Published: June 16, 2009 09:24 pm      

SCHOOL NEWS

Editor's note: School news is a schedule of upcoming events, programs and other activities on area school and college campuses.

Information for School News should be submitted to The Meridian Star by 5 p.m. on the Friday before publication. Information may be mailed to P.O. Box 1591, Meridian, MS 39301; faxed to (601) 485-1275; or e-mailed to ibrown@themeridianstar.com (photos should be in JPEG format).



Here's a look at upcoming events at Meridian Community College:



• June 13 – ACT Exam, 8 a.m., Ivy Hall. For more information: Mark Gunn, (601) 484-8652.

• June 13 – ServSafe Food Seminar, , 8 a.m. For more information: Mark Chandler, (601) 484-8825.

• June 16 & 23 – Freshman Orientation, Ivy Hall. For more information: Angela Payne, (601) 481-1357.

• June 29 – Summer Day Term II classes begin. For more information: Angela Payne, (601) 481-1357.



Here's a look at upcoming events at East Mississippi Community College:



• Eight financial aid workshops will be available over the summer for students who plan to attend EMCC during the fall semester. Financial aid personnel will be available to help potential students with the application process, as well as answer any questions.

Workshops are scheduled at both the Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses:

• June 23 – from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

• June 30 – from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

• July 9 – from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

• July 16 – from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Sessions at the Scooba campus will be held at Tubb-May Memorial Library. EMCC’s Scooba campus is on Highway 16, about 1.5 miles west of the Highway 45 intersection. Sessions at the Golden Triangle campus will be held in Room 122 in the Workforce Services area. The Golden Triangle campus is at 8731 S. Frontage Road in Mayhew, off Highway 45 Alternate.

Call the financial aid office on the campus closest to you to register for these workshops. The number to call at the Golden Triangle campus is (662) 243-2602; for the Scooba campus, call (662) 476-5082. Space will be limited, so call early to reserve your spot. During this phone call, you will also learn what documentation to bring with you to the workshop so that you can complete your application that day.

More details are available at www.eastms.edu; look under “Latest News” or consult the EMCC Calendar.





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