OXFORD, Miss. – Authentic Thai cuisine is to be featured in the second civic dinner hosted by the Cook! Eat! Share! organization at the University of Mississippi at 6 p.m. Wednesday (March 5).
Women’s History Month Includes Gender Conference, Women’s Day Speaker
Shifra Armon (left) and Bobbie Wren Banks. OXFORD, Miss. – The Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies at the University of Mississippi kicks off Women’s History Month this weekend with the eighth annual Isom Student Gender Conference.
New Christmas Tree Planted in UM Circle
Freddie Martin, owner of Shade Tree Transplanting Co. in Banner, plants a Leland cypress Wednesday in the University of Mississippi Circle. The new tree was installed in the same area as the previous campus Christmas tree, which burned late last year. UM photo by Robert Jordan.
Literacy Instruction Center to Host Reading Conference for K-6 Administrators, Teachers
OXFORD, Miss. – A reading conference for elementary school administrators and teachers Monday (March 3) at the University of Mississippi is to address issues related to instructing diverse learners in reading.
Two Business School Faculty Given New Titles, Added Responsibilities
Bonnie Van Ness and Charles Noble. OXFORD, Miss. – The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi has announced new titles and additional responsibilities for two faculty members as part of the school’s plan to continue its record of excellence in education.
Freshmen and Seniors to Participate in National Survey of Student Engagement
OXFORD, Miss. – A random sample of University of Mississippi freshmen and seniors are being asked to provide information about their college experience, including their views about the quality of their education and how they spend their time.
Award-Winning Poet Kim Addonizio is Grisham Visiting Writer March 6
Kim Addonizio OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning poet Kim Addonizio visits the University of Mississippi March 6 as part of the John and Renee Grisham Visiting Writer Series.
Journalism Student Awarded State Public Relations Assn. Scholarship
Lori Simpson OXFORD, Miss. – For the second consecutive year, the Public Relations Association of Mississippi has awarded its $1,000 scholarship to a University of Mississippi student.
Husband, Wife Vocalists to Perform Feb. 25 in Music Faculty Series
Jennifer and Bradley Robinson OXFORD, Miss. – The husband-and-wife team of baritone Bradley Robinson and soprano Jennifer Robinson present a recital Monday (Feb. 25) at the University of Mississippi.
Alum’s Gift of Music Lives on in Gifts of Scholarship and Rare Flutes
UM music instructor Linda Pereksta shows off several of the flutes donated to the Department of Music by the estate of Mary Lee Sneed Hill. UM photo by Kevin Bain. OXFORD, Miss. – Mary Lee Sneed Hill knew the power of music – how it can chase away the blues, and brighten the darkestRead the story …