Fitness Center Hours (Branch Coliseum)

Students: Mon. – Thur. 1:30pm – 6:00pm

Faculty & Staff: Mon. – Thurs. 12 noon – 1:30pm

*Holiday and Summer Hours Vary*

STEM Center Study Hours

Please see the graphic below (below if viewing Dog Tracks on your phone; to the right if you’re on a desktop) for the STEM Center hours of operation.

History Club WWII Excursion

The History Club will be having an Info session for a World War 2 Museum Field Excursion in May after graduation. This informative session will be on January 21, at 12:15pm in the Social Science building room  2.
Please see the graphic below (below if viewing Dog Tracks on your phone; to the right if you’re on a desktop.)

Writing Center Now Open

The Goodman Campus Writing Center is now open in McDaniel Hall. Hours are 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Carroll Cafeteria Menu

To stay up-to-date with cafeteria menus by checking HERE.

Get Involved in Grenada

January 23, Coffee and Donuts from 9-10 Outside

Grenada Writing Center

Holmes Grenada Campus Room 210 in Grenada’s Main Building.

Faculty Services: Quiet space to work, Flexible Seating -Lounge Chairs -Table seating for individual or small group, -Computer Seating, Access to Computer and Printer, Use of school supplies such as stapler, hole punch, tape, and pencil sharpener

Tutoring Services: The Writing Center provides access to student tutors and an English instructor to help with the following areas: Formatting Citations, Idea Development, Proof Reading, Clarity of Writing, Grammar Development, Cohesiveness, Canvas Submission and more.

Director: Casey Johnson 6622272335 cajohnson@holmescc.edu- We are here to serve and support you through your academic journey on writing assignments across the curriculum.

Grenada PTK Announcements

If you are a member of PTK and are not in the Canvas group or you have questions about being an officer, email PTK advisor Cynthia Abel at cabel@holmessc.edu

Baptist Student Union

Tuesdays at Noon, join the BSU for a free lunch followed by a Bible Study. They meet each week in room 122 of the main building. Bring a friend!

Jack L. Holmes Library

Spring & Fall Hours:
Mon. – Wed., 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Thu., 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

New Library Management System – Atriuum

In August, we updated the system we use for collection management, and it is much more use-friendly. You can create a user account for yourself and curate lists, request materials, search the library’s catalog, browse newly-added items and more. There is also a companion app you can download, Librista. I highly recommend taking some time to explore this new resource. You can view our OPAC (Online Pubic Access Catalog) here.

Research Assistance & Workshops

Curated resource guides available here

This comes in many formats. We could do a whole-class beginner guide to using library resources, a more specific tutorial for a more specific assignment, or you can encourage your students to schedule an individual session for extra enrichment. We’d love to help students work through the complexities of academic research – and by extension – ensure that they are finding resources that meet the criteria you are setting for them. We could also do skills-based tutorials that can be integrated into your curriculum including MLA or APA formatting, effective citation methods, or other topics that might be helpful for you.

In-Library Computer Lab

We have a computer lab in the library that can be reserved to accommodate whole classes. This space is also open for student use throughout the week, giving them access to computers and free black-and-white printing.

Resources

We offer a wide range of resources, including a large physical collection, e-books and audiobooks, periodicals, and databases. We welcome input from faculty and staff regarding our collection development, so if there are materials that would enhance your classes, please let us know. This could include physical or digital resources, study aids or even supplies to complete projects.

Study and Conference Rooms

We have 3 study rooms (seats 4, with a computer, large monitor, white board and markers), 1 medium study room or classroom (seats 10, with 8 computers) and 1 large classroom (seats 28, with a computer, projector, and camera) that can be reserved to accommodate whole classes, small-group work, or department meetings.

Coffee & Snacks

We serve hot coffee and hot chocolate alongside a variety of add-ins every day from 7:30 – 3:00ish for only fifty cents a cup. We also sell iced coffee, canned sodas, bottled water and a variety of snacks.

Local Newspapers

While you enjoy your coffee, browse our collection of local newspaper offerings – Clarion-Ledger, Greenwood Commonwealth, Grenada Star, Tallahatchie Sun-Sentinel, Wall-Street Journal, Webster Progressive-Times and Winona Times. Think we should add something else? Let us know!

Library Programming & Events

Over the past two years, we’ve offered a number of exhibits and are excited to offer more in the future. We are open to other programming options, such as book clubs or faculty-specific events, if desired.

The library is not just for students. We’re here to help make your days better and your job easier!

Fitness Center Hours

Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am to 7 pm
Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm

*Holiday and Summer Hours Vary*

Skills USA Sale

SkillsUSA club on the Ridgeland campus has 2 fire pits for sale to help raise funds to send some students to the SkillsUSA national competition this summer.  The fire pits are for sale for $200 each.  Dimensions are 29 ½” x 29 ½” x 13”, made with 3/16” steel.  They are painted with High-Temp Black paint

Fire pit #1 has the Ole Miss logo; fire pit #2 has the JSU logo. Please see the photos below (below if viewing Dog Tracks on your phone; to the right if you’re on a desktop.)

Robotics Support Group

Because Robots need help too. Actually, I’m looking for individuals willing to help set up and tear down the tournament fields for 1/25 & 2/18. (more opportunities exist) Basic skill of simple computer/tv setup, field assembly and wiring (ethernet/telco) is a plus. Training is available.

All Work and NO Play? Not exactly, because VEX also has a University Division. If there is enough interest we are able to build a team, build and program a robot and even win World’s… if you’re up to it!

For more information contact Michael Pawlik in the Information Systems Technology Program. Call 601-605-3352 or email me at mpawlik@holmescc.edu

What am I getting into? Watch this for more information:
https://youtu.be/Sx6HJSpopeQ?si=BDrjjeQt7o2s4S_P

The Writing Center is Here to Help!

The Ridgeland Writing Center will open Tuesday, January 21st. Come see us in Madison Hall 205 between 8:30 and 10:30 for coffee and donuts!

Find us in Madison Hall 205 for assistance with any step of the writing process.

Sign up for an appointment or email us for eTutoring at writingcenter@holmescc.edu.

F2F or E-Tutoring: Monday and Wednesday: 12:00-3:00
F2F or E-Tutoring: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:30-3:00
E-Tutoring Only: Friday: 9:00-11:00

Social Science Club

The Social Science Club will hold the first meeting of the Spring 2025 Semester on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 1:30 pm in Ridgeland Hall 107. Contact Makeaba Latiker for more information at (601)605-3354 or mlatiker@holmescc.edu.

STEM Division

The STEM Division on the Ridgeland Campus is hosting a Pre-Professional School Mixer on Thursday, February 20 from 10:15-11:15am in the lobby and hallways of Science Building East. Various healthcare and STEM programs from Holmes, UMMC, and four-year institutions will be present to talk to students interested in professional programs after leaving Holmes. More information will be sent to students in STEM and healthcare pathways as the date approaches.

Art Club

Art Club has their first Spring semester meeting on Wednesday, Jan 22 at 1PM in Madison Hall 210.