OXFORD, Miss. – A veteran scientist who helped NASA achieve one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century visited the University of Mississippi recently to challenge students to face life’s problems by first checking their assumptions. UM alumna Josephine Howard, who helped put Apollo 11 on the moon in 1969, discussed relating mathematical studies toRead the story …
Moon Landing Scientist Speaks with UM Students
Josephine Howard offers problem-solving advice to UM students
April 29, 2015 by
Gallery 130 Features Full Slate of Spring Shows
Visit Meek Hall during the semester to support student artists
March 24, 2015 by
The spring semester is here, and Gallery 130 at Meek Hall is showcasing new artwork throughout the semester. Exhibits feature artwork by MFA and BFA candidates. Stop by Meek Hall before March 27 and check out this masterpiece by Claire Whitehurst. Other artists include Tiffany Priewe and Allison Young. When you are out and aboutRead the story …
Art Exhibition at Residential College Examines Gender
Six students participating in show that features a variety of media
March 13, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group of female artists from the University of Mississippi Department of Art and Art History will bring a wide range of artistic media to a new exhibit showing in Residential College South through April 3. “Feminine Cartographies,” curated by Brooke White, associate professor of art, features artists Desiree Kapler, Hailey Hodge, EliseRead the story …
UM Department of Art to Host Four Virtual Lectures
Virtual Visiting Artist Program will bring talented artists from around the country to campus via Skype
February 10, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Art and Art History will utilize videoconference technology to bring artists from all over the country to Meek Hall, beginning Wednesday (Feb. 11). The Virtual Visiting Artist Program, or VVAP, uses Skype to host four separate artist lectures throughout the spring semester. The lectures will provideRead the story …
Christmas Pottery Sale Opens in Front of the Union
Sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow
November 19, 2014 by
The Mud Daubers, a group of advanced student ceramicists, will host their annual Christmas pottery sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and tomorrow (Nov. 19-20) in front of the Student Union. If you need a well-crafted Christmas gift, or just want to collect some phenomenal Ole Miss student artwork, take a moment over theRead the story …
BFA Students to Show Thesis Projects Next Week
Show features graphic design, painting and photography
November 13, 2014 by
Next week, three University of Mississippi Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates will present their artwork for their senior thesis shows in Gallery 130 in Meek Hall. Beginning Monday (Nov. 17) and running through Nov. 21, Julia Tatum, Jonathan Adams, and Desiree Kapler will exhibit their talents in graphic design, painting and photography, respectively. Each show hasRead the story …
J.D. Williams Library tints windows with view toward sustainability
November 13, 2014 by
This Spring, the J.D. Williams Library Green Team contracted True View Window Tinting to install Vista low emissivity (low-e) film on the south-facing library windows to reduce energy consumption and improve the overall comfort level of the library building. Initially, the library funded a project to cover one large east-facing window earlier in the year.Read the story …
New myOleMiss Portal Launches this Weekend
Upgrade includes enhancements for functionality, security and access
September 18, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi students, faculty, staff and others with a university WebID can look forward to a complete overhaul of the myOleMiss web portal beginning Friday (Sept. 19). The changes to the system will make finding links easier, make the site a more mobile-friendly experience and improve accessibility, said Robby Seitz, theRead the story …
UM ROTC Cadets, Community Run to Remember 9/11
September 12, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss community joined University of Mississippi ROTC cadets as they carried the nation’s colors through campus and downtown Oxford during a memorial run honoring those who were killed, as well as the first responders who rushed in to help the victims, during the 9/11 attacks 13 years ago. More thanRead the story …
Ole Miss ROTC Cadets to Host 9/11 Memorial Run
UM community members can take part in a Run to Honor Fallen Heroes
September 7, 2014 by
Thursday is the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, and the Ole Miss community can join ROTC cadets as they carry the nation’s colors through campus and downtown Oxford during a memorial run honoring those who were killed, as well as the first responders who rushed in to help the victimsRead the story …