August-2012

Vol. 10, Num. 8
August 2012

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August 2012

8/14/2012
Central Florida Ole Miss Club Annual Meeting Winter Park, FL

8/15/2012
Atlanta Ole Miss Club Annual Meeting Atlanta, GA

8/16/2012
DeSoto County Rebel Club Kickoff Meeting Olive Branch, MS

8/23/2012
Birmingham Ole Miss Club Kick Off Meeting Birmingham, AL

8/25/2012
Austin SEC Club Annual Kickoff Picnic Austin, TX

8/25/2012
Denver SEC Picnic 2012 Denver, CO

8/29/2012
SEC NYC Kickoff Party New York, NY

8/30/2012
Accountancy Luncheon-Memphis Memphis, TN

8/31/2012
M-Club Hall of Fame Reception and Banquet Oxford, MS

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Top Ole Miss Alumni of 2012 Announced Seven alumni will receive the Alumni Association’s highest annual honors as part of Homecoming 2012. Inductees into the Alumni Hall of Fame are: Thomas W. Colbert Sr. (BBA 62) of Flowood; Maj. Gen. Jim Donald (BA 70) of Atlanta; Bill Fry (BPA 80) of Nashville; Greg Iles (BA 83) of Natchez; and Bill Jordan (BBA 73) of Columbus, Ga. More…

Alumni Profile: Justin Flaherty Justin Flaherty (BA 95) is a man full of Southern hospitality and a love of the great outdoors. His career has taken him from Mississippi to his current position as general manager at Three Forks Ranch, a luxury lodge and spa, nestled on the Colorado-Wyoming border. More…

M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame Honors Award Recipients The M-Club Alumni Chapter of the Ole Miss Alumni Association continues its annual tradition by honoring Hall of Fame recipients for their athletic achievements and contributions to the Ole Miss Sports program. More…

Are You Ready for Tailgating? Reserve Your Space Today! The Alumni Association is offering premium, private tailgating space for the Ole Miss football season in the Stark Family Garden for all 2012 home games. More…

Association Advantage: Retail Benefits The Ole Miss Alumni Association now offers special discounts at thousands of online retailers including Brooks Brothers, Target, Bass Pro Shops and more! Get cash back on purchases, and help the Alumni Association at the same time, by shopping through the special Alumni Association Retail Benefits portal. More…

Come Travel the World with Ole Miss Alumni Tours Broaden your horizons and travel the world with the Ole Miss Alumni Association. For 2012 and 2013, the Alumni Association is offering many spectacular trips for which alumni and friends obtain group rates and discounts. Immerse yourself in exotic world culture through this exciting educational opportunity. More…

Visit Greece, Turkey, South Africa and The Orient Take advantage of a special savings on some of this year’s exciting trips. Reserve now to ensure your spot on one of the departures, and you will enjoy significant savings off the cost of the trip. More…

Best-selling Author Headlines 2012 Freshman Convocation This year’s freshman class at the University of Mississippi will be greeted by a best-selling author and receive a limited edition coin at the annual Freshman Convocation. More…

University Museum Receives MS Arts Commission Grant The University of Mississippi Museum has been awarded a grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission to expand its Traveling Trunk program. The $700 grant is a portion of the $1.5 million in grants the commission will award in 2012-2013. More…

University of Mississippi Named ‘Great College to Work For’ For the fourth year in a row, The Chronicle of Higher Education has named the University of Mississippi as one of the “2012 Great Colleges to Work For,” putting the institution in elite company. More…

Rebel Olympians Four Ole Miss Rebels competed in the 2012 Olympics, with Alumni Association active members Brittney Reese claiming gold in the long jump and Jennifer Gillom leading the women’s basketball team to a gold medal finish as assistant coach. More…

Ole Miss Announces 2012-13 Men’s Hoops Slate College basketball action is right around the corner, and Ole Miss’ men’s hoops schedule announced by head coach Andy Kennedy on Friday is packed with exciting matchups for fans. More…

Ole Miss, Memphis Renew Rivalry in Football, Men’s Hoops Ole Miss will be renewing its Mid-South rivalry with Memphis on the football field and the basketball court. In a joint press release with Memphis Athletics, Ole Miss Athletics Director Ross Bjork announced Wednesday the institutions have signed a four-year contract to renew their football series, resuming in 2014 and running through 2017. More…