientation Registration - There’s Still Time!
You’re not going to get a better welcome than a Bulldog Family welcome. If you haven’t signed up for Orientation yet, there’s still time!
Are you ready to finish up your degree while enjoying college life on the Starkville campus of MSU? Join us for Transfer Orientation! For more information visit http://orientation.msstate.edu/.
Student Spotlight: Nicole Hickmon
Meet Nicole Hickmon, a transfer student from East Central Community College. She has been employed fulltime at Key Field Air National Guard in Meridian, MS for the past six years and has been a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard for eleven years. Because she has been fortunate with her military career, her desire to further her education while maintaining her employment led her to pursue a degree at MSU-Meridian.
“I began my journey at MSU-Meridian in Spring Semester of 2017 initially planning to major in Interdisciplinary Studies. After taking a very interesting criminology course under Dr. Amanda Cook my first semester, I enrolled in another criminology course the following summer, as an elective. Needless to say in the fall of 2017, I changed my major to Criminology. Dr. Amanda Cook and Mrs. Tina Ladner are the criminology instructors and their teaching style is phenomenal. We have learned about things like criminological theories, victims’ services, and even ways to assist incarcerated veterans transition back to society. This year was also the first year the department put on a Victim Services Resource Fair, and I was glad to be a part of that experience.”
Nicole’s favorite thing about MSU-Meridian is the flexibility and availability of services. She also enjoys the smaller class sizes. When asked what advice she would like to share with future transfer students, she said, “Never give up on your dream. Some things in life are temporary, but no one can take your education from you. MSU-Meridian is a great place to be. Everyone at this campus works hard to make sure your transition is smooth as possible!”
Major Insight: Criminology
Criminology, as a field, explores the nature and causes of crime. It also examines the impact crime has on society and how in turn society responds to the social problem of crime. The Bachelor's degree in Criminology emphasizes the study of types, patterns and trends in criminal behavior; the social etiology of crime; and the social response to crime and its effect on society. The program also trains students to analyze crime data, test explanations of crime and victimization, and critically evaluate crime theory and policy.
The Criminology program is appropriate for students wishing to pursue career paths in all justice related fields including: law enforcement; probation and parole; community based prevention and control programs; court based programs; and corrections. Students will be prepared to assume positions of leadership across a range of career paths in crime and justice related professions, as well as be prepared for post-graduate studies in Sociology, Criminology, and Law and Legal Studies. For more information about Criminology at MSU-Meridian visit https://www.meridian.msstate.edu/academics/arts-sciences/degree-programs/criminology/. To learn more about the program on the Starkville campus of MSU visit https://www.sociology.msstate.edu/undergraduate/criminology/about/.
Mindfulness Monday
Staff counselors in MSU Student Counseling Services, host a "Mindfulness Monday" table on the Drill Field. The event, sponsored by Student Counseling Services and the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center, encourages participants to pay attention in the present moment without judgment or evaluation, which can improve focus and help manage stress.
The next Mindfulness Monday will take place on July 16 from 12-1 p.m. on the Drill Field. Stress balls and other free giveaways will be available while supplies last. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place on the first floor of the Colvard Student Union. For more information visit https://www.msstate.edu/events/2018/05/mindfulness-monday/.
S.M.A.R.T. System
Starkville – Mississippi State University Area Rapid Transit (S.M.A.R.T.) is committed to provide safe, efficient and reliable mobility options to improve the quality of life for citizens and visitors to the City of Starkville, Mississippi and the campus of Mississippi State University.
Buses run every fifteen minutes or better when operating on a normal schedule. There is even an app that riders can use to get real-time location and arrival times for the 5 campus routes and 5 city routes, including a route that runs to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport. Currently, there is no charge to ride S.M.A.R.T. For more information visit smart.msstate.edu.
Curriculum Questions??
Do you have questions about the curriculum for your major? Visit catalog.msstate.edu for more detailed information!
