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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 A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize for an unpublished book of scholarship.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 […]

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat For Humanity

Habitat for Humanity has opportunities for volunteers in the local retail store.Tuesday-Saturdays hours may varyContact: Billye Asheerbranner at 662-329-2501 or habitatvolunteers@currenlty.com  Hosted by: Community Service Additional Information can be found at: https://muw.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9540667

Reception: Intersections of Gender & Place

Ralph Hudson Gallery, 1162 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

Intersections of Gender and Place is a biennial exhibition that examines various issues of gender and also the impact of this region on the artist’s work. The parameters are purposefully vague so that the invited artists may address the theme through their own interpretations. The result is lively ‘conversation’ about gender in the South.

Welty Symposium Keynote

Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall

Featuring: Katy Simpson Smith, The Weedsfollowed by a reception and book signing with all symposium authors Watch Live

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 A highlight of the symposium is the announcement of the Eudora Welty Prize for an unpublished book of scholarship.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 […]

Illustrating the Point

Ralph Hudson Gallery, 1162 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

Illustrations in books, newspapers, magazines or posters help to communicate the intent of a text.  Need to visualize a key moment in a narrative?  Or express witty statements about the politics of the day?  Illustrating the Point presents a range of ways that artists communicate visually. The Mississippi University for Women Galleries, located on the […]

Día de los Muertos installation

Ralph Hudson Gallery, 1162 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

Our celebration of this Mexican tradition is back with our annual Day of the Dead altar. Students in Professor Erinn Holloway’s Spanish class will give a gallery talk about the tradition in front of the installation. We are adding Guatemalan Day of the Dead kites to the celebration this year. Kite-making workshops will open to […]

Intersections of Gender and Place

Ralph Hudson Gallery, 1162 5th Avenue South, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States

Intersections of Gender and Place is a biennial exhibition that examines various issues of gender and also the impact of this region on the artist’s work. The parameters are purposefully vague so that the invited artists may address the theme through their own interpretations. The result is lively ‘conversation’ about gender in the South. This […]

Welty Symposium Friday AM

Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall

Featured authors:9:00 Lee Durkee, Stalking Shakespeare9:40 Maurice Carlos Ruffin, The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You10:30 De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Decent People11:10 K. Iver, Short Film Starring My Beloved’s Red Bronco all times are approximate except our start time Watch Live  

WCFR and SGA Donation Drive for Owl Food Pantry

EDHS

The W’s Council on Family Relations (WCFR) and SGA will be hosting a donation drive for the Owl Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at any of the following locations: Education and Human Sciences Building, Fant Memorial Library, Reneau Hall, Painter Hall, Cochran Hall, and the MUW residency halls. These locations have been approved […]