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Math Students Score High In Miss./La. Competition, Elaine Pugh Apr 2005

Math Students Score High In Miss./La. Competition, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A team of mathematics students from the University of Mississippi placed third out of 32 teams in competition during the spring meeting of the Louisiana/Mississippi Section of the Mathematics Association of America.


Pharmacy Professors Create First Family Endowments For Scholarships, Staff Report Apr 2005

Pharmacy Professors Create First Family Endowments For Scholarships, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Two School of Pharmacy colleagues, Joe B. McCaskill and Mahmoud A. ElSohly, have created the first two Pharmacy Family Endowment scholarships at the University of Mississippi.


Ford Center To Present Musical Tribute To Legends Of Rock 'N' Roll, April 29, Deborah Purnell Apr 2005

Ford Center To Present Musical Tribute To Legends Of Rock 'N' Roll, April 29, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A musical tribute to three legends of rock 'n' roll - Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley - and a 1950s sock hop round out the season April 29 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi.


Lafayette-Oxford-University Orchestra Presents Season's Finale April 25, Deborah Purnell Apr 2005

Lafayette-Oxford-University Orchestra Presents Season's Finale April 25, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Lafayette-Oxford-University Symphony Orchestra has set its third and final concert of the 2004-05 season for Monday (April 25) at the University of Mississippi.


Prof, Adviser To Holy See's Mission Available To Discuss Papal Conclave, Staff Report Apr 2005

Prof, Adviser To Holy See's Mission Available To Discuss Papal Conclave, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

University of Mississippi law professor Ron Rychlak said he expects Roman Catholic cardinals to select a new pope within two to three days. As the cardinals continue their secret meetings to select the next pope in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, Rychlak is available to discuss the selection process, the candidates and other issues related to the Catholic faith.


Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' Shot Subject Of Liberal Arts Forum April 19, Deidra Jackson Apr 2005

Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' Shot Subject Of Liberal Arts Forum April 19, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Fans of late filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock remember the legendary "vertigo shot" and its dizzying, disorienting effect on audiences when the unusual camera technique debuted in the 1958 film "Vertigo."


Faculty, Student Panel To Debate Social Security Issues April 20, Elaine Pugh Apr 2005

Faculty, Student Panel To Debate Social Security Issues April 20, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Proposed changes in Social Security administration are to be debated Wednesday (April 20) at the University of Mississippi.


Past Comes Alive With Victorian Wedding Re-Enactment Saturday At Walton-Young House, Angela Moore Apr 2005

Past Comes Alive With Victorian Wedding Re-Enactment Saturday At Walton-Young House, Angela Moore

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - One hundred years ago this spring, Miss Victoria Walton married Mr. Gerald Fitzgerald in the bride's family home, a 25-year-old Eastlake Victorian style dwelling that was typical of middle-class Oxford residents at the time.


Student-Alumni Forum To Offer Students Networking Opportunities, April 22, Staff Report Apr 2005

Student-Alumni Forum To Offer Students Networking Opportunities, April 22, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi Student Alumni Council sponsors an alumni-student interactive forum April 22 that offers students an opportunity to network with professionals in their chosen fields and discuss career goals.


Fedex Gives $2.5 Million For Academic Support Center, Staff Report Apr 2005

Fedex Gives $2.5 Million For Academic Support Center, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - FedEx Corp. announced Thursday a $2.5 million gift over five years to the University of Mississippi to create an academic support center for student-athletes on the UM-Oxford campus.


Accomplished Flutist, Mississippi Native Don Bailey To Perform April 21 In Meek Hall, Deborah Purnell Apr 2005

Accomplished Flutist, Mississippi Native Don Bailey To Perform April 21 In Meek Hall, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Accomplished flutist Don Bailey kicks off his "Delta Tour" with a concert Thursday (April 21) at the University of Mississippi.


Department Of Theatre Arts Presents Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale' April 21-23, Camille Breland Apr 2005

Department Of Theatre Arts Presents Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale' April 21-23, Camille Breland

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Sword fighting, singing, dancing, romance, drama and comedy all culminate in performances of Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" April 21-23 at the University of Mississippi.


Fourth Annual C.A.R.E Fair April 20, Camille Breland Apr 2005

Fourth Annual C.A.R.E Fair April 20, Camille Breland

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - To assist the general public in caring for aging family members, the University of Mississippi hosts the fourth annual Caring for Aging Relatives Effectively Fair & Workshop on Wednesday (April 20) in the Student Union, fourth floor.


Pr Students, Local Pros Win In Statewide Competition, Robin Street Apr 2005

Pr Students, Local Pros Win In Statewide Competition, Robin Street

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi students and professional members in the Public Relations Association of Mississippi Oxford/Ole Miss chapter brought home top honors in a recent statewide competition.


Satellite Feed Provided For Commencement, Mary Stanton Apr 2005

Satellite Feed Provided For Commencement, Mary Stanton

University of Mississippi News

The University of Mississippi will hold graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 14th, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Grove. Distinguished American social & political commentator David Halberstam, who won a Pulitzer Prize at age 30 for his prophetic reporting in the early days of the Vietnam War, will deliver the commencement address. The University is providing a tape satellite feed from 4 p.m.-4:15 (CST). The coordinates are SBS 6, Transponder 17, KU Band. The downlink frequency is 12117 Horizontal.


Archaeology Prof Digs For Research Funds In Congress, Represents National Group, Staff Report Apr 2005

Archaeology Prof Digs For Research Funds In Congress, Represents National Group, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - When anthropologists are not analyzing public policy, studying human remains or interpreting indigenous cultures, there's always the business of tracking down research funds.


Biblical Libidos Topic Of Lecture Leading Into Renaissance Symposium, Tobie Baker Apr 2005

Biblical Libidos Topic Of Lecture Leading Into Renaissance Symposium, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi presents the 33rd annual James Edwin Savage Lecture in the Renaissance on Thursday (April 14).


Worldfest 2005 Features Food, Performances, Games Representing More Than 70 Countries, Jennifer Southall Apr 2005

Worldfest 2005 Features Food, Performances, Games Representing More Than 70 Countries, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi students, faculty and staff from more than 70 countries plan to showcase their native food, games and entertainment at WorldFest, 4-9 p.m. Tuesday (April 19) in the Grove.


Journalism Chair Makes Media Magazine's Top 100 List, Natashia Gregoire Apr 2005

Journalism Chair Makes Media Magazine's Top 100 List, Natashia Gregoire

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi journalism department chair Samir Husni is in good company. Husni has been selected alongside such celebrities as Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump and Martha Stewart by Media Magazine as one of "The Media 100 - People You Need to Know."


Steel Drum, Salsa Groups Present Free Salsa, Calypso Dance Night Thursday, Deborah Purnell Apr 2005

Steel Drum, Salsa Groups Present Free Salsa, Calypso Dance Night Thursday, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi Steel Drum Ensemble and Salsa Band present a Salsa and Calypso Dance Night Thursday (April 14) in the Band Hall.


Fedex To Announce Major Gift To Um In Thursday Ceremony, Staff Report Apr 2005

Fedex To Announce Major Gift To Um In Thursday Ceremony, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

The FedEx Corp. announces a major gift to the University of Mississippi at 4 p.m. Thursday (April 14) at the Starnes Athletic Center on the UM campus. Representatives from FedEx's corporate offices in Memphis and UM officials will participate in the ceremony and will be available for interviews afterward.


Education School Names Jackie Parker Alumnus Of The Year, Tobie Baker Apr 2005

Education School Names Jackie Parker Alumnus Of The Year, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - On April 23, 2001, Jackie Parker found herself inside the White House Oval Office with President George W. Bush. The lifetime highlight was trumped Saturday when she was named Alumnus of the Year at Ole Miss.


Accountancy Honor Society To Sponsor Fund-Raiser Golf Tournament April 22, Elaine Pugh Apr 2005

Accountancy Honor Society To Sponsor Fund-Raiser Golf Tournament April 22, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi accountancy students host their first Beta Alpha Psi Invitational Golf Tournament fund-raiser April 22 at the Ole Miss golf course.


62nd Honors Convocation Recognizes Most Outstanding Students, Staff Report Apr 2005

62nd Honors Convocation Recognizes Most Outstanding Students, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi's most outstanding students received recognition last night as the school hosted its 62nd Honors Day Convocation. In separate ceremonies, new members also were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies.


Collaboration To Begin With Emerging Tech Firm For Developing Pharmaceutical Products, Staff Report Apr 2005

Collaboration To Begin With Emerging Tech Firm For Developing Pharmaceutical Products, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. and NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has signed a collaboration with Cumberland Emerging Technologies Inc. for the development and commercialization of new pharmaceutical products.


Student Work Documenting Lives Of North Mississippians On Display Through May, Jennifer Southall Apr 2005

Student Work Documenting Lives Of North Mississippians On Display Through May, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - More than 70 black-and-white photographs documenting the people of six north Mississippi towns are on display at the University of Mississippi's Gammill Gallery at Barnard Observatory through May 31.


Law Students To Argue Case Before State Court Of Appeals, Kara Givens Apr 2005

Law Students To Argue Case Before State Court Of Appeals, Kara Givens

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Judges from the Mississippi Court of Appeals plan to convene Wednesday (April 13) at the University of Mississippi School of Law when two law students bring a murder case before the court.


Young Accountancy Prof Named Campuswide Outstanding Teacher, Elaine Pugh Apr 2005

Young Accountancy Prof Named Campuswide Outstanding Teacher, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Mark Wilder, associate professor of accountancy and KPMG Lecturer, has been named the campuswide outstanding teacher at the University of Mississippi.


Doctoral Candidate, Faulkner Enthusiast To Deliver First Mccool Lecture April 11, Deidra Jackson Apr 2005

Doctoral Candidate, Faulkner Enthusiast To Deliver First Mccool Lecture April 11, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Taylor Hagood of Ripley, a doctoral candidate in English and graduate instructor, delivers the first Frances Bell McCool Lecture Monday (April 11) at the University of Mississippi.


Professional Sculptor, Art Alum Lends Work To Beautify Campus, Staff Report Apr 2005

Professional Sculptor, Art Alum Lends Work To Beautify Campus, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Sculptor Branko Medenica of Birmingham, Ala., helps install his sculpture "The Quest" in front of the Old Chemistry Building at the University of Mississippi. The brushed stainless steel art work - on loan to the university for two years - is an "uplifting piece" that represents "obtaining goals and overcoming trials and tribulations," Medenica said.