OXFORD, Miss. – It’s time for your computer to take a nap. The University of Mississippi has signed on to “Power Down for the Planet,” a national program geared toward promoting more energy-efficient computer practices on college campuses. The university is partnering with the Climate Savers Computing Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to slashing powerRead the story …
Journalism Department Hosts 34th Annual Southeast Colloquium
March 19, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Journalism hosts the 34th annual Southeast Colloquium, a regional research paper forum, March 19-21. The forum features paper presentations by more than 50 scholars from 25 different universities from throughout the United States. “The colloquium is an excellent opportunity to hear cutting-edge research by journalism’s youngestRead the story …
Faculty Woodwind Quintet to Perform Free Concert in Nutt Auditorium, March 24
March 19, 2009 by
Faculty Woodwind Quintet {audio}http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/music/sounds/quintet.mp3{/audio} Listen to the Faculty Woodwind Quintet. OXFORD, Miss. – The Faculty Woodwind Quintet at the University of Mississippi is slated to perform a spring concert Tuesday, March 24. The 8 p.m. program in the Music Building’s Nutt Auditorium is free and open to the public. The quintet features music faculty WadeRead the story …
Oxford Businessman Mick Kolassa Named Pharmacy Administration Alumnus of the Year
March 18, 2009 by
Donna West-Strum, chair of the Department of Pharmacy Administration at the University of Mississippi, presents Oxford businessman E.M. ‘Mick’ Kolassa with the department’s Alumnus of the Year award during recent School of Pharmacy Alumni Weekend activities. Photo by Scott Thompson. OXFORD, Miss. – Oxford businessman E.M. “Mick” Kolassa has been recognized as the Alumnus ofRead the story …
School of Pharmacy Honors Three Distinguished Alumni
March 18, 2009 by
Barbara Wells, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, congratulates (from left) George Burdock, David Gregory and Clarence DuBose on their awards presented during recent Pharmacy Alumni Weekend activities. Photo by Scott Thompson. OXFORD, Miss. – Three graduates of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy have been honored by the school forRead the story …
Water Quantity is Focus of Law Symposium March 24-25
March 17, 2009 by
Programming geared for practicing lawyers, water managers, law students OXFORD, Miss. – Ongoing problems and emerging solutions related to water quantity is the theme of the National Sea Grant Law Center Symposium March 24-25 at the University of Mississippi. Held at the Ole Miss-Oxford Depot and hosted by the Sea Grant Law Center at UM,Read the story …
Ole Miss Opera Theatre to Present Classic Musical ‘Carmen’ March 27, 29
March 17, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Opera Theatre presents “Carmen,” one of the world’s most performed operas, March 27 and 29 at the Gertrude C. Ford Performing Center for the Performing Arts. “This is one of the most beloved and famous operas of all times,” said Julia Aubrey, director of Opera Theatre and ofRead the story …
National Symphony Orchestra to Perform March 23 at Ford Center
March 17, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The National Symphony Orchestra regularly participates in events of national and international importance, including state occasions, presidential inaugurations and official holiday celebrations. On Monday (March 23), the orchestra performs at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi as part of its national tour. “It isRead the story …
Grisham Writer-in-Residence is Panelist for National Poetry Month Event March 27
March 16, 2009 by
Kimbrell … Presentation is part of 16th annual Oxford Book Conference OXFORD, Miss. – Prize-winning poet and translator James “Jimmy” Kimbrell, Grisham writer-in-residence at the University of Mississippi, is a panelist for the 16th annual Oxford Conference for the Book, scheduled March 26-28 at UM. Kimbrell, who completes his yearlong residency at UM in May,Read the story …
Walter Anderson’s Enchanting Works Celebrated At Oxford Conference for the Book March 26-28
March 16, 2009 by
Free event also includes sessions with schoolchildren, readings, panels and more OXFORD, Miss. – The life and works of Mississippi native Walter Anderson, one of America’s greatest artists, are to be celebrated during the 16th annual Oxford Conference for the Book, scheduled March 26-28 at the University of Mississippi. A renowned painter, writer and naturalist,Read the story …