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Southern Communities Form Confederation To Repair Legacy Of Racial Violence, Staff Report Mar 2006

Southern Communities Form Confederation To Repair Legacy Of Racial Violence, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Racial justice and civic healing took center stage at the University of Mississippi during a recent gathering of representatives from Southern communities and beyond scarred by a legacy of lynchings and racial violence.


Family Fun And Health Fair, Jennifer Farish Mar 2006

Family Fun And Health Fair, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

Families can get a wealth of information about health and welfare issues at the Family Fun and Health Fair Saturday (April 1) at the University of Mississippi.


C.A.R.E. Fair Friday To Address Caring For The Aging, Jennifer Farish Mar 2006

C.A.R.E. Fair Friday To Address Caring For The Aging, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

Caregivers of aging family members can receive valuable information Friday (March 31) during the fifth annual C.A.R.E. Fair and Workshop at the University of Mississippi.


Reps From Attorneys General Offices Nationwide To Meet At Um Center, Jennifer Farish Mar 2006

Reps From Attorneys General Offices Nationwide To Meet At Um Center, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Internet crimes and the growing number of people falling victim to them are to be considered when representatives from attorneys general offices nationwide gather at the University of Mississippi School of Law April 4-6.


Daily Mississippian Student-Run Newspaper Updates Web Site, Camille Breland Mar 2006

Daily Mississippian Student-Run Newspaper Updates Web Site, Camille Breland

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - As the job market for journalists changes from segmented, specialized news reporting to integrated reporting, the University of Mississippi's student-run daily newspaper, The Daily Mississippian, is taking steps in that direction with a new Web site.


New Library Exhibit Showcases State's Film History, Tobie Baker Mar 2006

New Library Exhibit Showcases State's Film History, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - In 1916, "The Crisis," with a budget of $75,000, became the first movie ever filmed in Mississippi. Extras in the film were paid a mere $1 per day.


Sen. Lott To Speak March 31 At 17th Annual Sigma Nu Charity Bowl, Mary Stanton Mar 2006

Sen. Lott To Speak March 31 At 17th Annual Sigma Nu Charity Bowl, Mary Stanton

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - U.S. Sen. Trent Lott is to be on hand Friday (March 31) to address the crowd at the17th annual Sigma Nu Charity Bowl, which this year benefits a Memphis high school student.


Associated Student Body Officers Inaugurated At Um, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Associated Student Body Officers Inaugurated At Um, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The 2006-07 officers of the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi were inaugurated today on the front steps of the Lyceum.


Aclu Executive Director To Speak As Part Of Women's History Month, J. R. Queen Mar 2006

Aclu Executive Director To Speak As Part Of Women's History Month, J. R. Queen

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Nsombi Lambright, executive director of the Mississippi ACLU, presents a lecture Wednesday (March 29) at the University of Mississippi as a part of Women's History Month.


Sfa Invites Tamale Lovers To Hit The Trail For Discussions, Tastings In The Delta, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Sfa Invites Tamale Lovers To Hit The Trail For Discussions, Tastings In The Delta, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Pork, spices and cornmeal inconspicuously wrapped in a corn husk and steamed. Or ground beef and paprika, wrapped in masa and simmered. If this makes your mouth water, now is the perfect time to hit the tamale trail and sample its many offerings.


Engineers Train Global Representatives To Use Technology In Disaster Preparation, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Engineers Train Global Representatives To Use Technology In Disaster Preparation, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi team of geological engineers continues to train World Vision International staff from around the globe in the use of high-tech equipment to prepare for natural disasters.


Journalism Student Awarded Summer Internship At Georgetown Institute Of Political Journalism, J. R. Queen Mar 2006

Journalism Student Awarded Summer Internship At Georgetown Institute Of Political Journalism, J. R. Queen

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi junior majoring in journalism has been selected to participate in the prestigious Georgetown University Institute of Political Journalism's summer internship program in Washington.


Museum's 'Mostly Mississippi' Exhibit By Alumna Shows Fearless Use Of Color, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Museum's 'Mostly Mississippi' Exhibit By Alumna Shows Fearless Use Of Color, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Bold, vibrant images seem to jump off of Miriam Weems' canvases in her "Mostly Mississippi" exhibit at the University of Mississippi Museum through May 21.


Space Law Professor To Address United Nations Committees On Remote Sensing, Space Weapons, Jennifer Farish Mar 2006

Space Law Professor To Address United Nations Committees On Remote Sensing, Space Weapons, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Two U.N. committees are scheduled to hear from a University of Mississippi law professor about remote sensing and space law during discussions in Europe over the next two weeks.


Faculty Series Finale April 2 Is Fan-Favorite Oxford Piano Trio, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Faculty Series Finale April 2 Is Fan-Favorite Oxford Piano Trio, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Faculty Series at the University of Mississippi presents its final program of the season April 2.


Engineering Alumnus Gives $100,000 For Fruge' Endowment, Omf Scholarships, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Engineering Alumnus Gives $100,000 For Fruge' Endowment, Omf Scholarships, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi engineering alumnus has donated $100,000 to his alma mater to be divided between an endowment and two Ole Miss First Scholarships.


Late Veteran Newspaper Executive Remembered With Top Journalism Award, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Late Veteran Newspaper Executive Remembered With Top Journalism Award, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The late Dan Phillips, assistant publisher of The Oxford Eagle and former president of the Mississippi Press Association, has been unanimously selected to be recognized with the University of Mississippi's annual Silver Em Award for his outstanding contributions to journalism.


Insurance Symposium April 18-19 To Focus On Challenges Of Catastrophes, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Insurance Symposium April 18-19 To Focus On Challenges Of Catastrophes, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Catastrophe, challenge and change are issues slated for discussion during the 11th annual Insurance Symposium April 18-19 at the University of Mississippi.


Social Work Conference March 31 To Provide Training, Networking, Mary Claire Jagor Mar 2006

Social Work Conference March 31 To Provide Training, Networking, Mary Claire Jagor

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Professionals in social work and related disciplines are offered training and networking opportunities March 31 at the University of Mississippi.


Department Of Music Hosts Southeast Works For Bass Trombone Tour March 23, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Department Of Music Hosts Southeast Works For Bass Trombone Tour March 23, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi Department of Music hosts the Southeast Works for Bass Trombone tour at 8 p.m. Thursday (March 23).


Chemical Engineering Prof's Research Promises To Curb Pollution Causing Acid Rain, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Chemical Engineering Prof's Research Promises To Curb Pollution Causing Acid Rain, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi chemical engineering professor's combustion research has attracted worldwide attention with its potential to help reduce the air pollution that causes acid rain.


Ole Miss Luncheon Series Brings Chancellor Robert Khayat To Nashville, Staff Report Mar 2006

Ole Miss Luncheon Series Brings Chancellor Robert Khayat To Nashville, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat discusses recent successes at Ole Miss and the vision for the university's future when the Ole Miss Luncheon Series visits Nashville on March 30.


Music Department To Present 'Marriage Of Figaro' March 31-April 1 In Meek Hall Auditorium, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Music Department To Present 'Marriage Of Figaro' March 31-April 1 In Meek Hall Auditorium, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth, the Department of Music at the University of Mississippi presents "The Marriage of Figaro" March 31 and April 1.


Reasonable Search And Seizure Is Topic Of March 24 Fourth Amendment Symposium, Jennifer Farish Mar 2006

Reasonable Search And Seizure Is Topic Of March 24 Fourth Amendment Symposium, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Intent behind the search and seizure of property is to be examined at the 2006 Fourth Amendment Symposium, set for March 24 at the University of Mississippi.


School Of Pharmacy Recognizes Pharmacology Professors For 25 Years Of Service, Dabney Weems Mar 2006

School Of Pharmacy Recognizes Pharmacology Professors For 25 Years Of Service, Dabney Weems

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy has honored pharmacology professors John C. Matthews and Anthony J. Verlangieri for 25 years of service to the school.


Journalism Department To Host Statewide Student Press Association Meet March 24, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Journalism Department To Host Statewide Student Press Association Meet March 24, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - More than 200 high school journalism students from around the state are expected to converge Friday (March 24) at the University of Mississippi for the annual Mississippi Scholastic Press Association conference and competition.


Spring Visit Day Set For March 25, Staff Report Mar 2006

Spring Visit Day Set For March 25, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi invites prospective college students and their parents to campus this weekend for its annual Spring Visit Day.


American Indian Author, Playwright Named Grisham Writer-In-Residence, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

American Indian Author, Playwright Named Grisham Writer-In-Residence, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - LeAnne Howe, author of the 2002 American Book Award-winning novel "Shell Shaker," is the 2006-07 John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the University of Mississippi.


Oxford Book Conference's Third Annual Delta Literary Tour Set For March 27-30, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Oxford Book Conference's Third Annual Delta Literary Tour Set For March 27-30, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Literary types look forward to a wide array of events during the upcoming three-day Oxford Conference for the Book, including film clips by Ken Burns, discourse on Shelby Foote and readings by an impressive list of authors.


Mississippian Named Outstanding Virginian, Staff Report Mar 2006

Mississippian Named Outstanding Virginian, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Mississippi native Daniel P. Jordan, president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation of Charlottesville, Va., has been named the 2006 Outstanding Virginian.