OXFORD, Miss. – The leaders of the University of Mississippi’s Disaster Resistant University project are set to discuss the hazards of severe weather and how development of new campus facilities have changed the risks at an April 24 public meeting in Oxford. Everyone from the Oxford-Lafayette County community is invited to the meeting, set forRead the story …
‘Three Hens and Peacock’ Claims Read Aloud Book Award
April 20, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A story of three mischievous hens, an alluring peacock and a farmer who sells heaps of fresh produce is the winner of the third annual Read Aloud Book Award given by the Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction at the University of Mississippi. A committee of nine literacy educators and students selectedRead the story …
University Memorial Day Honors Late Members of UM Community
April 19, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s annual Memorial Day, which honors students, faculty, staff and friends of the university who have died in the previous year, is set for May 3. The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. in Paris-Yates Chapel. The event is open to everyone, and friends and family members of thoseRead the story …
Nutrition and Hospitality Management Students to Host Family Nutrition Fair
April 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students will help educate parents about proper nutrition and lead children in fun activities designed to get them excited about healthy eating at the inaugural Oxford Family Nutrition Fair this weekend. Set for 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday (April 21) at the Oxford Park Commission Activity Center, the fair isRead the story …
World-Renowned Leaders to Speak at UM Webinar
April 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending the Chick-fil-A Leadercast at the South End Zone Club of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford on May 4, 2012. Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation,Read the story …
Spencer Tillman to Speak at Overby Center
April 17, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Spencer Tillman, one of the best-known football analysts in America, will talk Friday (April 20) at the University of Mississippi about a career that has taken him from the playing field to network television. Tillman, who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism while a star athlete at the University of Oklahoma, willRead the story …
MBA Golf Classic Set for May 5
April 16, 2012 by
… Registration deadline is April 27 OXFORD, Miss. – Although not being played on the world-famous grounds of Augusta National, an upcoming golf tournament benefits masters of a different kind. The University of Mississippi MBA Association is continuing a tradition of excellence with the third annual Ole Miss MBA Golf Classic, held at the OleRead the story …
ASHP Leader to Deliver Annual Hartman Lecture
April 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Diane B. Ginsburg, immediate past president of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, is to deliver the 2012 Charles W. Hartman Memorial Lecture on Friday (April 20) at the University of Mississippi. Ginsburg plans to discuss “Practice Beyond the White Coat: Staying Focused on What Matters” at 11 a.m. at the GertrudeRead the story …
Pride of South Benefit Concert April 24 to Raise Scholarship Funds
April 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s Pride of the South Band has been rousing sports and music fans since 1928. On Tuesday, April 24, fans will get an intimate look at the band when the Wind Ensemble performs the 12th annual Pride of the Band Benefit Concert. The 7:30 p.m. event at the GertrudeRead the story …
Prominent UM Alumni Lobbyists to Speak at Overby
April 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three of Washington’s most prominent lobbyists will discuss how things get done in the nation’s capital Thursday (April 19) during a program at the University of Mississippi.