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Art & Design Annual Student Show, 2026 at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
The Annual Student Show is a juried exhibition of works produced by Art & Design students in the School of Performing and Visual Ars. This greatly anticipated event is held each spring and allows Art & Design students from all levels to exhibit their creative achievements in visual arts. The student show features work from studio courses in art foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design. The opening reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5:30-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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Art & Design Annual Student Show, 2026 at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
The Annual Student Show is a juried exhibition of works produced by Art & Design students in the School of Performing and Visual Ars. This greatly anticipated event is held each spring and allows Art & Design students from all levels to exhibit their creative achievements in visual arts. The student show features work from studio courses in art foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design. The opening reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5:30-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.
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Rayborn Lecture Series in Physics and Astronomy: Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi at Joe Paul Student Theater
Join internationally renowned astrophysicist, inventor and science communicator Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi for his lecture, "Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms of the Universe That Make You Possible." A Stanford-trained physicist, NASA researcher and CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, he has published more than 100 scientific papers and holds multiple patents. Raised in rural Mississippi, Dr. Oluseyi once competed in science fairs at Southern Miss as a high school student. Now, he returns for a full-circle moment as the Rayborn Lecturer.
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Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival at Thad Cochran Center
For over 50 years, the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival has hosted librarians, authors, illustrators and storytellers on USM's campus. In addition to breakout sessions informing attendees on the latest strategies and topics in librarianship and children's literature, keynote speakers from the world of children's literature will be on hand to talk about their work! 2026 Southern Miss Medallion winner Meg Medina (Tia Issa Wants A Car) will accept her award Thursday. Other keynote speakers include Ben Clanton, Lee Ostertag, Molly Idle, Amanda Jones, Don Tate and John Green.
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Art & Design Annual Student Show, 2026 at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
The Annual Student Show is a juried exhibition of works produced by Art & Design students in the School of Performing and Visual Ars. This greatly anticipated event is held each spring and allows Art & Design students from all levels to exhibit their creative achievements in visual arts. The student show features work from studio courses in art foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design. The opening reception and awards ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 5:30-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.