Special Events
- Events
- Special Events
Martha Swain Speaker Series Book Signing
Friendly City Books 118 N 5th Street, Columbus, United StatesMeet author and historian Anastasia C. Curwood and get a signed copy of her new autobiography of Shirley Chisholm at Friendly City Books in downtown Columbus. Chisolm was a trailblazing politician and Black feminist, and Curwood will discuss her life and impact at 7PM on The W’s campus. In addition to her biography, Shirley Chisholm: […]
Martha Swain Speaker Series: Anastasia C. Curwood
Nissan Auditorium (Inside Parkinson Hall)Come and hear Anastasia C. Curwood talk about the life and experiences of Shirley Chisholm, whose 1972 bid for the presidential nomination of the Democratic Party made history and paved the way for further women’s political activism. Curwood is the author of the forthcoming biography, Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics (2023) and […]
Homecoming 2023 Music Student Showcase
Poindexter Music Hall 305 Ginkgo Lane, Columbus, MS, United StatesThe Department of Music welcomes alumni back to The W with the Homecoming Music Student Showcase at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, in Poindexter Hall’s Connie Kossen Auditorium.
Eudora Welty’s Birthday
The W Campus 1100 College Street, Columbus, United StatesThe W celebrates the birthday of our most famous alumna, Eudora Welty, born this day in 1909.
Magnolia Chain Ceremony
The W Campus 1100 College Street, Columbus, United StatesThe Mag Chain Ceremony is one of the most treasured traditions at The W. Although its exact origin is unclear, some form of the Magnolia Chain Ceremony has been a part of commencement at institution since 1890. The chain was made of daisies in 1894 and was fashioned from other flowers in subsequent years. In […]
Spring Commencement Ceremonies
Rent Auditorium (Inside Whitfield Hall) 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS, United StatesThe W honors its Spring 2023 The College of Nursing and Health Sciences will hold their ceremonies at 1p.m. The Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business & Professional Studies, and the School of Education will hold their ceremonies at 4p.m.
Student Alumni Association Meeting
Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose RoomCacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy Exhibit
John C. Fant Memorial Library 1200 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, United StatesPlease join us celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Mississippi University for Women. This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the […]
Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy Exhibit
John C. Fant Memorial Library 1200 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, United StatesPlease join us celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Mississippi University for Women. This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the […]
Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy Exhibit
John C. Fant Memorial Library 1200 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, United StatesPlease join us celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Mississippi University for Women. This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the […]
Cacao and Chocolate: A Powerful Legacy Exhibit
John C. Fant Memorial Library 1200 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, United StatesPlease join us celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Mississippi University for Women. This project was made possible by a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the […]