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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 […]

Student Banned Book Chat

Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room

Student banned book chat about Ban this Book by Alan Gratz

Student Banned Book Chat

Gail P. Gunter Multi-Purpose Room

Student banned book chat about Ban this Book by Alan Gratz

LGBTQ+ Literary Reading

John C. Fant Memorial Library, 1200 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

Faculty and Alumni will host a special LGBTQ+ literary reading in conjunction with LGBTQ+ History Month.

National Coming Out Day

Bryan Green Gazebo

The W celebrates National Coming Out Day.  This event is come and go. Student Life and Housing will provide a fun photo op with a prop door that symbolizes coming out in commemoration of all those who have made the courageous choice to come out and for those who decide to in the future. We […]

National Coming Out Day

Bryan Green Gazebo

The W celebrates National Coming Out Day.  This event is come and go. Student Life and Housing will provide a fun photo op with a prop door that symbolizes coming out in commemoration of all those who have made the courageous choice to come out and for those who decide to in the future. We […]

Culture Shock

Fant Multipurpose Room

Omicron Epsilon will be hosting a discussion on topics such as relief in Ukraine and Haiti and how can students can assist with helping those in need.  Hosted by: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Additional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9453041

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

The W Campus, 1100 College Street, Columbus, 39701, United States

The Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium is held each October in honor of The W’s most famous alumna. A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars are invited to present their work. A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize for an unpublished book of scholarship. All Symposium events will be […]

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

The W Campus, 1100 College Street, Columbus, 39701, United States

The Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium is held each October in honor of The W’s most famous alumna. A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars are invited to present their work. A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize for an unpublished book of scholarship. All Symposium events will be […]

Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium

The W Campus, 1100 College Street, Columbus, 39701, United States

The Eudora Welty Writers’ Symposium is held each October in honor of The W’s most famous alumna. A diverse group of Southern writers and scholars are invited to present their work. A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize for an unpublished book of scholarship. All Symposium events will be […]

Drag Queen Bingo / Trivia

Cochran Hall, 1205 3rd Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

The Drag Queen Troupe Faux Follies will join us in Cochran Ballroom for an exciting night of bingo and LGBTQ trivia.

LGBTQ+ Movie Night: Coming of Age in Cherry Grove

John C. Fant Memorial Library, 1200 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Fant Memorial Library is hosting a screening of the documentary Coming of Age in Cherry Grove. About the film: Founded in 1869, Cherry Grove (Fire Island, NY) is considered by most to be the first openly LGBTQ community in the United States. It has become known as one of […]