News and Events

Residence Halls Open
2015-05-24 14:00, 2015-06-28 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Housing & Residence Life
The Department of Housing & Residence Life provides a comfortable, safe, and secure environment for living and learning while enhancing the total development of each student. DSU Residence Life puts you in the middle of the action for all the outstanding sporting events and extraordinary programs!
Living on campus will broaden your college experience and provide you with opportunities to make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Housing and Residence Life is dedicated to making your resident experience the best it can be.
Residence Life at Delta State can be characterized by its friendly “home away from home” atmosphere in happy, comfortable, safe and secure surroundings. We promote community building and a place for developing friendships, sharing and learning.

Bailey Hall 108 DSU Box B-3 Coahoma Street Cleveland, MS 38733 Phone: 662-846-4151 Fax: 662-846-4136 housing@deltastate.edu

View the residence hall application form.

Writing Proficiency Examination
2015-06-02 15:00
For more information please contact:
Division of Languages & Literature Delta State University Cleveland, Mississippi 38733
Phone: 662-846-4060

Commemorative Dedication
2015-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Foundation Hall Lobby
Commemorative
Dedication
of
Bond -Carpenter Hall
and
Whittington -Williams Hall
THURSDAY · JUNE 4, 2015 · 2 PM
FOUNDATION HALL LOBBY

Rosanne Cash at Dockery Farms
2015-06-06 18:30 - 23:00 | Dockery Farms, Highway 8, Cleveland, MS, United States
STUDENT TICKET – $40
REGULAR TICKETS – $75-100
Rosanne Cash comes full circle to perform songs from her GRAMMY®-winning album that were inspired by this historically significant area of the south. The opening act for this unique event is Eddie Cotton, Jr., the winner of the 2015 International Blues Challenge. Gates will open at 5 p.m. with blues artists Cadillac John, Bill Abel, and Jake and the Pearl Street Jumpers performing at different locations on the Dockery grounds.
Tickets are available online or by calling 662-846-4626. Specially priced tickets are available for Delta State University students and Teach for America teachers, which must be purchased at the Bologna Performing Arts Center with Okra or TFA ID.
In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Bologna Performing Arts Center. Proceeds from this concert benefit the Dockery Farms Foundation.
Join the Facebook event!

DSU Baseball Camps
2015-06-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Ferriss Field/Bryce Griffis
Camp is for grades 1-6.
For registering information please contact Coach Kinnision at 846-4291.

CAAP Test
2015-06-11 13:00 | Broom Hall #132
For more information please visit the Delta State Counseling and Testing website.

Okra Scholars
2015-06-23 08:00 - 2015-06-24 16:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
Check out Okra Scholars Information Table
Union 1st Floor Lobby

Contact Cheryl Oleis for more information

Final Exams
2015-06-25, 2015-07-29

DSU Baseball Camps
2015-07-08 09:00 - 21:00 | Ferriss Field/Bryce Griffis
Camp is for grades 7-12.
For registering information please contact Coach Kinnision at 846-4291.

Okra Scholars
2015-07-09 08:00 - 2015-07-10 16:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
Come check out the Okra Scholars Information Table

For more information, contact Cheryl Oleis.

Math Teachers' Circle Summer Immersion
2015-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Ewing 222/223
Math Teachers’ Circle Summer Immersion
Sponsored by the Mississippi Delta State Math Teachers’ Circle
For more information, please contact Liza Cope

Classes resume
2015-07-31 08:00
Classes resume from the Labor Day holiday

Delta State Family Roadshow
2015-08-03
Clarksdale, Mississippi
CC Higher Education Center
For more information, click the link below
Roadshow

Delta State Family Roadshow
2015-08-06
Register to join us at Cleveland Country Club
Cleveland, Mississippi
For more information, click link below
Roadshow

DSU Sorority Recruitment 2015
2015-08-08 16:00 - 23:00 | 2nd Floor East Lobby Student Union
DSU Sorority Membership Recruitment 2015 for Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta, and Phi Mu is one week concentrating on potential members becoming acquainted with DSU sororities/ and Greek Life hosted by DSU Panhellenic Council.
To register for 2015 Panhellenic Recruitment, visit: https://enroll.icsrecruiter.com/pan/dlstun
Any questions and concerns to DSU Panhellenic Council at 662.846.4666 or email Jeanna Dacey Wilkes at JDWilkes@deltastate.edu

ACT Residual Test for Incoming Freshmen
2015-08-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Broom 114
For more information, contact Phyllis Thornton

Move In Day Fall 2015
2015-08-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Young – Mauldin Cafeteria
Student Success Center and the Office of Students Affairs will have “Welcome Tents” for those students moving on campus in the parking lot of Young-Maulding.
For more information, contact Jeanna Wilkes

Residence Halls Open
2015-08-16 13:00 - 17:00
Residence Halls will open at 1pm

Day and night classes begin
2015-08-17 08:00 - 17:00
Day and night classes begin, registration continues

Baptist Student Union
2015-08-17 08:00 - 2015-08-20 16:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
Information Table
1st Floor Lobby
For more information, contact Bill Kirkpatrick

Welcome Back Cookout
2015-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Delta State Quadrangle
Contact: Bill Kirkpatrick

Late Registration starts
2015-08-18 08:00 - 17:00
Late Registration starts, fees assessed

RUF Back to School Cookout
2015-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Delta State University, Quad
Cookout on the Quad! In case of rain, the cookout will be moved to the Green Room.
For more information, contact Seth Still

Wesley Cookout on the Quad
2015-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Delta State University, Quad
Cookout on the Quad
Sponsored by the Wesley Foundation
For more information, contact Stephen Ludlam

RUF Dance Party
2015-08-20 19:00 | Delta State Quadrangle
Dance Party Sponsored by the Reformed University Fellowship
For more information, please contact Seth Still

Meet the Greeks Informational Seminar
2015-08-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Baioni Conference Center
Interested in becoming Greek? Want to know more about our historically founded African American Greek Letter Organzations? Come and receive essential information about the DSU Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council
All Students interested in participating in the 2015-2016 Membership Intake Process are STRONGLY encouraged to attend. A $5 interest fee is required for attendance.

Registration closes
2015-08-25
Registration closes for fall semester

International Student Association Monthly Meeting
2015-08-26 17:30 - 19:30, 2015-09-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2015-10-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2015-11-18 17:30, 2015-12-02 17:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor West Lobby
Sponsored by Student Success Center/International Student Success
For more information, contact Kimberly Trotter

Levitt AMP Cleveland Music Series - Bill and Temperance with Jeff Perkins
2015-08-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Cleveland, Downtown Walking Track
Come on out and enjoy a night of music and fun!
6:30 Dan Bell and the Tuesday Night Pickers. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and ice chests but no glass bottles please!

Course Change
2015-08-28
Last day a course may be changed from credit/audit

W or F Grades
2015-08-31
Grades of W or F in effect

Okra Rally 2015
2015-08-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Parker Field-McCool Stadium
#DSUfamily it’s time for the #FearTheOkra Rally!
Get on Your Feet to celebrate DSU Athletics, the Fighting Okra Marching Band, and all new-to-DSU students in the second annual Okra Rally! This pep-rally style Welcome Event will have you ready for all Statesmen and Lady Statesmen events.
This event is FREE and open to the public. All FYS 100 students will receive a DSU t-shirt! Gates open at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31st.
For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 662.846.4666.

Welcome Week Ice Cream Social
2015-09-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Delta State Quadrangle
All incoming students please come out and join us. This is a great time to meet the President, faculty, staff, and fellow students all while enjoying some sweet treats!

Welcome Week Pre-Game Cookout
2015-09-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Statesmen Park
Food, fun and entertainment in support of the Opening Football Game!
Sponsored by Union Program Council
For more information, contact Jeremiah Berry

Levitt AMP Cleveland Music Series - The Weeks
2015-09-03 22:00 | Cleveland, Downtown Walking Track
A part of Student Welcome Week activities, this free concert is co-sponsored by the Student Government Association and the Quality Enhancement Plan.

Labor Day
2015-09-07
Labor Day Holiday- no classes

Writing Proficiency Examination
2015-09-08
Writing Proficiency Exam

CAAP Test
2015-09-10 12:30 - 14:30, 2016-01-14 12:30 - 14:30, 2016-03-08 12:30 - 14:30, 2016-04-14 12:30 - 14:30 | Baioni Conference Center

Ninety Years of Delta State
2015-09-16 08:00 - 2016-05-05 17:00 | Capps Archives & Museum, Main Gallery
Capps Archives Main Gallery
Exhibit runs from September 16, 2015 through May 5, 2016
For more information, contact Emily Jones 662-846-4780
www.deltastate.edu/90years

Casino Night
2015-09-16 19:00 - 22:00 | H. L. Nowell Student Union, Stateroom
Come out for a night of fun!!
For more information, contact Jeremiah Berry

Pig Pickin'
2015-09-18 08:00 - 2015-09-19 22:00 | Statesmen Park
Pig Pickin’s is a Delta State Tradition
Come on out and have a good time!
Visit the Official website by clicking the link below.
http://www.dsupigpickin.com/

DSU Fall Preview Day
2015-09-19 08:00 - 17:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby
This event is sponsored by the Office of Admissions.
For more information, please call (662) 846-4020

Dedication of Tim and Nancy Harvey Stadium and Dedication of Ferriss Statue
2015-10-03 13:30 - 16:00 | Ferriss Baseball Field

International Conference on the Blues
2015-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Chapel
Contact: Pat Webster
662-846-4311

Sheets Galore
2015-10-10 06:00 - 16:30 | Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland, 38732
DSU Courtesy Committee Fundraiser will have some of the softest sheets in several different colors. Stop by our booth at Octoberfest downtown Cleveland!
Sponsored by DSU Courtesy Committee
For more information, please contact Dianne Schattner

ACT National Test
2015-10-24 07:00 - 13:00 | Broom Hall
For more information, contact Phyllis Thornton

All Rooms in Broom Hall

Delta State University Homecoming
2015-11-06 08:00 - 2015-11-07 22:00 | Parker Field-McCool Stadium
Come on out and enjoy homecoming festivities!

LSAT Test
2015-12-05 07:30 - 13:30, 2015-12-08 07:30 - 13:30, 2016-02-06 07:30 - 13:30, 2016-02-08 07:30 - 13:30 | Baioni Conference Center

ACT National Test
2015-12-12 07:00 - 13:00 | Baioni Conference Center

ACT Residual Test
2016-01-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Baioni Conference Center

MDOT Winter Blitz
2016-01-14 10:00 - 13:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
The purpose of this event is to inform students about the importance of safety when driving during the winter weather season. Publications will be handed out and discussions will be held with students about the preparations that can be made to be safer this season.
Sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Transportation

Collaborations: Perm State and Delta State
2016-02-03 13:30 - 16:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, Room 302A, MS, 38733, United States
Delta State University is proud to host visitors from Perm State University (Russia), who are interested in developing exchange, collaborative research, and travel partnership with various entities on campus, strengthening a partnership that began with President LaForge’s tenure at Delta State. Anyone (faculty, staff, students, community members) interested in participating in a discussion of possible partnerships is invited to attend this information and Q and A session.

Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) 2016 Northern District Conference
2016-02-05 07:30 - 15:30 | BPAC
Approximately 750 sophomore, junior, and senior high school students, organization sponsors, and additional chaperones from 26 public school districts in Northern Mississippi will compete in tests and skills competitions for the Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) 2016 Northern District Conference at Delta State University. This event is being cooperatively sponsored by Delta State University and Robert E. Smith School of Nursing. The guests will arrive between 7:00 and 8:30 AM at the BPAC for opening session. The event will end at approximately 3:15 – 3:30 PM at the BPAC for the awards presentations and closing session. During the day, the guests will be utilizing various rooms throughout the campus to test and compete in skills events for the opportunity to qualify to compete at the state and national levels for scholarships.
For more information, contact Emily Newman

IFC Open Recruitment Bowling
2016-02-07 14:00 - 16:00
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) is hosting an Open Recruitment Bowling event. The event is open to any and all male DSU students interested in joining a Greek Fraternity on campus. The IFC is comprised of five fraternities: Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
There is no cost and no committment to attending the event.
For more information contact IFC via Twitter @DSU_IFC or by email at DSU_IFC@gmail.com

Bowling

Class Favorites Elections
2016-02-09 08:00 - 22:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
The purpose of this event is to choose class favorites for DSU!
Elections will be held on the 1st floor of the Student Union in the Information Booth.

BSU Valentine Bake Sale
2016-02-11 08:30 - 14:30 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
Baptist Student Union will help support DSU student who serve as summer missionaries.

Career Ambassadors Membership Sign-up
2016-02-18 08:00 - 14:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
Career AMB

Memphis Teacher Residency Program
2016-02-23 10:00 - 15:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
Spread awareness of a paid summer internship in Memphis for Education majors and various other majors.

GRAMMY Museum Grand Opening
2016-03-05 08:00 - 22:00
Front Lawn of the GRAMMY Museum
For more information, contact Chace Holland

Annual Juried Student Exhibition and Silent Auction Opening Reception and Award Presentation
2016-03-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Wright Art Gallery
DSU’s Art Department invites the public to the opening of its Annual Juried Student Exhibition on Thursday, March 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The Annual Juried Student Exhibition allows the department to highlight the work our students have produced in the past year and affords students an opportunity to gain professional experience by preparing work for exhibition and submitting it to a jury process. Students submitting work are also eligible to win monetary awards in a variety of categories. The awards are made possible through the generous support of art patrons from the Cleveland community.
This year’s juror is Ashley Chavis, a ceramic artist and curator, who teaches at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Chavis also runs the college’s art gallery and is faculty advisor of the students’ art club, Les Fauves.
Chavis’s creative energies are devoted to producing functional pottery that has a unique sense of tactility and surface design. His work has been exhibited regionally and nationally and can be found at Southside Gallery in Oxford. He is a member of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA), Southeastern College Art Conference (SECAC), Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI), and Sycamore Arts Council.
Professor Chavis commended the variety and quality of work submitted. The work he selected from the numerous submissions reflects the diversity of our students’ aesthetics and interests.
This year’s exhibition includes a silent auction of student and faculty work to benefit one of our students who lost the use of her legs when she became the victim of a car accident. The student has been an inspiration for all in the Art Department, she has never let her health issues limit her ambitions nor cloud her optimism and sunny disposition. The student is in need of a new wheelchair and her colleagues and faculty are hoping to raise $1000 through the sale of original works of art donated by them to help defray the costs of a new wheelchair. The silent auction will take place during the opening only, winning bids will be announced at the end of the day.
Please join us in celebrating our students’ success on Thursday, March 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm. The Annual Juried Student Exhibition will remain on view from March 17 to April 22, 2015. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact the Art Department at 662-846-4720.

Black & Gold Gala
2016-04-04 19:00 - 22:00 | H.L. Nowell Union, State Room
Tickets
Single $10 Couples $15
Formal Attire is Required and free photos will be taken

Black & Gold Gala
2016-04-04 19:00 - 23:00 | H. L. Nowell Student Union, Stateroom
Black & Gold Gala prom styled event that gives students the opportunity to dress up and have a good time
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha
For more information, contact Scottie Willis

Yearbook Photos
2016-04-13 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
The Delta State Yearbook committee would like to use the first floor information booth to take student, faculty, and staff yearbook photos.

4/13/16 3-5pm
4/14/16 12-4pm
4/15/16 1-5pm

Crosstie Arts and Jazz Festival
2016-04-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Cleveland City Hall, 100 North Street, Cleveland, MS, 38732, United States

International Conference on the Blues
2016-10-02 | DMI Studio A
The International Conference on the Blues consists of three days of intense academic and scholarly activity and music. This annual conference falls in between the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival in Greenville, Mississippi and the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas. Academic presentations, Blues performances, a “Blues in the Round” jam session, and excursions to local historical attractions add appeal for all audiences.
Topics of general interest to scholars and enthusiasts alike will be presented, including the African American musical tradition and its influence on American music and culture; the Blues; folklore; history; ethnicity; and the Delta.
Academic presentations, Blues performances, a “Blues in the Round” jam session, and excursions to local historical attractions add appeal for all audiences.

10/02/2016
4:00 pm
9:00 pm

10/03/2016
8:00 am
10:00 pm

10/04/2016
9:00 am
8:00 pm

International Conference on the Blues

Casino Night
2022-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | H. L. Nowell Student Union, Stateroom
Enjoy a night at the DSU Casino. Win awesome prizes!

Oxygen Bar & Massage Chairs
2022-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Lobby Student Union
Finals De-Stress Fest for students.

QEP Launch Party
2025-01-23 14:00 - 15:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby
The QEP Launch Party is a kick off event for DSU’s new Quality Enhancement Plan, “Ask the Okra”. Dr. Tanya McKinney will provide an overview about the QEP then we will have giveaways
and door prizes. Refreshments will be served.

OKRA CAMP
2025-05-26 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00, 2025-05-27 08:00 - 2025-06-07 17:00, 2025-05-28 08:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00, 2025-05-29 08:00 - 2025-06-09 17:00, 2025-05-30 08:00 - 2025-06-10 17:00, 2025-05-31 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00, 2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00, 2025-06-02 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 and 3 more dates

Day/Night classes begin
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00

Chillin & Grillin on the Quad
2025-08-20 17:00 - 22:00
Looking for food, fun, and good vibes to kick off the semester? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a laid-back, welcoming event designed just for YOU — a space to meet new people, relax, and enjoy some great eats.

Hosted by the Office of Engagement & Advocacy and the DSU Wesley Foundation, this event is all about building community, making connections, and starting the year off right. Whether you’re new to campus or just looking to connect, we can’t wait to see you there!

Statesmen Shelf Community Service
2025-08-26 10:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby

OKRA Entertainment Pop Up Table
2025-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall
Welcome Week Activity: Information and Refreshments

Welcome Back Trail Ride: Wing Night
2025-08-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall
Saddle up, grab some wings, and vibe with Sodexo & Okra Entertainment on August 26th! 🎉 Picnic games, line dancing, giveaways, and even a MECHANICAL BULL 🤠🐂. Open to all students. Let’s dance the night away!

Study Abroad Interest Table
2025-08-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall
Stop by the information table and learn more about study abroad opportunities and getting a U.S. passport. For more information, contact Michelle Johansen at mjohansen@deltastate.edu or stop by the International Office in Union 200.

Kappa Sigma Formal Rush
2025-08-27 17:00 - 23:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, Stateroom
Formal recruitment for the Kappa Sigma Fraternity

DSU’s Got Talent Show
2025-08-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Got a hidden talent? 🎤🎶 Show it off for a chance to win BIG prizes on August 27th! ✨ Sign up today — spots are limited! Open to all students. Sign up here https://forms.office.com/r/8w8k0iMHAB

OKRA Entertainment Pop Up Table: Triple Play Challenge
2025-08-28 10:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Think you’ve got skills? Win 3 games in a row and snag a prize on August 28th! 🏆 Open to all students. Stop by and take the challenge!

Labor Day
2025-09-01
No Class.
Classes Resume on Tuesday, September 2nd

Honors College Dinner
2025-09-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni & Foundation, Simmons Room
One of Two Honors College meetings

Meet the Greeks: NPHC
2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, Stateroom
The purpose of this even is to showcase the National Pan-Hellenic Council to the student body. The event will consist of introductions to the different organizations, strolling, and a Q&A of the members.

Voter Registration Drive with MS Votes
2025-09-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Young – Mauldin Cafeteria

The DSU Poverty Simulation
2025-09-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
The purpose of this event is to engage DSU faculty and staff in any discipline and people in the community (anyone over age 16) in an empathetic-action simulative learning experience about surviving in poverty so they can understand what it is like in order to improve their services at DSU and provide better assistance to students and others in the area who are struggling to live on very low incomes. Research indicates that the simulation significantly improves participants’ understanding about poverty, shatters stereotypes, and increases their empathy toward people living in poverty. The event is free. It lasts approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Participants will need to dress comfortably and stay the whole time. Any faculty, staff or student who has already participated in the Poverty Simulation is welcome to assist the DSU BSW Program faculty in implementing the service tables during the simulation if they come at noon on the day of the simulation to get set up.

McNair Scholars Interest Meeting
2025-09-03 13:30 - 16:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor West Lobby
Are you interested in learning more about the McNair Research Scholars Program? Do you have questions before you apply? This is the event to come to! Get all of your questions answered by DSU McNair Staff, and potentially meet some current McNair Scholars!

Unity Kickback
2025-09-04 21:00 - 2025-09-05 21:00 | Greek Tree
The Unity Kickback is a chill event where all D9 orgs come together under the Greek Tree to connect and show love to one another. While also giving non-Greeks an opportunity to have a great time and build unity on campus as well.

Meet the Dean of Business
2025-09-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Hugh Ellis Foundation Alumni House
A time for community members and other stakeholders to meet the Dean of the college of Business

World Afro Day
2025-09-15
World Afro Day Celebration is a day dedicated to celebrating all hair types. Using its platform to empower and encourage people to wear their natural hair.
Event in honor of the day will commence this week.

Blood Drive
2025-09-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Coahoma St. (in front of the Union)
The Robert E. Smith School of Nursing partners with MS Blood Services each fall to host a blood drive.

2025 Constitution Week Lecture—Matthew James Baker
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Matthew James Baker, Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi School of Law, will be on campus Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to present a lecture on the US Constitution and placing the US Constitution in a global context. This lecture is part of the Madison Center’s annual series of events that coincide with the national celebration of the US Constitution every year during September.
This event is free and open to the public.

FGC Paint & Sip
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
Come enjoy Paint and Sip, fun conversations, and community with fellow first-gen students, mentors, and campus staff. Whether you’re looking for support, friendship, or just to enjoy the atmosphere, this is the place to be! Open to all students!

Public Constitution Reading
2025-09-17 12:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell, 1st Floor Lobby
Every year, the Madison Center for Civic Engagement and History partners with the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences hosts a public open mic reading of the US Constitution in recognition of Constitution Week (September 17-23, annually). The public reading of the US Constitution is a direct recreation of how the Constitution was originally spread through the country and made publicly known. This year makes the 238th anniversary of its creation on September 17, 1787.
All are welcome to take part in this event that celebrates the world’s oldest active codified constitution.

Oh So Sweet Tea Party
2025-09-18 19:20 - 21:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 302 A
The purpose of this event in to give a fun, social event for DSU students.

Campus Wide Worship Service
2025-09-22 07:00 - 22:00 | Delta State University, Quad
Campus-Wide Worship Service. Come hang out for a night of worship led by Pinelake Starkville! Everyone’s welcome—students, faculty, and staff—to enjoy music, prayer, and community together.

Sickle Cell Awareness and Testing
2025-09-22 10:00 - 15:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
Raising awareness about Sickle Cell anemia and offering testing to the student body.

Support a Family, Clean a Closet Copy
2025-09-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 17:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
The purpose of this event is to collect gently used clothes for men, women, children, and infants. We will be donating the clothes.

Future Ready: Grad School & Career Prep Table
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Purpose: The goal of this project is to give students useful resources and advice on graduate school and career opportunities after DSU.
What Will Happen:
• Sharing tips on building résumés, preparing for interviews, and applying to graduate programs
• Highlighting scholarships, internships, and fellowships available to students
• Providing handouts and QR codes with additional information
• Collecting student names and emails for follow-up resources
Impact: This project will help DSU students prepare for the next step in life after college by giving them the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in graduate school, their careers, and professional growth.

Hosted by: Jakori Johnson

Miss Black and Old Gold Interest Meeting
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 302 A
Interest meeting for students who are interested in participating in Alpha Phi Alpha’s annual Miss Black and Old Gold Pageant.

Support a Family, Clean a Closet
2025-09-25 11:00 - 17:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby

Canned Food Drive
2025-09-27 11:00 - 13:00 | H.L. Nowell, 1st Floor Lobby
We are collecting canned foods and other non-perishable items for the Delta State Pantry.

MS Votes x Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Voter Registration Drive
2025-09-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
Getting students registered to vote during voter registration week. Open to all.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Interest Table
2025-09-30 11:00 - 13:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
The state director for Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., will be on campus to attract potential interest in the fraternity.

NSLS Orientation
2025-09-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
The National Society of Leadership and Success will be hosting an orientation for students who wish to be inducted into NSLS.

Fraternity Interest Meeting for Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, Room 302A, MS, 38733, United States
The MS State Director for Iota Phi Theta, Fraternity, Inc., will host an Informational/Interest Meeting on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. This will be an in-person event.

Teacher Recruitment Day
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Ewing Hall, Jacob Conference Center
School Districts throughout MS will be invited to attend. They will decorate their tables.

Breast Cancer Awareness Donation/ Balloon Release
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Collecting items to donate to Greenwood Cancer Center for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Ask an Advisor
2025-10-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Young-Mauldin Dinning Hall
This is an event where the first-year academic advisors will be available to answer questions and schedule advisement appointments for spring advisement.

OKRA Entertainment Pop Up Tabling
2025-10-02 10:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union
OKRA Entertainment will be highlighting Union and Campus Activities for October.

NPHC Mental Health Session
2025-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union
NPHC will be highlighting the importance of mental health and the importance of taking care of yourself.

Democracy Movie Night
2025-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
Lights. Camera. Conversation.
Join us in the Statesmen Room for a powerful movie night where democracy takes center stage.📽️ Watch a thought-provoking film that dives into the heart of civic life.🗣️ Stick around after the credits roll for an open discussion with fellow students—your voice matters.
Popcorn provided. Opinions welcome.

Self-Defense/ Domestic Violence Workshop
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Forest E. Wyatt Center Gymnasium
This 90-minute event will begin with an educational presentation on domestic violence awareness, highlighting prevention strategies and available campus/community resources. Following the workshop, a local karate school will conduct a hands-on self-defense class, teaching students practical skills to build confidence and improve personal safety.
The event is free and open to all students, with the goal of promoting awareness, empowerment, and safety across campus.

Speed Friending
2025-10-09 19:00 - 22:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
Ready to mix, mingle, and maybe meet your new bestie (or study buddy)? Come out to Speed Friending with OKRA Entertainment—a fun and fast-paced way to connect with fellow students. Think speed dating vibes but strictly for friendships—no pressure, just good conversations, laughs, and new connections.
OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS 💚
Seats are limited, so sign up now to lock in your spot! https://forms.office.com/r/jEwgmA7PTP

World Mental Health Awareness Day/Mental Health Awareness Month Tabling
2025-10-10 11:00 - 14:00
October is Mental Health Awareness Month and October 10 is World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage efforts to support mental health services. It provides an opportunity to promote open dialogue on our campus about mental health, challenge stigma and discrimination, and advocate for greater access to mental health resources and support. World Mental Health Day serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing mental well-being and creating a supportive environment for the DSU community.

Homecoming Week
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-18 | Delta State University

Voices of Inquiry: The McNair & TriBeta Research Symposium
2025-10-14 14:00 - 18:00 | 2nd Floor East Lobby Student Union
Explore groundbreaking student research at “Voices of Inquiry: The McNair & TriBeta Research Symposium,” a collaborative event hosted by the McNair Research Scholars Program and the Delta State University TriBeta Chapter.
This dynamic showcase highlights the scholarly achievements of undergraduate researchers across disciplines—from STEM to the social sciences. Come support our emerging scholars as they present original research, share insights, and engage in academic dialogue that shapes the future.
This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Axe Throwing Target Tuesday
2025-10-14 14:00 - 18:00 | Delta State University, Quad
Homecoming week! Yes, actual axe throwing. Come release some stress and hit the mark!

DSU Foundation Scholarship Reception
2025-10-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC)
For students and donors to get to meet each other.

Legacy Lectures Luncheon
2025-10-17 12:00 - 13:30 | H.L. Nowell Union, 202A
This event is an opportunity for our current students to engage and network with a panel of our amazing under 40 Alumni

Delta State Swimming Alumni Reunion
2025-10-17 12:00 - 22:00 | Statesmen Park

Delta Yoga Club Saturday Morning Session
2025-10-18 09:00 - 10:15, 2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:15, 2025-11-01 09:00 - 10:15, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 10:15, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 10:15, 2025-11-22 09:00 - 10:15 | Lena Roberts Sillers Chapel
Join Delta Yoga Club for the beginning of their journey every Saturday morning in the Chapel!
The class is absolutely free and beginner friendly! We start at 9am and sessions last for about an hour!

Kappa Delta Raffle
2025-10-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Union, 1st Floor lobby
Raffle tickets will be sold for a chance to win one of our many baskets with items from local business. All proceeds go to Prevent Child Abuse America.

TikTok Tings!
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
Lights, camera, chaos! Join us for fun TikTok challenges and trends — bring your best moves (and your friends). Game Name with TikTok inspired individual and team challenges.

ALL IN Open Mic Night
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
This event’s purpose is to create a safe and creative outlet for students who want to speak on issues or personal experiences that are important to them.

SGA x SAE President's Staycation Weekend Pregame Party
2025-10-24 21:00 - 2025-10-25 00:00 | Delta State University, Quad
This event is being sponsored by SGA, SAE, and the President’s Office to encourage students to stay for the weekend for Saturday’s President’s Watch Party.

AASC Food Drive & Interest Table
2025-10-27 10:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Food Drive for campus Statemen Shelf and to recruit potential members for AASC.

Domestic Violence Awareness
2025-10-27 11:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Join the ladies of the Mu Gamma Chapter for our Domestic Violence Awareness Table on October 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Union.
This initiative aims to educate, empower, and uplift our campus community by spreading awareness about domestic violence and the importance of healthy relationships. Stop by to pick up resources, pledge your support, and learn how you can make a difference.

AASC Interest Meeting
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, Room 302A, MS, 38733, United States
Informing students who are seeking to join AASC what the organization is about, how to officially join and the next steps to take after the meeting.

Halloween Pickleball
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Pickleball Courts
This is an event for all students! We will be playing pickleball and other outdoor games. We will be grilling hamburgers and hotdogs as well.

Make It Matter Monday
2025-11-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-10 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-17 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 12:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
This is a tabling event to help students set a positive and purposeful tone for the week.

Paws & Panhellenic Donation Table
2025-11-03 11:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
We are collecting donations for the Cleveland – Bolivar county animal shelter.

Active Mind Interest Meeting
2025-11-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Young-Mauldin Dining Hall, Multipurpose Room
Official interest meeting for new member sign up for the Delta State Active Minds Chapter.

Letters To Leaders: Advocate for TRIO programs
2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | 1st Floor Lobby, Student Union
The purpose of this event is to engage students and community members in advocating for the continued funding and support of the Federal TRIO Programs, which provide critical resources to low-income, first-generation students. Through this table event, hosted in collaboration with All In Democracy and First Gen Connect, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of TRIO programs and send messages directly to their elected officials urging them to protect TRIO funding. This initiative empowers students to use their voices in the democratic process and supports equitable access to higher education.

FGC Trivia Night
2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor West Lobby
The purpose of this event is to create a fun and engaging space for college students to connect, build community, and celebrate the experiences of first-generation college students. Through a themed trivia night, participants will test their knowledge on topics related to first-gen student life, higher education, and pop culture, while creating a supportive and inclusive environment. This event aims to strengthen campus connections and raise awareness about the first-generation student experience.

OKRA Entertainment Pop-Up Tabling
2025-11-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Union, 1st Floor lobby
Information table to display events for month of November.

Donation Drive for ‘Operation Christmas Child
2025-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Delta State University, Quad
In collaboration with Samaritans Purse, the DSU Social Work department will be collecting donations towards filling gift boxes, or shoeboxes, for children in need.

Delta Elites Dance Try-Outs
2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:30 | Forest E. Wyatt Center
Auditions for the Delta Elites Dance Tryouts so that we can start our dance team for a new season.

Blood Drive
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Sidewalk outside the Union

McNair Informational Table
2025-11-10 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-11-17 11:30 - 14:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Lobby
Do you have questions about the McNair Program? Just want to hear more about the benefits of the program? Stop by our table in the Union to get your questions answered by McNair Staff!

Annual LipSync Competition
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Sillers Coliseum
This event is an annual lip sync competition held by the SGA.

Epilepsy Awareness Seizure First Aid Workshop
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Union, State Room
The SGA Wellness Department, in partnership with the Student Nurses Association and the Mississippi Epilepsy Foundation, will host an Epilepsy Awareness Workshop on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
This 60-minute educational session will focus on seizure recognition, management, and first response skills. Participants will also receive a certificate of completion. The event aims to increase awareness, provide valuable health education, and equip students with practical skills to respond in emergency situations.

Fall Fest
2025-11-15 19:00 - 23:59 | Statesmen Park
An annual celebration designed to increase experiential involvement by providing students an engaging social experience. This initiative is centered on encouraging emotional well-being and establishing peer networks. The festival features activities such as live music, a bonfire, fireworks, and vendors to cultivate a conventional campus connection. Fall Fest promotes school spirit, advances social support, and contributes to the comprehensive development and interpersonal growth of students, by encouraging participation across diverse student populations.

Membership Presentation
2025-11-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Forest E. Wyatt Center Gymnasium
Fall 2025 Mu Gamma Chapter membership presentation in Forest E. Wyatt Center

International Potluck
2025-11-18 12:00 - 14:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby
We will have traditional dishes from around the world disposed in food stalls that will feature snacks and street foods prepared by international students.

Delta State All Star Night
2025-11-19 19:00 - 23:00 | Forest E. Wyatt Center Gymnasium
An exciting, campus-wide event inspired by the NBA All-Star Weekend! This experience will feature thrilling competitions such as a One-on-One Tournament, Three-Point Contest, Skills Challenge, and Dunk Contest. The event is designed to give students the opportunity to showcase their athletic talents, compete for prizes, and be recognized by Delta State University’s Student Government Association. It’s a fun and engaging way to bring the campus community together through friendly competition, school spirit, and student excellence.

Miss Black and Gold Pageant
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Jobe Auditorium
The annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, a scholarship pageant sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to recognize and support young women.

Omega Psi Phi Neophyte Presentation
2025-11-20 20:11 - 23:00 | Forest E. Wyatt Center Gymnasium
On Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:11 PM, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will proudly host its Founders’ Day Probate — a powerful celebration of brotherhood, legacy, and continuation. This momentous occasion honors the founding of the fraternity on November 17, 1911, and symbolizes the enduring strength of the men of Omega.
The 7:11 PM start time pays tribute to the exact hour of Omega’s birth, connecting the new line to over a century of excellence, service, and manhood. Brothers, students, alumni, and supporters are invited to witness the unveiling of the newest members of the fraternity as they carry forward the rich tradition and unbreakable spirit of the Mighty Men of Omega Psi Phi.

Alpha Phi Alpha x AKAs Toy Drive
2025-12-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Union, First Floor Lobby
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to collect toys and gifts for local Boys & Girls Club students. The goal is to spread joy and support children in the community as they prepare for the holiday season

Play It Safe: HIV Awareness Game Night
2025-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, State Room
The Student Nurses’ Association will host a “Red Ribbon Game Night” in recognition of World AIDS Day. This interactive event will include educational games, trivia, and activities focused on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. The goal is to promote health education in a fun, engaging environment while encouraging students to know their status and reduce stigma.

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Kent Wyatt Hall, Leroy Morganti Atrium
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony hosted by the Office of the President.

Book Talk: Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877 with Jere Nash
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Writer and political consultant Jere Nash will be on campus December 2, 2025, to promote his new book, Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877 (University Press of Mississippi, 2025). A native of Greenville, Mississippi, Nash has worked with and written about Mississippi politics for over 45 years. He has coauthored three books of Mississippi history, including America’s Great Storm coauthored with Gov. Haley Barbour about Hurricane Katrina and Mississippi Politics: The Struggle for Power, 1976-2006, with Andy Taggart—which won awards from the Mississippi Historical Society and the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters.
Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877, is a comprehensive history of the struggle to define freedom in Mississippi after the Civil War. More information about the book can be located at https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/R/Reconstruction-in-Mississippi-1862-1877.
This event is free and open to the public.

First Year Experience: De-Stress Fest
2025-12-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Forest E. Wyatt Center Gymnasium
Join us for the Annual De-Stress Fest, hosted by First Year Experience in Wyatt Gym! Stop by on December 4th from 11 am to 2 pm for relaxing massages, fun activities, and more. Plus, free lunch for the first 100 First Year Seminar Students who join in. Don’t miss out on this perfect way to de-stress before finals!

Funny Before Finals w/ Kerwin Claiborne
2025-12-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Jobe Auditorium
Take a study break and get your laugh on before the chaos of finals week hits! Join us for a night of jokes, vibes, and guaranteed “I-needed-that” moments with the hilarious Kerwin Claiborne!
For Entry – Student/Staff ID Required
Show it at the door and get ready to laugh smarter, not harder! 😄

Fall Commencement
2025-12-12 | Delta State University
Graduation Day

Teacher Recruitment Day
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Superintendents and administrators from various school districts around the state will be here to recruit our interns/students to become teachers at their schools.

Spring Break
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-13 23:59 | Delta State University
No classes

44th Annual F.E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions
2026-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Jobe Auditorium
Held every spring in Ewing Hall and the Jacob Conference Center, the Woodall Conference brings together counselors, social workers, and other helping professionals from across the Delta and surrounding states. The 2026 conference will feature a dynamic keynote speaker addressing a timely topic in today’s mental health landscape, along with up to 40 breakout sessions (5–6 workshops per hour) tailored for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed School Counselors, Licensed Social Workers, and other helping professionals. Attendees can earn up to 6 continuing education units while engaging in a wide range of mental health topics. In addition to advancing professional growth, the conference provides valuable networking opportunities and showcases DSU Counselor Education students through professional speaking experiences.
