Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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,. ; ?£ •«ell I » v » a l I Whew! This past summer was another typical hot and humid Mississippi sum- mer. We sweated through over a month-long heat wave of upper 90s and 100+ temperatures. Thank goodness for air conditioning or else we would not have been able to survive such intense heat conditions at MSU. While the majority of people were busy cooling off, there were a small number of industrious students here on the campus of Mississippi State busy pursuing their studies. For these summer school students, not many activities were planned for their pleasure; but,they pro- bably did not have much free time for extra-curricular activities, anyway. Sum- mer classes, which move at a much faster rate than regular ones, kept them busy doing homework and studying. Summer is the time for changes and renovations for most college campuses; Mississippi State University was no ex- ception. Some of the most noticeable changes are the roads in front of McCool and Allen Halls. Both are now two-laned with opposite one-way traffic directions. The addition of an access road to Hum- phrey Coliseum from Lee Boulevard north of campus is another improve- ment. Further renovations include the replacements of the sidewalk between Butler and Garner Halls and th| sidewalk perpendicular to McCool anu the flagpole. Work was also begun 01 improving the exterior of the Chapel o Memories; it should have been com pleted in December. During the summer, over one hun dred professional positions were lost dul to resignations or retirements. Many wer caused by the funding cutbacks of la; spring. A significant number of peoplj who resigned left to find better payim jobs. The budget cuts are also hurtim, the financial aid department, especial! ' 1 in the Pell Grant area. Now changing to a lighter note, or 24 SUMMER

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jew Miss MSU. Spring Discovery Day at MSU was a success with a record Lumber of 2,213 participants. The an- nual Rockfest was a blast with the Scor- chers and the Producers as headline lands. These events along with many pthers are typical of a traditional MSU jpring season. One would think we Budents could not find time to study with so much to distract us, but we Squeeze our books in somewhere bet- ween all the activities. We want nothing |ut the best here at Mississippi State itJniversity! R«$ty MkKnighi SPRING

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LUlklU A ■Mi of the most important summer events is the summer orientation program. Orien- tation for 1986 was held between May 26 and June 26. Jimmy Abraham, assis- tant dean of student services, is in charge of the program. The main purpose of orientation is to help new students with their transition from high school or junior college to a major college. Student orientation leaders are chosen during the fall semester and begin training in the spring in preparation for summer. Quoting from the October 18, 1986 issue oiThe Reflector, Abraham added, ' The main function of the orientation leader is to help students and parents get adjusted to Mississippi State University and feel comfortable with their decision to come to Mississippi State. It is impor- tant that we try to relieve as many anx- ieties as possible. Activities include a tour of the campus, the chance to speak with department advisors, and pre- registration. Orientation ' 86 proved to be successful with 1,354 freshmen par- ticipating which is 34 more than last ■,..- r Also in the summertime, Mississippi State University is host to an assortment of summer camps. Some of which are baseball, basketball, computer, football, cheerleading, 4-H, art, leadership, band, and many more. Summer campers and any other visitors are welcome to visit our campus anytime. State and its students and faculty always consider it an honor and privilege to act as hosts. SUMMER 25