It may not seem like it now, but spring is just around the corner at Ole Miss—60 degree Saturdays, budding trees, birds chirping—the whole deal. A lot of people associate this season with an annual deep cleaning spree, and with good reason. What better way to start anew than rid your home and office ofRead the story …
Rulers of Engagement Meet at UM
Representatives from seven SEC universities gather for inaugural Multicultural Network roundtable
February 26, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Sharing the achievements and challenges of promoting diversity at their respective institutions, representatives of seven SEC universities met at the University of Mississippi Monday (Feb. 17) for the inaugural meeting of the SEC Multicultural Network Roundtable. Thirteen people representing UM, Louisiana State University, Mississippi State University, Texas A&M University, and the universitiesRead the story …
Ole Miss Social Media Team Wins Top Honors
February 25, 2014 by
Last Tuesday marks a huge milestone for the university’s social media team: Both the Ole Miss Instagram and Ole Miss Pinterest account took first place honors in PR Daily’s 2013 Social Media Awards, beating out campaigns for brands like Procter & Gamble, Esurance and Elizabeth Arden. We’re super excited, because we work very hard toRead the story …
Upcoming Faculty/Staff Survey for The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For Program
February 17, 2014 by
UM is again participating in The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For program, a study designed to recognize institutions that have built great workplaces. Part of the program involves an employee survey distributed to a sample of each institution’s full-time Faculty, Administrators, Exempt and Non-exempt Staff. This survey was designed specifically for higher education. OnRead the story …
Let the Games Begin!
Registration for Green Cup ends March 7; competition kicks off March 17
February 11, 2014 by
In March, the Office of Sustainability will host the annual Green Cup, a competition among all Greek organizations to recognize the “greenest” chapters on campus. The Green Cup provides the Greek community an opportunity to be proactive and address environmental issues firsthand. Competing chapters will earn points in several categories including baseball game-day recycling promotion,Read the story …
Environmental Film Series Begins this Month
Screenings include ‘Chasing Ice’ (Feb. 19) and ‘Last Call at the Oasis’ (March 19)
February 10, 2014 by
As part of the 2014 environmental film series at Ole Miss, the Department of Southern Studies and Environmental Studies Program will screen two documentaries: “Chasing Ice” and “Last Call at the Oasis.” While one captures the swiftly changing environment, the other analyzes our nation’s water supply. In the documentary “Chasing Ice,” James Balog’s multiyear visualRead the story …
Reducing Waste Through Composting
Pilot composting program provides nutrient-rich soil amendments to medicinal plant garden
February 10, 2014 by
A pilot composting program, among the first Green Fund projects implemented at Ole Miss, promotes a new and relatively easy avenue for sustainability. Launched at the beginning of the fall 2013 semester, the program routes food waste from the Residential College South and the Luckyday Residential College cafeterias to the Maynard P. Quimby Medicinal PlantRead the story …
5 tips for Pinterest use in higher ed PR
... And a tip of the hat to old-school Super Mario Bros. and pugs in clothes
February 7, 2014 by
Keeping up with the latest social media trends is kind of like playing old-school Super Mario Brothers for Nintendo. You know, when the screen is moving forward quickly and Mario has to keep running forward while dodging all kinds of little killer turtles? While killer turtles and social media aren’t directly related, it can beRead the story …
UM Efforts Recognized in TVA Community Sustainability Program
Announcement scheduled for Jan. 28 at Insight Park
January 27, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi’s combined sustainability efforts are being recognized as Oxford-Lafayette County is designated a Tennessee Valley Authority Valley Sustainable Gold Community. “The Office of Sustainability was thrilled to make the solid connection between sustainability and economic development and demonstrate that the two are mutually beneficial,” said Anne McCauley, assistant directorRead the story …
Tax Time
Two programs offer help to make filing 2013 taxes a bit easier
January 22, 2014 by
University faculty, staff and students who need assistance with income tax preparation soon will have access to trained volunteers. UM Law Tax Clinic: Second- and third-year Ole Miss law students will provide full-service tax preparation for basic federal and state returns. Beginning Feb. 4 and running through April 8, students participating in the Volunteer Income TaxRead the story …