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Ole Miss Women’s Council Scholars receive some of the largest scholarship awards on campus, as well as benefit from mentoring, leadership development, and cultural and travel opportunities. These scholars on campus for the 2019-20 academic year also can pursue study abroad and internships on the national and international level with support from the OMWC, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary by raising funds for student programming. Photo by Bill Dabney\/UM Foundation<\/p><\/div>\n

OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 Twenty years ago, a group of University of Mississippi<\/a> alumnae leaders set out to use their resources and voices to help change the world \u2013 one student at a time. The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy<\/a> will celebrate its anniversary Feb. 14 with a dinner-dance and auction of unique experiences to raise funds for student programming.<\/p>\n

The anniversary event will highlight OMWC scholars and generous scholarship, Global Leadership Circle and Rose Society donors. Leigh Anne Tuohy \u2013 a Memphis interior designer, one of the subjects of the movie and book “The Blind Side” and recipient of the inaugural OMWC Legacy Award \u2013 will emcee the event at The Inn at Ole Miss.<\/p>\n

The scholarship endowment has grown to $15.7 million, and enriching opportunities accompany the scholarships, among some of the largest at the university, said Mary Susan Gallien Clinton, of Naples, Florida, the council’s chair.<\/p>\n

“OMWC members have found our voice and a vehicle for making an impact,” she said. “To work with students \u2013 to help grow and nurture them \u2013 is one of the most important things any of us can do. It’s absolutely amazing to see these students bloom through opportunities we offer, and working with them means the world to our council members and me.<\/p>\n

“There’s a tremendous return on investment as our scholars become outstanding citizens, innovators and change agents. Look out, world \u2013 we OMWC members are just getting warmed up in our mission to enhance opportunities for students.”<\/p>\n

The anniversary dinner includes a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed at 7 by a buffet dinner by Tallahatchie Gourmet, program, auction and dance.<\/p>\n

“A much-anticipated part of this vibrant celebration will be the auction of extraordinary experiences,” said OMWC anniversary co-chair Karen Moore, of Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

Auction proceeds, combined with dinner ticket sales, will be used to expand programming for OMWC scholars and other Ole Miss students. Among the unique experiences found at https:\/\/www.32auctions.com\/omwc20auction<\/a> are:<\/p>\n