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At the Flagship, April 2022

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UM Crest, @The Flagship, April 2022, multicolored flower in full bloom across campus

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

Happy spring, y’all! We are winding down a vibrant semester and a tremendous academic year. The end of the academic year is a joyous time to honor the achievements of our students, faculty, and staff. Check out this month’s Special Section, which recognizes some of these recent outstanding accomplishments. I’m excited to share the three things to know right now:

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Exciting weekend ahead at Ole Miss! See info about campus operations.

Letters from the Chancellor, Welcome

Dear students, faculty, and staff,
 
Our beautiful campus is in bloom, our seniors are eagerly anticipating Commencement, and in just a few days we will host what is sure to be one of the most exciting weekends on our campus in recent memory.
 
Anchoring this weekend is the university’s inaugural Mississippi Day on Saturday, April 9, a family-friendly open house to celebrate our state and the university’s contributions to its culture, education, well-being, and economy. In addition to this exciting new event, the university will host an SEC baseball series against Alabama, Junior Preview Day for prospective students, a concert in the Grove, academic honors celebrations, and a special story time with the one and only Dolly Parton. The energy and enthusiasm of our campus is in full swing!
 
As the flagship university of the Hospitality State in America’s best college town, I know you’ll join me in welcoming our community and visitors to this vibrant weekend on campus. To make sure that everyone enjoys their visit, you’ll find helpful information below about campus operations during these events.
 
Thursday, April 7
Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
3-4 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot* 
*Commuters see information below
 
Taylor Medal Dinner and Photos
4:30-7:00 p.m. at The Inn at Ole Miss
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot*
Shuttles will be available to and from the Inn.
 
Honors and Awards Convocation
7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot* 
 
Park-N-Ride shuttles will run to and from the Jackson Avenue Center parking lot and campus from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 7.
 
Friday, April 8
Track & Field Joe Walker Invitational
All day at the Ole Miss Track
Suggested parking: Pavilion Garage, nearby surface lots or the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road 
Women’s Tennis vs. Missouri 3 p.m. at the Palmer Salloum Tennis Center  
Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
3-4 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot*
Shuttles will take guests from the Ford Center lot to the Student Union from 2-3 p.m., and return to the Ford Center lot at 4 p.m.
 
Who’s Who and Hall of Fame Ceremony
5-6 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot* 
 
Baseball vs. Alabama
6:30 p.m. at Swayze Field
Suggested parking: Attendees without a baseball parking pass should park in the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road. Shuttles will run to and from the South Lot and Swayze Field.
 
Hall of Fame Dinner
6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot*
Shuttles will take guests from the Ford Center lot to the Student Union from 6-6:30 p.m., then return to the Ford Center lot at 8:30 p.m.
 
Park-N-Ride shuttles will run to and from the Jackson Avenue Center parking lot and campus from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, April 8.
 
* Commuters: Consider these alternatives to the Ford Center Commuter lot: Jeanette Philips (next to track and field), Tad Smith South (rear side of Tad Smith), Upper Kincannon (West side of the Residential Garage), JAC Park-N-Ride and South Lot (Old Taylor Rd. and Hwy 6) with increased OUT bus Gold route frequency. See this map for alternate commuter parking locations.  
Saturday, April 9
Junior Preview Day
8 a.m.
Suggested parking: Pavilion Garage
 
Mississippi Day
10 a.m.-2 p.m. in The Circle
Family-friendly activities and games from more than 70 departments across campus, food trucks, live music and inflatables.
Suggested parking: Tad Smith Coliseum lot and nearby surface lots
 
Baseball vs. Alabama
2 p.m. at Swayze Field
Suggested parking: Attendees without a baseball parking pass should park in the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road. Shuttles will run to and from the South Lot and Swayze Field.  
 
Soccer vs. Southern Miss 2 p.m. at the Soccer Stadium 
Dolly Parton Storytime (ticketed event)
2:30-4 p.m. at the Ford Center
Suggested parking: Ford Center lot 
 
Concert in the Grove: Riley Green
6 p.m. in the Grove
Suggested parking: Tad Smith Coliseum parking lot and unreserved lots, with ADA parking at Paris Yates Chapel. Shuttles will run between Tad Smith Coliseum and the Kennon Observatory. The Circle and the Grove will be closed to vehicle access.
 
Track & Field Joe Walker Invitational
All day at the Ole Miss Track
Suggested parking: Pavilion Garage, nearby surface lots or the South Lot by Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road 
 
Email parking@olemiss.edu with questions.
 
 
It’s a fantastic slate of activities, so I hope you’ll join us for an amazing weekend in Oxford as we celebrate our students, faculty, and staff and the university’s contributions to the great state of Mississippi. 
 
Hotty Toddy and Happy Spring!

 

Glenn F. BoyceChancellor

At the Flagship, March 2022

e-Newsletter, Welcome

UM Crest, @The Flagship, March 2022, a beauty shot of the Lyceum in the spring, with pink tulips in the foreground

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

Spring has sprung at Ole Miss — the campus is buzzing, our celebrated landscape is blossoming, and our students are brimming with enthusiasm. Here are three things to know right now:Read More

Celebrating Our Employees on National Employee Appreciation Day 2022

Letters from the Chancellor, Welcome

Thanking and Celebrating our Faculty and Staff. National Employee Appreciation Day. March 4, 2022. The University of Mississippi.

Dear faculty and staff,

We’re so grateful for you — on National Employee Appreciation Day and every day! At the University of Mississippi, we’re proud of your life-changing work that serves our students, our communities and our future. Because of each of you, we keep doing what we do best — offering the education, experiences and opportunities for people to pursue their passions and reach their potential so they can build legacies of fulfilling lives and successful careers.

Even amid the unprecedented challenges of the past two years, your dedication and incredible care have been on full display. Most notably, you have remained united in meeting our mission and serving our students. Your meaningful work elevates our entire university, and it is truly a privilege to witness the drive, talent and passion you bring to your roles year-round. Your extraordinary and significant efforts, contributions and service are noticed — please know how much you are appreciated!

Sincerely,
Senior Leadership Group

 

Glenn F. Boyce
Chancellor

Noel E. Wilkin
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Keith Carter
Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics

Josh Gladden
Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs

Steven Holley
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance

Shawnboda Mead
Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement

Charlotte Parks
Vice Chancellor for Development

Charlotte Fant Pegues
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Eduardo Prieto
Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management

Kirk Purdom
CEO, Ole Miss Alumni Association

Perry Sansing
Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Governmental Affairs

Wendell Weakley
President/CEO, UM Foundation

David Whitcomb
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

Jim Zook
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

At the Flagship, February 2022

e-Newsletter, Welcome

Baseball players excited on the field, UM Crest, @The Flagship, February 2022

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

At the flagship university of Mississippi, we have a privilege and a responsibility to enhance our state by educating students and helping to advance our economy and quality of life. This month, we have several highlights to share with you that demonstrate our commitment of support to Mississippi: the academic support we offer our students through programs designed to foster student success; the many services and programs that build wellbeing and prosperity; and, the generous support we receive from our committed donors whose generosity enables us to fulfill these duties. Here are three things to know right now:Read More

At The Flagship, January 2022

e-Newsletter, Welcome

UM Crest, @The Flagship, January 2022, a beauty shot of the Lyceum in the snow

CHANCELLOR’S 3 THINGS TO KNOW

Greetings! We recently welcomed back our students for the start of their spring classes, and while the semester began with a quiet snowfall, we expect that the energy of spring is fast on its way. Make sure to check out the “look ahead” list of upcoming events at the bottom of this newsletter. As usual during the spring season, fun activities abound on campus and in Oxford. Here are three things to know right now:

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