OXFORD, Miss. – Elizabeth Leslie recalls that her husband loved Oxford and wanted it to be a great place to live. She said she hopes the collection of letters, photographs and other memorabilia she recently donated from her late husband’s tenure as mayor will help others who share his passion for public service. “When JohnRead the story …
Former Oxford Mayor’s Letters, Photographs Donated to UM Library
Collection spans nearly 25 years in municipal service to Oxford and the community
October 23, 2013 by
Brown Bag Lecture to Examine University’s Accountancy Resources
J.D. Williams Library home to the world's largest accountancy collection
October 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The tremendous accountancy resources available at the University of Mississippi’s J.D. Williams Library are the focus of a brown bag lecture by Dale Flesher, a longtime professor and associate dean of the Patterson School of Accountancy, set for Oct. 31. “Accountancy Resources at Ole Miss” is slated for noon in the library’s FaulknerRead the story …
Ford Center Presents Hungarian Folk Ensemble
First performance of the Artist Series brings folklore, music and dance to the stage
October 15, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – In a performance sure to inspire smiles, foot tapping and clapping, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is set to open the Artist Series at the Ford Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 15). Tickets, ranging from $28 to $33.50, are available from the University Box Office by calling 662-915-7411, or online from http://www.FordCenter.org.Read the story …
Rising Star of Acoustic Blues to Perform at UM
Music of the South Concert Series continues Oct. 16 with Jerron 'Blind Boy' Paxton
October 11, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Conjuring up the music of the past is Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton’s specialty, even though he is a mere 24 years old. He effortlessly embodies the spirit of early music including ragtime, ’20s jazz and Dust Bowl-era blues. The Music of the South series, which highlights intimate evenings with Southern performers atRead the story …
Dunlap Painting Added to Harvest Supper Event
Bids accepted in-person and via phone at the University Museum before event
October 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Distinguished artist William Dunlap’s painting “Lowering Sky” is available for purchase at auction as part of the annual Harvest Supper fundraiser, which benefits the University of Mississippi Museum and Historic Houses. The piece, which was donated by Dunlap, a UM alumnus, is a watercolor on paper and measures 9.25-by-36 inches framed.
Grammy Winner Kenny Rogers to Perform at Ford Center
Performance to include beloved hits, new tunes from recent album
October 8, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Award-winning singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers takes the stage at the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 10). With a career spanning more than five decades, Rogers brings a long repertoire of familiar songs and new releases. Tickets are available from theRead the story …
Fall Art Events Celebrate American Works, Support University Museum
Lecture by renowned art historian John Wilmerding kicks off three art week events
September 24, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Education and entertainment are on tap at the University of Mississippi during several upcoming University Museum events sure to please art and history buffs alike. A lecture series presentation, a members’ party and the annual Harvest Supper provide opportunities to learn more about American art and its role in portraying American history.Read the story …
UM O’Keeffe Painting Travels in Exhibit
University Museum loans painting for 'Modern Nature: Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George'
September 20, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – One of the University of Mississippi Museum‘s original Georgia O’Keeffe paintings is featured in a traveling exhibition that will be on the road through May 2014. The “Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George” exhibition from the Hyde Collection in New York features the UM Museum piece as the first plate inRead the story …
Decades of UM Yearbooks Digitized, Available Online
Project preserves 116 years worth of publications for archives, research
September 19, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Volumes of University of Mississippi yearbooks printed between 1897 and 2013 can be viewed online, thanks to a recent project that digitized the books for archival purposes. The project originated with Kathryn Michaelis, former UM special collections digital initiatives librarian. She worked directly with the Lyrasis Digitization Collaborative, a Sloan Foundation grant-subsidized programRead the story …
University Museum Ranked Among 20 Best College Art Museums
Complex Art & Design website praises breadth of museum's collections, community ties
September 17, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Citing how the museum balances “their dedication to the local community with a commitment to expanding students’ world views,” the Complex Art & Design website has put the University of Mississippi Museum at No. 17 on its list of the 20 Best College Art Museums. The ranking puts the University Museum aheadRead the story …