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'Fall Family Weekend' Welcomes Students' Families, Friends To Campus Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

'Fall Family Weekend' Welcomes Students' Families, Friends To Campus Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Families and friends of University of Mississippi students are invited to the Oxford campus Oct. 31-Nov. 1 for "Fall Family Weekend."


International Student Organization Hosts 'International Night 2003' Oct. 26, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

International Student Organization Hosts 'International Night 2003' Oct. 26, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The sights, sounds and food of India, China, Malaysia, Korea and other countries take center stage Sunday (Oct. 26) when international students at the University of Mississippi celebrate and share their cultures with the Lafayette-Oxford-University community.


English Prof Young-Minor To Receive 2003 Humanities Award, Speak Oct. 23, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

English Prof Young-Minor To Receive 2003 Humanities Award, Speak Oct. 23, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Ethel Young-Minor, a University of Mississippi associate professor of English and a highly regarded scholar in the humanities, is recipient of a 2003 Humanities Teacher Award.


Artist Series Brings Memphis Symphony Orchestra To Ford Center Oct. 24, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Artist Series Brings Memphis Symphony Orchestra To Ford Center Oct. 24, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Memphis Symphony Orchestra performs a rousing and romantic concert Oct. 24. at the University of Mississippi.


'The Nation' Columnist Pollitt To Deliver Howorth Lecture In Women's Studies Oct. 23, Elaine Pugh Oct 2003

'The Nation' Columnist Pollitt To Deliver Howorth Lecture In Women's Studies Oct. 23, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Feminist writer Katha Pollitt - known for her sharp and provocative analysis of popular culture and politics - speaks Oct. 23 at the University of Mississippi.


News Anchor Alum Speaks Friday; Seniors Launch Project Fund-Raiser, Natashia Gregoire Oct 2003

News Anchor Alum Speaks Friday; Seniors Launch Project Fund-Raiser, Natashia Gregoire

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi alumnus Shepard Smith - one of Fox News Channel's most recognizable personalities - returns to the Oxford campus Friday (Oct. 24) to help the 2004 Senior Class kick off its fund-raiser for a campus entryway.


Retired Prof, Gulf War Vet To Be Featured In Bush Library Event, Elaine Pugh Oct 2003

Retired Prof, Gulf War Vet To Be Featured In Bush Library Event, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A program sponsored by the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University Oct. 29-31 celebrating the centennial of flight features retired University of Mississippi history professor James J. Cooke.


Tutwiler Quilters Stage Exhibit, Sale At Episcopal Church Saturday, Elaine Pugh Oct 2003

Tutwiler Quilters Stage Exhibit, Sale At Episcopal Church Saturday, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Quilters from Tutwiler who sell their handwork to support their families hold an exhibit and sale Saturday (Oct. 25) at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 113 South Ninth St.


Two Top Miss. Journalists To Be Honored With Silver Em, Golden Em Awards, Staff Report Oct 2003

Two Top Miss. Journalists To Be Honored With Silver Em, Golden Em Awards, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi honors two longtime Mississippi journalists Nov. 6 with its most prestigious journalism awards.


Artist Series Brings Memphis Symphony Orchestra To Ford Center Friday, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Artist Series Brings Memphis Symphony Orchestra To Ford Center Friday, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Memphis Symphony Orchestra performs a rousing and romantic concert Friday, Oct. 24. at the University of Mississippi.


Um Hosts Disability Awareness Day Program Tuesday, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Um Hosts Disability Awareness Day Program Tuesday, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi hosts a Disability Awareness Day program Tuesday (Oct. 21) at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Commons Ballroom.


Asian Diplomat Delivers Address ‘Asia And The World’ Tuesday, Tobie Baker Oct 2003

Asian Diplomat Delivers Address ‘Asia And The World’ Tuesday, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - An international authority with more than 30 years experience in modern Asian economic and cultural affairs speaks Tuesday at the University of Mississippi.


Office Of Non-Credit Education Sets ‘Teaching Mississippi Writers’ Workshop In Jackson Oct. 24, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Office Of Non-Credit Education Sets ‘Teaching Mississippi Writers’ Workshop In Jackson Oct. 24, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Help is on the way for high school teachers struggling to make learning about Mississippi writers educational yet interesting.


Master Illusionists The Spencers Perform Oct. 19, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Master Illusionists The Spencers Perform Oct. 19, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Master illusionists The Spencers - whose 12-ton touring magic show is second in size only to that of renowned magician David Copperfield - perform Oct. 19 at the University of Mississippi.


Theatre Arts Represents Us In International Festival In Peru, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Theatre Arts Represents Us In International Festival In Peru, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Local audiences have the opportunity Thursday and Friday to preview a show produced at the University of Mississippi that is also scheduled to be performed later this month at the First Annual International Theatre Festival in Lima, Peru.


Stray Cat Rescue Group Hosts Cat Food Drive, Fund-Raiser Thursday, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Stray Cat Rescue Group Hosts Cat Food Drive, Fund-Raiser Thursday, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Feral University Rebel Rescuers, a University of Mississippi student organization dedicated to the population control of stray cats on campus, hosts a fund-raiser and dry cat food drive at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Ole Miss Student Union plaza.


State's Top Judge Marks Anniversary Of Landmark 'Justice-For-All' Case, Elaine Pugh Oct 2003

State's Top Judge Marks Anniversary Of Landmark 'Justice-For-All' Case, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A 1963 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court ensuring adequate legal representation for all citizens regardless of social or economic status is being celebrated this year across the country.


Expatriate Southerners Discuss Why They Left & Return, Staff Report Oct 2003

Expatriate Southerners Discuss Why They Left & Return, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A special Friday edition of the University of Mississippi's Southern Studies Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture series brings together a panel of Southerners who moved away but can't stay away.


Workshop For High School Journalists, Advisers Provides Real-World Insights, Staff Report Oct 2003

Workshop For High School Journalists, Advisers Provides Real-World Insights, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Mississippi Scholastic Press Association (MSPA) and the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal are teaming up for a workshop for high school students and advisers who work on their school newspapers or yearbooks, or who are interested in any aspect of journalism.


Crime Novelist Elmore Leonard Reads From His Work Oct. 16, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Crime Novelist Elmore Leonard Reads From His Work Oct. 16, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Crime novelist Elmore Leonard, whose critically acclaimed writing has been the basis for over 20 films, reads from his work Oct. 16 at the University of Mississippi.


Speaker Brings 'A Powerful Lesson' On Driving Under The Influence, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Speaker Brings 'A Powerful Lesson' On Driving Under The Influence, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Mark Sterner's life changed drastically when three of his best friends were killed in an alcohol-related car crash. Sterner, who was at the wheel, ended up with three felony manslaughter convictions and spent three years in a Florida prison.


Isom Center Produces New Report On Status Of Women In Mississippi, Elaine Pugh Oct 2003

Isom Center Produces New Report On Status Of Women In Mississippi, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A new report is to be released Oct. 16 by the University of Mississippi showing how women in the state are faring in jobs, careers, education, finances and physical health.


50 Years And Counting: Rebel Fan To Attend 50th Consecutive Homecoming, Tobie Baker Oct 2003

50 Years And Counting: Rebel Fan To Attend 50th Consecutive Homecoming, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - From torrential rains to blistering suns, Steve Oliver has experienced it all attending 49 consecutive homecoming games at the University of Mississippi.


Scholar, Diplomat In Mid-East Policy Speaks Oct. 13, Elaine Pugh Oct 2003

Scholar, Diplomat In Mid-East Policy Speaks Oct. 13, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Dennis Ross, the United States' point man in foreign affairs in both the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations, speaks Oct. 13 at the University of Mississippi.


Accomplished Faculty Musician Presents Oct. 12 Piano Series Program, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Accomplished Faculty Musician Presents Oct. 12 Piano Series Program, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Accomplished pianist Ian Hominick performs a program featuring works of Ludwig van Beethoven, George Gershwin and Frederic Chopin Sunday, Oct. 12, at the University of Mississippi.


Ole Miss Ends Mascot Search, Staff Report Oct 2003

Ole Miss Ends Mascot Search, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is ending its search for a new on-field mascot, citing poor participation in its online poll and lack of consensus for either proposed mascot.


Author Recounts Family Experiences With Infamous State Commission, Staff Report Oct 2003

Author Recounts Family Experiences With Infamous State Commission, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Many people under age 40 may know little about the segregationist Mississippi Sovereignty Commission, but Mississippi native W. Ralph Eubanks provides a personal perspective on the organization and its role in civil rights history in his memoir "Ever is a Long Time."


Labor Monitors, Activists, Scholars Present ‘Labor And Leadership In The Americas’ Oct. 10, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Labor Monitors, Activists, Scholars Present ‘Labor And Leadership In The Americas’ Oct. 10, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Labor monitors, activists and scholars Dennis Smith and Kevin Bales discuss the issues of modern labor rights, child labor and slavery in the Americas at a public lecture Friday at the University of Mississippi.


Online Course Enrollment Surges, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Online Course Enrollment Surges, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Like many full-time students, Jacqueline Ballard finds the University of Mississippi's online learning format an attractive option. As the mother of three and with both full-time and part-time jobs, Ballard said she appreciates the opportunity to "gear my learning around my life."


Alumni Association Honors Six At Awards Day Oct. 10, Staff Report Oct 2003

Alumni Association Honors Six At Awards Day Oct. 10, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Six people receive the University of Mississippi Alumni Association's highest annual honors in ceremonies Friday, Oct. 10.