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Southern Miss News Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi. Today's message include news releases about the English and Theatre programs at USM set to host the 2019 Blaine Quarnstrom Playwright Series featuring Robert Icke next month and USM education Assistant Professor Rose Jones presenting her research at a national conference.

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

USM to Host 2019 Blaine Quarnstrom Playwright Series Featuring Robert Icke

Opening the 2019 Spring semester, The University of Southern Mississippi English and Theatre programs will proudly host the 2019 Blaine Quarnstrom Playwright Series featuring playwright Robert Icke from Jan. 24 – 27.

This limited engagement will include two public Q&A sessions regarding Icke's artistic process and his reflection on the current industry trends on Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tatum Theatre and Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. in the Hartwig Theatre.

http://news.usm.edu/article/2019-blaine-quarnstrom-playwright-series-featuring-robert-icke-coming-usm

Additional News Release

USM Education Assistant Professor Jones Presents Research at Regional Conference

Dr. Rose Jones, assistant professor in The University of Southern Mississippi School of Education and an expert in early childhood education, shared her research at the annual Mid-South Educational Research Association conference, held Nov. 7-9 in Pensacola, Fla.

http://news.usm.edu/article/jones-presents-research-regional-conference

Photo/Video Opportunity

Situated on 100 acres in Ocean Springs, USM's Marine Education Center serves as the education and outreach arm of the University's School of Ocean Science and Engineering and provides a unique experience for participants in a natural coastal setting. Included in the 32,000-square-foot facility are public exhibits, laboratories and meeting spaces, as well as outdoor learning experiences featuring trails, outdoor and floating classrooms, and a pedestrian suspension bridge. To schedule coverage, contact James Skrmetta at 228.872.4254 or james.skrmettaFREEMississippi

Expert Availability

The University of Southern Mississippi provides a wide range of faculty experts who can address topics of local, national, and international interest. For a full list of USM media experts visit: http://news.usm.edu/resource/usm-faculty-experts-media-requests.

Did You Know?

With the world as our classroom, Southern Miss offers approximately 30 study-abroad programs in 20 countries, such as Japan, Spain, France and the United Kingdom.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 76 public universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Foundation's "higher research activity" designation for doctoral universities, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 35 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 21 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit usm.edu.