Campus Closed Due to Inclement Weather

W ALERT: Due to the enhanced threat of severe weather from Hurricane Francine, all classes, events and activities are canceled for tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 12). All campus offices will be closed. Students should check Canvas to learn about course expectations.

Food Services will be closed for breakfast and will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Subway will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Starbucks will be closed.

The weather forecast shows periods of heavy rainfall in the morning. During periods of heavy rain, some areas on campus are prone to flooding. Please use caution if you park your vehicle in the following areas: Fifth Avenue (front of library), MSCW Drive (front of post office), 10th Street South (front of Cromwell Hall), and Northwest corner of Goen Hall. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact The W Police Department at (662) 241-7777.

Difficult travel conditions are possible and travel is strongly discouraged. Please be safe.

The campus community is encouraged to monitor W ALERT, university email and the website, and stay tuned to local media outlets for updates.

The university plans to resume normal operations Friday, Sept. 13.

 

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Walk

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To bring awareness to Parkinson's Disease and its impact on an individual's ability to communicate with family and friends, the MUW Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc. (NSSLHA) in conjunction with the MUW Speech and Hearing Center is sponsoring an on-campus walk. The awareness walk will be held on October 20, 2022 […]

QEP Listening Session: College of Arts & Sciences

Fant Library Tiered Classroom

The W's QEP is in the initial planning stages and we need feedback from faculty, staff, and students regarding its direction and scope.Right now, the stated goal and outcomes for this QEP are:Goal: To produce graduates who are prepared for a competitive marketplace and to succeed over the course of their professional lives.  *   Students […]

Stress Less Fest

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The office of Housing and Residence Life will be hosting a stress free day for our students following midterms. This social event will provide our students with resources from the Counseling Center (pamphlets, stress balls, etc.). Sodexo/Dining Services will be providing a hot dog bar for our students. Hosted by: Residence Hall Association Additional Information […]

Event Series Queer Aesthetics

Queer Aesthetics

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

As part of her provost fellowship that focuses on the W’s strategic priorities of community engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion, philosophy professor Dr. Jill Drouillard has curated this exhibition that highlights artwork from the LGBTQ+ community.  The exhibition is part of a series of initiatives that focuses on queer visibility in an effort to […]

African Masks from the Permanent Collection

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

This exhibition features a set of masks from central Africa. Little was known about this collection until recently when Dr. Brittany Sheldon, an art historian specializing in African art, was able to identify the ethnic group for each mask. She posits that the masks are quality copies of original masks used in ceremonies and are […]

Event Series Día de los Muertos installation

Día de los Muertos installation

Ralph Hudson Gallery 1162 5th Ave N, Columbus, MS, United States

View our annual ofrenda (altar) honoring the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead. The Mississippi University for Women Galleries, located on the first floor of Summer Hall, are open Monday through Wednesday and Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., following the university calendar. The Galleries and the gallery talks are free and […]

Deep South DH Workshop: Sharing your digital collections

Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn about accessible ways to scan, upload, and share your own collections online. You may attend all sessions, or choose those that are relevant to you (the link will be the same). We will be joined by University of Idaho librarians from the Collection Builder team for the […]

QEP Listening Session: College of Business & Professional Studies

Fant Library Tiered Classroom

The W's QEP is in the initial planning stages and we need feedback from faculty, staff, and students regarding its direction and scope. Right now, the stated goal and outcomes for this QEP are: Goal: To produce graduates who are prepared for a competitive marketplace and to succeed over the course of their professional lives. […]

ThinK PinK

Hogarth Cafeteria Lobby

The ladies of Pi Zeta will be informing students with details about BCA and also discovering the steps of how to do a self breast examination. Hosted by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedAdditional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/8496090