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Grad's Post-Doctoral Research Focuses On Drug With Promise To Treat Cocaine Addiction, Emilie Bramlett Mar 2006

Grad's Post-Doctoral Research Focuses On Drug With Promise To Treat Cocaine Addiction, Emilie Bramlett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The drug discovery research of a University of Mississippi doctoral graduate could aid the recovery of people addicted to psychostimulants, such as cocaine and methamphetamine.


Nominations Open Through April 12 For Frist Student Service Awards, Elaine Pugh Mar 2006

Nominations Open Through April 12 For Frist Student Service Awards, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi is seeking nominations of faculty and staff members who go beyond the norm in rendering outstanding service to students.


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

Ole Miss Luncheon Series Brings Chancellor Robert Khayat To Memphis, 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 Memphis on March 28.


Mathematics Team Wins Second At Maa Meet With 28 Teams, Elaine Pugh Mar 2006

Mathematics Team Wins Second At Maa Meet With 28 Teams, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A team of mathematics students from the University of Mississippi placed second out of 28 teams in competition during the recent meeting of the Louisiana/Mississippi Section of the Mathematics Association of America, held in Ruston, La.


Art Department And Um Chapter Of American Institute Of Graphic Artists Host 2nd Annual Design Week, March 20-24, Camille Breland Mar 2006

Art Department And Um Chapter Of American Institute Of Graphic Artists Host 2nd Annual Design Week, March 20-24, Camille Breland

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The creator and executive producer for the Disney show "Teacher's Pet" visits the University of Mississippi during the second annual Design Week, March 20-24.


Campus Officials Investigate Incidents Of Tree Vandalism, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Campus Officials Investigate Incidents Of Tree Vandalism, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Officials at the University of Mississippi are investigating a rash of tree vandalism on campus.


Chancellor Khayat Honored By National Student Affairs Group, Staff Report Mar 2006

Chancellor Khayat Honored By National Student Affairs Group, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators has recognized University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat with its President's Award, one of the group's highest honors.


Artist Series To Host Library Of Congress 'Song Of America' Tour Concert March 21, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Artist Series To Host Library Of Congress 'Song Of America' Tour Concert March 21, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Internationally acclaimed baritone Thomas Hampson brings his 11-city "Song of America" tour to the University of Mississippi Tuesday (March 21).


Winter Institute To Co-Host Southern Exposure Regional Summit March 17-19, Staff Report Mar 2006

Winter Institute To Co-Host Southern Exposure Regional Summit March 17-19, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A rare gathering of people from Southern communities scarred by lynchings and racial violence takes place March 17-19 at the University of Mississippi. Co-hosted by the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation, the group convenes for the conference "Southern Exposure: A Regional Summit on Racial Violence and Reconciliation."


Business Prof Accepts Invitation To Join National Advisory Council, Brooke Hatchett Mar 2006

Business Prof Accepts Invitation To Join National Advisory Council, Brooke Hatchett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Mark Walker, associate professor of finance in the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration, has been invited to join the research advisory council of Financial Executives International, the leading corporate financial management association.


National Food Service Institute To Host National Symposium March 20-21, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

National Food Service Institute To Host National Symposium March 20-21, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Child Nutrition Archives at the National Food Service Management Institute hosts the first symposium on America's Child Nutrition Programs on March 20-21 at the University of Mississippi.


Atlanta Plays Host To Ole Miss Luncheon Series, Staff Report Mar 2006

Atlanta Plays Host To Ole Miss Luncheon Series, 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 Atlanta on March 21.


Professor Explores Impact Of Mary, Mother Of Jesus, On Medieval French Lyrics, Emilie Bramlett Mar 2006

Professor Explores Impact Of Mary, Mother Of Jesus, On Medieval French Lyrics, Emilie Bramlett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. ­ Writing a book about medieval lyric poetry taught one University of Mississippi professor an important lesson: He is in the right profession.


Mock Trial Team Competes In National Event March 10-12, Emilie Bramlett Mar 2006

Mock Trial Team Competes In National Event March 10-12, Emilie Bramlett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Members of the University of Mississippi Mock Trial Team are competing in national competition this weekend in St. Petersburg, Fla., after performing well at a regional competition in Dallas.


Ama President Addresses Health Care Issues, Possible Solutions During Lecture, Jennifer Farish Mar 2006

Ama President Addresses Health Care Issues, Possible Solutions During Lecture, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The president of the American Medical Association said Friday that national health care is wet clay that must be molded to benefit the public.


Can Sound Move Faster Than Light? Um Scientist Says ‘Yes', Tobie Baker Mar 2006

Can Sound Move Faster Than Light? Um Scientist Says ‘Yes', Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Light in a vacuum can reach a speed of circling the earth's equator seven times per second, while sound waves in water travel only one mile in that same time frame.


Sfa Oral History Project Recognized With State Award, Brooke Hatchett Mar 2006

Sfa Oral History Project Recognized With State Award, Brooke Hatchett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The Southern Foodways Alliance has been recognized by the Mississippi Historical Society for its oral history project on Greenville-based restaurant Doe's Eat Place.


Innovative Spanish Teaching Model Draws Outside Attention, Cynthia Bullion Mar 2006

Innovative Spanish Teaching Model Draws Outside Attention, Cynthia Bullion

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Other universities are showing interest in a University of Mississippi instructional model that combines online lessons with classroom instruction to teach Spanish to more students without blowing the budget.


Former New York Poet Laureate To Read From Her Work March 22, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Former New York Poet Laureate To Read From Her Work March 22, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Acclaimed poet Sharon Olds reads from her work March 22 at the University of Mississippi.


Book Conference March 30-April 1 To Honor Legacy Of Shelby Foote, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Book Conference March 30-April 1 To Honor Legacy Of Shelby Foote, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Critics, authors, publishers and contemporary literature enthusiasts gather at the University of Mississippi March 30-April 1 for the 13th annual Oxford Conference for the Book.


Choral Concert At North Oxford Baptist Church Postponed Until May 4, Staff Report Mar 2006

Choral Concert At North Oxford Baptist Church Postponed Until May 4, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A concert featuring University of Mississippi choral groups scheduled for Thursday (March 9) at North Oxford Baptist Church has been postponed until May 4.


Symposium Highlights Benefits, Shortcomings Of First Class Education Initiative, Emilie Bramlett Mar 2006

Symposium Highlights Benefits, Shortcomings Of First Class Education Initiative, Emilie Bramlett

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Organizers of a symposium on education funding hope the event sparks a healthy discussion on how Mississippi school districts allocate their funding among classroom expenses, administrative costs, food service and other expenses.


Scholarship Endowed In Memory Of Business Alumnus, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Mar 2006

Scholarship Endowed In Memory Of Business Alumnus, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Friends help friends smooth the rough patches in life, and the bond is made stronger when a friendship evolves into a perpetual memorial that offers opportunities to others.


School Of Pharmacy Names Distinguished Alumni, Dabney Weems Mar 2006

School Of Pharmacy Names Distinguished Alumni, Dabney Weems

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Three graduates of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been honored by the school for their career accomplishments and professional service.


Honors College Student Among 60 Nationwide On Usa Today's Academic Team, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Honors College Student Among 60 Nationwide On Usa Today's Academic Team, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi junior psychology major impressed judges with her children's book addressing childhood obesity to win a spot on USA Today's All USA-College Academic Third Team.


Geo-Engineers Train El Salvador Workers To Use Technology In Natural Disaster Preparation, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Geo-Engineers Train El Salvador Workers To Use Technology In Natural Disaster Preparation, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi team of geological engineers is in El Salvador March 5-12 training World Vision staff in the use of high-tech equipment to map that country's populations and regions in preparation for natural disasters.


Nsf Ranks Physics Department Ahead Of Several Major Institutions In Research Grant Funding, Edwin Smith Mar 2006

Nsf Ranks Physics Department Ahead Of Several Major Institutions In Research Grant Funding, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi's Department of Physics and Astronomy topped similar programs at several prestigious institutions in the National Science Foundation's recent ranking of the Top 35 in total research grant funding.


International Women’S Day March 8 To Be Marked With Panel Discussion, Film, Elaine Pugh Mar 2006

International Women’S Day March 8 To Be Marked With Panel Discussion, Film, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - International Women's Day is to be celebrated at the University of Mississippi Wednesday (March 8) with a film about the struggles of Saudi women and an international panel of UM women discussing customs in their homelands.


Music Department Presents Choral Concert March 9 At North Oxford Baptist Church, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Music Department Presents Choral Concert March 9 At North Oxford Baptist Church, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A spring concert featuring University of Mississippi choral groups is scheduled for 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday (March 9) at North Oxford Baptist Church.


Vp, Editorial Director Of Disney's Magazine Group To Speak March 6, Deborah Purnell Mar 2006

Vp, Editorial Director Of Disney's Magazine Group To Speak March 6, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Alexandra Kennedy, vice president and editorial director of Family and Children's Magazine Group, part of Disney Publishing Worldwide, speaks on the University of Mississippi's Oxford campus Monday (March 6).