OXFORD, Miss. – Songbird ecologist and award-winning author and poet J. Drew Lanham is the University of Mississippi‘s 2019 Earth Day keynote speaker. Lanham will discuss “Head to Heart – Creatively Writing the Bridge Between Science and Art,” at 7 p.m. April 24 in Weems Auditorium at the Khayat Law Center. Lanham’s own life experiencesRead the story …
Songbird Ecologist, Author to Deliver Earth Day Keynote
J. Drew Lanham's environmental writing praised as opening 'whole new worlds'
April 19, 2019 by
UM, Oxford Green Week Begins April 20
11th annual celebration includes Felder Rushing gardening workshop, Wonder Walk
April 16, 2019 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community’s 11th annual Green Week observance is scheduled for April 20-26. Green Week is a series of events designed to raise awareness of sustainable practices and to highlight organizations and resources available to the community. “The goal of Green Week is to recognize the important sustainabilityRead the story …
Award-Winning Poet, Essayist to Deliver Earth Day Keynote Address
Camille Dungy to close UM Green Week celebration April 22
April 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Camille Dungy, award-winning author and poet, is the University of Mississippi’s 2018 Earth Day keynote speaker. She will close the 10th annual UM Green Week celebration with her talk, “It’s All Environmental Writing” at 7 p.m. April 22, Earth Day, in the Overby Center Auditorium. Dungy will read several of her ownRead the story …
University’s 10th Annual Green Week Begins April 17
Campus and community organizations raise awareness of resource stewardship
April 11, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will host its 10th Annual Green Week April 17-22 with a series of events designed for students, faculty and staff and community members. The week is filled with programming to raise awareness about the importance of resource stewardship and includes events ranging from the annual Sustainability Fair toRead the story …
Pop-Up Project Aims to Increase Safety on Gertrude Ford Boulevard
Temporary road configuration enhances bike lane; community feedback sought
April 9, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Active Transportation Advisory Committee, Oxford Pathways Commission and the UM Green Fund Committee have temporarily reconfigured a portion of Gertrude Ford Boulevard to gather data on how to increase cyclist, pedestrian and motorist safety in the area. The limited-time demonstration, or “pop-up” project, increases visibility of the bikeRead the story …
UM Food Day Events Celebrate Healthy, Local Food
Observance includes on-campus farmers market and compost 'sift-a-thon'
October 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Food Day throughout October with a series of events designed to inspire thought about the importance of sustainable food systems. The university’s events take place as part of the national Food Day celebration. Food Day festivities begin on campus Tuesday (Oct. 3), when Lenoir Dining –Read the story …
Challenge Invites LOU Community to Explore Resources for Green Week
UM, Oxford to host annual sustainability observance April 17-22
April 12, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi and Oxford community will celebrate Green Week April 17-22. The annual series of events focuses on bringing awareness to sustainability topics, resources in the area and the importance of living a resource-conscious lifestyle. “We all want to make the world a better place, but knowing how to doRead the story …
Biologist David George Haskell to Deliver UM Earth Day Keynote
Pulitzer nominee to talk on 'The Songs of Trees' April 20 on campus
April 10, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – David George Haskell, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of “The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature,” will bring his attention to detail and unique blending of science and literature to the University of Mississippi for its Earth Day keynote address. Haskell, who is also a renowned biologist, will discuss “The Songs of Trees:Read the story …
University Offsets Electricity Use with Renewable Energy Certificates
Purchase allows Ole Miss to support sustainable resources and lower carbon footprint
March 2, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi has offset a portion of the electricity it uses through the purchase of renewable energy certificates. The purchase, which came about as a recommendation of the UM Energy Committee, allows the university to lower its carbon footprint, support the development of renewable energy technologies and practice resource stewardship,Read the story …
UM Food Day Celebration Features Day of Service, Pop-Up Market, More
Events scheduled throughout October to educate and get community involved
September 29, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi will observe Food Day, a nationwide celebration that focuses on the importance of improving American diets and food policies, throughout October. Food Day events commence with a composting workshop hosted by Sustainable Oxford at 6 p.m. Monday (Oct. 3) at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. Campus events kickRead the story …