OXFORD, Miss. – A symposium, town hall meeting, panel discussions and lectures are among the events scheduled as the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies observes Women’s History Month in March at the University of Mississippi. The month begins with the 43rd Porter Fortune Symposium this weekend. Sponsored by the Arch Dalrymple III DepartmentRead the story …
UM Observes Women’s History Month
Scheduled events examine contributions and influence of women
February 28, 2018 by
Visiting Professor Studying Language Development in State’s Children
Christiana Christodoulou decided to come to source to conduct her research
February 28, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thanks to a prestigious grant from an international research and innovation program, a visiting professor at the University of Mississippi is studying how children born learning the local varieties spoken in the state develop language. In a project called “Linguistic Illusions,” Christiana Christodoulou is investigating language acquisition in children born with DownRead the story …
Clint Smith Reflects and Reveals at UM Black History Month Keynote
National Poetry Slam champion shares historic, personal insights through spoken word orations
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With wit and wisdom, National Poetry Slam champion Clint Smith shared historic truths and personal meditations about being black in America with a responsive audience Monday (Feb. 26) at the University of Mississippi. Using the popular “spoken word” format, Smith delivered the keynote address as annual Black History Month observances came toRead the story …
Fulbright Scholarship Program Director Visits UM
Goal is to raise awareness of opportunities for study and research abroad, encourage nominations
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Daniel Kramer, director of the Fulbright Scholarship program, will visit the University of Mississippi on Thursday (March 1) to speak with students and faculty members. Kramer will meet with students and faculty members as part of an overall effort by UM to raise awareness about scholarship opportunities through Fulbright and also other programs. TheRead the story …
Ford Center Hosts ‘Celebrating Gershwin’
Clarinetist Julian Bliss also to conduct master class at Nutt Auditorium
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The acclaimed Julian Bliss Septet will take audiences on a stroll down Tin Pan Alley when the group visits the University of Mississippi for a Thursday (March 1) concert at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. “Celebrating Gershwin: A Stroll Down Tin Pan Alley” is set for 7:30 p.m.Read the story …
Mathematics Mixes with Magic for Annual UM Dalrymple Lecture
Harvey Mudd College professor Arthur Benjamin speaks Thursday at Overby Center
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mathematics and magic will mix Thursday (Mar. 1) at the University of Mississippi as a renowned professor demonstrates that the human brain is still faster than a calculator. “Mathemagics” is the focus of the 23rd Dalrymple Lecture in Mathematics, set for 7 p.m. the Overby Center Auditorium. The presenter is Arthur Benjamin,Read the story …
UM’s Annual Pack-A-Thon this Weekend
Volunteers needed to help pack 200,000 meals for needy children
February 27, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi student-led Feed the Hunger campaign to provide thousands of meals for impoverished children in Kenya, Haiti, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Jamaica and rural Kentucky is once again counting upon the Oxford and Lafayette County community for support. The eighth annual Feed the Hunger Pack-a-Thon will be held atRead the story …
UM Waste-Reduction Work Leads to ‘Recycler of the Year’ Award
Recycling, compost program and educational outreach cited among university's achievements
February 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s campuswide work to reduce waste that winds up in landfills has led to the university being named “Recycler of the Year” among educational institutions in the state and recognized at Recycling Day at the State Capitol. The Mississippi Recycling Coalition honored the university with the award for itsRead the story …
UM to Host Discussion Aimed at Business Beginners
Spark Series is intended to inspire, discover and transform
February 26, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Business experts from the University of Mississippi and the local community will lead a Wednesday (Feb. 28) discussion about questions potential business owners need to investigate before forming a limited liability company. Part of the Spark Series, the panel discussion is titled “Questions You Should Ask Before You Begin Your Business.” The event, setRead the story …
‘No Two Alike’ Exhibit Highlights University’s Unique Collections
Display at the J.D. Williams Library is open through December
February 25, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Libraries’ Department of Archives and Special Collections collaborated with the UM Museum to host “No Two Alike,” an exhibit of unusual materials from Mississippi artists and unique art publications from Special Collections’ rare book collection. The exhibit, open through Dec. 14 in the Faulkner Room of the J.D.Read the story …