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Newsweek Editor To Give Public Lecture On Religion In Public Life April 30, Tobie Baker Apr 2007

Newsweek Editor To Give Public Lecture On Religion In Public Life April 30, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Jon Meacham, editor of Newsweek, delivers the lecture "Religion in American Public Life" Monday (April 30) at the University of Mississippi.


John Grisham Recognized With Galaxy British Book Award, Tobie Baker Apr 2007

John Grisham Recognized With Galaxy British Book Award, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Famed author John Grisham was honored recently at the Galaxy British Book Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award, his first major award in the United Kingdom.


Chi Omega Holds Dedication For University Entrance Gates, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Chi Omega Holds Dedication For University Entrance Gates, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Visitors to the University of Mississippi can't help but notice two almost identical sets of entrance gates that offer a beautiful opening from Jackson Avenue to the historic Oxford campus.


Ncnpr Head Resigns As Longtime Editor Of Leading Scientific Journal, Edwin Smith Apr 2007

Ncnpr Head Resigns As Longtime Editor Of Leading Scientific Journal, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Larry A. Walker, director of the University of Mississippi's National Center for Natural Products Research, is stepping down from his longtime editorship of a leading scholarly journal.


Social Work Student Honored As State's Outstanding Student In Her Field, Jeannie Waller Apr 2007

Social Work Student Honored As State's Outstanding Student In Her Field, Jeannie Waller

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Jennifer D. Johnson of Gulfport has been selected as the Mississippi Social Work Student of the Year by the Mississippi Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.


Paula Bohince Is Inaugural Summer Poet In Residence, Edwin Smith Apr 2007

Paula Bohince Is Inaugural Summer Poet In Residence, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Award-winning poet Paula Bohince is the University of Mississippi's first Summer Poet in Residence.


Country Singer Kathy Mattea Kicks Off Double Decker Festival, April 27, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Country Singer Kathy Mattea Kicks Off Double Decker Festival, April 27, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Perhaps few people would look back on a 20-year career and say, "I'm living my fantasy," but country music singer Kathy Mattea is an exception. Not only has the 47-year-old won scores of fans with her folksy voice, but she's also had the opportunity to work with such musical stars as Vince Gill and Marty Stuart.


Opera Theatre Students Perform ‘Die Fledermaus,' April 20-21, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Opera Theatre Students Perform ‘Die Fledermaus,' April 20-21, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music presents "Die Fledermaus," an operetta by Johann Strauss, April 20-21 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts.


Student From Germany Publishes Book Inspired By His Faith, Genie Alice Via Apr 2007

Student From Germany Publishes Book Inspired By His Faith, Genie Alice Via

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Joshua Young, believed to be the first African American student at the University of Mississippi to publish a book, said his writings are first and foremost inspired by God.


Senior Banking Major Wins Statewide Swayze Award, Third In Row For Um, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Apr 2007

Senior Banking Major Wins Statewide Swayze Award, Third In Row For Um, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A senior banking and finance major at the University of Mississippi has won the statewide Orrin Swayze Scholastic Award, which is the third such win in a row for a UM student.


Sales From Book Of Gov. Winter's Writings Benefitting Um's William Winter Institute, Tobie Baker Apr 2007

Sales From Book Of Gov. Winter's Writings Benefitting Um's William Winter Institute, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Proceeds from a book featuring the writings of former Gov. William Winter are benefitting the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi.


Composer Eric Whitacre Joins Um Choirs, Symphonic Band In Concert, April 24, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Composer Eric Whitacre Joins Um Choirs, Symphonic Band In Concert, April 24, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Popular America composer Eric Whitacre, known for his groundbreaking work featuring soloists, orchestra, chorus and electronica, performs Tuesday (April 24) at the University of Mississippi.


Lee County Ole Miss Club Meeting April 30 Features Mike Bianco, John Thompson, Scott Thompson Apr 2007

Lee County Ole Miss Club Meeting April 30 Features Mike Bianco, John Thompson, Scott Thompson

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Mike Bianco, University of Mississippi head baseball coach, and John Thompson, defensive coordinator for the Rebels football team, are the featured speakers for the Lee County Ole Miss Club meeting, April 30 in Tupelo.


Oxford Piano Trio To Present Free Concert In Nutt Auditorium, April 23, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Oxford Piano Trio To Present Free Concert In Nutt Auditorium, April 23, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A free, public concert Monday (April 23) at the University of Mississippi features the popular Oxford Piano Trio.


Media Advisory: Experts Available To Discuss Issues Related To Va. Tech Shootings, Staff Report Apr 2007

Media Advisory: Experts Available To Discuss Issues Related To Va. Tech Shootings, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Several University of Mississippi faculty members have expertise in areas related to yesterday's shootings at Virginia Tech University and are available for interviews:


Distinguished Harvard Professor Is Edwin Savage Lecturer April 20, Edwin Smith Apr 2007

Distinguished Harvard Professor Is Edwin Savage Lecturer April 20, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Distinguished Harvard University professor James Simpson delivers the 35th annual James Edwin Savage Lecture Friday (April 20) at the University of Mississippi.


Campus Observance Planned To Remember Virginia Tech, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Apr 2007

Campus Observance Planned To Remember Virginia Tech, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is planning an observance Wednesday for those killed or injured at Virginia Tech.


Spring Celebration April 21 Provides Fun, Benefits Local Schools, Staff Report Apr 2007

Spring Celebration April 21 Provides Fun, Benefits Local Schools, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – A spring celebration 1-4 p.m. Saturday (April 21) in the Grove at the University of Mississippi provides games and other activities for elementary-age children and all young-at-heart attendees.


Accountancy Honor Society Chapter Hosts Regional Meet In Atlanta, Elaine Pugh Apr 2007

Accountancy Honor Society Chapter Hosts Regional Meet In Atlanta, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Students and faculty from the University of Mississippi School of Accountancy traveled to Atlanta recently to host the mid-year Southeast Regional Meeting of Beta Alpha Psi academic honor society.


Media Advisory: School Violence Expert Available To Talk About Va. Tech Shootings, Staff Report Apr 2007

Media Advisory: School Violence Expert Available To Talk About Va. Tech Shootings, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Chester Quarles, professor of criminal justice at the University of Mississippi and former CEO of his own full-service private security firm, has studied and written extensively on school violence, including the books "Staying Safe at School: What You Need to Know" (Corwin Press) for teachers and administrators, "Staying Safe at School: What You Need to Know" (Broadman and Holman) for students, and "School Violence: A Survival Guide for School Staff With Emphasis on Robbery, Rape, and Hostage Taking" for the National Education Association.


Award-Winning Poet Hadas Is Grisham Visiting Writer April 19, Sarah Crabtree Apr 2007

Award-Winning Poet Hadas Is Grisham Visiting Writer April 19, Sarah Crabtree

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning poet Rachel Hadas visits the University of Mississippi Thursday (April 19) as part of the Grisham Visiting Writers Series.


State Archivists To Hold Conference At Um April 19-20, Elaine Pugh Apr 2007

State Archivists To Hold Conference At Um April 19-20, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The Society of Mississippi Archivists holds its annual conference Thursday and Friday (April 19-20) at the University of Mississippi.


Maine Sen. Collins To Deliver Public Address On Homeland Security, Meet Students April 27, Tobie Baker Apr 2007

Maine Sen. Collins To Deliver Public Address On Homeland Security, Meet Students April 27, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – One of the nation's most respected leaders in homeland security, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) visits the University of Mississippi April 27 to deliver a public address and meet with students.


Band Director Recognized As 2006-07 Campuswide Outstanding Teacher, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Band Director Recognized As 2006-07 Campuswide Outstanding Teacher, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Praised as a mentor, role model and father figure, Band Director David Willson has been honored as this year's top teacher at the University of Mississippi


Chancellor Khayat Helps Family Surprise Alumnus With Scholarship In His Honor, Chris Schultz Apr 2007

Chancellor Khayat Helps Family Surprise Alumnus With Scholarship In His Honor, Chris Schultz

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Charles Palmer of Forest learned about an early birthday gift recently when UM Chancellor Robert Khayat informed him that his children had founded an Ole Miss First Scholarship in his name.


Prominent Journalists To Headline Journalism Week April 16-20, Deborah Purnell Apr 2007

Prominent Journalists To Headline Journalism Week April 16-20, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – More than a dozen prominent journalists are slated to participate in Journalism Week activities April 16-20 at the University of Mississippi.


‘Relay For Life' Prepares For 13th Annual Event, Blaine Steger Apr 2007

‘Relay For Life' Prepares For 13th Annual Event, Blaine Steger

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The 13th annual Relay for Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society, kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday (April 20) in the Lyceum Circle at the University of Mississippi.


Law Enforcement Alumni Honored By Um Legal Studies Department, Jennifer Farish Apr 2007

Law Enforcement Alumni Honored By Um Legal Studies Department, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Jim Greenlee, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, delivered the keynote address and was among University of Mississippi alumni in law enforcement careers honored at a recent banquet, hosted by UM's Department of Legal Studies.


Eighth Annual Worldfest April 17 Invites Public, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Apr 2007

Eighth Annual Worldfest April 17 Invites Public, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Students of different nationalities at the University of Mississippi come together Tuesday (April 17) for an annual campus event that encourages interaction in a spirit of international friendship and cross-cultural understanding.


Law Students Win Second, Beat Out Impressive Field In Regional Moot Court Competition, Jeannie Waller Apr 2007

Law Students Win Second, Beat Out Impressive Field In Regional Moot Court Competition, Jeannie Waller

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Two University of Mississippi law students recently teamed in national moot court competition and beat students from some of the best law schools in the nation.