OXFORD, Miss. – As students return to the University of Mississippi for the spring semester, new dining and convenience options are here to greet them. Students, faculty and staff can grab something on the go from two new Provisions on Demand, or POD, sites or order meals from two new restaurants. Two new PODs, similarRead the story …
New Dining Options Open on Campus
New restaurant, athletics dining hall and two new on-demand locations expand options at Ole Miss
January 27, 2014 by
Waiting for Kickoff
January 22, 2014 by
Along with the New Year and new beginnings often comes a bit of a let down. For me, that is directly tied to the end of the college football season. During fall, my husband and I spend (likely way too many) hours planning to welcome family and friends to Ole Miss, tailgating in the GroveRead the story …
Start the New Year with ArtZone 2014
ArtZone classes at UM Museum provide education, artistic development for young children
December 26, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The New Year summons Oxford-area students to the University of Mississippi Museum‘s ArtZone program. Designed for children in grades K-6, the 12-week program runs from Jan. 28 to April 24 and offers participants an opportunity to explore their own creativity. “ArtZone is a unique after-school program in that it combines engaging artRead the story …
UM Museum to Create Interactive Learning Space
Grant provides funding for expansion of education programs
December 23, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A recent grant from the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow is helping the University of Mississippi Museum continue to build its educational programming. The museum plans to use the LOFT grant for $3,993 to create an interactive educational area within its existing classroom space. The goal will be to facilitate discovery andRead the story …
Ford Center Continues Annual Shakespeare Symposium
New schedule and performance will enhance the lecture program and strengthen campus participation
December 22, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – With generous support from the Ford Foundation, the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will continue the annual Shakespeare Symposium, a crowd-favorite from the discontinued Oxford Shakespeare Festival. The symposium will be expanded to include a performance and will be rescheduled from the summer to the fall or spring semesterRead the story …
Common Reading Experience List for 2014 Narrows
Final selection to be announced in February, shared with all incoming freshmen
December 16, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The committee charged with selecting the book for the 2014 UM Common Reading Experience has narrowed the field of nominations to five finalists. Committee members will read all five books through the end of January and review them for the final selection, which will be announced in February. “We are grateful forRead the story …
‘The Nutcracker’ Takes Center Stage at Ford Center
Last performance of the year showcases professional dance company in the classic holiday ballet
December 9, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Dance Alive National Ballet, a professional dance company from Gainesville, Fla., brings the classic Christmas production of “The Nutcracker” to the University of Mississippi’s Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts this season for a performance Sunday (Dec. 15). The performance is set for 7 p.m. Tickets range from $39 to $50,Read the story …
Santa’s Workshop Arrives at UM Museum
Family activity day provides opportunities to make holiday crafts, decorate a gingerbread house
December 4, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss – The University of Mississippi Museum will host Santa’s Workshop as its final family activity of 2013. This is one of the most fun and popular events held at the museum each year. The workshop is set for 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 7. It is free for museum members and $5 per family forRead the story …
Grand Ole Christmas, Ole Miss Tree Lighting Set Festive Holiday Mood
Tree lighting, ice skating, card making and story reading provide holiday cheer for community
December 1, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi soon will be transformed for the holidays. The lighting of the campus Christmas tree and a Grand Ole Christmas will take place Wednesday (Dec. 4) with activities in and around the Student Union. All events are free and open to the public. “The Student Activities Association takes prideRead the story …
Annual Gingerbread Village Brings Holiday Cheer
Santa schedules a visit, chorus to perform during festivities at the Ford Center
November 29, 2013 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts will host 12 days of holiday fun Dec. 9-20, with the annual Gingerbread House Village and special events. The village will open for display from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 9, with a ribbon cutting and creator’s reception following at 6 p.m. TheRead the story …