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Greeks dance for philanthropy Kristy Shelley Printz Reporter
Pi Beta Phi sorority is hosting its third annual Dance-A-Thon as part of its philanthropy week. The week kicked off Monday with a money drop and a profit share. The profit share is at Firehouse Subs from 5 p.m.-close. Students are encouraged to go and say they are there for Pi Beta Phi. Pi Phi Petit Fours will be on Tuesday from 4-10 p.m. at the Pi Beta Phi house. This is the first year the week will include this event. Kayla Patak, Pi Beta Phi vice president of philanthropy, said the event aids with their fundraising efforts. “This past year we ranked number one with our fundraising efforts to the Pi Beta Phi Foundation and we thought Pi Phi Petit Fours would be a great way to achieve number one again,” Patak said. Petit Fours can be ordered at the house during that time period or if tickets have already been purchased, pickup will also be during that time. Tickets are $5 and will include three petit fours.
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Seymour joins in on the fun during last year’s Dance-A-Thon. Pi Beta Phi will host the Dance-A-Thon in the Thad Cochran Center Nov. 21.
Wednesday, there will be a community service event for the other CPC and NPHC chapters to participate in. “With our philanthropy be-
ing literacy, we love going to the DuBard School on campus to read to the children various times throughout the year,” Patak said. “We thought it would be [a]
good idea to host an event there for other chapters to really get a look into our philanthropy and
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Teacher of the Year announced Printz Reporter The Mississippi Humanities Council selected Jameela Lares, an English professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, as the 2013 Teacher of the Year. Lares has taught at Southern Miss since 1995 and specializes in Milton studies. She has penned two books on the subject, including “Milton and the Preaching Arts,” a volume on “Paradise Lost,” books 11 and 12 for the “Variorum Commentary on the Poems of John Milton,” both from Duquesne University Press. “I very much enjoy teaching and researching, and am thrilled to have my twin commitments to teaching and scholarship be recognized,” Lares said.
Southern Miss kicks off annual “Let’s SAAC Hunger” week Wilton Jackson
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As Teacher of the Year, Lares was awarded with a $500 stipend and will present her research in a lecture entitled “The Ghost of Rhetoric: Milton’s Logic and the Renaissance Trivium.” The lecture will be held in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 108, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. “Dr. Lares is an impressive woman and teacher who knows what she wants from you in class and in your writing,” said Erin Blackledge, a freshman political science major. “I mean, she’s tough and she keeps us on our toes, but she is incredibly helpful and she genuinely cares about her individual student’s academic careers far beyond her class.” Lares has taught Milton, 17th Century Prose and Poetry, Renais-
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Jameela Lares, an English professor at Southern Miss, was named Humanities Council Teacher of the Year.
The Student-Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) at The University of Southern Mississippi are promoting several canned food drive opportunities in support of “Let’s SAAC Hunger” week that begins Monday through Nov. 23. With the slogan “Give One, Help a Ton,” the annual food drive unites Conference USA institutions in a competition to fight hunger through a conference-wide community outreach. The winning C-USA institution will be determined by the weight of the canned goods donated and recognized in the spring by conference officials. “Let’s SAAC Hunger” week is something thawt I am very passionate about,” said Lindsey Pellittieri, CCCE Advisory Council member. “This is such a great opportunity for Southern Miss to come together as a family and help those who face hunger in the Hattiesburg community.” The week will include different activities and opportunities for the campus as well as the Hattiesburg community to aid in the fight against hunger. Southern Miss has consistently been at the top of the conference in this initiative. “As a student- athlete, it is an honor and privilege to give back to such a wonderful community that has shown much support to my softball team,” said Shelbee Rogers, a Lady Eagles softball player. “Knowing that I and many others have impacted another person’s life is truly rewarding.” Starting Monday and lasting through Friday, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to bring canned goods during regular business hours to the Center for Community and Civic Engagement.
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Quidditch USM Quidditch competes across the country.
Fall Fashion Teaser The fall fashion edition will hit stands Nov. 21.
Eaglepalooza A crowd of 5,000 attended the annual event.