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USM Closed in Hattiesburg Until Noon Monday

Due to a winter weather system that has the potential to cause hazardous conditions in the Pine Belt area overnight, The University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus will be closed untilnoon tomorrow, Monday, Jan. 10.

Southern Miss Gulf Coast operations will continue on their regular schedule tomorrow.

Students, faculty and staff are asked to monitor news about weather conditions on local radio and television and through the Internet. For updates about the weather’s impact on the Hattiesburg campus visit www.usm.edu/news

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Southern Miss Biological Sciences Plant Sale set for Saturday

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Biological Sciences’ fall plant sale will take root Saturday, Sept. 25 from 8 a. m. – 2 p.m. in front of the Biological Sciences Teaching Garden, located on the east side of Walker Science Building on the Hattiesburg campus.

Proceeds from the sale, also held in the spring, benefit the Southern Miss Biological Sciences teaching gardens, Lake Thoreau Environmental Center, and outreach programs, including the Southern Miss Blueberrification Project and butterfly gardens at local schools.

Once again the sale will offer a wide selection of fall trees and shrubs popular in the South, including the Pink Perfection camellia and fall and repeat blooming azaleas. In the lineup of native plants, a nice assortment of berry-producers for attracting birds will be available along with a male pollinator for winterberries, plus some Gordonia lasianthus.

Fruit trees and bushes to suit many tastes include apple, pear, papaya, plum, peach, blueberry, blackberry, strawberries, figs and muscadines, and the Pineapple Guava will also be ripe for purchase. Two special magnolia species, Magnolia macrophylla and the rarest North American magnolia, Magnolia ashei, can provide the perfect accent to a landscaping project and for fern lovers, 10 species will be in Saturday’s lineup.

Asian selections include Japanese Maples; a new Chinese Mahonia variety; Edgeworthia; Japanese Blueberry; Kadsura Vine; Evergreen Solomon Seal; and Nippon Lily. Making its debut at the sale will be a limited quantity of Dawn Redwood.  Two new tropical selections include Zingiber zerumbet and Alocasia lauterbachiana, along with regulars Midnight Ginger and Mickey Mouse Taro.

Other southern standards for sale include Sweet Olive, Banana Shrub, Forsythia, and Gardenia. New additions to the lineup of selections include Dwarf Abelia; Silver Mist Juniper; Florida Jasmine and Knockout Roses. Large Cleyera Japonica will also be available.

For more information or to reserve items on this list, e-mail mike.davis@usm.edu

Mike.Davis@usm.edu or call 601.266.4748 or visit http://www.usm.edu/biology/news.htm.

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Happening Today at USM

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Fall Convocation planned

WHEN: 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.

EVENT: Highlights of the agenda will include a State of the University address by President Martha Saunders and a year-in-review video. For information call 601-266-4491.

SGA to hold Town Hall Meeting

WHEN: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ballroom I of the Thad Cochran Center.

EVENT: The Southern Miss Student Government Association will host a student Town Hall Meeting that will feature President Martha Saunders, SGA President Kasey Mitchell and members of the Executive Cabinet in a question-and-answer session. For information call 601-266-4491.

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DuBard Method® Course Offers Language, Reading Skills Development

Kindergarten through second grade general and special education teachers, reading specialists and speech-language pathologists can learn multisensory teaching strategies during the two-part DuBard Association Method® basic course set for Sept. 21-23 and Oct. 19-22 on the Hattiesburg campus.

“The DuBard Association Method® is a tool that educators can use to reach all students,” said Missy Schraeder, professional development coordinator at the DuBard School for Language Disorders.

The course topics will include the principles of the DuBard Association Method®, The Northhampton phonetic symbol system, oral and written language skill development and incorporating the DuBard Association Method® into the school curriculum.

The information and strategies gained in the course will benefit children who may have severe oral and written language and/or hearing loss, severe speech disorders, learning disabilities, dyslexia, Autism spectrum disorders and Asperger’s disorder.

The course is approved for four continuing education units (CEUs) for educators and speech-language pathologists. For more information call the Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach at 601.266.4186. Registration forms can be downloaded online athttp://usm.edu/profdev_edoutreach/ASSOCMETHCOURSE.html

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Southern Miss to Host New South Economic Development Course

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Anyone interested or involved in economic development should make plans to attend the Southern Miss New South Economic Development Course (NSEDC) set for Sept. 19-24 at the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship on the Hattiesburg campus.

The NSEDC is an extensive training session that features both classroom learning and hands-on case studies. Participants will be exposed to the tactics, techniques and strategies associated with effective economic development from the business, developer and public perspectives.

“Participants in the New South Economic Development Course are exposed to all aspects of economic development,” said Dr. Brian Richard, course director. “The course is taught by professional economic developers with years of experience. They practice what they teach. So, not only is this a great learning opportunity, it is also a tremendous networking opportunity to get to know the leaders of the field.”

The NSEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. Individuals who complete the course qualify for admission to the Economic Development Institute and the International Economic Development Council professional development series. The course is the first step toward qualifying to take the Certified Economic Developer examination.

The cost of the course is $600. To register, call the Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach at 601.266.4186. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.usm.edu/profdev_edoutreach/NEWSOUTH.html

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Honoré to Speak at Centennial Lecture Series

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, renowned for his forceful, productive leadership during the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort, will be the guest speaker for the Issues and Answers Lecture Series presented by The Sun Herald, The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast College of Arts and Letters and the Centennial Celebration Committee on Tuesday, Sept 7. The lecture is set for 7 p.m. at the Fleming Education Center Auditorium on the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach.

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore coordinated recovery efforts in New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina.

The theme for Honoré’s presentation is “The Art of Crisis Leadership: Lessons Learned Building a Culture of Preparedness.” The lecture is free and open to the general public. A live Webcast of the lecture will be presented at 7 p.m. at Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus.

“I can think of no one more capable of addressing crisis preparedness better than Lt. Gen. Honoré,” said Dr. Vafa Kamali, director and instructor in the Office of the Vice President for Research at Southern Miss. “He is a proven motivator and has already illustrated that he knows what needs to be done when faced with a crisis situation. We are delighted to have him share some insight as part of our Centennial Lecture Series.”

Five years ago Hurricane Katrina devastated much of New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Several buildings on the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus were destroyed by the high winds and massive storm surge. But today a concerted rebuilding effort continues at Gulf Park which has emerged from the disaster more resilient than ever.

A native of Lakeland, La., Honoré, is a coveted speaker on the lecture circuit and a regular commentator for CNN. Last month he was one of the featured speakers at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans. He retired in February of 2008 following 37 years of active service with the United States Army.

“I think he relates to people so well because he truly cares about helping others,” said Kamali. “He has always understood that one of the primary missions of the military is to make life better for people in need.”

For more information contact Jennifer Payne at 601.266.4095 or Centennial@usm.edu

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USM Career Explorations for Girls Sign-up Deadline is September 10th

By USM Public Relations

The University of Southern Mississippi’s annual Career Explorations for Girls Conference is set for Saturday, Sep.25 in Joseph Greene Hall on the Hattiesburg campus from 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.  Admission is free and lunch will be provided.

Designed to provide career insights for young women from leaders in various fields, the conference is coordinated by the Frances Karnes Center for Gifted Studies and sponsored in part by Forrest General Hospital. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Ann Blackwell, interim dean of the College of Education and Psychology at Southern Miss, who will present “Prepare Today for a Successful Tomorrow.”

The conference is open to all girls in grades 7-12.  Each attendee must be accompanied by her mother or another adult female.  Enrollment in gifted education is not required.

Careers to be discussed at the conference include those in art, business, interior design, health care, nutrition, sports, technology, psychology, communication, education, marketing, science, law, finance, social work, architecture, real estate and music.

The conference registration deadline is Sept. 10. Participants should sign in the day of the conference from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Joseph A. Green Hall.  For more information or to register for this event, visit the center’s website at http://www.usm.edu/gifted ; or call 601.266.523

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