Contemporary musicians often perform works from others long gone or from the other side of the world. The chances of finding a challenging work in your own backyard are slim, but University of Mississippi music professor Michael Rowlett found a piece of luck when he connected with UM music department retiree Gene Saucier. Rowlett willRead the story …
Sociology Professor Hopes to Provide Freshmen Tools to Succeed in School and Life
July 13, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teaching college freshmen is always a challenge, but Jeffrey Jackson has a passion for introducing students to new concepts and ideas. “Introducing students to ideas they’ve never thought of before is one of the most exciting aspects of teaching sociology on a college campus,” said Jackson, an associate professor of sociology atRead the story …
Six Students Studying Abroad This Summer on Critical Language Scholarships
July 10, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An ever-shrinking world continues to increase the need for individuals to be able to collaborate and compete for jobs in the global market. With this in mind, many American college students are seeking ways to immerse themselves in an additional culture and language. Getting ahead in this effort are six University ofRead the story …
Student’s First Trip Outside the South Takes Her to Korea for Six-Month Study
July 2, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Jean Steinwinder left her home in Wesson June 20 headed for South Korea to study the language and immerse herself in the local culture. On this her first trip outside the South, she plans to spend six months in the Asian country preparing to teach English there following her May graduation fromRead the story …
Full Day of Events Set to Mark 50th Anniversary of Faulkner’s Death
June 27, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Lafayette-Oxford-University community is gathering July 6 for a daylong series of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of William Faulkner. “A William Faulkner Remembrance” is designed to promote reading and literacy as well as to honor Faulkner’s legacy and celebrate the role of the arts in lives ofRead the story …
School’s Not Out for Summer: Teachers Learn About Race and Ethnicity
June 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Teachers were the ones “getting schooled” this week at the University of Mississippi, learning about religion, urban problems and racial interactions. “Race and Ethnicity in the Modern South,” a one-week seminar for teachers hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, or GLI, was conducted at the UM Center for theRead the story …
Outstanding Chemistry Students and Faculty Collect Honors
June 21, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students and faculty members were honored for achievements in the field of chemistry at the Ole Miss American Chemical Society annual awards banquet. Various awards were presented for excellence in chemistry courses, research achievements by students, and service by faculty and other ACS members. Also, area high schoolRead the story …
Filmmakers Use ‘Visual Oral Histories’ to Tell the Stories of Mississippians
June 18, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – What do a potter, a banjo player and a reverend all have in common? They have all been featured on “Mississippi Stories,” the latest series produced by the University of Mississippi’s Media and Documentary Projects Center in association with the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Created by producer-director Rex JonesRead the story …
Croft Institute Hosts Area Teachers for East Asia Workshop
June 15, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi is hosting a workshop for K-12 teachers from Mississippi and Tennessee. The 30-hour seminar, “Teaching About East Asia,” began June 12 and will end June 16. It is directed by Joshua Howard, Croft associate professor of Chinese history. Since 1998, theRead the story …
UM Student Lands Prestigious Scholarship for a Year’s Study in Germany
June 14, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – When University of Mississippi junior Colby Woods returns to school this fall, his journey will be much longer than driving from his Olive Branch home to the Oxford campus. Instead, the international studies major will board a flight to Germany, where he will spend a year abroad as part of a prestigiousRead the story …