Mississippi University for Women

Center for Women's Research and Public Policy

Events


The Sophomore Residential Honors Students read their Romantic poetry class assignments outdoors between Grossnickle and Painter Halls; Wordsworth would approve their choice of venue.  They want to finish their work early so they have plenty of time for the Events on this page.

 
2011

August 16 - Fall Registration and Advising for Women's Studies Minors and
                      CWRPP Interns - The Center for Women's Research and Public Policy
           
August 19 - Noon - Presentation: "Jewish Families in the Early History of the W."  
                                   

                     Columbus Lowndes Public Library, by CWRPP Intern Lacy Jaudon and
                     Director Bridget Smith Pieschel. Click HERE for the powerpoint show from the
                     program, which includes many old photographs of Jewish students and faculty.

  September 9-10 -  Tennessee Williams Tribute Scholars' Panel - Parkinson Hall, Rm. 117  
                                   Check out our Facebook Event Page for the Scholars' Panel
          
September 10 - 2-4 p.m. Dr. W. Kenneth Holditch Booksigning at the Tennessee Williams House in downtown Columbus. Dr. Holditch, the Dean of Tennessee Williams scholarship, will be signing several of his books and reminiscing about his friendship with with the renowned playwright.

   
September 19 - 7 p.m. MUW International Series 2011-2012: World Religions
                            Dr. Ghanshyam Heda will speak on "Hinduism" in Martin Hall, rm. 220 

 October 6 - Joint RLC Honors Colloquium for Discussion of Common Reading Initiative Book
                     This year's CRI Book  is JOY CASTRO's memoir, THE TRUTH BOOK
                                                     

October 10 - Deadline for the 2011 Common Reading Initiative Essay Contest

October 19 - CRI Author Joy Castro Social with the RLC Honors Program Students
                       Grossnickle Hall, five p.m.


October 20-22    The Eudora Welty Writers Symposium  
                              Click HERE for a preview of symposium writers  


2012 

 "An Interfaith Conversation" in Celebration of World Interfaith  Harmony Week - 7 p.m., Nissan Auditorium, sponsored by the MUW International Series.

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February 7 - Student Government Association and Student Programming Board WEDDING

Don't miss this lovely and symbolic ceremony at 7 p.m. in Carrier Chapel. 

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March 2 - MORTAR BOARD APPLICATIONS DUE. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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March 2 - MUW FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR APPLICATIONS DUE. CLICK HERE FOR FORM.

 
April 20-21 - Oral History Interviews of the MSCW Class of 1962 - HOMECOMING WEEKEND!

  

June 9 - Annual Banquet for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters in Jackson, Mississippi.