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Slide Lecture Explores Early Buildings On Oxford Campus, Deidra Jackson Apr 2001

Slide Lecture Explores Early Buildings On Oxford Campus, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Before the 153-year-old Lyceum -- the only remaining structure among The University of Mississippi's (UM) five original buildings -- underwent an $11 million restoration, it had witnessed seven generations of students passing through its doors.


Southern Culture Center Names Gallery In Honor Of Gammills, Long-Time Supporters, Deidra Jackson Apr 2001

Southern Culture Center Names Gallery In Honor Of Gammills, Long-Time Supporters, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi's (UM) Center for the Study of Southern Culture (CSSC), which for 25 years has benefitted from the tireless support and unyielding vision of a Hattiesburg, Miss., couple, celebrates the pair April 27 by naming an exhibition hall in their honor.


Cole Delivers School Of Education's First Distinguished Alumnus Lecture, Deidra Jackson Apr 2001

Cole Delivers School Of Education's First Distinguished Alumnus Lecture, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. David C. Cole, who serves as chief of staff to Gov. Ronnie Musgrove while on leave as president of Itawamba Community College (ICC), delivers The University of Mississippi (UM) School of Education's inaugural Distinguished Alumnus Lecture April 27.


Um To Dedicate New Chapel, Bell Tower, Barbara Lago Apr 2001

Um To Dedicate New Chapel, Bell Tower, Barbara Lago

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. — The University of Mississippi (UM) opens the doors to an all-faiths chapel and celebrates completion of the Oxford campus' newest landmark in 2:30 p.m. ceremonies April 28.


Engineering Alum, Former Nasa Contractor Delivers Speech During Celebration Weekend, Elaine Pugh Apr 2001

Engineering Alum, Former Nasa Contractor Delivers Speech During Celebration Weekend, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Guy Lane Arbuthnot was fascinated at an early age with the metal implements his grandfather made in his blacksmith shop.


Oxford Artist, Professor Honors The Highlands, Amy Lorton Apr 2001

Oxford Artist, Professor Honors The Highlands, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Tony Bennett may have left his heart in San Francisco, but University of Mississippi (UM) art professor Ron Dale left his much farther north.


Celebrate Completion Of A Great Task, Robert Khayat Apr 2001

Celebrate Completion Of A Great Task, Robert Khayat

University of Mississippi News

English explorer Sir Francis Drake once said, "There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing until the end, until it be thoroughly finished, yields the true glory."


Civil Rights Memorial Receives State Funds, Project Moves Forward, Amy Lorton Apr 2001

Civil Rights Memorial Receives State Funds, Project Moves Forward, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- A new grant from the state of Mississippi practically guarantees that a proposed civil rights memorial at The University of Mississippi (UM) will become a reality.


Legislative Session Concludes With Relatively Good News, Jeff Alford Apr 2001

Legislative Session Concludes With Relatively Good News, Jeff Alford

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The Mississippi Legislature wrapped up a difficult session Sunday and passed a higher education appropriation that was not as bad as it could have been. That was the early analysis by Dr. Andrew Mullins, executive assistant to the chancellor and the University's liaison at the state capital.


Civic-Minded Um Students Make Community Top Priority, J. Adrian Aumen Mar 2001

Civic-Minded Um Students Make Community Top Priority, J. Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- As if attending classes and keeping pace with almost 12,000 fellow students weren't enough, a handful of University of Mississippi (UM) sorority sisters are setting a remarkable pace in attending to the needs of the community at-large.


Summer Program Gives Rising Juniors Opportunity To Earn College Credit, Regina Pitts Mar 2001

Summer Program Gives Rising Juniors Opportunity To Earn College Credit, Regina Pitts

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi (UM) offers rising high school juniors, who are already preparing for college, the opportunity to enroll in its Summer College programs and institutes.


High School Students Can Explore Larger World In Um Summer Program, Regina Pitts Mar 2001

High School Students Can Explore Larger World In Um Summer Program, Regina Pitts

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- High school students can broaden their knowledge of world languages and cultures through The University of Mississippi's (UM) Summer College and earn six credit hours.


Um Prof Provides Insight Into Medicare Drug Benefit Proposals With New Book, Mitchell Diggs Mar 2001

Um Prof Provides Insight Into Medicare Drug Benefit Proposals With New Book, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- As the U.S. Congress tackles the issue of providing prescription drug benefits to millions of Medicare recipients, expect various political groups to claim credit for key elements that go into any proposal.


Journalism Scholarship Established To Honor Longtime Newspaper Publisher, Tobie Baker Mar 2001

Journalism Scholarship Established To Honor Longtime Newspaper Publisher, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- A scholarship fund honoring one of the state's brightest newspaper editors has been created to assist future journalism students at The University of Mississippi (UM).


High School Seniors Can Explore Engineering, Health Fields At Um, Regina Pitts Mar 2001

High School Seniors Can Explore Engineering, Health Fields At Um, Regina Pitts

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- High school students interested in becoming engineers, computer scientists, physical therapists, dentists and more can explore options through The University of Mississippi's (UM) pre-engineering and pre-health professions programs this summer.


Pace Program Helps High School Students Begin To Map Out Career, University Communications Mar 2001

Pace Program Helps High School Students Begin To Map Out Career, University Communications

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Now is the time for rising juniors and seniors to be thinking of the future. For the undecided student, don't stress out -- just plan to explore options through The University of Mississippi's (UM) Summer College for High School Students.


Um Senior Endows Women's Council Scholarship To Honor Counselor, Mentor, Amy Lorton Mar 2001

Um Senior Endows Women's Council Scholarship To Honor Counselor, Mentor, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- University of Mississippi (UM) senior Scott Walker considered Sue Hodge a friend and mentor. As an academic counselor for the UM School of Business Administration, she not only guided the Ocean Springs native through the logistics of choosing the best classes and schedule but also took time to inquire about his personal life.


Welcome Home, University Communications Mar 2001

Welcome Home, University Communications

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- More than 1,000 University of Mississippi fans gathered at the Oxford-University Airport Sunday night to welcome home their victorious men's basketball team, who earlier that day defeated Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament.


Cnn Broadcast Of Um-Iona Story Available, University Communications Mar 2001

Cnn Broadcast Of Um-Iona Story Available, University Communications

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss.-- The University of Mississippi (UM) has captured national attention this week with its invitation to a former Iona College basketball player to the first round of the UM-Iona game in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Kansas City.


Third Um Student In Three Years Receives Truman Scholarship, Tobie Baker Mar 2001

Third Um Student In Three Years Receives Truman Scholarship, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Two childhood friends shared a dream of providing their community with health care. One now has three children, and the other vows to assist other women trapped like her friend.


Broadcast Of Um-Iona College Story Available, University Communications Mar 2001

Broadcast Of Um-Iona College Story Available, University Communications

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss.-- The University of Mississippi (UM) has captured national attention this week with its invitation to a former Iona College basketball player to the first round of the UM-Iona game in the NCAA Midwest Regional in Kansas City.


Nfsmi Moves Into New Home, Increases Services To Nation's Food Service Programs, Amy Lorton Mar 2001

Nfsmi Moves Into New Home, Increases Services To Nation's Food Service Programs, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The idea was simple enough: Establish a resource center to conduct research and provide education and training to child nutrition personnel throughout the nation. The reality? The project called for years of hard work and cooperative agreements between state departments of education, two universities, numerous associations, and state and national departments of agriculture.


Former Iona Player Accepts Invitation Of Ole Miss Chancellor To Ncaa Game, Jeff Alford Mar 2001

Former Iona Player Accepts Invitation Of Ole Miss Chancellor To Ncaa Game, Jeff Alford

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss.-- Forty-five years after the University of Mississippi basketball team was prevented from playing Iona College because the Gaels had a black player, Stanley Hill will be Ole Miss' guest when the two teams meet Friday in the NCAA Tournament.


Dhhs Principal, Georgetown Medical Researcher Highlight Women's Awareness Week, Elaine Pugh Mar 2001

Dhhs Principal, Georgetown Medical Researcher Highlight Women's Awareness Week, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Two nationally prominent figures in women's health issues headline Women's Awareness Week, March 14-21. The 12th annual slate of events is co-sponsored by the Sarah Isom Center for Women's Studies at The University of Mississippi and Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi (BMH-NM).


Nfsmi Honors Former Professor, Associate Executive Director, Amy Lorton Mar 2001

Nfsmi Honors Former Professor, Associate Executive Director, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- A longtime advocate of child nutrition who led the effort to locate the National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) at The University of Mississippi (UM) is being honored by having the street where the facility is located named after her.


Women's Awareness Week Offers Insights Into Health Issues, Elaine Pugh Mar 2001

Women's Awareness Week Offers Insights Into Health Issues, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Health screenings/testing, reduced cost mammograms and programs on women's health issues -- such as successes of medical research, stress management, organic agriculture, mother-daughter communication and more -- are offered during the 12th annual Women's Awareness Week, March 14-21.


Turtles, Bugs And Other Wonders Of Nature Highlight Science Day, Mitchell Diggs Mar 2001

Turtles, Bugs And Other Wonders Of Nature Highlight Science Day, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Activities ranging from close-up experiences with pond critters to an examination of the workings of underground water sources are among the highlights of the fifth annual Science Day, hosted March 24 at The University of Mississippi Field Station.


Art, Music, Theatre Institutes Offer Enrichment, Credit, Regina Pitts Mar 2001

Art, Music, Theatre Institutes Offer Enrichment, Credit, Regina Pitts

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Are you an artist? Can you play a musical instrument? Or do you have aspirations of becoming an actor? The University of Mississippi is offering graduating high school seniors the opportunity to explore a variety of artistic programs this summer.


Dhhs Principal, Georgetown Medical Researcher Present Lectures During Women's Awareness Week, Elaine Pugh Mar 2001

Dhhs Principal, Georgetown Medical Researcher Present Lectures During Women's Awareness Week, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Two nationally prominent figures in women's health issues headline Women's Awareness Week, March 14-21. The 12th annual slate of events is co-sponsored by the Sarah Isom Center for Women's Studies at The University of Mississippi and Baptist Memorial Hospital–North Mississippi (BMH-NM).


Um Offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Tobie Baker Mar 2001

Um Offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. --The University of Mississippi (UM) is offering American Red Cross (ARC) certified lifeguard training courses beginning March 13.