OXFORD, Miss. – The influence of European empires on the American South is the theme of a two-day symposium Feb. 21-22 at the University of Mississippi. The 38th Annual Porter L. Fortune Jr. Symposium explores the different influences across the Atlantic on the South. Colonial American history expert Alejandra Dubcovsky opens the symposium with “NewRead the story …
Scholars Delve Into Influence of European Empires on the American South
38th Annual Fortune Symposium commences Feb. 21-22
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History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture
Lecture to focus on use of Geographic Information Systems as historical research tool
November 23, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in her Ottoman EmpireRead the story …
History, Technology Combine in Ottoman Empire Studies Lecture
Lecture to focus on use of Geographic Information Systems as historical research tool
November 16, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An approach that combines geographic mapping technology with the study of ancient cultures is shaping the way some historians approach their research. Amy Singer, a leading historian in Middle Eastern studies, will speak Nov. 28 at the University of Mississippi about the use of Geographic Information Systems in her Ottoman EmpireRead the story …
Rabbinic Scholar W. David Nelson to Discuss ‘Race, Religion and the Realities of Reading the Bible’
August 31, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – W. David Nelson, a noted scholar of rabbinic literature and the Hebrew Bible at Groton School in Massachusetts, will discuss how the Bible has been used out of context in the past to promote racist ideologies during a Thursday (Sept. 6) public lecture at the University of Mississippi. Nelson’s lecture, “Say Again!:Read the story …
‘Back to School, Back to Books’ Event Set for Aug. 27
August 20, 2012 by
… Three UM professors to sign latest works OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi professors will sign their latest publications in a “Back to School, Back to Books” celebration Aug. 27 at Off Square Books in Oxford. The trio of Jay Watson, the Howry Chair of Faulkner Studies and professor of English; Joe Ward,Read the story …
Chinese Delegation to Meet with Nonprofit Representatives at UM
June 6, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – A group whose mission is to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between China and other countries, while safeguarding world peace, is visiting the University of Mississippi this week. A small delegation from the Chinese Association for International Understanding, or CAFIU, will visit campus this weekend (June 8-10) to meet with representatives ofRead the story …
Doctoral Student Awarded Prestigious Yale Fellowship
April 26, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Rachel Smith Purvis, a doctoral student in history at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Cassius Marcellus Clay Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Yale University. “Shocked, I think, is the best way to describe my reaction to the fellowship,” said Purvis, a native of Tampa, Fla. “It was truly unexpected; it wasRead the story …
UM History Professor to Be Honored
February 22, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Mississippi Humanities Council has announced recipients for its 2012 Public Humanities Awards, which include a University of Mississippi history professor. Elizabeth Anne Payne has been recognized for her outstanding contributions as a Mississippian to the study and understanding of the humanities. Recipients will be honored at a public ceremony and banquetRead the story …
UM Film Series to Focus on Environmental Concerns
January 30, 2012 by
… Program also bringing environmental activist and biologist Sandra Steingraber to campus in March Water, oil and food mix together in the upcoming inaugural environmental film series at the University of Mississippi. This semester, three films will be shown at 7 p.m. in the Overby Center Auditorium, including “Blue Gold,” “Gasland” and “Fresh.” All areRead the story …