OXFORD, Miss. – The contributions of two couples who have chronicled the life of Charleston and the lives of its residents by publishing the local weekly newspaper are being honored with journalism scholarships at the University of Mississippi. Ed and Becky Meek of Oxford have created the Bill and Jean May Mississippi Sun Scholarship andRead the story …
Anthropologist to Speak on Bolivian Social Change at March 29 Croft Lecture
March 18, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Illinois professor Andrew Orta plans to discuss political changes among the Aymara people of Bolivia March 29 at the University of Mississippi.
Industry Leaders Headline Annual Insurance Symposium March 24-25
March 18, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The 2010 Ole Miss Insurance Symposium at the University of Mississippi features an impressive list of speakers, including CEOs of six major companies and associations.
Theatre Arts Students Perform ‘The Adding Machine’ March 25-28
March 18, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Theatre arts students at the University of Mississippi are working hard to perfect their new high-tech production, “The Adding Machine,” opening March 25. Senior theatre arts major Justin Waters plays Mr. Zero in ‘The Adding Machine,’ a new high-tech theatre production that opens March 25 at the Ole Miss. UM photo byRead the story …
Exhibition by Visiting Artist Amy Wilson Opens March 23 at University Museum
March 18, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Drawings, paintings and handmade books by acclaimed artist Amy Wilson will be on display at the University of Mississippi Museum this spring.
Gates, Rodgers Set to Perform March 29 for Faculty Recital Series
March 16, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music Faculty Recital Series ends its 2009-2010 season March 29 with a performance by trumpeter Charles Gates, accompanied by pianist Stacey Rodgers.
Woodwind Quintets Collaborate For Nutt Auditorium Performance
March 16, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Faculty Woodwind Quintet is teaming up with the University of Memphis Woodwind Quintet for a March 23 performance in Nutt Auditorium.
Grammy Winner Cassandra Wilson Performs March 26 at Ford Center
March 16, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson is set to perform her jazzy blues compositions March 26 at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts.
Croft Institute Welcomes International Scholar for Discussion of European Politics
March 15, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The European Union shares an anthem, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy,” plus a flag, a passport cover, an integrated market and a motto, “United in Diversity.” But exactly how the EU functions is a mystery to most Americans.
University Museum Launches Spring Lecture Series March 25
March 15, 2010 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Master Gardeners of Oxford and Lafayette County launch their annual spring lecture series March 25 at the University of Mississippi Museum.