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National Award From Mathematical Association Granted To Ole Miss Mathematics Professor, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

National Award From Mathematical Association Granted To Ole Miss Mathematics Professor, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- A University of Mississippi faculty member -- who has been instrumental in raising millions of dollars for mathematics and science education reform programs that have impacted the state, region and nation -- has received a top national award.


Parents Can Help Ensure That Kids Plus Sports Adds Up To Fun, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

Parents Can Help Ensure That Kids Plus Sports Adds Up To Fun, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Playing team sports teaches kids valuable lessons in life. Yet, many give up school and community athletic involvement by the time they're teenagers because it's no longer fun. In fact, some studies reveal that approximately 70 percent of all youngsters drop out of organized sports by the time they are 13, according to Dr. Jim Gilbert, associate professor and coordinator of Leisure Management Programs at The University of Mississippi.


New Book By Professor Vaughan Grisham Offers Lessons On The Tupelo Model, Michael Harrelson Mar 1999

New Book By Professor Vaughan Grisham Offers Lessons On The Tupelo Model, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Community and economic leaders throughout the state and nation now have access to the development model of one of the most dynamic communities in America, thanks to a new book by a University of Mississippi professor of sociology.


Ole Miss Offers Kids The Chance To Go To ‘College' This Summer, Emily Boling Mar 1999

Ole Miss Offers Kids The Chance To Go To ‘College' This Summer, Emily Boling

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Give your junior astronaut, teacher or lawyer the chance to get a jump start on future aspirations by enrolling him or her in this summer's Kid College at The University of Mississippi.


Tobacco Litigation Update Program Hosted At Um Law School April 7, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

Tobacco Litigation Update Program Hosted At Um Law School April 7, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

... Features Attorney General Mike Moore


Science Fiction Author Melissa Scott To Discuss Writing At Um Book Conference, Michael Harrelson Mar 1999

Science Fiction Author Melissa Scott To Discuss Writing At Um Book Conference, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

... Little Rock Native to give seminars at three high schools


North Mississippi Senior Sports Classic Set For April 15-17 On Ole Miss Campus, Emily Boling Mar 1999

North Mississippi Senior Sports Classic Set For April 15-17 On Ole Miss Campus, Emily Boling

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Mid-South residents age 50 and older are invited to compete in a variety of recreational events during the two-day North Mississippi Senior Sports Classic at The University of Mississippi April 15-17.


Spring Visit Day Hosted March 20 At Ole Miss For Prospective Students, Staff Report Mar 1999

Spring Visit Day Hosted March 20 At Ole Miss For Prospective Students, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- High school and transfer students from across the nation are invited to The University of Mississippi's annual Spring Visit Day March 20 on the Oxford campus.


Um Scientists Work To Develop Safe Contraceptive Pill For Males, Rick Hynum Mar 1999

Um Scientists Work To Develop Safe Contraceptive Pill For Males, Rick Hynum

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- University of Mississippi scientists have taken the lead in the decadeslong quest for a safe male contraceptive -- essentially, a "pill" for men.


New York Stock Exchange President To Speak April 10 At Ole Miss Student-Organized Event, Deidra Walters Mar 1999

New York Stock Exchange President To Speak April 10 At Ole Miss Student-Organized Event, Deidra Walters

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- William R. Johnston, president and chief operating officer of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), will be the guest speaker at a black tie dinner at The University of Mississippi April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the C.M. "Tad" Smith Coliseum.


Ole Miss Law School Students Win Regional Moot Court Competition, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

Ole Miss Law School Students Win Regional Moot Court Competition, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

... Atlanta victory leads to national finals in trademark law


Effective Discipline Is Topic Of April 7 Ole Miss Conference, Emily Boling Mar 1999

Effective Discipline Is Topic Of April 7 Ole Miss Conference, Emily Boling

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Effective discipline -- a hot topic among educators, social workers and other professionals who work with children -- will be explored in-depth at a day-long conference hosted by The University of Mississippi's Institute for Continuing Studies April 7 in Jackson.


Elsohly's Thc Suppository Could Replace Marijuana For Medical Use, Rick Hynum Mar 1999

Elsohly's Thc Suppository Could Replace Marijuana For Medical Use, Rick Hynum

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- In the wake of a new government-sponsored study examining the health benefits and risks of marijuana, a University of Mississippi scientist may have devised a solution that could satisfy all sides of the ongoing debate: a suppository form of the drug THC that will likely work better than a cigarette or a capsule.


Coveted Truman Scholarship Captured By Ole Miss Junior, Tina Hahn Mar 1999

Coveted Truman Scholarship Captured By Ole Miss Junior, Tina Hahn

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- University of Mississippi junior Cassie Williford had to borrow Chancellor Robert Khayat's handkerchief after learning on a recent Tuesday morning that she is one of few in the nation to win a coveted $30,000 Truman Scholarship.


Four Distinguished Black Mississippians To Receiv Ole Miss Awards Of Distinction In March 30 Ceremony, Michael Harrelson Mar 1999

Four Distinguished Black Mississippians To Receiv Ole Miss Awards Of Distinction In March 30 Ceremony, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- A distinguished group of black Mississippians -- which includes former Ole Miss basketball legends Jennifer and Peggie Gillom -- will be honored by The University of Mississippi March 30 as recipients of the 10th annual Awards of Distinction.


Law Alumni Weekend Scheduled At Ole Miss April 9-10, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

Law Alumni Weekend Scheduled At Ole Miss April 9-10, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

court competition, continuing legal education and social activities will round out Law Weekend, April 9-10, at The University of Mississippi.


Chemical Engineering Students At Ole Miss Dive Into Real-World Problems, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

Chemical Engineering Students At Ole Miss Dive Into Real-World Problems, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Interfacing textbook learning with real-world problems helps provide college graduates an edge in the job market and self-confidence in the workplace.


Um Alumni Association To Hit The Road With 'Red And Blue Caravan', James Swindle Mar 1999

Um Alumni Association To Hit The Road With 'Red And Blue Caravan', James Swindle

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi is coming to town! The Ole Miss Alumni Association is planning to pack up and hit the road in May.


Um Scientist's Skin Patch Could Be Key To Saving Rare New Zealand Parrot, Rick Hynum Mar 1999

Um Scientist's Skin Patch Could Be Key To Saving Rare New Zealand Parrot, Rick Hynum

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The kakapos of New Zealand may be the unluckiest birds in the world. For starters, they can't fly. They're stuck on a group of remote, albeit gorgeous, islands with too little food. Only 54 of them remain in existence. And, as for mating and reproduction, well, let's just say the thrill is gone from their love lives.


Um Engineering Prof Is Mississippi's Rep Among Nation's 16 Teetor Award Winners, Elaine Pugh Mar 1999

Um Engineering Prof Is Mississippi's Rep Among Nation's 16 Teetor Award Winners, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

... Dr. Ellen Lackey becomes fifth Teetor Awardee at Ole Miss


University Museums Open Exhibit Spirits Of Africa For Black History Month, Deidra Walters Feb 1999

University Museums Open Exhibit Spirits Of Africa For Black History Month, Deidra Walters

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The biggest African sculpture exhibit in recent years is now on display at The University of Mississippi Museums in celebration of Black History Month.


Summer Pace Program Offered For Top High School Students To Get Head Start, Emily Boling Feb 1999

Summer Pace Program Offered For Top High School Students To Get Head Start, Emily Boling

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- High school students interested in getting an authentic taste of college life and a bit of a challenge too, can do so with the PACE program offered in two summer sessions at The University of Mississippi.


Legal Aspects Of Real Estate Transactions Is Subject Of Feb. 12 Seminar In Jackson, Elaine Pugh Feb 1999

Legal Aspects Of Real Estate Transactions Is Subject Of Feb. 12 Seminar In Jackson, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The fifth annual Real Estate Transactions Seminar is scheduled Feb. 12 in Jackson at the Old Capitol Inn.


Financial Specialist Advises Women On Finding Personal Financial Security, Elaine Pugh Feb 1999

Financial Specialist Advises Women On Finding Personal Financial Security, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Women out of the know when it comes to personal and family finances can end up with hopes and dreams in a waste heap. To be truly secure, take charge of your own money, advises a University of Mississippi financial specialist.


Opera Theatre Production Wins First Place In National Competition, George Kehoe Feb 1999

Opera Theatre Production Wins First Place In National Competition, George Kehoe

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- The University of Mississippi's opera theatre program has a bright new feather in its cap, signaling a first-place finish in Division I of the National Opera Association's Production Competition.


Intersession On Oxford Campus Offers Credit Opportunity Before Summer, Liza Booth Feb 1999

Intersession On Oxford Campus Offers Credit Opportunity Before Summer, Liza Booth

University of Mississippi News

... Students earn credits between spring, summer sessions


Mecd's Jimmy Heidel Slated To Speak At Oxford Banquet Feb. 24, Elaine Pugh Feb 1999

Mecd's Jimmy Heidel Slated To Speak At Oxford Banquet Feb. 24, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

...Event celebrates National Engineers Week


Improve Your Pet Communication Skills By Learning Body Language, Michael Harrelson Feb 1999

Improve Your Pet Communication Skills By Learning Body Language, Michael Harrelson

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- Your dog has been acting a little strange lately. Instead of greeting you at the door as normal when you come home from work, he just lays head down on the rug without making eye contact. And what do you make of the family cat who has started to mark its territory inside your house -- everywhere except the litter box?


Possible Overuse Of Antibiotics Calls For Asking: Do I Really Need That Medication?, Debbie Rossell Feb 1999

Possible Overuse Of Antibiotics Calls For Asking: Do I Really Need That Medication?, Debbie Rossell

University of Mississippi News

UNIVERSITY, Miss. -- You woke up this morning feeling achy and feverish. Is the best solution to dash to your doctor's office and get a prescription for an antibiotic? Maybe not, according to Dr. Rachel Robinson, a clinical pharmacist at The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.


Undergraduate Honor Code Supported By Ole Miss Students, George Kehoe Feb 1999

Undergraduate Honor Code Supported By Ole Miss Students, George Kehoe

University of Mississippi News

...Students would take active role in academic honesty