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University Museum Reveals Wish List, Plans to Make Bid for Iconic Painting
November 16, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A painting by American artist John McCrady is coming up for auction this weekend and the University of Mississippi Museum wants it to come home to Oxford. Sic Transit
UM Receives First Batch of H1N1 Vaccine
November 16, 2009 by
To administer doses Wednesday, Thursday OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has received 1,000 doses of H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine and plans to administer the nasal spray Wednesday and Thursday (Nov. 18 and 19).
$200,000 Fund to Support Research of Southern Studies Faculty Members
November 13, 2009 by
Leila Wynn provides challenge grant matched by university OXFORD, Miss. – A new $200,000 fund at the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture is the result of one woman’s belief that faculty members must have resources to pursue a wealth of research and scholarship. Philanthropist Leila Wynn (right) talks with TedRead the story …
Tom Brokaw, Rhesa Barksdale To Share Insights with Students
November 13, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Two of the most intriguing figures in recent American history – Tom Brokaw and Rhesa Barksdale – have agreed to share their insights and reflections with students at the University of Mississippi next spring as visiting lecturers. Tom Brokaw discusses presidential politics with a University of Mississippi audience last fall before theRead the story …
Noted Mathematician to Present Annual Dalrymple Lecture Nov. 19
November 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Michal Karonski, professor of mathematics at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland and Emory University in Atlanta, is to discuss “Random Graphs: From Paul Erdos To The Internet” during a lecture Nov. 19 at the University of Mississippi.
Sculptor to Preview Exhibition At Museum Brown Bag Lecture
November 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sculptor and educator Durant Thompson takes art lovers on a preview of his “Navigation” exhibition during a brown bag lecture set for noon Nov. 19 at the University of Mississippi Museum. This piece, entitled “Into the Sun,” is part of sculptor and educator Durant Thompson’s “Navigation” exhibition. Photo courtesy Durant Thompson.
Spanish, International Studies Major Studies Abroad to Complete Honors Thesis
November 11, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sederia Gray of Starkville, a senior at the University of Mississippi, is immersing herself in Ecuadorian culture this semester. Sederia Gray
IRIS Orchestra, Pianist Jeremy Denk to Perform Nov. 15 at Ford Center
November 10, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Classical music lovers are sure to enjoy the IRIS Orchestra and pianist Jeremy Denk in concert Sunday (Nov. 15) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi.
Travelers CEO Jay Fishman Pledges To Recruit UM Business Students
November 10, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the most respected names in the financial services industry has offered to increase recruitment efforts aimed at University of Mississippi business students. Travelers CEO Jay Fishman discusses long-term strategy with University of Mississippi business students recently on campus. UM photo by Robert Jordan.