For 3 semesters now, I have been volunteering at the Merit Health Wesley Hospital here in Hattiesburg. I helped the staff with paperwork, signed patients in, and helped patients fill out forms. Once COVID-19 came along, most if not all hospitals stopped allowing volunteering where patient contact was present. Being pre-med, this was the experience…
The Luckyday Foundation unveils new logo at the freshman luncheon on November 18.
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.
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…
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!
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…
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.
“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.
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…
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…
