News and Events

Make It Matter Monday
2025-11-24 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-08 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

Panhellenic Pop-Up
2025-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | H.L. Nowell Union, State Room
The purpose of this event is to invite local community members who are Panhellenic alumni from Delta State to set up pop-up booths that highlight how Panhellenic women are successful leaders both on campus and beyond. This event will give current students the opportunity to meet and connect with these alumni, learn about their career paths, and see firsthand how sorority involvement can support personal and professional growth. We also hope this event encourages more students to consider going Greek by allowing alumni to share their experiences, answer questions, and help inspire the next generation of Panhellenic women.

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! 😄

Founders Day Kickback
2025-12-04 21:06 - 2025-12-05 00:00 | Greek Unity Tree
Event hosted by the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to fellowship with students, vibe to great music, and share rotel as we commemorate and celebrate our distinguished founders and the founding date of our fraternity.

Delta State Vocal Collective Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Jobe Auditorium
The Dedicated Statesmen Association is hosting a Christmas Program on Saturday, December 6 in Jobe Hall. It would be wonderful if we could add this to the calendar on the website. I have attached the flyer for additional details. If you have any questions, please contact Amber or me.

Delta State University Panhellenic Council Ornament Swap
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor West Lobby
CPH sororities to get together to host an ornament swap.

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.

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
