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August 2008
Saints Return to Millsaps for Training Camp
The New Orleans Saints returned to the Millsaps College campus for training camp on Wednesday, July 23 for almost three weeks of two-a-day practices in preparation for the upcoming 2008 season.
The practices, which begin at 8:50 a.m. most mornings and 3:40 or 4:20 most afternoons, are free and open to the public. There is a $5 fee for parking. For a complete schedule see http://www.neworleanssaints.com/News.aspx.
The team will break camp on Tuesday, August 12 and return to New Orleans for three practices with the Houston Texans before their preseason game on Saturday, August 16 at the Louisiana Superdome.
Millsaps Named 'Best' by Princeton Review
Millsaps College is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company known for its test-prep courses featured the college in the just-published 2009 edition of its annual book, The Best 368 Colleges.
"It is delightfully affirming when others recognize the Millsaps College student-focused atmosphere," said Dr. Frances Lucas, president of Millsaps. "To be named repeatedly to the 'Best' list confirms Millsaps College's success in creating compassionate global leaders." Read the full story.
Summer Construction Continues on New Residence Halls
Millsaps College has begun construction on three new residence halls, located to the south of Reuben’s and across from Galloway Residence Hall. Once completed the residence halls will house approximately 141 juniors and seniors in suite-style living. Read the full story.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Jackson Young Alumni Association – August 7, 2008
The Jackson Chapter of the Millsaps Young Alumni Association will host a Millsaps Happy Hour on Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Pi(e) Lounge at Sal & Mookie's, 565 Taylor Street (Fondren District), Jackson, Miss. There will be a cash bar. For more info contact: Julie Skipper at jskipper@mcglinchey.com or Chris Spear at christopher.spear@gmail.com.Vicksburg Alumni Association – August 19, 2008
The Vicksburg Chapter of the Millsaps Alumni Association will host a Millsaps Happy Hour on Tuesday, August 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. upstairs at Borrello's, 1306 Washington St., Vicksburg, Miss. There will be a cash bar. For more info contact: Paige or Wayne Pratt at waynevpratt@yahoo.com.Millsaps vs. Mississippi College – September 6, 2008
Don’t miss our season opening at home against Mississippi College on September 6 at 7 p.m.Seattle Area Alumni Event - September 16, 2008
The Seattle Chapter of the Millsaps Alumni Association will host a Millsaps Happy Hour on Tuesday, September 16 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Palace Kitchen Bar, 2030 5th Avenue (corner of 5th and Lenora) Seattle, WA 98121. There will be a cash bar. For more information contact Diane Skypeck at diane@skytechcad.com.Natchez Area Alumni Event - September 18, 2008
The Natchez Chapter of the Millsaps Alumni Association will host a Millsaps Happy Hour on Thursday, September 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Briars Bed & Breakfast, 31 Irving Lane, Natchez, MS 39120. There will be a cash bar. For more information contact Elaine and Michael Gemmell at mkgemmell@bellsouth.net or Patrick Doherty at dohertyy@bellsouth.net.Legacy: A Campaign for Millsaps College - September 23, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More details coming soon.
October Events
Washington, D.C. Alumni Association – October 2, 2008
Memphis Alumni Association – October 7, 2008
Birmingham Alumni Association – October 8, 2008
Nashville Alumni Association – October 14, 2008
Mobile Area Alumni Event – October 16, 2008
Dallas Alumni Association – October 23, 2008
Mark Your Calendar—Millsaps Homecoming 2008 will be November 7-9
For the latest event updates, be sure to visit the alumni events calendar.