Campus News
Events for Week of 9/26 Honoring Anniv. of Integration
University honoring James Meredith, 60th Anniv. of Integration; See list of events next week; Reserve complimentary tickets for 9/28 event
As part of its efforts to honor distinguished alumnus James Meredith and the 60th anniversary of the integration of the University of Mississippi, the university is holding numerous events and activities. See the list of events for the week of Sept. 26:
Monday, Sept. 26
You Asked For the Facts: Robert Kennedy at the University of Mississippi Documentary
Time: 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Location: Robert C. Khayat Law Center, Weems Auditorium, Room 1078
Contact: wwberry@olemiss.edu
Networking Lunch for Graduate Students
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Union Ballroom
RSVP (space is limited): Google Form RSVP
Outdoor Movie Screening Feature of “42”
Hosted by the Associated Student Body & Student Activities Association
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Grove
Contact: asb.president@go.olemiss.edu
Tuesday, Sept. 27
“Dear Mr. Meredith” Library Lecture
Time: Noon
Location: J.D. Williams Library, Faulkner Room, Room 318A
Contact: jaclemon@olemiss.edu
“Meredith & the Media: The Legacy of a Riot” Panel
Hosted by Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Overby Auditorium
Contact: morgan@go.olemiss.edu
Wednesday, Sept. 28
“The Mission Continues: Building Upon the Legacy” Signature Event
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: The Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts
While the event is free and open to the public, you must reserve a complimentary ticket by contacting umbo@olemiss.edu or 662-915-7411. The event can also be viewed via livestream at this link.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Hosted by the University of Mississippi Libraries, Department of Archives & Special Collections
Time: Noon
Location: 3rd Floor, J.D. Williams Library
Contact: jwford@olemiss.edu
Slavery Research Group Tour
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Location: Outside J.D. Williams Library facing the Lyceum
Saturday, Oct. 1
Ole Miss vs. Kentucky Football Game
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Special on-field presentation at the end of the first quarter
Sunday, Oct. 2
The Longest Table: Community Dinner & Conversations
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: The Lyceum Circle
While the event is free and open to the public, please register by Oct. 1.
To see a listing of all events and activities honoring the 60th Anniversary, please visit the 60th Anniversary website.