Contact: Sasha Steinberg
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擳his fall semester will be unlike any other at Mississippi 大象APP, and the state鈥檚 leading university is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment to help new and returning Bulldogs on their paths to success.
鈥淭he start of a new academic year is always the most exciting time on campus, and we remain focused on helping our students successfully transition to a new term,鈥 said MSU Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt. 鈥淲hether they are joining us here in Starkville or online from home, we are very glad to assist students in getting connected and finding the resources they need to achieve their academic and personal goals.鈥
Hyatt said the university鈥檚 Safe Return Task Force has developed a Comprehensive Health and Safety Return Plan for students and employees. The success of that plan, she said, will very much rely on the entire Bulldog family鈥檚 participation in the university鈥檚 Cowbell Well campaign. The new initiative encourages seven wellness behaviors鈥攚earing a face covering; cleaning your hands often; observing physical distancing; staying home if you feel sick; sanitizing surfaces; practicing self-care; and completing the daily screening. For more, visit .
MSU also has been making adjustments to fall events to ensure students have an enjoyable campus experience while adhering to health and safety guidelines, Hyatt said.
As part of MSU鈥檚 15th annual Dawg Days event series, incoming freshmen and transfer students will participate in various free activities over a two-week period. This year鈥檚 program was extended by one week to enable smaller groups of students to participate in accordance with physical distancing guidelines. Hyatt said a variety of accommodations are being made, including some events being offered more than once and some taking place outdoors instead of indoors.
鈥淥ur goal is to keep students healthy and safe while providing them creative ways to connect and have fun,鈥 she said. 鈥淲e will continue to update the Dawg Days website at 聽so we encourage students to visit that site regularly for the most current information.鈥
MSU鈥檚 academic and event calendars can be viewed at .
Learn about MSU鈥檚 Division of Student Affairs at .
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