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Ole Miss Dining, Staff Council Offer Late-Night Breakfast For Students, Jennifer Southall Apr 2004

Ole Miss Dining, Staff Council Offer Late-Night Breakfast For Students, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Once again, University of Mississippi Campus Dining is hosting Exam Breakfast, providing students some much-needed relief and refueling during finals. This semester's breakfast takes place Tuesday (May 4) from 9 to 11 p.m. in Johnson Commons dining room.


Dance Group Chosen To Perform At Kennedy Center, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

Dance Group Chosen To Perform At Kennedy Center, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - An original dance highlighting the racial past, present and future of the University of Mississippi is scheduled to be performed by UM students June 1-3 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.


Memphis Broadcaster, Radiologist Delivers Distinguished Lecture At School Of Engineering, Angela Moore Apr 2004

Memphis Broadcaster, Radiologist Delivers Distinguished Lecture At School Of Engineering, Angela Moore

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Dr. George Flinn, a 1965 University of Mississippi electrical engineering graduate, credits the "can-do" attitude instilled in him at the School of Engineering for his considerable success as a radiologist and a broadcaster.


Nasa Shuttle Chief, Alumnus Named 'Engineer Of Distinction', Angela Moore Apr 2004

Nasa Shuttle Chief, Alumnus Named 'Engineer Of Distinction', Angela Moore

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - NASA shuttle program chief Bill Parsons recently took time out from his quest of getting the space shuttle flying again to come home to accept an award from the University of Mississippi's School of Engineering.


Museums Celebrate May Day With Fund-Raiser At Walton-Young House, Angela Moore Apr 2004

Museums Celebrate May Day With Fund-Raiser At Walton-Young House, Angela Moore

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi Museums invite the public to a Victorian May Day celebration Saturday at the historic Walton-Young House, on the UM campus.


Art Dept., Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Host Young Artists' Exhibition, May 2, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

Art Dept., Yoknapatawpha Arts Council Host Young Artists' Exhibition, May 2, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi Department of Art and Yoknapatawpha Arts Council partner to host the Third Annual Young Artists' Exhibition, Sunday (May 2) at Southside Gallery on the historic Oxford Square.


Jazz Alumni To Host Reunion Weekend In Oxford, Staff Report Apr 2004

Jazz Alumni To Host Reunion Weekend In Oxford, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Jazz Alumni Weekend brings together former University of Mississippi student musicians to mix it up for old time's sake.


Usda Scientist Honored For Research On Natural Pest Control, Staff Report Apr 2004

Usda Scientist Honored For Research On Natural Pest Control, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A USDA scientist at the University of Mississippi has been honored for his research into natural compounds for pest control by the Agrochemicals Division of the American Chemical Society.


Future Scientists See Fun Side Of Science, Deidra Jackson Apr 2004

Future Scientists See Fun Side Of Science, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - More than 130 Quitman County Middle School students plunged into the fun side of science Thursday during a visit to the University of Mississippi.


Master's Candidate Illustrates Life's Changes In Ceramics Exhibit, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

Master's Candidate Illustrates Life's Changes In Ceramics Exhibit, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - As University of Mississippi student Rebecca A. Geary eyes receiving her master's in fine arts degree May 8, she points to her thesis ceramics exhibit as a symbol of change -- not only in her own life but also in the life of the university.


Class Of 2004 Seeks Donations For Senior Project, Jennifer Southall Apr 2004

Class Of 2004 Seeks Donations For Senior Project, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - In keeping with the aesthetic transformation of the University of Mississippi campus over the past several years, Ole Miss' graduating seniors are raising money to erect entrance gates at the intersection of Rebel Drive and Jackson Avenue.


Oxford, Um Communities Join To Celebrate Dedication Of Old Depot As Conference Center, Mitchell Diggs Apr 2004

Oxford, Um Communities Join To Celebrate Dedication Of Old Depot As Conference Center, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Once the hub of activity in Oxford, the city's historic train depot had fallen into such disrepair by the 1980s that many people feared the structure would be lost forever. But after a $1 million renovation as a conference and outreach center, the building is again open for business.


C.A.R.E. Fair To Assist Families Caring For Aging Relatives, Tobie Baker Apr 2004

C.A.R.E. Fair To Assist Families Caring For Aging Relatives, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - One of every four American households provides care for relatives 50 years old or older, at a cost of more than $30 billion annually.


Journalism Chair Stuart Bullion Dies After Battle With Cancer, Staff Report Apr 2004

Journalism Chair Stuart Bullion Dies After Battle With Cancer, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Stuart James Bullion, 56, was a former military man who would get teary eyed when listening to his favorite French love songs.


Department Of Theatre Arts Brings 'Follies' To Fulton Chapel Stage April 29-May 1, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

Department Of Theatre Arts Brings 'Follies' To Fulton Chapel Stage April 29-May 1, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Showstoppers, a musical theatre ensemble at the University of Mississippi, presents the energetic musical revue "Follies" April 29-May 1 in Fulton Chapel.


University Orchestra Performs Spring Concert April 27 At Ford Center, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

University Orchestra Performs Spring Concert April 27 At Ford Center, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The 32-member University of Mississippi Orchestra presents a free spring concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday (April 27) at Ford Center for the Performing Arts.


Coach David Cutcliffe Makes Commitment To Make-A-Wish, Staff Report Apr 2004

Coach David Cutcliffe Makes Commitment To Make-A-Wish, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Working to help children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions see their dreams come true, University of Mississippi head football coach David Cutcliffe is hosting a celebrity golf tournament to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South.


First Film By Southern Studies Grad Student Contends For International Award, Jennifer Southall Apr 2004

First Film By Southern Studies Grad Student Contends For International Award, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - "It's absolutely ridiculous," said Joe York, talking about his first film - and more specifically about the film's nomination for a prestigious international award.


Alumni Association Names New Director, Staff Report Apr 2004

Alumni Association Names New Director, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A co-captain on the University of Mississippi's undefeated 1960 national champion football team who went on to serve as athletics director for 16 years has been recommended as the next executive director of the 85,000-member Ole Miss Alumni Association.


Faculty Woodwind Quintet To Present Final Faculty Series Program April 25, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

Faculty Woodwind Quintet To Present Final Faculty Series Program April 25, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University Faculty Woodwind Quintet performs the final event in this season's Faculty Series Sunday (April 25) at the University of Mississippi.


Institute To Broadcast Seminar On Coaching Food Service Employees, Jennifer Southall Apr 2004

Institute To Broadcast Seminar On Coaching Food Service Employees, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The National Food Service Management Institute at the University of Mississippi presents a national satellite seminar April 28 on coaching employees.


Undergraduate, Grad Students To Present Research At Poster Symposium, Jennifer Southall Apr 2004

Undergraduate, Grad Students To Present Research At Poster Symposium, Jennifer Southall

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Nearly 60 University of Mississippi undergraduate and graduate students present their research at a poster symposium Thursday (April 22) hosted by Sigma Xi scientific research society.


Poet, Assistant Prof Fennelly Reads From Her Latest Work Friday, Deidra Jackson Apr 2004

Poet, Assistant Prof Fennelly Reads From Her Latest Work Friday, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Award-winning poet Beth Ann Fennelly, a University of Mississippi assistant professor of English, reads from her new collection, "Tender Hooks," Friday (April 23) at Off Square Books in downtown Oxford.


Um Law Student Awarded Prestigious Browning Fund Fellowship In Labor Relations, Elaine Pugh Apr 2004

Um Law Student Awarded Prestigious Browning Fund Fellowship In Labor Relations, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A student at the University of Mississippi School of Law looks forward to a challenging work experience this summer at the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C., thanks to a prestigious Peggy Browning Fund Fellowship.


Sen. Trent Lott Hopeful For Hostage Hamill's Safe Return, Tobie Baker Apr 2004

Sen. Trent Lott Hopeful For Hostage Hamill's Safe Return, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Sen. Trent Lott maintains high hopes that civilian Thomas Hamill, kidnapped in Iraq April 9, will return safely to his family in Macon.


Author David Halberstam Available For Interviews Tuesday, Staff Report Apr 2004

Author David Halberstam Available For Interviews Tuesday, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Legendary journalist and author David Halberstam, who speaks at 7 p.m. Tuesday (April 20) in the Johnson Commons Ballroom, will be available for interviews earlier that afternoon. The media session is set for 3:30 p.m. in the Bondurant Hall lounge, located on the second floor. No advance credentials are required.


Legendary Journalist, Author David Halberstam To Speak Tuesday, Deidra Jackson Apr 2004

Legendary Journalist, Author David Halberstam To Speak Tuesday, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Legendary journalist, author and historian David Halberstam speaks Tuesday (April 20) at the University of Mississippi about Iraq and United States foreign policy.


Longtime Law Professor Tom Mason Dies In Oxford After Short Illness, Elaine Pugh Apr 2004

Longtime Law Professor Tom Mason Dies In Oxford After Short Illness, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. Thomas Ray Mason, professor of law at the University of Mississippi, died early today at his home in Oxford following a short illness. He was 69.


Music Education Graduate Student Named Recipient Of Fulbright Student Award, Deborah Purnell Apr 2004

Music Education Graduate Student Named Recipient Of Fulbright Student Award, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi graduate student Katie Brooke Bagley of Forest has received a Fulbright Student Award to study at the Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Hungary.


Students Collect More Than 200 Toys For Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, Deidra Jackson Apr 2004

Students Collect More Than 200 Toys For Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Sick children awaiting surgery at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis will gain extra comfort courtesy of a successful toy drive supported by Rho Epsilon, a real estate honorary at the University of Mississippi.