Oct-2013

Vol. 11, Num. 10

October 2013

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October 2013

10/10/2013
School of Engineering Reception
Oxford, MS

10/10/2013
Rebel Club of Memphis Happy Hour
Memphis, TN

10/11/2013
Young Alumni Reception
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
School of Education Tailgate 2013
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
1983 Football Team Reunion
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
1963 Football Team Reunion
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
Patterson School of Accountancy Fall Tailgate
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center Tailgate
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
Children’s Healthcare of Mississippi/Batson Children’s Hospital Tailgate
Oxford, MS

10/12/2013
School of Pharmacy Tailgate Sponsored by Cardinal Health
Oxford, MS

10/18/2013
M-Club Hall of Fame Reception and Banquet 2013
Oxford, MS

10/19/2013
School of Pharmacy Tailgate Sponsored by Walgreens
Oxford, MS

10/19/2013
Children’s Healthcare of Mississippi/Batson Children’s Hospital Tailgate
Oxford, MS

10/19/2013
University of Mississippi Medical Center Tailgate
Oxford, MS

10/24/2013
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Alumni Profile: Lacy Barker
Many Ole Miss alumni have admired the beauty and intricacy of the stained glass windows in Ventress Hall and The Inn at Ole Miss, but one alumna in particular has a hand in creating the captivating artwork. More…

Inaugural Columns Society Reunion Planned
The first Columns Society reunion is set to take place Nov. 8-9, the weekend the Rebels host the Arkansas Razorbacks. Former and current members of The Columns Society as well as faculty, staff and alumni who have been instrumental in the organization’s existence are invited to participate.More…

Mingle with Fellow Young Alumni
Join the Ole Miss Young Alumni Council for the Young Alumni Reception on Friday, Oct. 11 from 6-8 p.m. at First National Bank on the Square. All graduates of the classes of 2004-13 and their guests are invited to attend. For more information email OMYAC@alumni.olemiss.edu More…

Rugby Reunion Set
Join the Ole Miss Alumni Association for the 2013 Rugby Reunion Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2! A block of rooms has been reserved at The Inn at Ole Miss. For more information contact Clay Cavett at 662-915-7375 or clay@olemiss.edu More…

#OMAA25K Drive Features Football Weekend Stay
All alumni and friends who join, renew or extend their memberships, or become Sustaining Life Members from Oct. 1, 2013-Jan. 15, 2014, will be automatically entered into a drawing for a two-night stay at The Inn at Ole Miss during the Memphis home football weekend in 2014.More…

What’s Happening Here: IPF Receives Name, Improvements
In honor of their extraordinary contributions to the University of Mississippi, Ole Miss Athletics named the newly renovated Indoor Practice Facility the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center, Ole Miss Director of Athletics Ross Bjork announced prior to the Rebels’ 2013 home opener. More…

Take the Hassle out of Tailgating this Season
The Ole Miss Alumni Association is offering reserved tailgating tent rental and set-up. Take all the worry out of your tailgating experience with a guaranteed reserved, premium tailgating location, complete with tent, table and chair rental, all for one convenient season price. Reserve yours now! More…

Association Advantage: Marsh Long-Term Care
Plan for your future and ensure your long-term health is secure with your Alumni Long-Term Care Insurance Plan. Long-term care insurance protects your assets and savings from rising medical costs and gives you the medical care you need. To find out more about this plan, Click Here. More…

Broaden Your Horizons with Ole Miss Alumni Tours
Come travel around the world with the Ole Miss Alumni Association as we begin another year of enriching travel opportunities filled with special educational components. Remember, education doesn’t end when you leave Ole Miss. Browse through our trips and let your imagination run free! More…

UM Law School, Meek School of Journalism Welcome Jack Ford
Law and investigative journalism meet crime drama as CBS News legal analyst and award-winning journalist Jack Ford visits the University of Mississippi School of Law to present his latest novel, “The Walls of Jericho,” and discuss recent national cases that include themes of race and civil rights. More…

National Pharmacy Association Honors UM Professor
Ashley W. Ellis, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been chosen by the National Community Pharmacists Association to receive its 2013 Adherence Educator Award. More…

Research Program Offers Unique Opportunity for Undergraduates
Ten undergraduate students from across the country gained a wealth of research experience this summer at the University of Mississippi, thanks to a new program funded by the National Science Foundation. More…

Ole Miss Game Day Central
Want to know more about all things gameday? Visit olemissfb.com for information on kickoff times, ticketing, parking, shuttles, gameday colors and more! More…

Ole Miss Softball Recognized for Academic Achievements
The Ole Miss softball team’s hard work in the classroom throughout the 2012-13 academic year was recognized by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association, as the association announced that five Rebels were named NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes. More…

Ole Miss Sets Record for Season Ticket Sales
Ole Miss has achieved its goal of selling out of football season tickets, as the athletics department announced it has sold the full allotment of 50,386, which is a school record for season tickets distributed. More…

Rebels Taking to the Tempo
The Ole Miss women’s basketball program continues its preseason practices, as it prepares for its season opener on Nov. 8 against Jacksonville State. “After today, it’s a big sign to me that we have a chance to have a really good basketball team,” head coach Matt Insell said. More…