RSS feed on the latest news releases from the Ole Miss Newsdesk. http://news.olemiss.edu Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:13:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://news.olemiss.edu/images/M_images/rss.png http://news.olemiss.edu RSS feed on the latest news releases from the Ole Miss Newsdesk. http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/USDA-rice-project.html OXFORD, Miss. – Clean water has always been a precious commodity, but recent droughts and regional water wars underscore the importance of protecting and conserving it. One of the biggest threats to the country's water supply is contamination from pesticides and excess fertilizers that can come from either agricultural or urban sources. Ecologist Matt Moore examines rice plants from his test plot at the UM Field Station. UM photo by Michelle Edwards. But one of the world's most common food crops may provide the key to solving this problem. A research collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service and the University of Mississippi is studying whether rice might be used to mitigate pesticide and fertilizer runoff. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:38:02 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/Development-News/Wilks-Pharmacy-Endowment.html OXFORD, Miss. – A longtime hospital and community pharmacist, the late Edward Wilks of Tylertown is being remembered with a scholarship fund in his name at the University of Mississippi. We think creating the Samuel Edward Wilks Pharmacy Endowment is a fitting way to honor Edward, said Winnie Morris Wilks, his widow. He felt that the pharmacy profession is very rewarding and found great satisfaction in working to help heal others. We hope to make that level of success possible for future generations of deserving students. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:28:14 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Adopt-Basket.html Deliveries set for Nov. 19 OXFORD, Miss. - With the spirit of giving in mind, University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students are again participating in the annual Adopt-A-Basket program to provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in the Oxford area. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:17 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Ornament.html OXFORD, Miss. - Just in time for the holidays, the University of Mississippi Museum has released its 2009 collectible keepsake, this year commemorating the life work of renowned folk artist and Lafayette County native Theora Hamblett. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:12:26 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/SFA-Travel.html OXFORD, Miss. - International travel magazine Travel and Leisure has recognized the Southern Foodways Alliance, an institute of the University of Mississippi, as one of 16 global organizations making outstanding efforts in cultural and resource preservation. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:07:49 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Tailgaters.html OXFORD, Miss. - To prevent academic disruptions, the University of Mississippi plans to crack down on tailgaters who pop tents up on campus before 6 p.m. Fridays. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:49 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Baptized-in-Blood.html OXFORD, Miss. - As a tribute to its continued importance in the fields of history and Southern Studies, University of Mississippi professor Charles Wilson's book Baptized in Blood: The Religion of the Lost Cause, 1865-1920 has been reissued 30 years after its original publication. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:44:18 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Shoebox-Exhibit.html The University of Mississippi Museum is hosting an exhibit by a talented group of budding artists, all second-graders in the Insights program at Oxford Elementary School. Video by Bryant Gregory Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:24:06 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Shaara-Signing.html OXFORD, Miss. – Jeff Shaara, New York Times bestselling author of “Gods and Generals,” will sign copies of his latest book “No Less Than Victory” Wednesday (Nov. 4) at the University of Mississippi. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:58:10 +0100 http://news.olemiss.edu/index.php/Ole-Miss-News/News-Releases/Grisham-Poet.html OXFORD, Miss. - David St. John, noted American poet, shares his writings in a free, public reading at 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 5) in the Overby Center Auditorium at the University of Mississippi. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:36:51 +0100