Southern Miss News Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Welcome to the daily email for media members that includes news and notes from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). Today's message includes a special coverage opportunity regarding the annual Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival which is set for Wednesday through Friday on the Hattiesburg campus. News releases include a preview of a human trafficking conference to be held April 5-6 and USM's School of Psychology co-sponsoring a special colloquium with Pine Grove Behavioral and Addiction Services, featuring an expert on court testimony.
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 Coverage Opportunity
Annual Children's Book Festival Begins Wednesday on Hattiesburg Campus
An award-winning author considered among the best in the fantasy genre will be honored at the 52nd annual Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, set for Wednesday-Friday, April 3-5 at The University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) Hattiesburg campus.
Tamora Pierce, renowned for her young adult fantasy books and who breaks norms by featuring female heroines in her work, will be presented with the Southern Miss Medallion, the festival's top award, during its Medallion Session from 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Thursday, April 4. The festival, which also includes presentation of the Ezra Jack Keats Awards, is presented annually by the USM School of Library and Information Science.
To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
To see a schedule of events, visit:http://news.usm.edu/article/fay-b-kaigler-children-s-book-festival-keats-awards-presentation-april-3-5-hattiesburg-campu
News Releases
Human Trafficking Will Be Focus of Conference on Hattiesburg Campus April 5-6
One of the top criminal activities in the world, human trafficking, will be the focus of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Center for Human Rights and Civil Liberties' 4thconference, “Human Trafficking: Awareness and Action” set for Friday April 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in rooms 101-102 of the Liberal Arts Building on the USM Hattiesburg campus. This free event is open to the public. USM's University Forum is co-sponsoring Friday's keynote talk by Jeanette Westbrook, a human rights advocate who serves on United Nations panels working to combat trafficking.
http://news.usm.edu/article/human-trafficking-focus-conference-hattiesburg-campus-april-5-6
Expert on Court Testimony Presenter for April 11 Colloquium Sponsored by School of Psychology, Pine Grove
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Psychology is co-sponsoring a special colloquium with Pine Grove Behavioral and Addiction Services featuring Dr. Stan Brodsky, professor emeritus at the University of Alabama, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Thad Cochran Ballrooms on the USM Hattiesburg campus. His presentation is titled “Testifying in Court: The Expert Expert Witness” and will be followed by a question and answer session.
Photo/Video Opportunities
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Student Government Association, the Shafer Center for Crisis Intervention, Student Counseling Services, and the Committee on Services and Resources for Women have collaborated to bring back the "What Were You Wearing?" Survivor Art Installation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2019. Housed in the Cook Library Learning Commons Gallery on the USM Hattiesburg campus, this exhibit opens today, April 2 with a reception from 4-6 p.m. and includes the stories of local survivors of sexual assault. The exhibit is open to the campus community and general public during Cook Library's operating hours. To schedule coverage, contact Van Arnold or David Tisdale.
Expert Availability
The University of Southern Mississippi provides a wide range of faculty experts who can offer insights on newsworthy topics. 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?
USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi.
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 130 universities in the nation to earn the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” designation, 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.