Calendar
Next 30 Days
Tue
1
Oct
Intramural Doubles Pickleball Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Intramural Doubles Pickleball League (10/6-11/7) by 10/1 at 12:00pm!
Intramural Cornhole Tournament Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Intramural Cornhole Tournament (10/9) by 10/1 at 12:00pm!
Swim 101 Student Session
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Turner Center, Turner Center Natatorium
Campus Recreation: Looking to learn how to swim? Swim 101 is the program for you! Register by 5pm the day before the sessions starts today!
Sonic Explorations | CONCERT 9 | Piano & Percussion
7:30 PM
Music Building
Invitation: Adrienne Park & David Carlisle with percussionists Ricky Burkhead, Zac Castro, Captain Alexander, and Mar Bombelli
Wed
2
Oct
Leading Difficult Discussions
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Paul B. Johnson, Sr. Commons
Invitation: Faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to join us for this session. Please register by 9/25.
Whitewater Rafting Trip Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Interested in whitewater rafting with Campus Rec Outdoors? Join us on 10/4-10/6 as we travel to Montgomery, AL! Sign up today!
SouthTalks: When the South Was West
12:00 PM
Barnard Observatory, tupelo Room
Lectures: Susan Gaunt Stearns presents 'When the South Was West: The Mississippi and the Founding of the Nation'
Isom Fellows Poster Session
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Inn at Ole Miss, Ford Ballroom
Academics: Isom Fellows from three cohorts (24-26, 23-25, 22-24) will be presenting on their research.
What's At Stake When We Automate Research Skills
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom (link provided after registration)
Invitation: Join the Academic Innovations Group for a look at the impact of artificial intelligence on research.
Thu
3
Oct
Kayak Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Turner Center
Campus Recreation: Join us every Thursday for a unique kayaking experience! Bring a bathing suit and a towel and register today!
Guest Artist Recital | Dr. Allison Adams
7:30 PM
Music Building
Invitation: Recital in Nutt Auditorium featuring Dr. Allison Adams, saxophone, and Prof. Adrienne Park, piano.
Fri
4
Oct
Lifeguard Instructor Certification Class Registration
12:00 AM
Campus Recreation: Interested in becoming a certified lifeguard instructor? Join our Campus Recreation lifeguard instructor class (10/11-10/13)!
Coy W. Waller Distinguished Lecture
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Lectures: Dr. Dima Qato will lecture on the topic, 'Structural Racism and Disparities in Access to Essential Medicines in the U.S.'
Using Technology without Losing Yourself
12:00 PM
Farley Hall, 555 Grove Loop, Suite 247University, MS 38677
Invitation: This session will offer tips on how to create a healthier balance between your digital life and personal well-being.
Art in the Archives: Memory Painting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
J.D. Williams Library, Faulkner Room (318A) Archives & Special Collections
Library: Please join us for a memory painting lesson using Gelli plate printmaking techniques taught by Kaleena Stasiak.
Guest Artist Master Class | Dr. Allison Adams
1:00 PM
Music Building
Invitation: Master Class in Nutt Auditorium featuring Dr. Allison Adams, saxophone.
Taste of Classics: 'tastes' of Greek & Roman food & lit
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Bryant Hall, In front of the building if weather is good; in the Farrington Gallery if not!
Arts and Culture: Join Eta Sigma Phi and Classics faculty and students for readings from ancient literature, and samplings of Mediterranean goodies.
Tue
8
Oct
Operation Immunization Flu Shots
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
University Circle, The Circle
Campus News: We will be offering flu shots for all UM students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your student/faculty ID and prescription insurance card.
Intramural 3-Pitch Wiffleball Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Intramural 3-Pitch Wiffleball Tournament (10/13) by 10/8 at 12:00pm!
LinkedIn Workshop
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Virtual-Find the link on Handshake!
Invitation: Join our upcoming virtual LinkedIn Workshop to optimize your profile and enhance your professional online presence.
Gilder-Jordan Lecture in Southern Cultural History
6:00 PM
Music Building
Lectures: Thavolia Glymph presents 'Making 'Actual Freedom': The Civil War and Enslaved People's Legal Consciousness'
Swim 101 Student Session
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Turner Center, Turner Center Natatorium
Campus Recreation: Looking to learn how to swim? Swim 101 is the program for you! Register by 5pm the day before the sessions starts today!
Thu
10
Oct
SouthTalks: Gallery Walk with Jenny Labalme
5:30 PM
Barnard Observatory, Gammill Gallery
Invitation: Photographer Jenny Labalme will discuss her photos from the environmental justice movement in North Carolina.
Kayak Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Join us every Thursday for a unique kayaking experience! Bring a bathing suit and a towel and register today!
Fri
11
Oct
Backpacking 101 Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Join us for a beginner level hike and camp on the South Campus Rail Trail and learn the basics of backpacking!
Rocktober Climbing Competition
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
South Campus Recreation Center, Outdoors Climbing Wall
Campus Recreation: Join us for our Campus Recreation Outdoors bouldering competition, open to climbers of all abilities! Register today!
Sun
13
Oct
Astronomy Creative Writing Contest
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Lewis Hall, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Invitation: Are you passionate about astronomy? Have a poem or short story to share? Take part in this contest. Ages 6 or up can participate. Entry Free
Astronomy open house in Kennon Observatory
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Kennon Observatory
Astronomy Open House: Astronomy open house in Kennon Observatory Oct. 13, Sunday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Moon, Saturn, Neptune, Double stars, the Ring. Free.
Mon
14
Oct
Teaching in the Weeks Surrounding the Election
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Paul B. Johnson, Sr. Commons
Invitation: Faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to join us for this session on teaching during election season. Please register by 10/7.
Outdoors Disc Golf Clinic
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Outdoor Sports Complex
Campus Recreation: Learn the basics of disc golf! All gear will be provided.
Wed
16
Oct
What Does Automating Feedback Mean for Learning?
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zoom (link provided after registration)
Invitation: Join the Academic Innovations Group for a look at the impact of automated feedback on student learning.
Rich Lowry - The Stakes in 2024 and Beyond
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Farley Hall
Lectures: Editor-in-Chief of the National Review, Rich Lowry, sits down with Steven Skultety, Professor of Philosophy, to discuss the 2024 election.
Thu
17
Oct
Sandrock Climbing Trip Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Sandrock Climbing Trip (10/18-10/20) by 10/17 at 12:00pm!
Career Exploration Workshop
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Martindale-Cole Student Services Center, Career Center- 303
Invitation: Discover various career paths and learn how to align your strengths and interests with potential opportunities at our Career Exploration Wor
Kayak Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Turner Center
Campus Recreation: Join us every Thursday for a unique kayaking experience! Bring a bathing suit and a towel and register today!
Tue
22
Oct
Operation Immunization Flu Shots
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Grove Stage
Campus News: We will be offering flu shots for all UM students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your student/faculty ID and prescription insurance card.
Intramural Bowling League Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Intramural Bowling League (10/30-11/20) by 10/22 at 12:00pm!
Intramural Singles Table Tennis Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Intramural Singles Table Tennis Tournament (11/3) by 10/22 at 12:00pm!
Intramural Flag Football League Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for the Intramural Flag Football League (10/27-12/8) by 10/22 at 12:00pm!
Wed
23
Oct
Graduate School Prep Workshop
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Martindale-Cole Student Services Center, Career Center- 303
Campus News: Gain valuable insights and strategies to navigate the graduate school application process at our upcoming workshop.
Cosmic Night Climb at the Challenge Course
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Campus Recreation Challenge Course
Campus Recreation: Zip line through the enchanted forest, climb the tower of stars, walk the catwalk, or fly like a squirrel under the stars! Register today!
Thu
24
Oct
Operation Immunization Flu Shots
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Grove Stage
Campus News: We will be offering flu shots for all UM students, faculty, and staff. Please bring your student/faculty ID and prescription insurance card.
Small Group Training Session 3 Registration Deadline
12:00 PM
Campus Recreation: Register for our Small Group Training Session 3: Mobility Workshop, running from October 28th - November 22nd!
Just Conversations - The Center for Practical Ethics
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bryant Hall, Main Gallery
Brown Bag: Students are invited to join us over dinner for casual, small-group, facilitated conversation about a pair of topical ethics cases.
Kayak Thursday
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Turner Center
Campus Recreation: Join us every Thursday for a unique kayaking experience! Bring a bathing suit and a towel and register today!