The Green Grove Initiative is excited to announce an expansion of our recycling program to include a familiar game day favorite — the Solo cup. In the past, game day volunteers have reluctantly excluded plastic cups like Solo cups from game day recycling education, citing that the resources for their repurposing have not been available.Read the story …
Solo Cup Roadblock Ceased
Help us recycle 15,000 cups by the end of football season
November 12, 2013 by
The Green Grove Initiative
Campaign educates fans, students and visitors about game day recycling
November 12, 2013 by
The Green Grove Initiative is a community service opportunity where representatives introduce our recycling program to all tailgaters and make game day recycling a positive experience for all. This campaign educates fans, students and visitors how to be good stewards of their resources while enjoying the most cherished spot on campus. Our Game Day volunteersRead the story …
Gameday Recipe Roundup
Create the ultimate Ole Miss tailgating spread with these pin-worthy recipes and ideas
November 8, 2013 by
Planning your gameday menu? Check out 10 popular tailgating treats that Ole Miss fans are sharing on Pinterest. Follow the official Ole Miss account at Pinterest.com/olemiss for more ideas and inspiration. 1.) Mini slider tree – Cupcake trees aren’t just for sweets anymore. Mix things up a bit by displaying your mini sliders in aRead the story …
Journalism Faculty Member Named Oxford’s PR Professional of the Year
Robin Street recognized for career and teaching achievements
November 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Robin Street, lecturer in journalism at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media, has been named PR Professional of the Year by the Oxford chapter of the Public Relations Association of Mississippi. Street, who holds her Accredited in Public Relations certification, specializes in teaching public relations. The award is givenRead the story …
Dean of Students Office Sets Leadership Focus
Administrators charged with developing opportunities in key areas
October 28, 2013 by
This is the final story in a series on the Division of Student Affairs, which was reorganized July 1 to include four branches: the University Police Department, Wellness and Student Success, Enrollment Management and the Office of the Dean of Students. Read the first and second stories As part of the recent reorganization of StudentRead the story …
Food Day Events Encourage Community to ‘Eat Real’
Observance features farmer's market, cooking demonstrations, panel discussion and more
October 14, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Eating locally produced foods is the focus of the University of Mississippi’s third annual Food Day celebration, set for Wednesday (Oct. 16). The event will feature a farmers market, festival, panel discussion and a screening of the film “Fresh.” “Food Day is a celebration, but it’s also a way to raise awareness,”Read the story …
Wellness and Student Success at UM
New ‘community of practice’ focuses on student retention, graduation rates
September 20, 2013 by
This is the first in a series on the Division of Student Affairs at Ole Miss, which was reorganized July 1 to include four branches: the University Police Department, Wellness and Student Success, Enrollment Management and the Office of the Dean of Students. Maintaining and improving student retention at UM is a primary focus ofRead the story …
Tailgating Treats from Nutrition and Hospitality Management’s New Cookbook
A sampling of recipes from 'Are You Ready? 100 Years of Family, Friends and Food'
September 12, 2013 by
The Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management at Ole Miss kicked off its 100 year anniversary in September with the launch of “Are You Ready?™ 100 Years of Family, Friends and Food.” The cookbook, available for purchase here, is full of recipes ranging from appetizers to sweets. Check out a sampling of recipes from theRead the story …
Improve Fitness this Fall with UM Health Initiatives
Ole Miss team loses 139 pounds during summer health challenge
September 9, 2013 by
A team of UM employees has lost 139 pounds and more than 75 inches after participating in a three-month weight-loss challenge. Equipped with free memberships to the Turner Center and access to nutrition counseling and other resources, 16 Physical Plant staff members spent the summer completing the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Healthiest Loser Challenge.Read the story …
Fresh Approach to Enrollment Management
New structure increases communication among similar units
August 27, 2013 by
This is the second in a series on the Division of Student Affairs at Ole Miss, which was reorganized July 1 to include four branches: the University Police Department, Wellness and Student Success, Enrollment Management and the Office of the Dean of Students. Read the first story here. The new structure of Enrollment Management wasRead the story …