Southern Miss News Friday, September 28, 2018
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's message includes a reminder about the annual Rayborn Lecture Series in Physics and Astronomy, featuring Princeton University astrophysicist Dr. David Spergel and a news release about Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker visiting USM as part of national Online Learning Day. In addition, Dr. Shannon Campbell, executive director of the Trent Lott Center, is available to discuss USM's role in the burgeoning development around and near the University.
Media inquiries can be directed to Van Arnold at 601.266.5568 or van.arnoldFREEMississippi or David Tisdale at 601.266.4499 or d.g.tisdaleFREEMississippi.
Special Event
Astrophysicist to Serve as Guest Speaker for Rayborn Lecture Series
Media are reminded that renowned astrophysicist Dr. David Spergel will share his research into the origin of our universe as the guest speaker for the third annual Rayborn Lecture Series in Physics and Astronomy, set for Tuesday, Oct. 2 at The University of Southern Mississippi's Bennett Auditorium. The free lecture, which begins at 6:30 p.m., is being held in conjunction with the University Forum series sponsored by USM's Honors College. Spergel is the Charles A. Young Professor of Astronomy at Princeton University and Director of the Center for Computational Astrophysics at the Flatiron Institute. His lecture to USM's audience is titled: “Our Simple and Strange Universe.”
News Release
Hattiesburg Mayor Barker Visits Southern Miss in Recognition of National Online Learning Day
Learning day seeks to cultivate awareness of and support for the community of online learners Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker visited The University of Southern Mississippi recently in recognition of National Online Learning Day. Celebrated in September, National Online Learning Day showcases how students of all ages are thriving with the ability to learn online - anywhere, anytime. Additionally, National Online.
Photo/Video Opportunity
The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection is one of North America's leading research centers in the field of children's literature. The Collection holds the original manuscripts and illustrations of more than 1,300 authors and illustrators, as well as 180,000+ published books dating from 1530 to the present. The collection is located on the second floor of Cook Library on the Hattiesburg campus. To schedule coverage, call Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Media Expert Availability
Dr. Shannon Campbell, executive director of the Trent Lott National Center for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship is available today to discuss USM's role in inspiring economic development in the immediate area around campus – in particular the new Midtown development. To schedule an interview, email mediaexpertsFREEMississippi. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.
Did You Know?
Southern Miss has partnered with Boeing to lead research and development on next-generation composite materials to make aircraft lighter and safer.
About The University of Southern Mississippi
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven university with a proud history and an eye on the future. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and through Online at Southern Miss. Since 2006, our students have collected three Truman Scholarships and 18 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. USM students also lead Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Our Drapeau Center for Undergraduate Research affords our students meaningful research opportunities, and as a proven leader in innovation, we conduct transformative research that translates into real-world solutions. As one of only 36 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music, we are a haven for creativity and artistic expression. In the classroom or lab, on the playing field, or in the performance hall, we strive to have a positive impact not only on our students, but also the world around us. Further information is found at usm.edu.