Taxi bus injures three UM students this weekend
Three University of Mississippi students were injured Saturday when a Hotty Toddy Taxi bus ran into a crowd of people waiting for a ride. (March 5, 2012, Page 1A)
Boys & Girls Club offers Spanish class
University of Mississippi students are volunteering their time at the Barksdale Boys and Girls Club of Oxford two days a week to teach Spanish to club members. (March 5, 2012, Page 1A)
‘Admissions” film delayed
The filming of the major motion picture, “Admissions,” in Oxford and on the University of Mississippi campus has been delayed, according to the film’s writer, due to scheduling issues. (March 2, 2012, Page 2A)
Big Event still looking for community projects
Organizers of this year’s UM Big Event are seeking more projects from those who live in Oxford and Lafayette County. More than 2,000 students are signed up to help mow lawns, paint fences, pull weeds, pick up trash and any other project that’s up for grabs come March 31. For more information, visit www.olemiss.edu/bigevent. (February 27, 2012, Page 1A)
‘Viktor and I’ to be screened at UM
The “Viktor and I” documentary will be he screened on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Brevard Hall at UM along with a Q&A with the film’s director and producer. The film is about the life of Viktor Frankl, a well known psychologist. (February 20, 2012, Page 3a)
Movie crews set to arrive next week
Movie crews for the film, “Admissions” are expected to start arriving next week, according to Mary-Katherine Herrington, tourism director for the Oxford Convention and Vistors Bureau. (February 16, 2012, Page 5)
UM updates its mission statement
As part of the Vision 2020 plan, UM updated it mission statement and plans to unveil its full 2020 plans next week. (February 8, 2012, Page 3)
UM officials cracking down on illegal downloads
The number of illegal downloads is increasing at Ole Miss so IT is cracking down by shutting access to the network by IP address and even turning students over to the Dean of Students for repeat offense. (February 3, 2012, Page 1a, 5a)
DIY projects needed for Big Event
The University of Mississippi Big Event committee is looking for projects from the community as a way for students to say “thank you” to Oxford and Lafayette County for allowing them to call the LOU community their home for a few years. Ideas can be submitted by picking up applications at the Student Union, Room 402, area churches, or at City Hall or by emailing at bigevent@olemiss.edu. (December 22, 2011, Page 1)
Gingerbread displays a sweet Christmas treat
Free holiday exhibit at the Gertrude Ford Center at Ole Miss makes features eight edible gingerbread — or chocolate — homes or villages. There’s no cost to see the exhibit but organizers ask visitors to bring canned food to be given to The Pantry. Santa will be available for photos from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. (December 9, 2011, Page 1A)
