John Neff OXFORD, Miss. – Bringing history alive in the classroom is John Neff’s passion, and he has been rewarded for his efforts by being named the campuswide outstanding teacher this year at the University of Mississippi. Neff was recognized with the 2009 Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award Thursday evening at the university’s 66thRead the story …
Vince Gill to Headline Scholarship Fundraiser April 17 at Gertrude C. Ford Center
April 3, 2009 by
Vince Gill OXFORD, Miss. – Country music superstar Vince Gill brings his spellbinding vocals and emotionally powerful lyrics to the University of Mississippi April 17 to help raise funds for student scholarships. Joining Gill for the 8 p.m. concert at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts are three Ole Miss alumni whoRead the story …
Annual Springfest Concert to Feature Zac Brown Band, Soulja Boy, Skinner Boys Band
April 3, 2009 by
Zac Brown Band OXFORD, Miss. – This year’s Springfest concert at the University of Mississippi features a blend of country, rap and rock with featured acts Zac Brown Band, Soulja Boy and the Skinner Boys Band. The annual concert is set for 6 p.m. April 17 on the Grove Stage. Admission is free. The concertRead the story …
Walgreens Partners with School of Pharmacy to Promote Diversity Initiative
April 2, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The UM School of Pharmacy is partnering with Walgreens as part of a new initiative to increase diversity among pharmacy students. Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, has donated $10,000 a year to 111 pharmacy schools around the country, including the UM School of Pharmacy. This donation is to fund a nationwideRead the story …
Possible ‘Reawakened Labor Movement’ is Focus of Panel Discussion April 8 in Overby Center
April 1, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Is labor on the rise in Mississippi? This question is to be addressed by labor leaders and pro-business attorneys Wednesday (April 8) at the University of Mississippi. The free, public discussion “Is Labor on the Rise?” is set for 5:30 p.m. in Overby Center Auditorium, Room 147. It is sponsored by UM’sRead the story …
2009-10 Associated Student Body Officers Inaugurated in Campus Ceremony
April 1, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Students elected to serve as the 2009-10 Associated Student Body officers at the University of Mississippi were inaugurated Tuesday (March 31) in a ceremony in the historic Lyceum. They are Artair Rogers, a junior public policy leadership major from Guntown, president; Richard McKay, a junior accountancy major from Philadelphia, vice president; MartinRead the story …
Noted Literary Historian to Present Edwin Savage Lecture April 6
April 1, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Noted historian Paul E.J. Hammer delivers the 37th annual James Edwin Savage Lecture Monday (April 6) at the University of Mississippi. His lecture, “The Uncertain Succession: James VI of Scotland and the Crown of Elizabeth I,” is a free, public event at 7:30 p.m. in Bondurant Hall Auditorium. “We are delighted thatRead the story …
‘Around the World in 80 Telescopes’: LIGO to Participate in 24-Hour Live Webcasts
April 1, 2009 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi physicist encourages everyone to view a live 24-hour webcast from astronomical observatories around the world Friday and Saturday (April 3-4). “The celebrations of the International Year of Astronomy are reaching their peak with the live webcasts,” said Marco Cavaglia, assistant professor of physics and astronomy and principal investigatorRead the story …
Concert Singers to Perform ‘Messiah’ April 6 at Ford Center
April 1, 2009 by
Ole Miss Concert Singers OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Concert Singers, under the direction of guest conductor Dennis Shrock, presents a performance of “Messiah” Monday (April 6) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. The 8 p.m. concert is part of the university’s Artist Series, in its 71st season.Read the story …
Professor of English to Read From, Sign Latest Book April 6
April 1, 2009 by
Fisher-Wirth OXFORD, Miss. – An award-winning University of Mississippi author has scheduled a promotional appearance in support of her latest book. Ann Fisher-Wirth, professor of English, is slated to read from “Carta Marina: A Poem in Three Parts” (Wings Press, 2009) Monday (April 6) at Off Square Books in Oxford. She will autograph copies beginningRead the story …