Guest Artist Recital – Kris Carlisle, piano
Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)Please join us for a wonderful evening of music as we host guest pianist, Kris Carlisle. This event is free and open to the public.
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Cultural Calendar
Shannon Oltmann, “Fanning the Flames: Why Book Bans are on the Rise and What We Can Do About It”
Tiered ClassroomBook banning has sharply escalated in the past four years, driven by partisan groups and misplaced concern for children. In this talk, Dr. Shannon Oltmann will explore why book bans and censorship are happening more frequently and discuss what can be done to stand up against book bans. We will also talk about the importance […]
Creator Studio Grand Opening
Library, Columbusjoin us for a preview of the Creator Studio followed by a reception provided by the Office of Development and Alumni September 23rd at 5pm. The Studio has all the equipment/software for: * Podcasting * Streaming * Video recording / editing * Audio recording / editing * and more...Come help us dream up what's possible!
Campus Walk-Through of Banned Book Yard Signs
The W Campus 1100 College Street, Columbus, United StatesCampus walk-through of Banned Book yard signs, starting at the entrance of campus, featuring different titles that were banned or challenged and data about book banning in the U.S. Learn more about banned and challenged books before the Banned Books Exhibit Reception at 5:30 in Summer Hall Galleries.
Reception Banned Books Juried Exhibition
Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United StatesSeptember 23 – October 25 Reception: September 24, 5:30 – 7:00pm The W Galleries is proud to host the second annual Banned Books Juried Exhibition featuring local artists. The deadline to submit an artwork for jurying is September 5. Email Dr. Jill Drouillard at jmdrouillard@muw.edu for more information. The deadline for accepted artwork to be submitted for […]
Friendly City Books, Read-Aloud, Featuring The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls
Friendly City Books 118 N 5th Street, Columbus, United StatesThis year's read-aloud will feature The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. Walls' book was the 17th most banned book from the 2010s, and she is the Welty Gala speaker for 2024. The first 25 people to sign up to read will receive a free copy of The Glass Castle. Sign up at libguides.muw.edu/bannedbooks
NACUSA Concert
Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)The W Department of Music and the Mid-South Chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers/USA) hosts a concert featuring new compositions. Please join us for a fun afternoon of music! This event is free and open to the public.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Cultural Intersections
The W Campus 1100 College Street, Columbus, United StatesBreaking Barriers: Firsts, Onlys, and New Beginnings Q A with Dr. Cecy Brooks
Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose RoomWomen’s College Colloquium Series
Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room, ColumbusCosponsored by the Vandergriff College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dr. Sandra Melvin, DrPH, MPH Chief Executive Officer, Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health Dr. Melvin will discuss the Institute’s focus on increasing reproductive health access for minority women, including providing resources for contraception, STD/HIV prevention, and care before and after pregnancy. Dr. Melvin […]
Junior Voice Recital – Ricky Dubuisson II, baritone
Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate junior music major, Ricky Dubuisson II and his academic journey! This event is free and open to the public.
Junior Voice Recital – Ricky Dubuisson II, baritone
Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate junior music major, Ricky Dubuisson II and his academic journey! This event is free and open to the public.