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Business School Administrator Writes Book Explaining Idioms For Non-Native English Speakers, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Dec 2006

Business School Administrator Writes Book Explaining Idioms For Non-Native English Speakers, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - "Kick the bucket," "out in left field" and "hit the sack" may be familiar and understandable phrases to most Americans, but they can seem quite strange to non-native speakers of the English language.


Dean Of Tupelo Advanced Education Center Edits Collection Of Civil War Letters, Mary Margaret Miller Nov 2006

Dean Of Tupelo Advanced Education Center Edits Collection Of Civil War Letters, Mary Margaret Miller

University of Mississippi News

The recent publication of "When This Evil War is Over: The Civil War Correspondence of the Francis Family" brings light to the lives of six Alabama brothers serving in the Civil War during the years 1860-65.


History Professor, Doctoral Students Attract National Attention With Oral History Project, Edwin Smith Nov 2006

History Professor, Doctoral Students Attract National Attention With Oral History Project, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

A University of Mississippi professor and five of her doctoral students have attracted national attention with their groundbreaking research project, which chronicles the oral histories of older women in north Mississippi.


Students Studying Communicative Disorders Selected For National Minority Leadership Program, Jeannie Waller Oct 2006

Students Studying Communicative Disorders Selected For National Minority Leadership Program, Jeannie Waller

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. -- Three students in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Mississippi have been accepted into the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Minority Student Leadership Program Class of 2006.


Mfa In Creative Writing Alum Wins Prestigious National Award, Edwin Smith Oct 2006

Mfa In Creative Writing Alum Wins Prestigious National Award, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

For quite a while, Will Gorham has believed truth is better than fiction. Now he has a prestigious national writers honor to prove it.


Journalism Week Activities Oct. 9-13 Include Visits From Top Regional And National Journalists, Deborah Purnell Oct 2006

Journalism Week Activities Oct. 9-13 Include Visits From Top Regional And National Journalists, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

Beth Fuchs Brenner, vice president and founding publisher of domino magazine, and Bruce Thomas, vice president and publisher of Progressive Farmer magazine, are among more than a dozen prominent journalists slated to participate in Journalism Week Oct. 9-13 at the University of Mississippi.


Alumni Association To Honor Seven At Annual Hall Of Fame Ceremony, Staff Report Oct 2006

Alumni Association To Honor Seven At Annual Hall Of Fame Ceremony, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. -- ­The University of Mississippi Alumni Association recognizes seven distinguished alumni with its highest annual honors Friday. Being inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame are Edgar L. Caples of Richardson, Texas, Dr. James E. Darnell Jr. of Larchmont, N.Y., Brad J. Dye Jr. of Ridgeland, Thomas R. Ethridge of Oxford, and Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.. Robert E. Seibels III of Montgomery, Ala., is to receive the Alumni Service Award for service to the university and the association over an extended period. Daniel Eric Kimbrough of Tupelo receives the Outstanding Young …


Um, Former Pr Director Release Unpublished Photos Of Meredith's First Day In Class, Tobie Baker Oct 2006

Um, Former Pr Director Release Unpublished Photos Of Meredith's First Day In Class, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

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Alum, Vulcan Capital Executive Returns To Deliver Public Lecture In Business Oct. 5, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Sep 2006

Alum, Vulcan Capital Executive Returns To Deliver Public Lecture In Business Oct. 5, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

Lance Conn, who oversees Vulcan Capital and the diverse multibillion dollar investment portfolio of Vulcan Inc., is scheduled to speak Thursday, Oct. 5, at the University of Mississippi as part of the Otho Smith Lecture Series.


Marker To Be Dedicated Sept. 17 At Ole Miss-Oxford Depot, Lydia Hailman Sep 2006

Marker To Be Dedicated Sept. 17 At Ole Miss-Oxford Depot, Lydia Hailman

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Long ago the Oxford train depot was bustling with travelers. This weekend it promises to be busy again as the community celebrates the 134-year-old landmark.


Communicative Disorders Department Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Jennifer Farish Sep 2006

Communicative Disorders Department Celebrates 40th Anniversary, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

XFORD, Miss. - The Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Mississippi marks a milestone as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.


Enrollment Rises For 11th Consecutive Year, Tops 17,325, Barbara Lago Sep 2006

Enrollment Rises For 11th Consecutive Year, Tops 17,325, Barbara Lago

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Enrollment has increased for the 11th consecutive year at the University of Mississippi, where a record 17,326 students are taking classes this fall, including record numbers of freshmen, honors college students, National Merit Finalists and black students.


'Culinary Soul' Of New Orleans Is Focus Of Sfa, Tabasco Oral History Project, Rebecca Lauck Cleary Aug 2006

'Culinary Soul' Of New Orleans Is Focus Of Sfa, Tabasco Oral History Project, Rebecca Lauck Cleary

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Folklore surrounding the culinary legacy of New Orleans is the focus an oral history project planned by the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi and Tabasco product-maker McIlhenny Co. of Avery Island, La.


Beloved Psychology Professor, Counselor Billy Barrios To Be Remembered, J. Adrian Aumen Aug 2006

Beloved Psychology Professor, Counselor Billy Barrios To Be Remembered, J. Adrian Aumen

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Billy Anthony Barrios died Friday but will be remembered by many for his life-giving spirit. Staff psychologist for the University Counseling Center and associate professor of psychology at the University of Mississippi, Barrios, 53, touched countless lives as an educator, author, counselor and friend.


Um To Offer State's Only Degree Program In Mandarin Chinese, Jennifer Farish Aug 2006

Um To Offer State's Only Degree Program In Mandarin Chinese, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Starting this fall, students can pursue a new major - Mandarin Chinese - as the University of Mississippi becomes the only institution in the state offering a degree in the complex language.


Bachelor's Program In Dietetics, Nutrition Gains Full Accreditation From Ada, Jennifer Farish Jul 2006

Bachelor's Program In Dietetics, Nutrition Gains Full Accreditation From Ada, Jennifer Farish

University of Mississippi News

Students studying dietetics and nutrition at the University of Mississippi are enrolled in a curriculum that recently received full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association.


Journalism Chair Samir Husni Available To Comment On Middle East Conflict, Staff Report Jun 2006

Journalism Chair Samir Husni Available To Comment On Middle East Conflict, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

Samir Husni, chair of the University of Mississippi Department of Journalism, is available to comment on the escalating conflict in the Middle East. A native of Lebanon, Husni recently visited friends and relatives there, departing just hours before the violence began.


Former Netscape Ceo Donates $2 Million To Train School Principals, Tobie Baker Jun 2006

Former Netscape Ceo Donates $2 Million To Train School Principals, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Evolving technology and "increased expectations" are among the factors cited for the need to change the way school principals are trained in the state, and a recent $2 million gift to the University of Mississippi aims to do just that.


Ole Miss Students To Spend Summer Studying Around The World, Deborah Purnell May 2006

Ole Miss Students To Spend Summer Studying Around The World, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Summer school started at the University of Mississippi this week, but many students have traded the traditional summer classrooms for more exciting locales far away.


Faculty Honored With Research Fellowships, Edwin Smith May 2006

Faculty Honored With Research Fellowships, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi Office of Research and Sponsored Programs honored 35 faculty members as recipients of 2006 Faculty Research Fellowships recently at its annual luncheon.


Jackson Couple Establishes Endowment In Honor Of Friend, Esteemed Administrator, Edwin Smith May 2006

Jackson Couple Establishes Endowment In Honor Of Friend, Esteemed Administrator, Edwin Smith

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Almost 10 years ago John H. "Tommy" Thames Jr. and his wife, Suzan, donated three parcels of prime property to the University of Mississippi Foundation. Over time, foundation officials sold the land, with proceeds totaling $262,518.


Pr Students, Local Pros Win In Statewide Competition, Staff Report Apr 2006

Pr Students, Local Pros Win In Statewide Competition, Staff Report

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - University of Mississippi students and professional members of the Oxford/Ole Miss chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi brought home top honors in a recent statewide competition.


Morris Communications Founder Delivers Inaugural Bullion Lecture In Journalism April 21, Deborah Purnell Apr 2006

Morris Communications Founder Delivers Inaugural Bullion Lecture In Journalism April 21, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - William S. Morris III, chairman and CEO of Morris Communications Company, delivers the inaugural Stuart J. Bullion Lecture in Journalism April 21 at the University of Mississippi.


Students To Hear Top National Journalists, Media Executives During Journalism Week, Deborah Purnell Apr 2006

Students To Hear Top National Journalists, Media Executives During Journalism Week, Deborah Purnell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - Top editors and writers from The Washington Post, Star magazine and The New Yorker, as well as staff members from several Mississippi publications, are among the professionals slated to share information with University of Mississippi students April 17-21 during spring Journalism Week.


Gender Issues To Be Addressed In Sixth Annual Conference April 4, Elaine Pugh Mar 2006

Gender Issues To Be Addressed In Sixth Annual Conference April 4, Elaine Pugh

University of Mississippi News

Author and scholar Joanne Gilbert draws on her experience as a former stand-up comedian to explain how humor can enhance communication skills in an address Tuesday (April 4) at the University of Mississippi.


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.


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.


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.


Electrical Engineering Researchers Develop Method To Streamline Acoustical Measuring, Tobie Baker Feb 2006

Electrical Engineering Researchers Develop Method To Streamline Acoustical Measuring, Tobie Baker

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - A University of Mississippi researcher has helped develop a new technique to streamline the process of measuring a room's qualities for how clearly sound can be heard or transmitted.