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Cultural Calendar
University Press of Mississippi (UPM) MUW campus visit
Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose RoomLearn about internships, the publishing field, and discuss potential projects for publication.Join us for a short presentation. Afterward the publisher and acquisition editors will be available until 4pm.More on UPM:University […]
Music in the Library Series
Northwest Lobby
Music in the Library
Fant Memorial Library 1100 College St, Columbus, MS, United StatesJoin the W Department of Music for a musical afternoon as our talented music faculty and majors perform in Fant Memorial Library. You can take a study break, grab a […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]