Saturday, August 8
MVNU2MSU
Date: Saturday, August 8Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Humphrey Coliseum
Mississippi State University and the Department of Housing & Residence Life welcome all new and returning students to campus and campus housing. During MVNU2MSU (Moving You to MSU), residents check in for housing assignments at Humphrey Coliseum. Once your assignment is confirmed, you may begin moving into your residence hall. Over 200 volunteers will be on hand to assist with check-in, direct traffic, assist with unloading cars, and help move your belongings into your rooms.
For more information about MVNU2MSU, please visit the MVNU2MSU Web site at http://www.housing.msstate.edu/mvnu2msu/ .
Sponsored by: Housing and Residence Life
Dawg Daze BBQ with a Global Twist
Date: Saturday, August 8Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sanderson Center
Rain Location: East side of Davis Wade Stadium under the bleachers.
After a long, hot day of moving into your residence hall, join us for dinner at the Sanderson Center. The menu includes pulled pork, chicken, beans, cole slaw, and drinks. And for dessert, members of MSU's various international student associations will have sweet treats from their native countries. There will be live entertainment from one of the top local bands, Jamie Davis and Soul Gravy.
Sponsored by: Admissions and Scholarships
Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
Recreational Sports
MSU Golf Course Open
Date: DailyTime: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: MSU Golf Course, Highway 182 East
Regularly ranked as one of the nation's best golf courses, the 6,927–yard MSU Golf course is an 18&ndash hole, par 72, PGA sanctioned championship course. The architectural design of the golf course provides a mix of both playable and challenging holes. Widely considered on the of finest courses in the state, the MSU Golf Course is open to students, staff, and the general public for recreational golf, academic activities, golf instruction, camps, and tournaments. The course also features a fully stocked pro shop, a driving range, and putting and chipping greens.
Call 662-325-3028 for a tee time.
For more information about the MSU Golf Course, visit our Web site at
http://www.golfcourse.msstate.edu .
Sanderson Center Open
Date: DailyTime: Opens 5:30 a.m., Monday – Friday
10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8
2 p.m. on Saturday, August 15
1 p.m. on Sundays
Closes 11 p.m. daily
Location: Sanderson Center
For more than a decades, the Department of Recreational Sports has provided over 5 million visitors with one of the most modern and convenient recreation and fitness facilities in the region – the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. Named an "Outstanding Indoor Recreation Facility" by the National Intramural/Recreational Sports Association in 2000 and the "Best Fitness Center" in the state by Mississippi Magazine in 2007, "the Sanderson" offers students, faculty, staff, alumni, and many others opportunities to exercise, play sports, learn skills, and socialize. In the 2009 "Best of Mississippi State & Starkville" poll, the Sanderson Center was named "The Best Place to Go When You're Bored" and "The Best Place to be a Student Worker "
Learn more about the Sanderson Center at http://www.recsports.msstate.edu
Monday, August 10
Get Fit MSU
Date: Monday - Friday, August 10 – 14Time: All day
Location: Sanderson Center
Start your college career off right! During the first week of Dawg Daze, the fitness staff at the Sanderson Center will get you started on the right foot and will help you stay motivated to stay fit. Come by the Strength & Aerobic Conditioning Room of the Sanderson Center anytime during the week of August 10–14 and get a FREE fitness assessments and a FREE workout program tailored to meet your individual needs and fitness goals. Your progress will tracked; those who have their assessments re-evaluated every 6 weeks during the fall semester will receive a FREE GIFT!
For more information, visit the Strength & Aerobic Conditioning Room of the Sanderson Center or email Fitness Director Jason Townsend at tjt3@msstate.edu
Sponsor: Recreational Sports
Coffee Happy Hour
Date: Week daysTime: 7:30a.m. – 9:00a.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble Cafe
Start your day off with coffee and pastries from the Barnes & Noble Café. During Dawg Daze, get half off drinks with the purchase of a bakery item! (Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Visit the store for more detail.)
Sponsor: Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Service DAWGS Starkville Community Service Event
Date: Monday, August 10
Time: Check-in begins at 8:30a.m.
Location: Depart from the south side of Davis Wade Stadium at 9am
Be a part of Service DAWGS (Donating a Wonderful Gift of Service). Come meet new friends and lend a hand with other MSU students as you work together to better our community! As an added bonus, everyone who attends will receive a free t-shirt and a free, delicious BBQ lunch. Pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up at http://mvc.msstate.edu/. Don't forget to wear tennis shoes and sunscreen so you can be ready to make a difference!
Sponsor: ARAMARK Campus Dining
Interfraternity Council
Maroon Volunteer Center
MSU Alumni Association
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Office of the Provost
Residence Hall Association
Come Build the Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity House!
Do you have some free time on your hands and want to help out a local Starkville family? Come join us as we build the Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity House. As part of MSU's First-Year Reading Experience an MSU shuttle will be provided to and from the Habitat for Humanity House everyday during Dawg Daze. Habitat shifts run from 8:30 to 12 pm or from 12:30 to 5 pm. You need to register online at http://mvc.msstate.edu/volunteer/. You could also sign-up with some friends and really have a blast. Make sure to wear tennis shoes and sunscreen. Thanks for making a difference!
Panhellenic Recruitment
Date: August 10 – August 15Women students interested in Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment must register online before Saturday, August 8 at http://www.msupanhellenic.com. Those who are registered must attend orientation for the details on the recruitment process, followed by a week of meeting the women of the various sororities.
Panhellenic Recruitment Orientation
Date: Monday, August 10Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall
Recruitment
Date: August 11 – 14Time: All day
Location: Sorority Row
Bid Day
Date: Saturday, August 15Time: TBA
Location: MSU Amphitheater
Sponsor: Panhellenic
Tune In Tournament
Date: Monday, August 10Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: McCool Rooms 213, 215, 232, 234, 236
Team up with your friends or make new ones as we ring in the new school year with a test of your musical knowledge! Answer questions and identify music from a varied selection of music and win gift cards to your favorite Starkville restaurants! Drinks will be provided.
To register, contact Michael Helmbrecht (mrh224@msstate.edu)
Sponsor: Quiz Bowl
Dallas Jessup – Just Yell Fire
Date: Monday, August 10Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Foster Ballroom, Colvard Union
America's best known street fighting, self-defense expert is a 17-year old woman and college freshman. Traveling an average of 10,000 miles a month, Dallas Jessup is coming to teach Mississippi State students how to further protect themselves on campus. Ms. Jessup will present her instructional film, "Just Yell Fire" and will present a demonstration on how to protect yourself from an unwanted advance.
Dallas Jessup is the founder and spokesperson for the non-profit "Just Yell Fire" project and is the author of Young Revolutionaries Who Rock,a how-to guide for any young person who wants to change the world. In her book she chronicles her own experience on the front lines of youth activism to fight sexual predators, turning it into a non-profit revolution in 45 countries. This CNN Hero is regularly in the media with numerous appearances on The Today Show, People Magazine, and USA Today. Ms. Jessup will be signing her books following the presentation.
Join Student Counseling Center and Sexual Assault Services during Dawg Daze to welcome Dallas Jessup to Mississippi State.
Sponsor: Student Counseling Center
Sexual Assault Services
Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday Trivia
Date: Tuesday, August 11Tuesday, August 18
Time: 7:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble Café
What famous racehorse was the grandfather of Seabiscuit?
If you enjoy trivia, stop by the Barnes & Noble Café each Tuesday during Dawg Daze and play to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. Game pieces available from 7:30 am – 12:00 pm. Drawing for the gift card will be held on Tuesday, August 18 at 12:30 pm.
(The correct answer is Man o´ War.)
Sponsor: Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Monster College Advantage
Date: Tuesday, August 11Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Fowlkes Auditorium, Colvard Union
Join us for this dynamic and energetic presentation about how to own your experience at Mississippi State. Learn tips on how to get the best possible results – a degree AND a great career – while making the most of your college experience.
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
Dawg Daze Carnival
Date: Tuesday, August 11Time: 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Location: Drill Field
Join us for an afternoon of fun and games, old skool, at the Dawg Daze Carnival! Free food also available. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held at the Sanderson Center.
Sponsor: Delta Xi Phi
Generation 6:20 Campus Ministry
Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
Wednesday, August 12
Soduku Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, August 12Wednesday, August 19
Time: 7:30a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble Café
Hooked on Sudoku? Stop by the Barnes & Noble Café each Wednesday during Dawg Daze and play to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card. Game pieces available from 7:30 am – 12:00 pm. Drawing for the gift card will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 12:30 pm.
Sponsor: Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Day Hike at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Date: Wednesday, August 12Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Hike departs from the Sanderson Center
Hike with us! Sign up now for the Outdoor Adventures Day Hike in the Noxubee Refuge. This 4-hour trip includes short hikes through well-maintained trails, a visit to goose overlooks, and a free lunch. Bring your camera – visitors are usually able to see alligators and other amazing wildlife. Space is limited, so call 662-325-3633 to register today!
Sponsor: Outdoor Adventures
Recreational Sports
Panel Discussion: A Painted House
Date: Wednesday, August 12Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Taylor Auditorium, McCool Hall
You read the book, now join the discussion about Luke Chandler, Hank Spruill, and the other denizens of Black Oak, Arkansas. Blake Jeter, MSU Student Association president, will moderate.
Sponsor: Maroon Edition
Come Build the Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity House!
Do you have some free time on your hands and want to help out a local Starkville family? Come join us as we build the Maroon Edition Habitat for Humanity House. As part of MSU's First-Year Reading Experience an MSU shuttle will be provided to and from the Habitat for Humanity House everyday during Dawg Daze. Habitat shifts run from 8:30 to 12 pm or from 12:30 to 5 pm. You need to register online at http://mvc.msstate.edu/volunteer/. You could also sign-up with some friends and really have a blast. Make sure to wear tennis shoes and sunscreen. Thanks for making a difference!
Wet & Wild Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, August 12Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sanderson Center
It's the dog days of Dawg Daze, so spare the heat and strike up a good time with Slip-n-Slide Bowling. Drench a referee at the dunk tank or participate in one of the many water games. Cool off with the free refreshments provided for all who attend!!!
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
MSU Chapter of NAACP
Recreational Sports
Residence Hall Association
Cricket Bonanza
postponed until Thursday, August 13, 5:00 pm.
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
Cricket is one of the most widely played sports in the world, and MSU's Cricket club is one of the most successful clubs in the region. Come learn more about the sport as members of the Cricket Club demonstrate the skills and intricacies of the sport. Try your hand at being a bowler or a batsman. There will be pizza and drinks for participants and spectators.
Sponsor: Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
Thursday, August 13
Ultimate Money Skills
Date: Thursday, August 13Time: 11:00a.m.
Location: Fowlkes Auditorium, Colvard Union
Learn how the choices you make about money during college can have an impact on your future financial success. This presentation will provide you information to help you make better decisions during and after your time here at Mississippi State.
Sponsor: IOTA Fraternity
Art Gallery Reception: Dylan Karges “Timeless and Changing”
Date: Thursday, August 13Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Colvard Union Art Gallery
The Colvard Union Art Gallery presents museum shows, traveling exhibits, student shows, and group and solo exhibitions by professional artists. On display during Dawg Daze will be original art work by local artist Dylan Karges. Dylan received a BFA from MSU in 2002 with an emphasis in sculpture and has experience as a studio artist, sculptor, and exhibitor. While an intern at the Cobb Institute of Archaeology, he began creating miniature men inspired by statues from excavations in Israel. What started as a small-scale project grew as he became more exposed to the history and religious chronology of the region. His collection has blossomed into an entire village of more than 1,500 little men. Please join us at the reception for your chance to meet the artist. Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsor: Colvard Union
Music Maker Productions Concert
Date: Thursday, August 13Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Dawg House, Colvard Union
Music and pizza – what could be a better combination on a Thursday evening? Come enjoy local artists, free food, and good company!
Sponsor: Music Makers
Saturday, August 15
International Student Orientation
Date: Saturday, August 15Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Colvard Student Union
The International Student Orientation will provide international students with information about the many ways to become involved on campus, not only with the Student Association, but with many of our over 300 student organizations.
Sponsor: Student Association
Sunday, August 16
Cribz Competition
Date: Entry Deadline: Sunday, August 16Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: All residence halls' front desks
The Department of Housing and Residence Life is looking for the most creative "home away from home." Do you consider yourself to be traditional, classic Victorian, modern, country, or rustic? Are you inspired by other cultures? Show off your unique decorating style and enter your room in the MSU Cribz contest. Judges will review all rooms and winners will be awarded prizes for the best overall decorated room by room type: community bathrooms (e.g., Rice), private bathrooms (e.g., Hurst), and apartments (e.g., Arbour Acres).
To enter, pick up an entry form at the front desk of your residence hall. Return the form to your halls front desk no later than Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 5:00!
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, August 20, at 7 p.m. in the lobby of Ruby Hall.
Sponsor: Housing & Residence Life
Monday, August 17
Poster & Print Sale
Date: Monday – Friday, August 17 – 21Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Dawg House, Colvard Union
Another MSU tradition sponsored by the Campus Activities Board is the annual poster and print sale. Find contemporary, classical, and eclectic works of art to make your residence hall room or apartment your own.
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
The Drill
Date: Monday, August 17Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
The Drill is the official welcome back to school. In addition to guest speakers, such as MSU President Mark Keenum and Coach Dan Mullen, the event will include performances by the Famous Maroon Band, ROTC, MSU cheerleaders, and pom squad.
Learn MSU traditions at The Drill!
Sponsor: Student Association
Ice Breaker Block Party
Date: Monday, August 17Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Foster Ballroom of the Colvard Student Union
Everyone is invited to come socialize at the 18th annual Ice Breaker Block Party hosted by the Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. There will be music and free bottled water. Free admission!!
Sponsor: Alpha Phi Alpha
Tuesday, August 18
IFC Info Session
Date: Tuesday, August 18Thursday, August 20
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Forum Room in Griffis Hall (Aug. 18)
Colvard Student Union (Aug. 20)
Thinking about joining a fraternity here at State? Fraternity life not only opens the window of endless opportunities, but also enhances the college experience. Social and academic networking, lifelong friendships, service to the greater community, and skills to help you succeed in life are just a few of the many assets being a part of a fraternity can bring to an individual.
Attend an info session to learn more about becoming a member of one of the fourteen fraternities on campus.
Sponsor: InterFraternity Council
Bully's Dawg Bone Hunt
Date: Tuesday, August 18Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
The Residence Hall Association will host this dog-eat-dog event that will allow each residence hall the opportunity to showcase their Bulldog knowledge as they venture to discover various unique and educational facts about MSU as they locate Bully's Hidden Dawg Bones. This event is sure to bring out the best Dawg spirit in you!!
Sponsor: Residence Hall Association
CAB Movie on the Drill Field: Night at the Museum 2
Date: Tuesday, August 18Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
Too busy this summer to catch the box office hits in the theater? Here's your second chance to see one of the summer's big hits on our big screen. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks to the Drill Field and watch one of this summer's blockbusters before it comes out on DVD! CAB outdoor movies are an MSU tradition and they're FREE!! Mocktails will be served by Health & Wellness Education.
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
Health & Wellness Education
Wednesday, August 19
Open Mic Night
Date: Wednesday, August 19Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Barnes & Noble Café
Here's your chance to show off that hidden talent. Join other talented individuals in a fun evening of singing and stand-up. No entry free and no Simon Cowell! The winner will receive a nice surprise from Barnes & Noble.
To register, contact Samuel Omouege, Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha, at so82@msstate.edu or 662-418-2888.
Sponsor: Alpha Phi Alpha
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Thursday, August 20
Sports Club Fair
Date: Thursday, August 20Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sanderson Center
Have an interest in rugby, soccer, fencing, lacrosse, martial arts, ballroom dancing, or other interesting activities? Come to the Sport Clubs Fair to learn how to become a member of one of these exciting, student-led programs.
Sponsor: Recreational Sports
Live @ 5: Meet Your Counselor
Date: Thursday, August 20Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
Join the Peer Counselors and Peer Ambassadors on the Drill Field for food and fun!
Sponsor: Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
Campus Activities Board Interest Meeting
Date: Thursday, August 20Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fowlkes Auditorium, Colvard Union
Want to meet people and have fun? CAB is comprised of 100 student members who put on events for the MSU campus community. Come to our member interest meeting to learn how you can become involved on campus while making new friends.
Sponsor: Campus Activities Board
Music Maker Productions Interest Meeting
Date: Thursday, August 20Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fowlkes Auditorium, Colvard Union
Music Maker Productions is a Mississippi State tradition; its members have been bringing big name concerts to State for the past 30 years. If you have a passion for music and want to help bring your favorite acts to campus, come find out more about one of the most exclusive groups at MSU.
Sponsor: Music Maker Productions
Night Route
Date: Thursday, August 20Friday, August 21
Time: 6:30p.m. – 12:30a.m. on Thursday
6:30p.m. – 1:30a.m. on Friday
Night Route connects students to the community of Starkville. Shuttles will run from 7pm to 1am on Thursday nights and 7pm to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters providing students a source of FREE transportation to and from restaurants and other business in town.
Sponsor: Student Association
Wednesday, August 26
Student Involvement Fair
Date: Wednesday, August 26Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
Get involved on campus - it makes all the difference. Students who are involved with at least one organization are more likely to have a higher GPA, more likely to graduate, and will have a more enjoyable college experience. The Student Involvement Fair is your opportunity to learn more about the various campus organizations and services and how you can get involved.
Mississippi State has over 300 student organizations and many of them will be represented at the annual Student Involvement Fair. Come get a taste of what Mississippi State and Starkville have to offer. The event will be held on the south end of the historic MSU Drill Field between Allen and McCool Halls. (In the event of rain, the fair will be rescheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 11am-2pm, on the Drill Field. If you have any questions about the Student Involvement Fair, please contact the Center for Student Involvement at 662-325-3917.)
Discover how involvement in just one organization can make a difference in your life by attending the Student Involvement Fair.
Sponsor: Center for Student Involvement
Colvard Student Union
Residence Hall Association
Student Association
Frisbees and Sno-Cones
Date: Wednesday, August 26Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sanderson Center
Come beat the heat with a gigantic tasty snow cone and some fun Frisbee games. Look for the sno cone truck in front of the Sanderson Center!
Sponsor: Alpha Phi Alpha
Recreational Sports
Grill on the Drill
Date: Wednesday, August 26Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Drill Field
Free food, drinks, jumping fun, spirited items, and a live DJ! Come meet and mingle with the new Executive Board of the Residence Hall Association (RHA). This event will allow students the opportunity to enjoy an evening in the sun while learning new and interesting facts about the RHA!!!
Sponsor: Residence Hall Association