Mississippi College Community Calendar

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MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE

Calendar of Events

September – October 2014

Mississippi College invites you to an exciting season of events and performances. If any further information is needed please visit www.mc.edu/events or call 601.925.3000.

ONGOING

Samuel Marshall Gore Art Galleries

Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesday.  Admission is free. For more information call 601.925.3231 or 601.925.3926

SEPTEMBER 30

7:00 PM WWI LECTURE: The second installment in a five-part series, the WWI Lectures are hosted by the Mississippi College History Department. Millsaps College professor William Storey will discuss the role of technology in WWI. Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall, Aven Fine Arts Building. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information contact Steven Patterson at 601.925.3469 or spatters@mc.edu.

OCTOBER 9-11

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM SPEED LIBRARY BOOK BAZAAR: The Speed Library of Mississippi College will host its annual Book Bazaar in Alumni Gymnasium. All proceeds of the sale benefit the Leland Speed Library. For more information contact Mary Walker at 601.925.3908 or walker06@mc.edu.

OCTOBER 11

2:00 PM MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE FOOTBALL: The Choctaws take on the University of Faith. Robinson-Hale Stadium. Tickets are available through the Athletic Office, contact Missa Turman at 601.925.3441. 

OCTOBER 13

8:00 PM GUEST RECITAL: The Music Department will host Maribeth Crawford and Rebecca Freshwater. Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall, Aven Fine Arts Building. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call Dottie Serio at 601.925.3440 or contact via email serio@mc.edu.

OCTOBER 14

7:00 PM WWI LECTURE: The third installment in a five-part series, the WWI Lectures are hosted by the Mississippi College History Department. Jean Pittman Williams Recital Hall, Aven Fine Arts Building. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information contact Steven Patterson at 601.925.3469 or spatters@mc.edu.

OCTOBER 18

1:30 PM SINGERS HOMECOMING CONCERT: The MC Singers annual performance during MC’s Homecoming weekend. Provine Chapel. Admission is free. For more information contact Dottie Serio at 601.925.3440 or serio@mc.edu 

OCTOBER 18

3:00 PM MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE FOOTBALL: The Choctaws will face Valdosta State for Homecoming weekend. Robinson-Hale Stadium. Tickets are available through the Athletic Office, contact 601.925.3441.

OCTOBER 21-30

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS: A hands-on course for computer beginners will be offered by the Office of Continuing Education. The class will cover the basics of 2010 Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Basic knowledge of a computer is required, including using a mouse and keyboard. The course takes place over four evenings, October 21, 23, 28, and 30. The course is $75 and pre-registration is required by October 7. For more information, email cbvance@mc.edu or visit www.mc.edu/offices/ce and select “Enrichment Courses.” 

OCTOBER 21-28

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM GMAT REVIEW COURSE: The Office of Continuing Education is offering a GMAT review course on the campus of Mississippi College. The course offers 12 instructional hours and takes place over three evenings, October 21, 23, and 28. The course is $249 and pre-registration is required by October 2. For more information, email cbvance@mc.edu or visit www.mc.edu/offices/ce and select “Test Review.”

OCTOBER 24-25

7:00 PM FALL SCENES: Mississippi College’s Theater Department will host Fall Scenes. Play-directing students present short scenes from great masterworks of drama. Tickets: $3. For more information contact Phyllis Seawright at 601.925.3453 or seawrigh@mc.edu

OCTOBER 23

6:30 PM MC ATHLETIC DINNER: Former New Orleans Saint star and Mississippi College graduate, Fred McAfee will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual athletic fundraiser. To purchase tickets, contact Miss Turman at 601.925.3441.

OCTOBER 31

7:30  PM JAMES S. SCLATER CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES:  A four-part series, the concerts are a tribute to the retired Dr. Sclater, a Mississippi College music professor and award winning composer. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Dottie Serio 601.925.3440.