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Organist Introduces Unusual Instrument, Repertoire In April 12 Concert, Deidra Jackson Apr 2002

Organist Introduces Unusual Instrument, Repertoire In April 12 Concert, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss.-- Atlanta musician David Buice presents a concert featuring selections performed on the Lautenwerck -- an unusual and almost-forgotten 18th century keyboard instrument and a favorite of composer J.S. Bach – April 12 at the University of Mississippi (UM).


Museums Events Teach How To Build, Maintain Water Garden, Elaine Pugh Apr 2002

Museums Events Teach How To Build, Maintain Water Garden, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- If you've always wanted a water garden, learn how to create your own during a brown bag luncheon program April 11 at The University of Mississippi (UM).


Art Professor Ron Dale Named Top Teacher 2002, J. Adrian Aumen Apr 2002

Art Professor Ron Dale Named Top Teacher 2002, J. Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Ron Dale, art professor at the University of Mississippi (UM), is winner of the 2002 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award.


National Science Society Leader To Speak, Review Student Work, Mitchell Diggs Apr 2002

National Science Society Leader To Speak, Review Student Work, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The incoming national president of Sigma Xi scientific research society comes to The University of Mississippi (UM) Thursday to talk about university research and science education.


April 6 ‘India Nite’ Provides Glimpse Of Another Culture, Deborah Purnell Apr 2002

April 6 ‘India Nite’ Provides Glimpse Of Another Culture, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Sights, sounds and flavors of the Far East come to the Deep South on Saturday, April 6, as Indian students at The University of Mississippi celebrate and share their culture with the Oxford and UM communities.


National Experts Convene To Discuss Sept. 11 Effects On Privacy Law, Elaine Pugh Apr 2002

National Experts Convene To Discuss Sept. 11 Effects On Privacy Law, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- X-rays scan a person's body through clothing at Florida's Orlando International Airport -- one of many tests since Sept. 11 that some say breach civil liberties.


Journalism Awards Day Features Remarks By Prof Emeritus, Patsy Brumfield Apr 2002

Journalism Awards Day Features Remarks By Prof Emeritus, Patsy Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. Jere Hoar of Oxford, author and University of Mississippi professor emeritus, reminds students why journalism is an exciting profession as the University holds Journalism Awards Day at 4 p.m. Friday (April 5).


47 Um Scholars Invited To Join Beta Chapter Of Phi Beta Kappa, Deborah Purnell Apr 2002

47 Um Scholars Invited To Join Beta Chapter Of Phi Beta Kappa, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi's (UM) second class of students accepted into Phi Beta Kappa -- the nation's oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honors organization -- is set to be initiated April 5 in a ceremony on the Oxford campus.


Public Can Learn About Science At Field Station Friday, Mitchell Diggs Apr 2002

Public Can Learn About Science At Field Station Friday, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi (UM) Field Station, a rich laboratory for scientists from many disciplines, invites the public to its Fourth Science Conference Saturday to hear scientific talks and to see research demonstrations.


Visiting Art Prof Shows Work In 'The Big Easy', J. Adrian Aumen Apr 2002

Visiting Art Prof Shows Work In 'The Big Easy', J. Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Artist Robert Malone, UM visiting professor of art, shows a 20-piece collection of his new work in oil, "Landscapes," at the prominent Carol Robinson Gallery in New Orleans April 2-May 5.


Artist Series Presents World-Class Musical Trio April 9, J. Adrian Aumen Apr 2002

Artist Series Presents World-Class Musical Trio April 9, J. Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - One of the world's most distinguished musical ensembles, The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio brings its award-winning combination of piano, violin and cello virtuosity to The University of Mississippi's (UM) Oxford campus April 9 in a fitting finale to a musically rich 2001-02 Artist Series season.


Grove Bowl 2002, Three Dog Night Headline Red-Blue Week, Staff Report Apr 2002

Grove Bowl 2002, Three Dog Night Headline Red-Blue Week, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- As The University of Mississippi football team prepares for a new season, Rebel fans are invited to a little spring tailgate training April 6 during Grove Bowl 2002 on the UM-Oxford campus.


Honors Day Convocation, Initiations This Week, Deborah A. Purnell Apr 2002

Honors Day Convocation, Initiations This Week, Deborah A. Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Outstanding students from graduate school to liberal arts and business receive recognition this week as The University of Mississippi hosts its 59th Honors Day Convocation and initiates new members to Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi national honor societies.


Special Olympians Compete In Oxford April 3, Tobie Baker Apr 2002

Special Olympians Compete In Oxford April 3, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Hundreds of athletes are expected to run, jump hurdles and compete in other games during the Mississippi Area 4 Special Olympics April 3 in Oxford.


'Fake' Art Exhibit Opens April 10 At Museums, Elaine Pugh Apr 2002

'Fake' Art Exhibit Opens April 10 At Museums, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Real or fake? -- viewers are expected to ask this of the George and Helen Spelvin Folk Art Collection on exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museums April 10-May 31.


Annual Red-Blue Week Festivities April 1-7, Deborah A. Purnell Mar 2002

Annual Red-Blue Week Festivities April 1-7, Deborah A. Purnell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Alumni and other friends of The University of Mississippi are invited to join the UM family for Red-Blue Week 2002, an annual celebration scheduled April 1-7.


5th Circuit Appeals Judges To Hold Court In Law Center, Elaine Pugh Mar 2002

5th Circuit Appeals Judges To Hold Court In Law Center, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit convenes April 2-5 at The University of Mississippi School of Law on the Oxford campus.


Morris Stocks Named Dean Of Accountancy School, Elaine Pugh Mar 2002

Morris Stocks Named Dean Of Accountancy School, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. Morris H. Stocks, interim associate provost and associate professor of accountancy, has been named dean of the E.H. Patterson School of Accountancy at The University of Mississippi (UM).


Fairy Tale Scholar Headlines 41st Christopher Longest Lecture, Tobie Baker Mar 2002

Fairy Tale Scholar Headlines 41st Christopher Longest Lecture, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- An eminent authority on fairy tales headlines the 41st Christopher Longest Lecture at The University of Mississippi (UM) April 3.


Oxford Novelist Larry Brown's 'Big Bad Love' Subject Of Feature Film, Screening On Campus, Deidra Jackson Mar 2002

Oxford Novelist Larry Brown's 'Big Bad Love' Subject Of Feature Film, Screening On Campus, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Hollywood has mined another literary gem from one of Oxford's celebrated favorite sons, novelist Larry Brown, whose acclaimed short story collection "Big Bad Love" is the basis for a new movie.


Mississippi Early Music Ensemble To Perform May Day Concert, Deidra Jackson Mar 2002

Mississippi Early Music Ensemble To Perform May Day Concert, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The Mississippi Early Music Ensemble performs a free May Day concert in Paris-Yates Chapel on the Oxford campus beginning at 8 p.m. The group of University of Mississippi (UM) faculty, staff and students performs a lively and diverse repertoire of vocal and instrumental music.


Faulkner Conference Fellowships Offered To Teachers In 5 Southern States, Deidra Jackson Mar 2002

Faulkner Conference Fellowships Offered To Teachers In 5 Southern States, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Thirty fellowships bring high school teachers to The University of Mississippi's 29th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference July 21-26 at no cost. Application deadline is April 10.


Nfl Linebacker Nate Wayne To Speak At Chucky Mullins Award Banquet, Staff Report Mar 2002

Nfl Linebacker Nate Wayne To Speak At Chucky Mullins Award Banquet, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Nate Wayne is the keynote speaker at the annual Chucky Mullins Courage Award banquet Friday, April 5, at the University of Mississippi.


Oxford Book Conference Celebrates Tennessee Williams, Grisham Writers-In-Residence, Deidra Jackson Mar 2002

Oxford Book Conference Celebrates Tennessee Williams, Grisham Writers-In-Residence, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Acclaimed American playwright Tennessee Williams, who is credited with transforming the contemporary image of Southern literature, is paid tribute in the Ninth Oxford Conference for the Book April 11-14 at The University of Mississippi.


Eight High School ‘Scientists’ Awarded $13,600 In Science And Humanities Symposium, Angela Moore Mar 2002

Eight High School ‘Scientists’ Awarded $13,600 In Science And Humanities Symposium, Angela Moore

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- More than 100 of Mississippi's brightest high school students converged on The University of Mississippi March 17-19 to present scientific papers, tour the campus and, ultimately, walk away with more than $13,600 in scholarships.


Paralysis Association Boosts Fund-Raiser Results, Tobie Baker Mar 2002

Paralysis Association Boosts Fund-Raiser Results, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Christopher Reeve is a super man, say members of the Mississippi Paralysis Association (MPA).


Christopher Reeve Accepts $110,000 At Fraternity Fund-Raiser For Paralysis Research, Patsy Brumfield Mar 2002

Christopher Reeve Accepts $110,000 At Fraternity Fund-Raiser For Paralysis Research, Patsy Brumfield

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Actor Christopher Reeve accepted $110,000 Friday night at The University of Mississippi (UM), saying the money will pay a young scientist to research paralysis.


Gender Issues Addressed By Students In Second Annual Conference March 25, Elaine Pugh Mar 2002

Gender Issues Addressed By Students In Second Annual Conference March 25, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The second annual gender conference highlighting student scholarship at The University of Mississippi (UM) is scheduled March 25.


Leadership Quarterly Symposium Brings Top International Scholars To Oxford March 21-23, George Kehoe Mar 2002

Leadership Quarterly Symposium Brings Top International Scholars To Oxford March 21-23, George Kehoe

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. Jay Conger, ranked by Business Week among the world's top-10 management experts, will discuss leadership in the corporate boardroom in the keynote address of the 2002 Leadership Quarterly Symposium at The University of Mississippi (UM)-Oxford March 21-23.


Prestigious Accountancy Collection To Be Dedicated March 22, Elaine Pugh Mar 2002

Prestigious Accountancy Collection To Be Dedicated March 22, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. - Dedication of what is described as the world's most prestigious collection of printed accounting material -- now housed at The University of Mississippi -- is scheduled March 22 on the Oxford campus.