The center now occupies a rented house across from the USM tennis courts on the frontage road off U.S. 49. Construction of a new center, however, is expected to begin next spring on Montague Avenue, just across from USM's Pine Haven Apartments. Steven Simmons, commanding officer of the Hattiesburg Salvation Army. We hope the better location on campus will help us to grow. The student center, which currently has 145 members, is open to all USM students from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Members meet weekly for study groups, Bible study, activities and fellowship.
Carolyn Nichols, student center director. Recent activities included a Thanksgiving dinner, a Friday night babysitting service and a trip to Laser Quest. A location nearer the campus community will provide more opportunities to help students in need, Nichols said. Pine Haven is USM's student family housing complex. McGaughey said the more convienient location will allow the center to benefit all students, not just the Pine Haven community.