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Fri, December 18, 2009 - Ford Series: 'Scrooge, in Concert'

Ole Miss Featured Events - Fri, 12/18/2009 - 12:00am
Dickens' spirited tale of a miser's redemption at Christmas gets a marvelous musical remaking in a new production. Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and Tiny Tim take center stage in this heartfelt production, with breathtaking music that neatly underscores the moments of drama as Ebenezer tours his own past, present and future.
Tickets are available at the UM Box Office in the Student Union or the Ford Center Box Office by calling 662—915—7411 or online at http://www.olemiss.edu/fordcenter/.

Sat, December 05, 2009 - Concert: American Stars Christmas featuring former 'American Idol' stars

Ole Miss Featured Events - Sat, 12/05/2009 - 12:00am
Celebrate Christmas with former "American Idol" stars as they present a two—act concert of Christmas carols and holiday favorites including solos, duets and group numbers.
Bring two non—perishable food items to the box office when you purchase your ticket and receive a pass to a post—performance reception with the artists. Tickets are available at the UM Box Office in the Student Union or the Ford Center Box Office by calling 662—915—7411 or online at http://olemiss.edu/fordcenter/.

Tue, December 01, 2009 - Concert: Faculty Brass Quintet

Ole Miss Featured Events - Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:00am

Quintet members are Charles Gates and John Schuesselin, trumpet; Bob Gilbert, horn; Greg Luscombe, trombone; and Joe Sellmansberger, tuba. Guest artist is Ricky Burkhead, percussion. Program features a variety of music for brass by Eric Ewazen, Karel Husa, Michael Mauldin and Tylman Susato.

Sat, November 21, 2009 - Book Signing: Quentin Whitwell

Ole Miss Featured Events - Sat, 11/21/2009 - 12:00am
Quentin Whitwell reads from and signs "If By Whiskey," a new novel set on the Ole Miss campus.

Fri, November 20, 2009 - Gatherings Before the Grove Series: 'Mississippi Revolutionary'

Ole Miss Featured Events - Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:00am
A panel will mark Willie Morris' 75th birthday by discussing how this Mississippi native turned "Harper's" into the hottest magazine in the country and changed the industry.

Debate Transcript

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
LEHRER: Good evening from the Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. I'm Jim Lehrer of the NewsHour on PBS, and I welcome you to the first of the 2008 presidential debates between the Republican nominee, ...

American Education Needs an Overhaul, National Panel of Experts Concludes

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - The next president needs to overhaul America's outdated educational system, one that is inequitable, unaffordable and inaccessible. That is the consensus of a national panel of education experts who convened at the University of Miss...

Local, International Journalists Intrigued with Debate and University

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - The first presidential debate hosted by the University of Mississippi is a source of interest for journalists across the country - and across the pond. Ben Ferguson, host of Radio America's "The Ben Ferguson Show," said it'...

Statement by Commission on Presidential Debates

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
Oxford, Miss., September 24, 2008 - "The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) is moving forward with its plan for the first presidential debate at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. this Friday, September 26. The plans for this...

Oxford Freshman Wins Debate Ticket for Policy Writing Skills

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - The second time was the charm for University of Mississippi freshman Taylor McGraw, who won a coveted ticket to Friday's presidential debate by winning The Daily Mississippian's policy writing contest. McGraw, a 19-year-old Oxford na...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Barbour, Khayat Plan News Conference to Welcome Media to the Debate

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
Gov. Haley Barbour, who saw Mississippi through the worst natural disaster in American history, and University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert C. Khayat, who has brought about positive change and reconciliation at the institution, host a news confer...

Expert Panelists Discuss President's Role in Righting the Economy

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - With gas prices again on the rise and financial markets around the world trying to recover from recent shocks with stocks, voters are wondering how a new president can make a difference. This question was tackled Monday (Sept. 22) at...

Hundreds Gather for Debate Week Kickoff, Watch Drawing of Names for Student Tickets

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - The excitement that has been building for months at the University of Mississippi officially kicked into high gear Sunday evening, as more than 300 people gathered at the steps of the Lyceum for the presidential debate week kickoff ce...

UM Students Plan Special Program Sept. 21 to Kick Off Presidential Debate Week

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - While mostly media will occupy the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the first 2008 presidential debate Sept. 26, a few lucky University of Mississippi students will also claim some of those much sought-after seats. ...

UM, American Heart Association Host Seminar on Reinventing Health Care

UM Debate News - Sat, 01/17/2009 - 3:29pm
OXFORD, Miss. - The American Heart Association, in partnership with the University of Mississippi, is convening a panel of top business, government and health leaders to examine the nation's health care system in preparation for the year's first pres...
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