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Ford Foundation Directors Visit Construction Site Of Um's Performing Arts Center, Deidra Jackson Jun 2000

Ford Foundation Directors Visit Construction Site Of Um's Performing Arts Center, Deidra Jackson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Although construction of the 1,200-seat, 90,000-square-foot Gertrude C. Ford Center is still underway at The University of Mississippi (UM), hundreds of visitors could be watching spectacular shows at the proposed performing arts complex in less than a year.


Deadline Extended For Alternate Route Teacher Certification, Will Odom Jun 2000

Deadline Extended For Alternate Route Teacher Certification, Will Odom

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The State Board of Education recently announced that it will delay the implementation date of new guidelines for the Alternate Route Program to Teacher Licensure until Sept. 1, 2001. The original deadline for completion of requirements was Sept. 1, 2000.


Um Leads Consortium On Military Personnel, George Kehoe Jun 2000

Um Leads Consortium On Military Personnel, George Kehoe

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The strong U.S. economy with its tight labor market is making it hard for the U.S. military to fill the ranks with highly qualified personnel. Assigned to tackle this problem is The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration, named the lead research unit in a three-university consortium funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR).


Digital Camera Fever Sweeps Country, Elaine Pugh Jun 2000

Digital Camera Fever Sweeps Country, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

If you don't have a digital camera and are trying to decide whether to buy one, you've got some thinking to do.


Ecology Camps Offer Participants Hands-On Environmental Experiences, Mitchell Diggs Jun 2000

Ecology Camps Offer Participants Hands-On Environmental Experiences, Mitchell Diggs

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Young students can gain a real-world appreciation of environmental issues and how scientists work during The University of Mississippi (UM) Field Station's summer Ecology Camps.


Faulkner Conference July 23-28 Opens New Century Of Study, Michael Harrelson Jun 2000

Faulkner Conference July 23-28 Opens New Century Of Study, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Some of America's most prominent scholars and critics gather at The University of Mississippi July 23-28 to begin a new century of scholarship on William Faulkner -- one of the world's most enduring literary figures. "Faulkner in the 21st Century," the theme of the 27th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference on the Ole Miss-Oxford campus, addresses Faulkner in relation to race, Native Americans, Creole poetics, the future and the Nobel Prize-winning author's influence beyond his native South.


Take A Hike In Mississippi Or Nearby States, Heather Sullivan Jun 2000

Take A Hike In Mississippi Or Nearby States, Heather Sullivan

University of Mississippi News

The Deep South is known for its long, hot summers. It's also known for excellent outdoor recreational areas — great for activities like hiking — that beg to be enjoyed year 'round by novices and experts alike.


Symposium Speaker Challenges Old Ideas, Amy Lorton Jun 2000

Symposium Speaker Challenges Old Ideas, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- If you could use only one word to describe Nicki Tanner, keynote speaker for this week's Southern Women's Leadership in Philanthropy Symposium at The University of Mississippi June 15-16, it would be feisty.


Teacher Fellowship Program Wins Statewide Education Award, Heather Sullivan Jun 2000

Teacher Fellowship Program Wins Statewide Education Award, Heather Sullivan

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The Mississippi Teacher Fellowship Program (MTFP), housed in The University of Mississippi School of Education, won an award of excellence from the Public Education Forum of Mississippi, a consortium of Mississippi leaders in education, business and the legislature dedicated to supporting excellence in public education.


Internet And World Wide Web Offer Users More Than Point And Click, Michael Harrelson Jun 2000

Internet And World Wide Web Offer Users More Than Point And Click, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

So you've got a home computer, and you're wired to the Internet. But how savvy are you at using this vast new resource? According to John Herren and Tracy Johns, computer science majors and student consultants at The University of Mississippi Office of Information Technology's Help Desk, only a fraction of the millions of consumers of online services in America utilize the Internet to its fullest advantage.


Howorth Elected President Of College Admissions Group, J. Adrian Aumen Jun 2000

Howorth Elected President Of College Admissions Group, J. Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The 1,500-member Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) has chosen Beckett Howorth III, director of admissions at The University of Mississippi, as its new president-elect.


Student Is One Of Two Killed In Plane Crash, Jeff Alford Jun 2000

Student Is One Of Two Killed In Plane Crash, Jeff Alford

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The flight instructor killed with his student in the crash of a small plane Thursday evening was University of Mississippi junior marketing major Christopher R. Bond of Abbeville.


Work Begins On New Performing Arts Complex, Tina Hahn Jun 2000

Work Begins On New Performing Arts Complex, Tina Hahn

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Joe Kaufman (foreground) Tyler Sharp (center) and Fredrick Dover, all employees of Lawrence Brothers Painting Contractors of Batesville, apply primer to the 900-foot-long portion of safety fence in front of the future site of The University of Mississippi's Gertrude Castellow Ford Center for the Performing Arts.


Make History, Win A Prize, Amy Lorton Jun 2000

Make History, Win A Prize, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

Interested in making history at The University of Mississippi and winning a great prize at the same time? If yes, join other Ole Miss alumni and friends and submit your entry in the Lyceum Cornerstone Contest.


Artist ‘Comes Home' To Open Museums Exhibit, Amy Lorton Jun 2000

Artist ‘Comes Home' To Open Museums Exhibit, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Artist Lou Jordan may live in Virginia and exhibit her paintings throughout the world, but the formative years she spent in Mississippi have never really left her. The way she speaks, moves and especially her choice of career all have been influenced by the Magnolia State.


Do Your Homework Before Buying Antiques, Amy Lorton Jun 2000

Do Your Homework Before Buying Antiques, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

Summer is upon us, which means it's time to get out those shorts, fire up the grill and get some fresh air. But good weather also is an excellent time to join the more than 60 million Americans who take advantage of the sunshine to peruse yard sales and antique shops in search of once-in-a-lifetime finds.


If You Can't Stand The Heat, Drink A Thirst-Quenching Mint Julep, Amy Lorton Jun 2000

If You Can't Stand The Heat, Drink A Thirst-Quenching Mint Julep, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- What do you drink when the weather is so hot that you can't catch your breath? In the South, not known for the coolest of temperatures or a low rate of humidity, the beverage of choice has been popular for more than 100 years -- the mint julep.


Attention To Detail Makes Summer A Breeze For Your Family Pet, Michael Harrelson Jun 2000

Attention To Detail Makes Summer A Breeze For Your Family Pet, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

Is your best friend ready for the long hot summer ahead? June, July, August and September can be particularly trying on a pet. The summer heat, increased exposure to parasites and the potential perils posed by family vacation travel make summer a season to pay close attention to the needs of your dog or cat, said Dr. Ernest C. Harland, University of Mississippi veterinarian and associate professor of pharmaceutics.


Following Basic Safety Rules Can Keep You ‘In The Swim', Amy Lorton Jun 2000

Following Basic Safety Rules Can Keep You ‘In The Swim', Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Summer is the season for water sports, which a large number of Mississippians enjoy each year. But activities such as boating and swimming don't always turn out to be fun for everyone, and, in fact, can be quite deadly.


As The Long Days Of Summer Add Up, Help Your Children With Their Math, Elaine Pugh Jun 2000

As The Long Days Of Summer Add Up, Help Your Children With Their Math, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

Although children are out of the classroom, the summer months can be an excellent time for parents to help them develop math skills. From projects around the house to card games and more, moms and dads can show youngsters how to use math in their daily lives.


Successful Fund-Raisers Can Be More Fun Than Chore, Adrian Aumen Jun 2000

Successful Fund-Raisers Can Be More Fun Than Chore, Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

Amid myriad options for summertime fun, the task of raising funds for a favorite charity doesn't have to be a chore or a bore. Following a few simple rules for designing and marketing a fund-raiser leads to more success and more fun for organizers and participants alike, said Lori Topp, assistant director of marketing at The University of Mississippi.


Celebrate Summer By Taking Southern Cuisine, Guests Outdoors, Amy Lorton Jun 2000

Celebrate Summer By Taking Southern Cuisine, Guests Outdoors, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- George Gershwin had it right. It's summertime and the living is easy -- especially here in the South.


Online Psych Laboratory Earns First Place, Heather Sullivan Jun 2000

Online Psych Laboratory Earns First Place, Heather Sullivan

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The minds of Freud and other early pioneers in psychology would be boggled indeed at The University of Mississippi's PsychExperiments Web site, where the art of data collection and assessment has been revolutionized online.


Gospel Choir Debuts On Cable Tv, Michael Harrelson Jun 2000

Gospel Choir Debuts On Cable Tv, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Ron Briggs and Dee Thomas grew up in Memphis singing in their churches and listening to gospel music -- legends like John P. Kee, Kirk Franklin and Albertina Walker. Never did the two University of Mississippi students expect to find themselves sharing the spotlight with mega stars. But on June 25, Thomas, Briggs and the other 58 members of the Ole Miss Gospel Choir do just that when they make their national cable television debut on BET's (Black Entertainment Network) "Bobby Jones Gospel Hour."


Small Texas Town Bares Soul In New Book, Michael Harrelson May 2000

Small Texas Town Bares Soul In New Book, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- When University of Mississippi Professor David Wharton first visited McDade, Texas, in 1984, he had no idea that he was destined to spend six years of his life taking more than 10,000 photographs of the people and the surroundings in the small town located 35 miles east of Austin.


Collection Tells Life Of Beloved Mississippian, Michael Harrelson May 2000

Collection Tells Life Of Beloved Mississippian, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- "Dear Willie," the young Arkansan wrote in December 1971 ... "Am still doing dull law school, laying the foundation for who knows what, but it will be done with a good spirit and a wry grin." The letter, from then Yale law student William Jefferson Clinton, closes with "Hope You're Well, Best, Bill." This and other examples of VIP correspondence, as well as notes from anonymous dog lovers, school children, servicemen, good old boys and others, comprise the "Willie Morris Letters Collection" on display at The University of Mississippi J.D. Williams Library.


Literary Event Considers Faulkner In 21st Century, Michael Harrelson May 2000

Literary Event Considers Faulkner In 21st Century, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- William Faulkner lived and wrote in the 20th Century. Many of his novels and short stories dealt with the antebellum and postbellum South of the 19th Century. So what can this Nobel Laureate tell us that might be relevant to the new century in front of us? The question is the subject of the 27th annual Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference at The University of Mississippi July 23-28.


Blended Families Need Time, Not Television Icons, Amy Lorton May 2000

Blended Families Need Time, Not Television Icons, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

Thinking about getting married again? If the answer is yes, a University of Mississippi psychologist has some advice: Forget the Brady Bunch.


Poe Expert Donates Literary Treasures, Heather Sullivan May 2000

Poe Expert Donates Literary Treasures, Heather Sullivan

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. Ben Fisher, a University of Mississippi professor of English, is a connoisseur of the macabre and grisly. He's drawn upon his extensive collection of Gothic, crime and detective fiction -- especially the work of Edgar Allan Poe and the lesser-known Frederick Irving Anderson -- for scholarly work and personal enjoyment.


Veteran Ole Miss Professor Dies, Amy Lorton May 2000

Veteran Ole Miss Professor Dies, Amy Lorton

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Dr. Arthur "A.B." Lewis -- a longtime University of Mississippi professor of physics, astronomy and mathematics, former dean of liberal arts and Ole Miss' oldest living professor/dean emeritus -- died late Monday evening at Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. He was 98.