Calendar
April
Through the 26th
- The 23rd Annual Fine Art and Graphic Design Competition. More than 100 student works are represented in this McComas Gallery exhibition. Noon-4 p.m. each day. Art department, 325-2970.
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- No to the negative. Continuing Education class will discuss managing negativity in the workplace. 1-5 p.m., Memorial Hall. Teresa Gammill, 325-8877.
- It's art! No, it's science! Dr. Sidney Perkowitz, Charles Howard Candler Professor of Physics at Emory University, speaks at 7:30 p.m. in McCool Hall Auditorium on “Art and Science, Scientists and Artists: How They Influence Each Other.” Graduate School Lecture Series. 325-7400.
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- An artist explores Thai culture. Artist Bill Dunlap, a Mississippi native who spent part of last year researching Thailand, presents a University Honors Forum about Thai art and culture. Bettersworth Auditorium of Giles Architecture Building, 12:30 p.m. 325-2522.
- Thanks for the memories. Annual Employee Recognition Program honors those with 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service to Mississippi State. Recognition program at 3 p.m., reception at 4 p.m., Humphrey Coliseum.
- Now hear this! The Mississippi State Stage Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble perform at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Theatre. No charge. Department of Music Education, 325-3070.
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- Self-directed work teams. Continuing Education class focuses on the principles of employee empowerment. 1-4 p.m., Memorial Hall. Teresa Gammill, 325-8877.
- Oozing with fun. The annual “Oozefest” Mud Volleyball Tournament gets under way at 2 p.m. at University Commons Apartments. Proceeds support the Alumni Delegates. 325-2434.
- A little lawn music. Enjoy an outdoor band concert at 5 p.m., Colvard Union Lawn. No admission. Music education department, 325-3070.
- Towering comedy. Craig Anton, 6'5" comic described as “inventive, off-beat, wacky,” shares a few laughs at 8 p.m. in the Union Small Auditorium. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board. 325-2930.
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- Biomedical engineering is the subject of a 12:30-2 p.m. seminar in the Bettersworth Auditorium of the Giles Architecture Building. Guests are Dr. Ernest M. Stokely and Dr. Linda C. Lucas, biomedical engineering professors at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Joel Bumgardner, biological engineering, 325-3282.
- Beautiful voices. A choral concert at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Theatre is free and open to the public. Music education department, 325-3070.
- Starry-eyed. The Howell Observatory is open at 8:30 p.m. Sky must be at least 75 percent clear to view. Session preceded by brief sky orientation. Physics and astronomy department, 325-2806. Also on the 26th and May 2.
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- Art department alumni reunion. Alums may visit classes 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with refreshments and sign-in 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in main office of Freeman Building. Graphic design presentation set for 9 a.m.-noon in Briscoe Hall. Noon picnic at Eckie's Pond. Senior exhibition and reception for Jason Hutto, 7-9 p.m. in the Pegasus Gallery of the Wise Center. 325-2970.
- Tools of the Internet. Hands-on overview of FTP and Gopher, requiring intermediate computer proficiency. 12:30-4:30 p.m., 264 Allen Hall. Continuing Education. Teresa Gammill, 325-8877.
- Advanced Word 6.0 for Windows. Half-day class will teach data management techniques. 12:30-4:30 p.m., 105 Dorman Hall. Continuing Education. Teresa Gammill, 325-8877.
21-23
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- A horn and a piano. George Recker, trumpet, and Arthur Maddox, piano, present a lecture/demonstration for Honors Forum, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Allen 13.
- Make your meetings productive. Learn how to organize, plan and communicate effectively for meetings. Class meets Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.for six weeks. Continuing Education. Teresa Gammill, 325-8877.
- Informal Faculty Meeting. Colvard Unions Small Auditorium, 4 p.m., with Dr. Donald Zacharias.
- Courtyard Concert, at the Mississippi Research & Technology Park Courtyard, is titled “Old Brass and Ivory.” 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Randi L'Hommedieu, 325-3070.
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- BANNER Introduction. 1:30-3:30 p.m., 105 Dorman. Department of Human Resources Management. To register, e-mail your request to banhelp@msstate.edu or telephone 325-0663.
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- Sigma Xi seminar. Royce Bowden of industrial engineering presents a 3:30-4:30 p.m. seminar on “The Development of Manufacturing Control Strategies Using Unsupervised Machine Learning.” 312 McCain. Open to anyone.
- Faculty recital. Duncan MacMillan, pianist, presents a recital at 7:30 p.m. in McComas Theatre. No charge. Music education department, 325-3070.
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- Intro to Quattro Pro 5.0 for Windows. Continuing Education class will present spreadsheet applications. 12:30-4:30 p.m., 253 IED Building. Teresa Gammill, 325-8877.
- Hats off to faculty! The Alumni Association hosts the annual Faculty Recognition Program, Humphrey Coliseum, 6:30 p.m. Karen Hudson, 325-2434.
28-30
- "Wait Until Dark," University Theater Production, 7:30 p.m. each evening, Lab Theater. Limited seating. Tickets: $5 adults, $4 senior citizens, $3 students, $2 students with valid I.D. Directed by student Melanie Hintz. 325-7952.
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- Recognizing scholars. The University Honors Program hosts its annual awards ceremony at 2 p.m., Coskrey Auditorium, Memorial Hall. 325-2522.
- Scholarship Recognition Day, 3:30 p.m., Humphrey Coliseum. Reception follows.
May
2
- More stars. Howell Observatory is open at 8:30 p.m. Sky must be 75 percent clear to view. Preceded by brief sky orientation. Physics and astronomy department, 325-2806.
2-3
- All about insurance. The Eighth Annual Insurance Day under way on campus. Robert A. Hershbarger, 325-7475.
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- Pomp and circumstance. Commencement exercises, Humphrey Coliseum, 1:15 p.m. Sen. Trent Lott addresses graduates.
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