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Estate Gift Boosts Library Services, Patsy R. Brumfield Jan 2003

Estate Gift Boosts Library Services, Patsy R. Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The J.D. Williams Library at the University of Mississippi has a new resource to help with all kinds of needs in the Hugh L. Quarles Library Endowment.


Weir Hall Renovation Complete, State-Of-The-Art Facility Opens In Spring, Tobie Baker Dec 2002

Weir Hall Renovation Complete, State-Of-The-Art Facility Opens In Spring, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The $2.3 million renovation is complete, and new furniture has been delivered, transforming Weir Hall into the Galtney Center for Academic Computing at the University of Mississippi.


Artist Remembers Grandmothers With Endowment, Patsy R. Brumfield Dec 2002

Artist Remembers Grandmothers With Endowment, Patsy R. Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Internationally known pottery artist Gail Jones Pittman of Ridgeland is remembering her grandmothers, Lena Byrd Jones and Ted Thames Pendley, by establishing a $100,000 endowment in their names at the University of Mississippi.


Holidays Bring Children Home, Offer Parents Opportunities, Staff Report Dec 2002

Holidays Bring Children Home, Offer Parents Opportunities, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Holidays bring school closings and send children home, offering parents teaching opportunities.


Holidays Got You Stressed? Um Counselor Lists Signs, Deborah Purnell Dec 2002

Holidays Got You Stressed? Um Counselor Lists Signs, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Holidays can be the best of times and the worst of times, to rephrase Dickens' opening words to "A Tale of Two Cities."


Florida Developer Gwin's Generosity Improves Accommodations For Resident Writer, Patsy R. Brumfield Dec 2002

Florida Developer Gwin's Generosity Improves Accommodations For Resident Writer, Patsy R. Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The home of the University of Mississippi's writer-in-residence just got even nicer, thanks to UM alumnus and Florida developer Curtis Hart Gwin.


Forensic Chemistry Program Attracts National Attention, Rides ‘Csi' Surge In Interest, Mitchell Diggs Dec 2002

Forensic Chemistry Program Attracts National Attention, Rides ‘Csi' Surge In Interest, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The fictional sleuths of the top-rated CBS drama "CSI" hold degrees from such notable schools as the University of California-Berkeley, Harvard University and Seton Hall, but producers might want to consider adding a character with a degree from the University of Mississippi.


Kidney Transplant From ‘An Angel' Restores Normal Life For Um Member, Mitchell Diggs Dec 2002

Kidney Transplant From ‘An Angel' Restores Normal Life For Um Member, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss.- When Linda Rike and her family travel to her native Ohio for Christmas, they're allowing for several more rest stops along the way than they're accustomed to making. Most travelers might consider the additional delays a nuisance, but Rike cherishes every one of them.


New Videoconferencing Facility Links Um Researchers With Colleagues Across The Country, Mitchell Diggs Dec 2002

New Videoconferencing Facility Links Um Researchers With Colleagues Across The Country, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Representatives from four Mississippi universities, NASA's Stennis Space Center and the U.S. Navy met face-to-face in cyberspace during a recent live videoconference airing from the University of Mississippi.


'Tis The Spirit Of The Season, Staff Report Dec 2002

'Tis The Spirit Of The Season, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

University of Mississippi Physical Plant employees ended their annual Christmas Basket drive with lots of food, toys and clothing for those less fortunate. Getting ready to load their bounty onto a truck to deliver to challenged families throughout the city and county are (from left) Cory Jones, David Nordan, Mike Todd, Pauline Beard, Laura Winter, Jerry Harwell, Andrew Thomas, Neal Sellers, Randall Tropp, Jeff Jenkins and Randy Nelson.


‘Ole Miss Online' Classes Becoming A Popular Choice, Angela Moore Dec 2002

‘Ole Miss Online' Classes Becoming A Popular Choice, Angela Moore

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Levanda Goodman is a student, a mother and an employee. That's why the senior English major from Holly Springs is such a huge fan of Ole Miss Online, the University of Mississippi's classes offered for full credit over the Internet.


Outdoor Professionals Receive Rescue, First-Aid Training, Tobie Baker Dec 2002

Outdoor Professionals Receive Rescue, First-Aid Training, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - At 65, Paul Hadala of Vicksburg has assisted victims of heart attacks, kidney infections and broken ankles - as well as someone with spinal injury resulting from a 15-foot fall and another with a deep cut from an ax lodged in his knee.


Ncche Transfers Environmental Technology To Poland, Tobie Baker Dec 2002

Ncche Transfers Environmental Technology To Poland, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - It started with making waves in America. Today, the National Center for Computational Hydroscience and Engineering at the University of Mississippi spreads its influence across the globe.


Assistant Dean Of Students Wins National Diversity Award, Deborah Purnell Dec 2002

Assistant Dean Of Students Wins National Diversity Award, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

Jason S. Dean, UM assistant dean of students for Greek life and student organizations, recently received the Diversity Initiative Award at the Association of Fraternity Advisors' annual conference in Columbus, Ohio.


Meridian Native Mac Haik Remembers Texas Mosquitoes, Gives To Um Facility, Patsy R. Brumfield Dec 2002

Meridian Native Mac Haik Remembers Texas Mosquitoes, Gives To Um Facility, Patsy R. Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Mac Haik's business may employ 725 and generate $513 million per year, but he doesn't punt personal calls to a secretary – and he still loves the University of Mississippi. A Meridian native, Joseph Michael "Mac" Haik was honored in 1968, after an impressive academic and football career, when his fellow UM students elected him "Colonel Rebel."


‘Toolkit' Wins Top Technical Award But Not Yet Holiday Gift Item, Tobie Baker Dec 2002

‘Toolkit' Wins Top Technical Award But Not Yet Holiday Gift Item, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Holiday shoppers won't find the Globus Toolkit available in this season's glitzy gift catalogues, but it is among the 100 most significant new technical products of the year chosen by R&D Magazine.


Croft Institute's Visiting Professor Bales Wins Emmys For India Film, Deborah Purnell Dec 2002

Croft Institute's Visiting Professor Bales Wins Emmys For India Film, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Kevin Bales, a visiting professor at the Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi, was part of a team honored in New York with two Emmy awards.


National Center Granted $320,000 For Work With U.S. Attorney's Office, Elaine Pugh Dec 2002

National Center Granted $320,000 For Work With U.S. Attorney's Office, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - New help is on the way to make north Mississippi neighborhoods safer. The area is the focus for a major anti-crime initiative, Project Safe Neighborhoods, which is funded through the U.S. Department of Justice. Local efforts are coordinated through U.S. attorneys offices across the nation.


Scholarship Honors Jimmy Davis, Longtime Um Accountancy Leader, Elaine Pugh Dec 2002

Scholarship Honors Jimmy Davis, Longtime Um Accountancy Leader, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Dedicated professional, outstanding teacher and distinguished alumnus are phrases that aptly describe James W. Davis, back in the accountancy classroom this fall with a scholarship in his name.


Dean Named To New School Of Applied Sciences, Elaine Pugh Dec 2002

Dean Named To New School Of Applied Sciences, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Linda Chitwood, who began her career as a high school physical education teacher, is new dean of the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences.


Psychology Alum Develops Therapy For Astronauts, Tobie Baker Dec 2002

Psychology Alum Develops Therapy For Astronauts, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - A University of Mississippi alumnus with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute is examining the psychological effects astronauts could encounter if and when a voyage takes them all the way to Mars.


Mcnair Program Accepting Applications From Prospective Doctoral Students, Deborah Purnell Dec 2002

Mcnair Program Accepting Applications From Prospective Doctoral Students, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. – Applications are being accepted for a doctoral degree preparation program aimed at disadvantaged students.


Three Students Charged In Racial Graffiti Incident, Staff Report Dec 2002

Three Students Charged In Racial Graffiti Incident, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Three University of Mississippi freshmen have been charged with five violations of the student code of conduct in connection with an incident in November in which racial and other graffiti was found on two floors of a men's residence hall.


Guyton Hall Renovation Under Way For School Of Education's Move Next Year, Deidra Jackson Dec 2002

Guyton Hall Renovation Under Way For School Of Education's Move Next Year, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. – A $3.5-million renovation and construction project is transforming the University of Mississippi's former teaching hospital into headquarters for the School of Education.


Band Members Invited To Play Dec. 13 At State Band Clinic In Biloxi, Deidra Jackson Dec 2002

Band Members Invited To Play Dec. 13 At State Band Clinic In Biloxi, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The 60-member University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble performs Dec. 13 at the Mississippi Bandmasters Association State Band Clinic in Biloxi.


Physics Student Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship, Deborah Purnell Dec 2002

Physics Student Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - James Robert "J.R." Rigby of Madison, a University of Mississippi senior, is one of 40 U.S. students to receive the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.


Adjunct Law Prof Honored With Public Service Award, Elaine Pugh Dec 2002

Adjunct Law Prof Honored With Public Service Award, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Catherine V. "Ginny" Kilgore of Oxford, an attorney with North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, has been recognized for her dedication to serving the indigent.


Staff Sustains Test-Taking Students With Evening 'Breakfast' Tuesday, Deborah Purnell Dec 2002

Staff Sustains Test-Taking Students With Evening 'Breakfast' Tuesday, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The griddle stays hot until late Dec. 10 for University of Mississippi students studying for final examinations.


A Cappella Female Group ‘Perfect Fourth’ To Perform Winter Concert Dec. 8, Deidra Jackson Dec 2002

A Cappella Female Group ‘Perfect Fourth’ To Perform Winter Concert Dec. 8, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - All-female a cappella ensemble Perfect Fourth presents a free winter concert Dec. 8 at the University of Mississippi.


Risk Management Program Leaps Into Big Leagues, Staff Report Dec 2002

Risk Management Program Leaps Into Big Leagues, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- University of Mississippi athletes compete in the SEC, but the school's Insurance and Risk Management program is in the Big 8.