Southern Miss News Thursday, July 26, 2018
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's email includes a news release about the annual Gulf Coast Beach Bash being held this evening in Biloxi. In addition, University Assistant Police Chief Rusty Keyes and Officer Kenny Woodard are available to discuss active shooter training and civilian response as part of a training session being held on the Hattiesburg campus today.
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.
Today's Top Story
Southern Miss Alumni Association Hosts 20th Annual Beach Bash
The Southern Miss Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics, will host the 20th Annual Gulf Coast Beach Bash today from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center. All Southern Miss fans are invited to visit with Southern Miss coaches, athletes, cheerleaders and Seymour.
Admission to the Gulf Coast Beach Bash is $15 per person (ages 12 and older). This family friendly event will feature a live and silent auction. Ticket price includes dinner, and a cash bar will be available. Children under 12 are admitted for free. Campus Book Mart will be on site selling Southern Miss merchandise.
Photo and/or Video Opportunities
The USM Association of Office Professionals and the University Police Department are holding a Civilian Response to Active Shooter session at noon today at Cook Library of the Hattiesburg campus. University Assistant Police Chief Rusty Keyes and Officer Kenny Woodard will be on hand for possible interviews following the session. To schedule an interview, contact David Tisdale or Van Arnold. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.
Did You Know?
Southern Miss students have earned 21 Goldwater Scholarships, the most of any Mississippi institution. Scholarships are awarded to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering.
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.