Plan ahead: buy '98 calendars now

Following the successful debut last year of Mississippi State's pictorial calendar, the university's 1998 version is now on sale.

The hanging wall unit features a larger format to better highlight campus scenes captured by award-winning University Relations photographers Fred Faulk and Russ Houston. The Famous Maroon Band, historic Lee Hall, and Bulldog baseball are among the full-color images in the 12-by-18 inch, 14-month daily registers.

Along with major holidays, academic, athletic and special campus events are noted in this latest production of the Office of Development.

"Last year's calendar was so well received by our alumni and friends that we have made this year's version bigger and better," said Tom Stogsdill, executive director of development. "It will make a perfect Christmas gift for any member of the university family."

The calendars can be purchased in one of several ways, including telephoning the development office at 325-3410, or by writing in care of P.O. Box 6149, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6149. Order forms are included in the soon-to-be published fall issue of Mississippi State Alumnus magazine and in the recently published Mississippi State University Connection newsletter. American Express, MasterCard and Visa are welcome.

Credit card orders also may be made over the Internet by visiting www.msstate.edu, then clicking on "Alumni and Friends."

In addition, calendars will be available at the Butler-Williams Alumni Center during home football weekends and at booths inside Scott Field.

Bookstores in Starkville, Jackson and other areas around the state are expected to again offer the calendars.

The calendars sell for $9.95 each. Mail orders should include an additional $1.95 for the shipping and handling of one calendar and 45 cents for each additional copy. Mississippi residents must add 7 percent sales tax.

Checks should be made payable to the Mississippi State University Foundation.