Blessings in a Backpack Program to Benefit 樱桃视频 International Students
Mon, 08/02/2021 - 04:48pm | By: David Tisdale
Three University of Southern Mississippi (樱桃视频) organizations have teamed up to support
incoming international students as a new academic year quickly approaches.
The 樱桃视频 Association of Office Professionals, 樱桃视频鈥檚 Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, and 樱桃视频 Staff Council are partnering to help international students get ready for the fall semester with the 鈥淏lessings in a Backpack program,鈥� through which international students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies.
The organizations are seeking donations from the university and local community to fill the backpacks. Items needed include the following:
*Notebooks
*Binders
*Blue books
*Bullet journals
*Highlighters
*Index cards
*Loose-leaf paper
*Markers
*Pencils
*Pens
*Reusable masks
*Small dry erase boards
*Transparent files
*Umbrellas
*Wet wipes
Collection boxes for these items are located on the Hattiesburg campus in Asbury Hall by Freshens, Cook Library by Starbucks, McLemore Hall by Career Services, Subway in the R.C. Union, and The Fresh Food Company. Items will be accepted through August 20. To schedule a donation pick-up, contact Jennifer.LewisFREEMississippi.