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Written by Camille
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Wednesday, 04 August 2010 07:51 |
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Mississippi Catfish and Blues Written by Camille S. Yahm If you happened to be in the vicinity of Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, June 26, you might have thought you had missed your turn to I-20 West. With the authentic down home sounds of blues music and the delectably unmistakable fragrance of catfish frying, you might have thought you were smack dab in the Delta of Mississippi. And that, my fellow alumni, was the general idea. My hat is off, along with a low bow, to the newly-organized Mississippi Society of Georgia, a non-profit entity composed of alumni and friends of Mississippi’s great institutions of higher learning, who carefully planned and artfully executed the Second Annual Atlanta’s Mississippi in the Park. The goal of the planning committee was to promote and celebrate roots to Mississippi while acknowledging cultural and economic ties to Georgia, and they did it! Ken Stewart, the gracious GA Commissioner for Economic Development, was present to greet the crowd and recognize this unique connection between these two southern states. Without a doubt all of the expectations of the planning committee were met. An attendance of over 500 happy Mississippians and guests surpassed that of last year‘s event. Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. continued its sponsorship at the High Cotton level along with first-time sponsor Harrah’s Casino and Hotel Tunica. Sugaree’s Bakery in New Albany, MS was a Magnolia Sponsor. Delta Blues Sponsors were Country Select and Delta Pride Catfish, McAlister’s Deli, Ian Marshall Realty, Turner Magic, and About Signs. Friends Sponsors included The Atlanta Ole Miss Club, Mississippi State University Alumni Association - Atlanta Chapter, Southern Miss Alumni - Atlanta, The Gipson Company, Bill and Toni Jernigan, Beverly Kelly, Bella and Sasha Tran, Stuart and Camille Yahm. Representatives from most of the 14 Mississippi Universities/Colleges were on hand to welcome their alums and provide souvenirs and information for potential students and their parents. An assortment of prizes as varied as colorful Mississippi pottery, delicious caramel cakes from New Albany, MS and pecans from Indianola, MS to hotel and dinner vouchers from Beau Rivage on the Gulf Coast were distributed to raffle winners. A vendor with an array of clothing and other items imprinted with appropriate university/college logos was a big hit. And nothing is as popular for photo ops as Ted Provence’s Ole Miss-decorated Model T Ford - a thing of beauty! Since Mississippi prides itself on being the “original home of the blues”, the day would not have been complete without those delta rhythm sounds that course through our veins. Grateful thanks for their musical contributions go to Carrollton’s own gospel-country band "Homegrown"; “Bobbye Doll Johnson” from Meridian, MS; and “The Electromatics” from Atlanta, GA. An afternoon of catfish plates, sweet tea, blues music, and lots of happy folks enjoying themselves under a warm Southern sun - I can hardly wait ‘til next year! We'll see you’ll then. In the meantime, check out the following website for updated information - www.mssocietyofga.org. |
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Written by The Club
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Thursday, 18 March 2010 08:13 |
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Click here for a picture! Option 1 - Pay online through PayPal. It's fast, safe, and secure!  The price is $27 to apply online. This covers the credit card transaction fees.
Option 2 - Print out an application and mail it in with a $25 check.Directions for submitting application and check: 1) Print out the attached MV-9Q form, click here (NOTE: If you want MULTIPLE plates, you have to fill out a form for each car.)
2) Fill out the information on the form.
NOTE: For the organizational information, please write/type the following:
Organization Name: Atlanta Ole Miss Alumni Association
Organization Address: 4703 Riverview Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Organization Telephone Number: 770-955-0395
3) Write a $25 check for each application filled out: Atlanta Ole Miss Alumni Association
4) Mail both the check and the application to:
Andrew Buckley
48 Peachtree Ave, 123
Atlanta, GA 30305 |
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2nd Annual MS in the Park! |
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Written by Jim Donald
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Monday, 19 July 2010 07:26 |
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This Year's Mississippi Picnic in the Park Event a Splendid Success!! Over 400 turned out for this year's 2nd Annual Mississippi Picnic in the Park at Chastain. A lively crowd of local Mississippians, their friends and lots of out-of-towners were serenaded by the bluegrass band, Homegrown; and blues bands, Bobby "Doll" Johnson and Electromatic. The weather was perfect... "It was an absolutely wonderful event," said Charles Clark, National Alumni Association President, "Ginger and I had a great time!" More than 500 catfish plates were sold as attendance easily eclipsed last year's crowd. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 09:51 |
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From the Office of the Chancellor |
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Written by Dan Jones
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Monday, 19 July 2010 12:58 |
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Dear Ole Miss Community, In the past few months, three national publications have given The University of Mississippi top ranking. Earlier this spring, we were recognized as the safest campus in the Southeastern Conference. This month, we are included in the “best colleges to work for” rankings, and, just this week, the Chronicle of Higher Education ran an article that named us “most appealing college.” This most recent accolade echoes what all of us—our students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors have known for years—that Ole Miss offers an amazing experience.
The authors of the Chronicle article, Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus, have spent the past several years researching challenges in higher education. Their book, Higher Education? How Colleges Are Wasting Our Money and Failing Our Kids—and What We Can Do About It, will be out in August. They provide a synopsis in the July 11, 2010 Chronicle of Higher Education.
After noting the challenges facing higher education and some potential solutions (none of us will agree with all their ideas), the authors list 11 colleges or universities they think are doing their job well. First on their list is The University of Mississippi. They said, “… of all the flagship colleges we visited, we have found Ole Miss the most appealing.”
This sentence certainly got my attention, and not just because I know it to be a true statement. These respected authors spent years visiting colleges and universities. They cite 11 outstanding colleges and universities that are doing a good job, including MIT, Notre Dame, Arizona State University, the University of Colorado at Boulder and others. But they note “we have found Ole Miss THE MOST appealing.”
The authors highlight a transformation at Ole Miss and appropriately attribute much of the progress to the leadership of Chancellor Robert Khayat. Early in his tenure as chancellor, he said that “The University of Mississippi should strive to be and be perceived as a great American public university.” In many ways, this article in the Chronicle of Higher Educationfulfills that vision.
Many people have contributed to the progress at our university. Our faculty has worked to create a unique atmosphere of learning. The authors relayed to me in a personal conversation how impressed they were with our students, and that student learning is the main priority of our university. I am grateful for the high quality of teaching done by our outstanding faculty and for the leadership and scholarship of our dedicated students.
Generous contributions from our donors have provided opportunities to enhance our learning environment and create unique academic programs such as the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, the Croft Institute for International Studies and the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Each and every person who generously has supported this university should feel a sense of pride and accomplishment from this recognition.
Our progress has come despite a relatively difficult external environment over the past few years. Today’s economic circumstances are especially challenging. But, all of us can be reminded that the opportunities for the future are large and important. Our mission is crucial. Students of today and tomorrow need to transform their lives and the lives of others. The opportunities for us to influence the community and world around us through our service are immeasurable.
Thank you for your role in this recognition. Our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are doing amazing things. It is wonderful that others are taking notice. Sincerely,
Daniel W. Jones
Chancellor |
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Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 14:23 |
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