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Barrel racing is just one of many events featured during the annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo. (University Communications photo)

01.30.2012

Annual Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo Scheduled for Feb. 17-18

David Tisdale

One of the Pine Belt’s most entertaining events is just around the corner, as the Southern Miss Coca Cola Rodeo returns to Forrest County’s James Lynn Cartlidge Multipurpose Center Feb. 17-18. The 27^th edition of the event will be presented by The University of Southern Mississippi’s Department of Recreational Sports.

Russ Hendley, division vice-president of Hattiesburg Coca-Cola and a Southern Miss alum, will serve as the rodeo’s grand marshal. Referred to by some fans as the “Greatest Show on Dirt,” it serves as a fundraiser for Southern Miss scholarships.

02.07.2012

Local Artists, Vendors Invited to Join Southern Miss Jazz and Blues Festival April 7

Charmaine Williams Schmermund

Local artists and crafts vendors are invited to be part of the Southern Miss Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, April 7 at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus in Long Beach.

02.07.2012

Southern Miss Gulf Coast Library to Host African-American Genealogy Workshop

Charmaine Williams Schmermund

The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast will host the African-American Genealogy Workshop, taught by Anne Anderson and Joyce Griffith of the Ocean Springs Genealogical Society, Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. in room 204 of the library on the university’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach.

02.07.2012

Black History Month Essay Contest Entry Deadline Feb. 17

The University of Southern Mississippi chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is sponsoring a student essay contest in conjunction with Black History Month. Entry deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 17

02.07.2012

Mississippi Home of Your Own Workshop Set for February 22 in Nathcez

Alma Ellis

Mississippi Home of Your Own (HOYO) will sponsor a free, one-day homebuyer education workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 22 for residents with and without disabilities in Adams and surrounding counties.

02.06.2012

Hattiesburg’s First Mardi Gras Parade to begin on Southern Miss Campus

The city of Hattiesburg’s first Caerus (“Spirit of Opportunity”) Mardi Gras Parade is set for Thursday, Feb. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. The parade, which will start at the north parking lot of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hillcrest Residence Hall, will include several floats featuring local families, businesses and other organizations.

02.06.2012

Upcoming LEC Conference to Offer Celebration of Teaching Collaboration

Amy Thornton

Exploring innovative teaching strategies will be the primary focus of the 2^nd Annual Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) Connects conference set for Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Thad Cochran Center on The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus.

CATCHING UP WITH DR. CHRIS CAMPBELL

Van Arnold

Dr. Chris Campbell, director of the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, says today's students will dictate the course of news media in the future.

CATCHING UP WITH DR. WENDY ATKINS-SAYRE

Van Arnold

Dr. Wendy Atkins-Sayre, director of the Speaking Center at Southern Miss, says there is no substitute for experience when it comes to speaking in public.

CATCHING UP WITH DR. ROYAL WALKER

Van Arnold

A commitment to community service drives Dr. Royal Walker in his position as executive director of the Institute for Disability Studies at Southern Miss.