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Finalists, Polling Announced For New Rebel Mascot, Staff Report Oct 2003

Finalists, Polling Announced For New Rebel Mascot, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi's effort to develop a new look for its mascot moves into the fourth quarter today with the announcement of two finalists.


Prospective Students Invited To Fall Visit Day Oct. 11, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Prospective Students Invited To Fall Visit Day Oct. 11, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Prospective students are invited to get a firsthand look at campus life Saturday, Oct. 11, when the University of Mississippi hosts Fall Visit Day 2003.


Pulitzer Prize Winner Launches Education Initiative In Okolona, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Pulitzer Prize Winner Launches Education Initiative In Okolona, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Washington Post columnist William Raspberry wants to help educate North Mississippi youth by empowering their parents.


Homecoming Activities Set Oct. 5-11, Deborah Purnell Oct 2003

Homecoming Activities Set Oct. 5-11, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi Homecoming 2003 is scheduled Oct. 5-11 on the Oxford campus. This year's theme: "Get Your Grove On!"


Free E-Filing Workshop Slated In Jackson Oct. 7, Deidra Jackson Oct 2003

Free E-Filing Workshop Slated In Jackson Oct. 7, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Tax preparers in central Mississippi can learn to file returns electronically by attending a free seminar Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Jackson.


Former U.S. Attorney General Praises Um's Social Progress, Mitchell Diggs Oct 2003

Former U.S. Attorney General Praises Um's Social Progress, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Just four decades after one of the most pivotal riots of the civil rights era, the University of Mississippi has emerged as a world leader in racial progress and tolerance, former U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach said Wednesday evening.


Voice Of America Documents Social Progress Via African-American Student's Experience, Natashia Gregoire Oct 2003

Voice Of America Documents Social Progress Via African-American Student's Experience, Natashia Gregoire

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - With her Cannon GL2 digital camera cradled in her arms, Margaret Kennedy, a video journalist with Voice of America, has spent the better part of this week capturing signs of progress in diversity and inclusion at the University of Mississippi.


Latino Studies Scholar To Present 43rd Christopher Longest Lecture Oct. 9, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Latino Studies Scholar To Present 43rd Christopher Longest Lecture Oct. 9, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Renowned Latino studies scholar Gustavo Perez-Firmat presents the 43rd Christopher Longest Lecture Oct. 9 at the University of Mississippi.


Finalists Chosen In Southern Foodways ‘Great Pimento Cheese Competition’, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Finalists Chosen In Southern Foodways ‘Great Pimento Cheese Competition’, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - If Southerners love coleslaw and potato salad, they seem to also adore pimento cheese judging from the nearly 300 entries in a recent recipe contest.


Foods, Traditions Of Appalachian South Main Course Of Conference, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Foods, Traditions Of Appalachian South Main Course Of Conference, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Virtues of shuck beans, stack cakes, fried fruit pies, pimento cheese and community fish fries are celebrated at the sixth annual Southern Foodways Symposium, Oct. 2-5, at the University of Mississippi.


Visiting Artist To Share Life, Works With Art, Journalism, Creative Writing Students Oct. 1-20, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Visiting Artist To Share Life, Works With Art, Journalism, Creative Writing Students Oct. 1-20, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Nationally recognized artist, arts commentator and educator Bill Dunlap visits the University of Mississippi Oct. 1-20 for a teaching stint in the departments of Art, English and Journalism.


Analyst Lauds President’S Character, But Wishes For More Curiosity, Tobie Baker Sep 2003

Analyst Lauds President’S Character, But Wishes For More Curiosity, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Future leaders can greatly increase their chances of success by developing a blend of intellectual capacity, character and most importantly ambition, according to presidential adviser and political analyst David Gergen.


Integration Figure Reflects On Past, Considers Um's Future, Mitchell Diggs Sep 2003

Integration Figure Reflects On Past, Considers Um's Future, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Nicholas Katzenbach is eager to see firsthand all the changes that have reshaped the University of Mississippi over the past four decades, but the former U.S. attorney general laments that all the pay phones are gone from the Lyceum.


Theatre Arts Stages Hit Musical ‘Chicago’ Oct. 2-4, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Theatre Arts Stages Hit Musical ‘Chicago’ Oct. 2-4, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The 1975 Broadway musical "Chicago," which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning movie in 2002, is staged Oct. 2-4 at the University of Mississippi.


Labor, South Focus Of October Conference, Patsy R. Brumfield Sep 2003

Labor, South Focus Of October Conference, Patsy R. Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

Note: change in list of invited speakers UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Labor and the American South's growing importance in national and international economics brings activists, economic developers and journalists to the University of Mississippi Oct. 4-7.


Committee Postpones Decision On New Rebel Mascot Image, Staff Report Sep 2003

Committee Postpones Decision On New Rebel Mascot Image, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi's effort to develop a new look for its mascot was placed on hold Tuesday when the Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics said it was not comfortable with the three finalists selected in a nationwide contest.


Artist Series Features Full Spectrum Of Entertainment Beginning Oct. 7, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Artist Series Features Full Spectrum Of Entertainment Beginning Oct. 7, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A striking and diverse array of entertainment (from an European opera company and New York dancers to a Lincoln Center chamber music ensemble and two area symphony orchestras) awaits audiences in the 2003-04 University of Mississippi Artist Series.


Adviser To Four Presidents Lectures On Leadership, Tobie Baker Sep 2003

Adviser To Four Presidents Lectures On Leadership, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Adviser to presidents for 30 years, David Gergen discusses "Leadership in America: From the White House to the Boardroom" Thursday at the University of Mississippi.


Piano Series Features Cecilia Pascale Sept. 23, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Piano Series Features Cecilia Pascale Sept. 23, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Award-winning Italian pianist Cecilia Pascale makes her North American debut Sept. 23 at the University of Mississippi.


Accountancy Students Test New Cpa Computerized Exam For Aicpa, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Accountancy Students Test New Cpa Computerized Exam For Aicpa, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - New national computerized tests for public accountants certification get a trial run Friday and Saturday at the University of Mississippi.


'Fine Group' To Perform Ford Center Concert Sept. 28, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

'Fine Group' To Perform Ford Center Concert Sept. 28, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, who have thrilled fanciers of folk, bluegrass and country music for more than 25 years, perform Sept. 28 at the University of Mississippi.


'Open Doors' Observance Concludes With International Conference On Race Oct. 1-4, Mitchell Diggs Sep 2003

'Open Doors' Observance Concludes With International Conference On Race Oct. 1-4, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the University of Mississippi's integration, the moving events of Oct. 1, 2002, were an emotional milestone in the institution's 155-year history. The university revisits that landmark one year later with a four-day conference exploring racial reconciliation in international contexts.


Affiliates Aid Return Of Antique Sword To Former Japanese Officer, Elaine Pugh Sep 2003

Affiliates Aid Return Of Antique Sword To Former Japanese Officer, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A 150-year-old samurai sword that was handed over to American Marines following the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945 is en route to Japan to be returned to its original owner.


Theatre Arts Presents Pulitzer-Winning ‘Proof’ Sept. 17-20, Deidra Jackson Sep 2003

Theatre Arts Presents Pulitzer-Winning ‘Proof’ Sept. 17-20, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Evidence of a thin line between genius and madness is behind the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre Arts' production of the drama "Proof," Sept. 17-20, at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts.


Renowned Psychologist, Educator Speaks Sept. 22 In University Lecture Series, Elaine Pugh Sep 2003

Renowned Psychologist, Educator Speaks Sept. 22 In University Lecture Series, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Carol Gilligan explored how including women's voices changes the human conversation and ushered in a new era of thinking about human development with her 1982 book, "In a Different Voice: Psychological Theory and Women's Development."


Three Free Civil War-Related Movies Screened This Fall, Tobie Baker Sep 2003

Three Free Civil War-Related Movies Screened This Fall, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi film series "History in Film: Civil War Cinema" offers three Hollywood productions this fall centered on the war that divided America.


Old Oxford Depot To Serve New Role In Community, Staff Report Sep 2003

Old Oxford Depot To Serve New Role In Community, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The distant sound of a train whistle piercing the quiet North Mississippi woods once stirred the imagination of a young boy who went on to earn a Nobel prize for his writings.


Rebel Fans Can Expect Construction Delays On Jackson Ave., Tobie Baker Sep 2003

Rebel Fans Can Expect Construction Delays On Jackson Ave., Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Motorists traveling to Oxford for University of Mississippi football games this fall are encouraged to avoid Jackson Avenue due to construction.


Homeland Security Leaders Speak, Answer Questions On Campus Sept. 18, Elaine Pugh Sep 2003

Homeland Security Leaders Speak, Answer Questions On Campus Sept. 18, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Aftermath of the terrorists' attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, made clear that America's defense depends on fast-paced prevention and response efforts that utilize every available technology.


Education And Economic Development Focus Of Wednesday Public Forum, Mitchell Diggs Sep 2003

Education And Economic Development Focus Of Wednesday Public Forum, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - North Mississippi residents can help create ways to address economic and educational priorities for the entire state at a regional forum hosted Wednesday, Sept. 10, by the University of Mississippi and Northwest Mississippi Community College.