Student Leadership and Community Engagement

Our Capstone Scholars of the Montgomery Leadership Program competed for Capstone of the Year! There were four teams within the cohort. This year‘s award recipient is Starkville Essentials for All. Team members are Conner Ivey, Clare Seo, Arturo Hernandez, Kennedy Harris, and Evans Asare.

Kudos to all capstone teams! A special thanks to the spring 2024 Outstanding Capstone group (Kyessence, Jaden, and Mattalyn) for returning to cheer on our teams.

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December Graduates! Apply for your Maroon Volunteer Graduation Cord!

Eligibility requirements are:
- Undergraduate students: 200-plus logged service hours during your undergraduate experience
- Graduate students: 100-plus logged service hours during your graduate experience.

Apply by December 1 at 8 PM.

“Mississippi State representatives and Starkville Habitat for Humanity officials gathered off 16th Section Road Wednesday [Nov. 6] to dedicate the nearly completed home. Twana Hubbard, a Starkville High School cafeteria worker who is a caretaker for her brother, Rico Coleman, will have the keys to their new home by Christmas.“

The Habitat for Humanity dedication ceremony is one of SLCE’s favorite events! Our department is grateful to have such a strong partnership with Starkville Habitat for Humanity! Welcome home, Twana and Rico!

📰: Mary Pollitz
📸: Grace Cockrell

Our MLP scholars are working hard to complete their capstone projects! This group will host their capstone event on Sunday, November 10th! Visit www.instagram.com/StarkvilleEssentials to learn more and volunteer!

Happy Halloween! 🎃
Stop by SLCE for a few treats! We are located on the 3rd floor of Moseley Hall (South campus).

This fall, a couple of our team members are serving as instructors for FYE! On Wednesday, our director’s class presented on several Division of Student Affairs departments. These emerging leaders highlighted important resources and campus events that will help all students succeed at Mississippi State! The food, fellowship, and impromptu photoshoot were a bonus!
Teaching Assistant: Lindsey-Kate DeGraw

Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB) is hosting Tired of Tires, a city-wide harvesting event, on Saturday, October 19th. This is an excellent opportunity for community members to unite, positively impact the environment, and do their part in Keeping Columbus Beautiful. Although tires are the focus, KCB will use this time to pick up litter, so they need volunteers like you! The event will occur from 8:00am to 11:00am, and the meeting place is 1601 Main Street, Columbus, MS 39701. Breakfast will be provided for all volunteers, and certifications for volunteer hours will be offered immediately following the event. Contact KCB at 662-328-5528 for additional information.

Student Leadership and Community Engagement at Mississippi State University seeks outstanding candidates to join our team as the Assistant Director for Service Programs and Volunteer Engagement.

This role is crucial in:
- Developing and managing campus-wide service programs
- Promoting volunteer engagement while tracking service experiences
- Collaborating with students, faculty, and community partners to foster a culture of service and leadership, contributing significantly to student development
- Establishing new relationships and strengthening partnerships with community agencies and volunteer host sites
- Creating meaningful and transformative experiences for Mississippi State University students (i.e., Alternative Break Trips)

This position is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about service, volunteering, and student development. Please visit https://lnkd.in/gGzHNY6A for more information and to apply.

Thank you for helping us spread the word!

Hail State! 🐮🔔
Kathy S. Jones, M.S.
Director
Student Leadership and Community Engagement | Maroon Volunteer Center | AmeriCorps VISTA Project
www.slce.msstate.edu

When a disaster happens, it can take months and even years for communities to rebuild. To make the most of your efforts to help, consider these tips for donating and volunteering:
🔘 Be patient and safe
🔘 Sign up before you show up to volunteer
🔘 Donate cash
🔘 Donate to the MSU Student Relief Fund

Visit https://www.slce.msstate.edu/service/natural-disaster-relief to learn more about these tips.

It’s a great day to give back to the community! Our team delivered 200 hygiene and 80 craft kits to Starkville Strong as they prepare for Sunday’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors event!

If you want to donate or volunteer, swipe to the next photo for details. You can also visit .

Pictured: Student Assistants Ar’Kenya Jones and Kelsey Danley