The following events are being held at various locations in Hattiesburg and on the Gulf Coast and present both interview and photo opportunities for the media. You may also want to include some of these in your community or entertainment calendars. For news media who may have questions about interviews or photo opportunities, contact the Office of University Communications at 601.266.4491.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

War and Society Roundtable Discussion Set
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and Forrest County
EVENT: Series focuses on war fiction. The featured novel for November is “The Red Fighter Pilot” by Manfred von Richthofen. For information call 601-584-3166.

Sorority to conduct annual Songfest
WHEN: 6 p.m.
WHERE: Reed Green Coliseum
EVENT: Ladies of Chi Omega will present the 58th Annual Songfest benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Admission is free. For information call 601-266-4823.

THURSDAY, NOV. 12

Ribbon cutting set for new technology center
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Gulf Park campus, Long Beach
EVENT: Ceremony to mark the opening of the Institute for Disability Studies’ Technology Learning Center. For information call 228.865.4573.

Southern Miss Theatre to present “Pride and Prejudice”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Martha R. Tatum Theatre
EVENT: The classic Jane Austin romantic novel is brought to life in a fast-paced and highly theatrical adaptation. For information call 601.266.6823.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13

School of Social Work hosting Fall Colloquium 2009
WHEN: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: Student Union Room B/C on Hattiesburg campus
EVENT: Panelist and guest speakers will discuss this year’s theme: “Mississippi’s Road to Quality Maternal and Child Health Care.” For information call 601-266-4839.

Southern Miss Theatre to present “Pride and Prejudice”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Martha R. Tatum Theatre
EVENT: The classic Jane Austin romantic novel is brought to life in a fast-paced and highly theatrical adaptation. For information call 601-266-6823.

SATURDAY, NOV. 14

Southern Miss Theatre to present “Pride and Prejudice”
WHEN: 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Martha R. Tatum Theatre
EVENT: The classic Jane Austin romantic novel is brought to life in a fast-paced and highly theatrical adaptation. For information call 601-266-6823.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

Southern Miss Theatre to present “Pride and Prejudice”
WHEN: 2 p.m.
WHERE: Martha R. Tatum Theatre
EVENT: The classic Jane Austin romantic novel is brought to life in a fast-paced and highly theatrical adaptation. For information call 601-266-6823.

de Grummond Book Preview planned
WHEN: 1-5 p.m.
WHERE: de Grummond Exhibit Room Cook Library
EVENT: Hundreds of newly released and upcoming titles on display. For information call 601-266-6543.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi, founded in 1910, is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities.  In a tradition of leadership for student development, Southern Miss is educating a 21st century work force providing intellectual capital, cultural enrichment and innovation to Mississippi and the world.  Southern Miss is located in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an additional campus and teaching and research sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast; further information is found at www.usm.edu.