OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in her Ottoman EmpireRead the story …
History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture
Lecture to focus on use of Geographic Information Systems as historical research tool
November 16, 2012 by
UM Wind Ensemble To Perform Thursday In Nutt Auditorium
Free concert set for 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 15
November 12, 2012 by
The University of Mississippi Wind Ensemble presents: “The Music of Andrew Fox,” on Thursday, November 15, at 8:00 PM in Nutt Auditorium. Dr. Andrew Fox, a native of Oxford and University of Mississippi alumnus, taught in the Department of Music at the University of Mississippi for more than 30 years. In addition to being aRead the story …
November Science Cafe Examines Computational Quantum Chemistry
Professor's work allows new access to field, promotes excellence in research
November 12, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The use of mathematical equations and computer simulations in chemistry will be discussed in a monthly public science forum organized by the University of Mississippi Department of Physics and Astronomy. The fall semester’s final meeting of the Oxford Science Cafe is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at Lusa Pastry Cafe, 1120Read the story …
Music of the South Series Continues with Randall Bramblett
Popular Southern singer-songwriter to perform Nov. 13
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Music of the South series, which highlights intimate evenings with Southern performers at the University of Mississippi, continues Tuesday (Nov. 13) with Randall Bramblett. A partnership between the university’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, the Music of the SouthRead the story …
Nov. 12 lecture to focus on models of grammar, language varieties
November 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss.—William Kretzschmar, prominent linguist and editor-in-chief of the Linguistic Atlas Project, or LAP, will speak on the University of Mississippi campus Nov. 12. The lecture, “The Complex Adaptive System of Speech: Corpus Linguistics, Lexicogrammar and Language Variation,” will cover the topics of variation in language, models of grammar and the rise of new languageRead the story …
Sociology Professor Named Humanities Teacher of the Year
Jeff Jackson to lecture Nov. 8
November 5, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An interest in the globalization of the developing world has earned a University of Mississippi professor a statewide honor. Jeff Jackson, associate professor of sociology, has been named the 2012 Humanities Teacher of the Year, and will give a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 8) in the Tupelo Room of BarnardRead the story …
Researchers Examine Old Rifle Shells for William Faulkner’s Fingerprints
… Lazarus Project to establish connection between manuscript and prints
November 2, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – On a recent crisp fall morning at Rowan Oak, the present mingled with the past as police officers and University of Mississippi researchers gathered to search for “evidence.” The focus of this search, which did not require a warrant, was a box of old shell casings that belonged to the home’s formerRead the story …
Winter Institute 2011 Summer Youth Program Chronicled in Documentary
Film follows students as they learn to lead racial reconciliation efforts
October 31, 2012 by
‘Growing Our Own’ from Spot On Productions LLC on Vimeo. OXFORD, Miss. – When a Spot On Productions camera crew arrived at the University of Mississippi last summer, they weren’t sure exactly what to expect. There was no script, professional actors or special effects. A year later, their efforts have yielded a buzz-generating documentary aboutRead the story …
New Food Professorship Gets Support From Atlanta Couple
Donation will help endow professorship in expanding academic area
October 25, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Kristie and Charles Abney of Atlanta have made a major gift to the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the University of Mississippi’s Center for the Study of Southern Culture, to help meet the goal of endowing a professorship in the growing academic study of foodways. “We made the gift because weRead the story …
Physics Department Serving Up Spooky Demonstrations Oct. 27
Annual event features gadgets and goodies for ghouls and good kids
October 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Frights, food and fun are bound to be plentiful Oct. 27 at the University of Mississippi as the Department of Physics and Astronomy presents its annual “Spooky Demonstrations.” The popular event, in its sixth year, highlights waves, electricity and magnetism. It begins at 7 p.m. in Lewis Hall and is free andRead the story …