September-2012

Vol. 10, Num. 9 September 2012

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September 2012

9/14/2012
1962 Football Team Reunion
The Inn at Ole Miss

9/15/2012
1962 Football Team Reunion
The Inn at Ole Miss

9/15/2012
School of Pharmacy Tailgate Sponsored by TOP RX
Front Lawn of Faser Hall

9/15/2012
School of Education Tailgate 2012
Triplett Alumni Center, Front Lawn

9/15/2012
University of Mississippi Medical Center Tailgate
Triplett Alumni Center Walkway

9/15/2012
Boston/New England Ole Miss Club Watch Party
Boston, MA

9/15/2012
Windy City Ole Miss Club Watch Party
Chicago, IL

9/15/2012
Ole Miss Club of New York Watch Party
New York, NY

9/15/2012
Houston Rebel Club Watch Parties
Houston, TX

9/15/2012
Atlanta Ole Miss Club Watch Party
Atlanta, GA

9/15/2012
New Orleans Ole Miss Club Watch Party
New Orleans, LA

9/15/2012
Richmond Ole Miss Club Watch Party
Richmond, VA

9/18/2012
Applied Sciences New Dean Reception
Jackson, MS

9/18/2012
Key City Reception
Jackson, MS

9/21/2012
Law Alumni Luncheon
New Orleans, LA

9/21/2012
Accountancy Luncheon
New Orleans, LA

9/22/2012
New Orleans Ole Miss Club Tulane After Party
New Orleans, LA

9/27/2012
Business School Reception
New Orleans, LA

9/28/2012
Accountancy Luncheon
Jackson, MS

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1962’s Undefeated Rebels Set for 50-Year Reunion The 1962 Ole Miss Rebel football team certainly has a lot to celebrate. Coached by the legendary John Vaught, the 1962 team not only claimed a 10-0 season, they also brought home an SEC crown and a national championship title, defeating Arkansas in the Sugar Bowl 17-13. More…

Alumni Profile: Dr. Bill Primos Dr. Bill Primos (BA 80, MD 85) has always enjoyed two things: children and sports. It only seems natural that he would go on to complete a residency in pediatrics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson and later a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine/Adolescent Medicine at University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinic. More…

Top Ole Miss Alumni to be Honored at Homecoming The Alumni Association will host a reception for the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients on Friday, Oct. 12, at 6 p.m. at The Inn at Ole Miss. A dinner for the award recipients will follow the reception at 7 p.m. Reservations are required for the dinner. Seven alumni will receive the Alumni Association’s highest annual honors. More…

Roses for the Ole Miss Women’s Council The OMWC’s Rose Society helps provide leadership education for students, mentors for student scholars & OMWC monthly leadership sessions featuring guest speakers. Click to download the PDF newsletter and view upcoming events. More…

Staff Focus: Annie Rhoades The Ole Miss Alumni Association is proud of its staff and wants you to know who we are and what we do. If you recognize us somewhere, please introduce yourself. This month’s profile is on Publications Editor/Advertising Director Annie Rhoades. More…

Association Advantage: Avis and Budget Rentals The Alumni Association has partnered with Avis and Budget to bring special discounts on car rentals to members. The agencies also offer coupons in addition to the member discount, for even more savings. Check out our member marketplace for more info. 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 Commemorates 50 Years of Progress in Racial Reconciliation With his admission to the University of Mississippi in 1962, James Meredith became one of the most heroic figures in the American Civil Rights Movement, succeeding against every legal, political and bureaucratic obstacle that blocked his path to becoming the university’s first African American student. More…

Oxford Ranked as Nation’s Second-Best College Town It’s surely no surprise to most Ole Miss fans and people who live in the Oxford community, but the home of the University of Mississippi has been named one of the nation’s top college towns. Livability.com ranks Oxford No. 2 on its third annual listing of top college towns, praising the town’s genteel atmosphere, cultural and social opportunities, and abundance of outdoor activities. More…

UM Pharmacy Dean Wins AACP Election David D. Allen, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, has been selected by his peers as chair-elect of the Council of Deans for the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. “I’ve been involved with AACP for years, and being elected to chair the Council of Deans is a tremendous honor for me,” Allen said. More…

Danny Blanton Hired as UM Director of Media and Public Relations With more than 24 years of experience in military, corporate, political and nonprofit sector public relations, Danny N. Blanton has returned to the University of Mississippi as his alma mater’s director of media and public relations. “Ole Miss has been a part of my life for the past 30 years,” said Blanton, a Clarksdale native who joined the university’s staff Aug. 6. More…

Ole Miss Well Represented at NFL Kickoff Celebration A pair of former Ole Miss Rebels, linebacker Jeff Herrod and tight end Wesley Walls, represented their former NFL teams at the annual NFL Kickoff Celebration held in New York City Sept. 4-5. Herrod represented the Indianapolis Colts and Walls represented the Carolina Panthers. More…

Rebels Ranked 25th Nationally by Soccer America The Ole Miss soccer team cracked the top 25 rankings for the first time in the Matthew Mott era when the Rebels found themselves ranked as the No. 25 team in America when Soccer America released its rankings. Ole Miss is also receiving votes in the other polls, approaching the top 25 in the NSCAA and in Soccer Times. More…

Men’s Tennis Announces 2012-13 Schedule With the core of last year’s Sweet Sixteen team returning, and the addition of one of the top incoming players in college tennis, the Ole Miss men’s tennis team is ready to get going with an exciting schedule for 2012-13. More…

Rebel Connection Monthly Musings “May I take this kid to the game?” is a common question we often receive from Rebel fans in the compliance office. The prevalence of this question is a strong indicator of the generosity of members of the Rebel Family and of the importance of educating more Rebels with information on this popular subject. Click to download the PDF newsletter.