A street mural in Starkville's Cotton District creates a sunny atmosphere, no matter the day's forecast. It also sets an "artsy" scene for the upcoming Cotton District Arts Festival this Saturday [Oct. 29]. The sun symbol at the intersection of University Drive and Maxwell Street recently was repainted with both university and community volunteers pitching in for the project. PHOTO: Megan Bean | Public Affairs
DiGiulio's book suggests new views on ancient Romans’ use of documents
Mississippi State’s Scott DiGiulio, an assistant professor in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, is re-examining in his collaborative book how ancient Romans viewed and used documents. DiGiulio co-edited “Documentality: New Approaches to Written Documents on Imperial Life and Literature,” a De Gruyter publication, with J. Arthur-Montagne and I. N. I. Kuin, both University of Virginia faculty members. To be released Oct. 24, the volume brings together scholars of classical literature, epigraphy -- written texts preserved on stone -- and papyrology -- texts preserved on papyrus -- to reexamine how the ancient Romans conceived of documents and their uses.
New specialty Steinway piano enhances music department
A new high-performance piano in Mississippi State’s Department of Music is enhancing the program with state-of-the-art features as part of the university’s All-Steinway Initiative. Professor of Music Rosângela Sebba, a Steinway Artist and keyboard coordinator in the MSU College of Education, said she is “delighted” about the addition of the Steinway SPIRIO|r. Sebba said Mississippi State currently is the only school in the Southeastern Conference in possession of this type of piano. She shared her excitement for MSU students to be taking advantage of this technology and preparing to compete at higher levels, while the department strengthens core skills for both artists and educators.
New search committee training and resources in place
Mississippi State University is announcing a new online training module and handbook for university personnel serving on hiring committees. As part of the hiring process, all search committee members will be required to complete the online training offered through Human Resources Management. It is required for all faculty positions and professional positions that have a search committee. The goal of the training and focus on job search process is to ensure the university is attracting the broadest and most diverse applicant pools possible as the university seeks personnel to fulfill its learning, research and service missions. The training also helps to ensure candidates have a positive experience at all stages of the hiring process.
Smoke-free policy enhances healthy environment
Mississippi State University is a smoke-free campus. Official policy prohibits the use of any combustible or vapor products anywhere on campus property including university buildings, university grounds, university vehicles, parking areas and sidewalks. The smoke-free campus policy is part of the university's commitment to creating a healthy environment for all members of the campus community. Use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookah or other similar devices are prohibited by this policy. The complete policy is available at www.policies.msstate.edu/policy/91301.
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