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2009 Commencement Schedule
May 8, 2009 by
Due to rain, all outdoor commencement ceremonies will be held indoors at previously announced rain locations. New times and locations follow. 11 a.m. School of Engineering, Fulton Chapel 1:30 p.m. School of Law, Ford Center for the Performing Arts 2:30 p.m. School of Education, Indoor Practice Facility
Bob Schieffer Commencement Transcript
May 8, 2009 by
Prepared Remarks of Bob Schieffer Chief Washington Correspondent and Moderator of Face the Nation CBS News University of Mississippi Commencement Saturday, May 9, 2009 Chancellor Khayat, trustees, dedicated faculty, proud parents, even prouder grandparents, surprised brothers and sisters who never thought your siblings were smart enough to get through college and to that dogged groupRead the story …
Sociology Professor Named Top Teacher in College of Liberal Arts
May 8, 2009 by
Ross Haenfler OXFORD, Miss. – Ross Haenfler typically doesn’t have a problem with getting students to come to his sociology classes. Not because he imposes a stiff penalty for absenteeism, but because many of them are afraid they’ll miss something fascinating and exciting. Haenfler, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Mississippi, has beenRead the story …
Chemistry Professor Named Top Teacher of Freshmen in College of Liberal Arts
May 8, 2009 by
Greg Tschumper OXFORD, Miss. – No one knows for sure how many chemistry students battle self-doubt as college freshmen. But in Greg Tschumper – recipient of the 2008-09 Cora Lee Graham Award for Outstanding Teacher of Freshmen at the University of Mississippi – such students have a champion who believes in them even when theyRead the story …
Chancellor Search Advisory Committee Makes Recommendations, Chooses Representatives to Interview Candidates
May 8, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Search Advisory Committee helping to find the University of Mississippi’s next chancellor met Tuesday to review and discuss resumes of all candidates for the position and selected those it wished to recommend to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning’s search committee for possible interviews.
Business School Doctoral Candidate Honored as Top Graduate Instructor
May 7, 2009 by
Laura Williams OXFORD, Miss. – The accolades for Laura Williams resemble that of a Hollywood blockbuster. “Engaging.” “Inspirational.” “Brilliant.” A graduate instructor in the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration, Williams reaps such acclaim from her students, and the praises haven’t gone unnoticed. She was recently honored with the university’s 2008-09 Graduate Instructor/Teaching AssistantRead the story …
Anthropology Major Wins First Place in International Essay Contest
May 7, 2009 by
Edgar Bounds OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student has placed first in an international essay-writing contest presented by business nonprofit Net Impact and sponsored by FedEx Corp. Edgar L. Bounds IV, a senior anthropology major from Senatobia, won the “Access: Voice of the Next Generation” contest with his essay about “increased cross-cultural connectionsRead the story …
High School Boys Invited to Leadership Workshop May 16
May 7, 2009 by
Coaches Nutt and Kennedy are among workshop facilitators OXFORD, Miss. – A free leadership workshop for boys currently in eighth through 11th grades is scheduled May 16 at the University of Mississippi. The event is free for participants and lunch is to be provided. Enrollment is limited to the first 120 boys to contact ThomasRead the story …
Spring Ole Miss Graduate Coaches Surprise Winner of State’s High School Latin Exam
May 7, 2009 by
The poverty-stricken Mississippi Delta community of Hollandale might seem like an unlikely place to find a rising Latin program, but it is home to this year’s winner of the Magnolia State’s high school Latin examination. Led by Mississippi Teacher Corps participant Austin Walker, an English teacher who graduates Saturday with a master’s in curriculum andRead the story …