OXFORD, Miss. – Ralph Braseth, longtime director of student media at the University of Mississippi, has been named to a new post assisting with media relations in preparation for the Sept. 26 presidential debate.
Theatre Arts Offers ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Matinee Especially for Invited Students, Retirees
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students in the University of Mississippi Department of Theatre Arts have scheduled a special matinee performance of “The Grapes of Wrath” Thursday (April 3) for invited students and retirees.
Alumni Couple Create Scholarship to Honor Lifelong Friend
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mitzi Whittington fondly remembers her childhood best friend Morris George – his bright red hair and freckles, his love of learning and their good-natured competition for grades at Coffeeville High School in their hometown.
National SBA Head to Speak Tuesday on Economy, Free Trade
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Steve Preston, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is scheduled to speak Tuesday (April 1) at the University of Mississippi.
Theatre Arts Students to Stage Steinbeck’s Classic ‘Grapes of Wrath’ April 2-6
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Theatre arts students at the University of Mississippi bring John Steinbeck’s award-winning novel “The Grapes of Wrath” to life April 2-6 with their portrayal of the Joad family, sharecroppers who flee Oklahoma’s dust bowl for California seeking release from hardships of the Great Depression.
New Seminar Course Increasing Awareness of Global Warming
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – It was a major issue in Al Gore’s presidential campaign in 2004. Two years later it was the subject of an Oscar- and Nobel Prize-winning documentary. It continues to generate stories in the mainstream news media, getting blamed for many weather-related natural disasters and a growing number of endangered species.
Honors Day, Phi Kappa Phi Induction Set for April 3, Phi Beta Kappa April 4
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Outstanding students from all disciplines and the top teacher on campus are to be recognized Thursday (April 3) at the University of Mississippi’s 65th annual Honors Day Convocation.
Natural Disaster Planning is Focus of Sea Grant Law Symposium
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Specific needs to help ensure resiliency for the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the event of natural disasters were addressed at the University of Mississippi Tuesday and Wednesday (March 25-26) during the National Sea Grant Law Center Symposium.
Environmental Concerns Focus of ‘Green Series’ Luncheon Programs
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A series of luncheon programs to encourage awareness of and interest in environmental concerns begins Monday (March 31) at the University of Mississippi.
Southern Foodways Alliance to Celebrate ‘Cornbread Nation’ Book Release with Dinner
April 2, 2008 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the University of Mississippi, plans to host the first of four dinners celebrating release of the book “Cornbread Nation 4: The Best of Southern Food Writing” April 4 at City Grocery restaurant in Oxford.