Luckyday Foundation Pins Freshman Class with New Insignia
The Luckyday Foundation unveils new logo at the freshman luncheon on November 18.
Fitness Challenge? I’m fit’ness in my schedule!
Each spring we challenge scholars to participate in our fitness challenge where they examine their own habits related to nutrition, exercise, and other health-related areas. The challenge runs for 10 weeks beginning January 28.
Leadership Opportunities in 2019
In 2019, the Luckyday Program is taking a new approach to leadership and student programming. Instead of having students serve in year-long commitments on a leadership team, students can apply to serve on individual committees as they have interest and availability. Two teams that we have already filled for this new semester are our Spring…
New year, new goals: Let the challenge begin!
For the past seven years, the Luckyday Program has held a challenge to encourage students to think about their nutrition habits, increase physical activity, and gain muscle. We are kicking off this year’s challenge on February 2. The challenge will run for 10 weeks. Join us as we become big losers! And winners!
Semester Breaks Offer Time for Students to Give Back
Submitted by Tylicia Grove This past spring break, I took a service trip to Shaw, Mississippi, with USM’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE). Shaw is a small town in a particularly poor section of the Mississippi Delta, made up of primarily minorities. The area is known as a food desert, which means that residents in rural areas have less access to healthy…
Helping the Class of 2034: Volunteer with the Jumpstart Program
Sara Bibbs shares her experience with the Jumpstart Program and asks for others to join her in helping preschool-age children with their language, literacy, and social-emotional skills.
Luckyday Program Set to Top 1,000 Graduates this Spring
“Jessica Adcock. Zachary Agee. Leah Alda.” One by one, names of senior Luckyday Scholars were called as The Luckyday Foundation Executive Director Patricia Smith and board member Kristin Merrell bestowed the Luckyday graduation stoles on the scholars. This graduating class will hold a unique spot in the history of the program as it brings the number of Luckyday alumni to over 1,000 graduates.
California Dreaming
How fast will people be able to spot the Mississippians in LA? We’ll soon find out, y’all! For the past 4 years, the Luckyday Program has hosted a trip for students during spring break to discover natural wonders, fascinating cities, historic landmarks, and unique cultures around this great country of ours. Former itineraries included skiing…
Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Randall
Jordan Randall, Luckyday Scholar alumna, graduated a few years ago and we wanted to see where her life has taken her after graduation. Jordan took us through a brief journey of her adventures and what has influenced the decisions she has made. When did you graduate/what was your major/where are you now? “I graduated in May of 2012…
Student Spotlight: Jack Hoda
Story compiled by Kayla Rowe, graduate assistant with the Luckyday Program. Sophomore Luckyday Scholar and Southern Miss student Jack Hoda recalled his experiences working as a Teacher Advisor in Rosedale, Mississippi, at the Rosedale Freedom Project this past summer. Read his story for insight into his service to the community. What is the Freedom Project?…
