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34 Changing Lives Through researCh WhetheritismonitoringtheimpactsoftheBPoilspillorinventinginstruments

toaccelerateaweatheringphenomenon,researchersatSouthernMissarecreatingnewknowledgethatdirectlyimpactssociety.AsacomprehensiveCarnegieResearchuniversity,TheUniversityofSouthernMississippiiscommittedtocreatingaculturethatnurturesaninnovativeenvironmentwherestudentsandfacultyarechanginglivesthroughtheirresearch.

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AMcNairScholar,warveteranandfirst-generationcollegestudent,seniorDonaldHolmesIIhasworkedtofindhisnicheatSouthernMiss.InvolvedinnumerousorganizationsattheUniversity,sofarheisalreadyonthepathtoleavingSouthernMissbetterthanhefoundit.

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InhisfirstyearoflawschoolattheUniversityofMississippi,SouthernMissalumnusandLegacyScholarJordanMathewsrecentlywasawardedthePhillipM.SummersStudentoftheYearaward,anawardgivennationallytotheoverallmostoutstandingstudentmemberofPiKappaPhifraternitywhobestexemplifiestheidealsofthefraternityinhischapter,oncampusandinthecommunity.

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ItseemslikeonlyyesterdayourcampuswasstruckbyanEF-4Tornado;inreality,ithasbeenmorethaneightmonths.MuchprogresshasbeenmadeontheHattiesburgcampussincethestorm,andtheSouthernedgeofourcampusisexperiencingaremarkabletransformation.Newtreeshavebeenplanted,newhardscapeshavebeeninstalledandonOct.24,abeautifulGoldenEaglesculpturewillbeplacedattheapexoftheAll-AmericanRoseGarden.

Thesculpture,andasmallerversiontobeplacedontheGulfParkcampus,wascommissionedbyalumnusChuckSciannaanddonatedtotheUniversity.Iamexcitedaboutthededicationofthesetwoimpressivesculpturesandamconfidenttheywillquicklybecomemust-seeattractionsonourcampusesforalumniandfansvisitingSouthernMiss.ThededicationofthesetwouniquepieceswillkickoffoneofthemostambitiousHomecomingslatesIcanrecall,andwehopeyouarealreadymakingplanstobeapartofthisexcitingtradition.

Inaddition,asaresultoftheFebruarystorm,theofficesoftheAlumniAssociationintheOgletreeHousesustainedsignificantdamageandthe13-personstaffoftheorganizationwasrelocatedtoTheAccelerator.InearlySeptember,thestaffresumeditsoperationsintheOgletreeHouse,andwenowoccupytheNorthannex,addedduringtherestorationandexpansionprojectcompletedin2009.

Iamsureyoucanimaginerelocatingthefullstaffofanyorganizationtwiceinsixmonthsisachallenginginitiativeinitself,andIwouldliketotakethisopportunitytoexpressmyappreciationtomanyoftheorganizationsandindividualswhomadetheseeffortspossible.

First,IamgratefultoDr.Bennettforhissupportinprovidinguswithalternateofficespaceimmediatelyfollowingthestormandworkingtoensureouraccommodationswouldallowourstafftoremaintogetherandcontinuetoworkontheprogramsandinitiativesthatareimportanttoourorganization.

Second,thankyoutothestaffoftheInformationServicesdepartment,iTech,fortheirhelpinmovingthetelephonesandcomputerequipmenttoensuretherewasminimaldowntimeforourstaffincommunicatingwithourconstituents.WearealsogratefultothestaffofTheAcceleratorforwelcomingourstaffandmakingusfeellikepartoftheirteam.

IamalsogratefulforChrisCrenshawandthestaffoftheSouthernMissPhysicalPlantforworkingtoensurethe2009expansionofthefacilitywaspreparedforthestafftosafelyreoccupy.Theseemployeesrepairedminordamagetothefacility,cleanedandsanitizedtheareaandensuredthateverythingwasinorderfortheAssociationstafftoresumeitsoperationsintheOgletreeHouse.

Iwanttoexpressmyappreciationtoourvolunteerleadership.Ourexecutivecommitteeandboardofdirectorshavebeensupportiveandhaveprovidedwisecounselduringthesepastfewmonths.Iamgratefulfortheactiveroletheyareplayinginourrecovery.

Finally,IamgratefulforthegroupofindividualsIhavethegreatpleasureofworkingwithonadailybasis.TheAssociationstaffhasalwaysbeenahardworkinggroupofpeople,dedicatedtomakingapositiveimpactonSouthernMiss.Theireffortsduringthechallengesfromthepastfewmonthshavemademeincrediblyproudtobecountedamongthem.Ihavenodoubtthatourteamisstrongerbecauseoftheadversitywehavefacedduringthesepastfewmonths.

ThereconstructioneffortshavebegunonthehistoricstructurewithBWSullivanBuildingContractorInc.,ofHattiesburgmanagingtherestorationandlocalpreservationarchitectLarryAlbertoverseeingtheproject.Repairsareexpectedtobecompletedinapproximatelyoneyear.WelookforwardtoworkingwiththeUniversityandtheconstructionteamtoensuretheOgletreeHouseisreturnedtotheconditionitwasinpriortothestorm.

Whilesomeofthefocusofourstaffhasbeenpulledtotherestorationeffort,wehavemadesignificantprogressinseveralkeyareas.TheLegacyBrickprogram,whichwaslaunchedlastfall,hasgeneratedmorethan$10,000forthePierceLegacyScholarsPrograminitsfirstyearofexistence.Alumniandfriendsoftheinstitutionhavepurchasedmorethan100bricksinhonoroftheirtimehereatSouthernMissorinmemoryofalovedone.ThesebrickshavebeeninscribedwithapersonalmessageandplacednearShoemakerSquare.

InAugust,morethan2,500giftsweremailedtochildrenandgrandchildrenofalumniaspartofourGrowingUpGoldProgram.ThisinitiativeispartoftheAssociation’sLegacyRecruitmentProgramandhasbeenverywellreceivedbyourconstituents.

Asanorganization,itisclearthatthereismuchtobedonetoensureourUniversityachievesitsgoals;however,Iamconfidentthatwearemovingintherightdirectionandmakingapositiveimpactontheinstitutioneachday.Wearetrulygratefulforyoursupportasamemberandhopeyouwillnotonlycontinueyourinvolvement,butalsoencourageyourfriendsandfamilytobeengagedaswell.Thereisnodoubtthattogetherwecantake…

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The Hydrographic Science program includes survey exercises on the Pearl River.

Whenitcomestoexclusive,expansiveandexcitingpost-graduateprogramsofferedatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi,onlyfewprovideuniqueopportunitieslikethehydrographicscienceprogramwithintheDepartmentofMarineScience.

TheMasterofScienceprogramfeaturesajointpartnershipbetweenSouthernMissandtheU.S.Navy.Thedegreeplanisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithtechnicalandpracticalexpertiseintheadvancedhydrographicmethodsandstandardsthatwillenablethemtoassumeleadershiprolesinusingmoderntechniquesinacademic,government,militaryandprivateorganizationsengagedinhydrographicactivities.

Earlierthisyear,10graduatesoftheprogramwererecognizedinaspecialceremonyheldattheJohnC.StennisSpaceCenter,homeoftheSouthernMissDepartmentofMarineScience.Todate,morethan150studentsrepresenting18differentcountrieshavecompletedthedegreeprogram.

Hydrographyisthebranchofappliedsciencesthatdealswiththemeasurementanddescriptionofoceans,seas,coastalareas,lakesandrivers’physicalfeatures.Italsopredictstheirevolutionfortheprimarypurposeofsafetyfornavigationandallothermarinepurposesandactivities,includingeconomicdevelopment,securityanddefense,scientificresearchandenvironmentalprotection.Studentsenrolledintheprogramincludenewgraduateswithtechnicalundergraduatedegrees,U.S.Navyofficers,Navycivilianemployees,U.S.governmentemployeesandofficersfromforeignnavies.

Inadditiontoamaster’sdegree,studentscanalsoearnaCategoryAcertificate(highestlevel)fromtheInternationalHydrographicOrganization.Thiscertificationenablesgraduatestosecuretop-payingpositionswithinnavalorganizations,governmentagencies,offshoresurveyingfirmsandrelatedorganizationsworkingin

themarineenvironment.ProgramCoordinatorMaximvanNordenemphasizesthatagoaloftheprogramistoincreaseadmissionsfromthelocalGulfCoastregion.

ThisyeartheprogramreceivedevengreaterrecognitionwiththeawardingoftheIHO-Koreancapacitybuildingprogramtoeducatehydrographersfromunder-developednationslikeBangladesh,MauritiusandJamaica.

AccordingtovanNorden,thereisahugedemandinprivateindustryforqualifiedhydrographerswhocanexpecttomakesix-figureincomes.Recentgraduateswereamongthefirstresponderstoensureinternationaldisasteraidcouldbeconveyedbyshipsafterthe2004tsunamiinIndonesia;conductedclearancesurveysfortheopeningofportsinNewOrleansandotherGulfCoastharborsafterHurricaneKatrinain2005;andconductedclearancesurveysforre-openingPort-au-Princeimmediatelyfollowingthe2010earthquakeinHaiti.

Southern Miss Hydrographic Science Program Earns Distinction

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Southern Miss Gets National Recognition through Professor’s DCI Involvement

Mark Waymire

Smith Named Chair of Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Dr.BillSmith,aveteranmemberoftheCollegeofBusinessfacultyatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi,wasrecentlyappointedchairmanofthecollege’sDepartmentofEconomicDevelopmentandTourism.TheappointmentwasannouncedbyDr.FayeGilbert,deanofthecollege.

Dr.Smithcombinesindustryexperiencewithmorethan30yearsofteachingatSouthernMiss.Hehastaughtprofessionalselling,creativemarketing,marketing

researchandcapstonemarketingmanagementcoursesduringhistenure.HehasalsotaughteconomicdevelopmentcoursesonleadershipandhasledthesalesandmarketingportionoftheTrueSouthcoursesinceitsinception.

TheUniversity’smaster’sdegreeineconomicdevelopmentwasthefirstmaster’sprogramineconomicdevelopmentofferedintheU.S.bythatname.Theprogramhasdevelopedaninternationalreputationwithstudentsandalumniwhoaredrawntoitsinterdisciplinaryandhighlyappliedfocus.

Theprogram’snewcoursecurriculumwaslaunchedforthe

fall2013semester.Basedonanin-depthanalysisfromacademicandindustryexperts,itisdesignedtobringtheory,practiceandresearchtogether.Thecoursesaretaughtexecutivestylewithlimitedon-campusrequirementsandanextensiveuseofcases,exercises,projects,advancedsoftwareandinternshipstoensurestudentsarelearningaboutthelatesttoolsandtechniquesneededforattracting,retainingandgrowingbusinesses,aswellasinfluencingpublicpolicy.

Dr.SmithreceivedhisBachelorofScienceandMasterofBusinessAdministrationdegrees,withhonors,fromFloridaStateUniversityandhisdoctoratefromLouisianaTechUniversity.HehasexperienceasatechnicalsalesrepresentativefortheLindeDivisionofUnionCarbideCorporationandasamaterialsmanagerforamulti-milliondollarbuildingmaterialsexporter.

Dr.SmithreceivedtheUniversity’sExcellenceinTeachingAwardhisfirstyearatSouthernMiss.HewasalsoselectedtwicebyseniorstudentbusinessorganizationleaderstoreceivetheSouthCentralBellOutstandingFacultyMemberAward.HiseffortstoincreaseattendanceatUniversityathleticseventswonhimtheDistinguishedMarketingAwardfromtheHattiesburgSalesandMarketingExecutivesorganization.

Dr.SmithhaspublishedarticlesinIndustrial Marketing Management,theInternational Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration,theEconomic Development ReviewandtheJournal of Economic Development.

Dr.MarkWaymire,assistantprofessorofmusiceducationatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi,wasrecentlyinterviewedonbehalfoftheSpiritofAtlantaDrumCorpsthissummerataDrumCorpsInternational(DCI)competition.

Duringtheinterview,WaymirewasaskedaboutthecomparisonbetweenteachingatSouthernMiss

andhisDCIinvolvement.Theinterviewwaspartofapresentationthatwasshowninmorethan200theatersacrosstheUnitedStates.

DrumCorpsInternationalbeganin1972asaresultofcompetitivemilitarybugleanddrummingduringWorldWarI.Afterthewar,veterans,regardlessofeducationandqualification,beganteachingmusic.Theycreatedcommunitydrumcorps,whicheventuallyevolvedintoDCI.

Waymiredescribesdrumcorpsperformancesas“highenergyandintense.”Healsosaysthatdrumcorpsgroupsareagreatresourceforlearningtheartofteachingandperforming.“Someofthebestteachingyouwilleverseecanbeseenthere(DCI),”saysWaymire.

WaymireisthedirectorofeducationandprogrammingfortheSpiritofAtlanta.TheSpiritofAtlantaiscomposedof150membersand50stafffromallovertheworld.ThecorpsisbasedoutofAtlanta.Beforecompetitionseason,anauditionisheldandthenacampisheldinMay.SeveralstudentsfromSouthernMissarepartoftheSpiritofAtlantaandotherdrumcorps.

ABatonRouge,La.,native,WaymirereceivedhisundergraduatedegreefromLouisianaStateUniversity,hismaster’sdegreefromSamHoustonStateUniversityandhisdoctoratefromtheUniversityofMississippi.Hehastaughtatboththehighschoolandcollegelevels,hasbeenaprofessoratSouthernMissforthreeyearsandtaughtdrumcorpsfor19years.

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The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony August 28 to celebrate the opening of Elizabeth Hall, the final of five building projects that was completed following the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

TheChildren’sCenterforCommunicationandDevelopmentatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiiscelebratingahistoricmilestonewiththecreationofaspecialcalendarcommemoratingthefacility’s40thanniversary.

Theunique15-monthanniversarycalendarhighlightsthisyear’s40th“graduating”class,featuringmanyofthebeautifulchildrenwhilesharingthehistoryandsuccessstoriesofseveralalumnifromthepastfourdecades.

TheChildren’sCenterisaclinicalprogramintheDepartmentofSpeechandHearingSciencesatSouthernMiss.Since1974,thecenterhasprovideddirectearlyinterventionsservicesforMississippi’sinfants,toddlersandpreschoolerswithcommunicationanddevelopmentaldisabilities.

Havingservedmorethan90childrenlastyearfrom23counties,agesbirththrough5,thehighlyqualifiedtransdisciplinarystaffofspeech-languagepathologists;audiologists;earlyoralinterventionists;physical,occupationalandbehavioraltherapists;socialworkers;andnutritionistscontinuetomodelbestpracticescoupledwithpassionandcompassion.

ManymembersoftheCameraderiePhotoClubofHattiesburgdonatedtheirtimeandtalentbyphotographingchildrenforthe40thanniversarycalendar.Theirphotographiccontributionsreflecteachcontributor’sindividualstyleandperception.

Calendarsarecurrentlyonsalefor$10eachatTheChildren’sCenterlocatedintheJ.B.GeorgeBuildingoncampusoronlineatwww.usm.edu/childrenscenter.ProceedswillsupporttheongoingworkofTheChildren’sCenter.

Southern Miss Celebrates Elizabeth Hall Renovation with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

TheUniversityofSouthernMississippiGulfParkCampushostedaribboncuttingceremonyonAugust28tocelebratetheopeningofElizabethHall,thefinaloffivebuildingprojectsthatwascompletedfollowingthedamagecausedbyHurricaneKatrinain2005.SouthernMissadministrators,faculty,staff,studentsandcommunityleaderstookpartintheceremonytocelebratethebuilding’sreopening.

ElizabethHall,whichhousestheCollegeofArtsandLetters,wasthefinalbuildingtocompleterenovationsafter

allfivebuildingsbrokegroundin2011.Inadditiontofacultyoffices,ElizabethHallisalsohometotheUniversity’s

FilmProgramthatcurrentlyoccupies10rooms.TherenovationprojectforElizabethHallcost$1.7million.

Children’s Center at Southern Miss Creates 40th Anniversary Calendar

The special 15-month calendar created by The Children's Center for Communication and Development celebrates 40 years of service.

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Athletic Training Program Welcomes Class of 2015

TheAthleticTrainingPrograminTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi’sSchoolofHumanPerformanceandRecreationhasadmitteditsfirstclassofstudentssince2010.Withanewadministrationandrevisedcurriculum,studentswillbenefitfromanewoutlookanddirectionfortheprogram.

Theprogram’scurriculumconsistsofevidence-basedresearchandclinicalexperience,meetingguidelinesoftheCommissiononAccreditationofAthleticTrainingEducation.AftercompletingtheprograminMay2015,studentswillbeeligibletotaketheBoardofCertificationexamtobecomeaCertifiedAthleticTrainer.

ThenextclassofathletictrainingstudentswillbeadmittedinJanuary2014.

Southern Miss Holds 9/11 Remembrance Service, Unveils Memorial Piece

MembersoftheSouthernMisscommunitytooktimetoreflectonthetragedyofSept.11,2001andhonorthosewholosttheirlivesintheterroristattacksduringaspecialceremonyheldattheTrentLottNationalCenterforExcellenceinDevelopmentandEntrepreneurship.

SponsoredbytheNationalCenterforSpectatorSportsSafetyandSecurity(NCS4),alongwiththeCollegePanhellenicCouncil,theeventalsofeaturedanunveilingofa9/11MemorialSculpture.ThesculpturefeaturesapieceoftwistedsteelfromtheWorldTradeCenterTwinTowersthatcollapsedafterbeingstruckbyhijackedairliners.

FirstrespondersfromthePineBeltarea,aswellascityofficials,attendedthememorialserviceheldontheHattiesburgcampus.

Dr. Lou Marciani, left, director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, poses with University Police Chief Bob Hopkins with the 9/11 Memorial Sculpture unveiled during a special ceremony held Sept. 11 at the Trent Lott National Center for Excellence in Development and Entrepreneurship.

Athletic Training Class of 2015 in front of the Athletic Center at The University of Southern Mississippi.

Did you know that the SMTTT ringtone and Southern Miss Cheer text tones are now available for Android and

iPhone? Visit usm.edu/music and click on “Download Music and Videos” today!

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House Speaker Gunn Tours Southern Miss Campuses

MississippiSpeakeroftheHousePhilipGunnspentagoodportionofOct.3touringfacilitiesanddepartmentsatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi’sHattiesburgandGulfParkcampuses.

Gunn,aRepublicanwhorepresentsDistrict56intheHouse,wasgivenadetailedpresentationoftheUniversity’spolymerscienceprogramandalsotouredtheInnovationandCommercializationPark,whichincludesTheAcceleratorbusinessincubator.

ThetourconcludedwithastopattheGulfCoastResearchLaboratoryinOceanSprings.

Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, right, enjoys a light-hearted moment as Southern Miss Vice President of Research Dr. Gordon Cannon looks on during Gunn’s visit to campus on Oct. 3.

Awardsforthe2013ButchOustaletGulfCoastDistinguishedFacultywerepresentedtothreerecipientsintheareasofresearch,teachingandserviceduringTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiGulfCoast’sannualFallConvocation.

TheResearchAwardwaspresentedtoDr.MDSarder,associateprofessorofindustrialengineeringtechnology.Sarder,whocompiledanexceptionalrecordofresearchin2012,publishedacollectiveoftwobookchapters,10peer-reviewedjournalarticlesandconferenceproceedings.Hewasalsoawardedfundingforsevenofthe10researchgrantproposalshesubmitted.

Dr.JenniferWalker,assistantprofessorofbiology,wasnamedtherecipientoftheTeachingAward.Walker,whoperformedexceptionallywellinherteachingdutiesin2012,taughteightcourses,earninghighevaluationsineachoneandlettersofpraisefrommultiplestudents.

OneexamplethatdemonstratesWalker’scommitmenttoactivelearningwaswhenshetookhermarinebiologyclassona

three-daytriptoPortSt.Joe,Fla.Thisallowedstudentstoconducttheirexperimentsinthefieldratherthanaclasslaboratoryenvironment.

TheServiceAwardwaspresentedtoDr.SandraBishop,assistantprofessorofnursing,whohascontributedtotheUniversityandlocalandregionalcommunitiesinmanywaysthroughout2012.InadditiontoherpositionasassociatedeanforSouthernMissGulfCoastCollegeofNursing,sheservedon11collectivedepartmental,collegeand

Universitycommitteesandwasco-chairoftheMississippiDepartmentofHealth’s“AtRisk”TaskForce.

TheButchOustaletGulfCoastDistinguishedFacultyAwards,sponsoredbytheButchOustaletfamily,werecreatedtorecognizeSouthernMissGulfCoastfacultywhohavedemonstratedexemplaryachievementsinoneofthethreeareasofresearch,teachingandservice.Eachawardwinnerreceiveda$1,000honorariumandaplaquerecognizingtheirachievement.

University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney Bennett, left, and Southern Miss Gulf Coast Vice President and Campus Executive Officer Frances Lucas, right, present Dr. MD Sarder, associate professor of industrial engineering technology, with the 2013 Butch Oustalet Gulf Coast Distinguished Faculty Research Award.

2013 Butch Oustalet Gulf Coast Distinguished Faculty Awards Presented

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Representatives from 13 federal, state and local agencies gathered for a one-day symposium to discuss the possibility of the Port of Gulfport being designated as a “strategic port.”

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help by responding when Publishing Concepts Inc. sends you mail, an email or calls.

This project allows the Alumni Association to receive important updates to our database so we know more about our alumni, your family and how we can better serve you and future alumni!

Visit southernmissalumni.com/directory2014, for more information.

The Southern Miss Alumni Association has partnered with

PCI, also known as Publishing Concepts Inc.,to produce the University’s newest alumni directory.

Southern Miss Soldier-Students Organize Strategic Port Symposium in Gulfport

ArecentgraduateandcurrentstudentatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippihelpedorganizeanimportantone-daygatheringof13federal,stateandlocalagenciestodiscussthecriterianecessaryforthePortofGulfporttobecomedesignatedasa“strategicport”bytheDefenseDepartment.

ArmyMaj.CraigM.Sumrall,arecentgraduateoftheonlineMasterofScienceinlogistics,tradeandtransportation,andArmyCapt.DavidE.Leiva,acandidatefortheMasterofScienceineconomicdevelopment,coordinatedtheevent.BotharestationedatCampShelbyJointForcesTrainingCenter,justsouthofHattiesburg.

The2013JointWarfighterTraining,ReadinessandLogisticsSymposiumfortheSouthMississippiDefenseCorridorwasattheportwithkeystakeholdersfromthemilitaryservices,

alongwithpublicandprivatesectorsrepresented,tohighlightthepotentiallogisticalhubandsynergisticandinteragencycapabilitiesofthejointservicesthatpresentthemselvesinSouthMississippi.

Leiva,whoservesasthespecialplansandprojectsofficer,saidtheresoundingconcurrenceatthesymposiumwasgreatpreparationforthe

followingdaywhenthepairpresentedattheNavalAirSystemsCommand’sInternationalTransportationComplianceandHazardousMaterialmeetingheldatKeeslerAirForceBaseinBiloxi.Thepresentationwastitled,“Ports,PeopleandPotential:RethinkingMilitaryLogisticsinthe21stCentury.”

Thisfall,SumrallandLeivawillsubmitawhitepapertoArmyLogisticsUniversity,“BarrierstoCreativeThinking:PreconceptionsandFunctionalFixationsofArmyLogisticians.”

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Southern Miss senior Blythe Dunaway will spend the earlier part of 2014 serving in an internship with a London accounting firm.

Southern Miss Student Lands Accounting Internship in LondonUniversityofSouthernMississippi

businessstudentBlytheDunawayexpectsherthirdvisittoLondontobeacharm—andawhirlwind—assheservesinaninternshipwithoneofEngland’slargestaccountingfirms.

Dunaway,aseniorfromColumbia,willbeinterningatDeloitte&TouchefromJanuarythroughAprilofnextyear.SheisoneofonlysixaccountingstudentsselectedfortheinternationalinternshipsinLondon.

Dunawaysaystheopportunitytogainfirst-handexperiencewithsuchaprestigiousorganizationwillpaysignificantdividends.

Asforshort-termgoals,DunawayplanstograduatenextMayandbegintheprocessofbecomingacertifiedpublicaccountant.Herlong-rangeobjectivesincludeacareerthatutilizesfinancialadviceandpersonalgrowth.

GrowinGUp Gold

Designed for the purpose of creating a black and gold bond with children and grandchildren of alumni, this program will provide opportunities for Southern Miss

engagement from birth until age 16.

Learn more and enroll your child or grandchild today, by visiting SouthernMissAlumni.com/growingupgold.

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Encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation. Providing

expertise to attract new and growing industries. Finding

solutions to major health issues. Partnering with Mississippi

companies to improve processes, potential, and profits.

Research at Mississippi universities plays a vital role in

assuring the state is well positioned to be competitive in an

increasingly global marketplace. Together, the universities

annually bring in more than $400 million in research and

development—a direct contributor to better jobs, higher

wages, and improved quality of life.

The return on investing in public higher education?

Mississippi’s future.

Alcorn State University | Delta State University | Jackson State University | Mississippi State University

Mississippi University for Women | Mississippi Valley State University | The University of Mississippi | The University of Southern Mississippi

ADVANCING OUR STATE TOGETHER

RESEARCHa key to new opportunities

A D VA N C I N G O U R S TAT E T O G E T H E R

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here are a few questions to test your knowledge of Southern miss history. Answer two or three accurately, and you can consider

yourself a loyal alumnus or alumna. Answer zero or one correctly, and you may want to double check to make sure your diploma is not

from a university in north mississippi.

1. in what year did the Alumni Association host the school’s first homecoming reunion?

2. what building on the hattiesburg campus is the longest continual residence hall?

3. in what year was kennard-washington hall renamed and dedicated to the first African American to attempt enrollment, clyde kennard, and to the first African American to receive a PhD from a mississippi institution, Dr. walter washington?

4. what is the official title of the university’s pep rally before each home game?

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

www.usm.edu/arts AA/EOE/ADAI

A haven for thearts

One of only 34 institutions in the nation accredited in all four arts disciplines:theatre, dance, art and music.

Hosting more than 300arts events each year.Concerts | Art exhibitionsDance performances |Theatre productions

HOMECOMING 2013Forinformationonthe

2013Homecomingfestivities,visitthe

HOMECOMING EVENTS GUIDElocatedonPage24ofthisissueofThe Talon.

Upcoming Events Calendar All events are subject to change and should be confirmed. Any questions regarding these events can be directed to the Southern Miss Alumni Association. For athletics schedules, visit SouthernMiss.com.

October

28 SanAntonioMeet-and-GreetwithUniversityPresidentDr.rodneyD.Bennett,vicePresidentforAdvancementBobPierceandCollegeofBusinessDeanFayeGilbert

Silo|SanAntonio,Texas|5:30–7p.m. Formoreinformation,visitSouthernMissAlumni.com.

30 SMACHalloweenCarnival CentennialGreen|8a.m.

November 7 officialringCeremony TrentLottNationalCenterforExcellencein

DevelopmentandEntrepreneurship|6p.m.

12 SouthwestMississippiAlumninightattheBallparkwithCoachScottBerry

RollingRiverRoasters|Natchez|6p.m. Forcostandmoreinformation,visit

SouthernMissAlumni.com.

15 eaglepalooza DowntownHattiesburg|8:30p.m.

16 LegacyServiceSaturday TheDistrict|8a.m.

Goldeneaglesvs.FloridaAtlantic TheRock|11:30a.m.

MilitaryAppreciationFootballGame

23 Goldeneaglesvs.MiddletennesseeState TheRock|2:30p.m.|BlackandGoldDay

December 3 ChiomegaSongfest ReedGreenColiseum

5 LightingtheWayfortheHolidays AubreyK.LucasAdministrationBuildingSouthLawn

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In order to develop the solutions of the future, we must

first recognize the problems of the moment. Likewise, a

critical step in finding a cure for disease is understanding

the cause. Our investigations of Alzheimer’s disease have

led to a discovery regarding the snowball effect of how

toxic agents replicate in the brain to infect other neurons.

This new observation could open the doors to looking at

Alzheimer’s disease from a new perspective.

Essential explorations.

Transformative results.

www.usm.edu/research

PresidentBennyWaddle,Hattiesburg,MS

President-ElectAngieCollins,Ellisville,MS

Vice PresidentSeanMcGee,Hattiesburg,MS

Past PresidentDaleShearer,Ridgeland,MS

Finance Committee ChairTomHickman,Brandon,MS

Secretary/TreasurerJerryDeFatta,Petal,MS

BOARD OF DIRECTORSKristieFairley,Petal,MS

WadeHowk,Gufport,MSChrisInman,Hattiesburg,MST.J.McSparrin,Clinton,MSDonRoberts,Ridgeland,MS

DavidSaulters,Hattiesburg,MSWandaSimpson,Hattiesburg,MS

ChuckBenigno,Laurel,MSJulieBreazeale,Hattiesburg,MS

MarkGraham,Petal,MSCherylJohnson,LongBeach,MS

WarrenMiller,Madison,MSPamelaMunger,Starkville,MSTraciRouse,Hattiesburg,MSCindyDuvall,Gulfport,MS

KevinGilbert,Ridgeland,MSGeneGouaux,Lockport,LA

ChrisLeonard,Hattiesburg,MSClayPeacock,Atlanta,GA

SusanSlaughter,Hattiesburg,MSWrenHood,Purvis,MS

Ex-Officio Board Members (byvirtueofoffice)

President of the UniversityDr.RodneyD.Bennett,Hattiesburg,MS

President of the USM FoundationRexKelly,Gulfport,MS

Vice President for AdvancementBobPierce,Hattiesburg,MS

Executive Director of the FoundationShannonFleming,Hattiesburg,MS

President of the Athletic FoundationAlGordy,Magee,MS

Athletic Director/CEO of the Athletic FoundationBillMcGillis,Hattiesburg,MS

President of The LegacyTorrelBridges,Hattiesburg,MS

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DALE SHEARER ’87Past President

BENNy WADDLE, ’82President

BennyWaddleisaLifeMemberoftheAlumniAssociationandreceivedabachelor’sdegreeinaccountingfromSouthernMiss.Acertified

publicaccountant,BennygraduatedfromtheLouisianaStateUniversityGraduateSchoolofBanking.Currently,heistheseniorvicepresidentofcommerciallendingforBancorpSouth.

Anactivememberofhiscommunity,BennyisaboardmemberoftheKiwanisClubofHattiesburgwhereheholdsthepositionoftreasurer.Previously,hewasthefinancechairmanforParkway

HeightsUnitedMethodistChurchandassistantscoutmasterfortheBoyScoutsofAmerica.BennyhasalsoservedontheboardfortheSalvationArmy,D.R.E.A.M.,theAreaDevelopmentPartnership,YMCAandtheGreaterPineBeltCommunityFoundation.

BennyhasalsodevotedmuchofhistimetohisalmamaterhavingservedasaboardmemberfortheEagleClub,theUSMFoundationandtheAlumniAssociationfrom2003-06.TheAlumniAssociationhashonoredhimwiththeOutstandingServiceAwardin1997andtheContinuousOutstandingServiceAwardin2004.

BennyismarriedtoPamGillespie’83,‘96.ThecouplehastwochildrenbothcurrentlyattendingSouthernMiss,Amanda,ajuniorandformerPierceLegacyScholar,andBenjamin,afreshmanGoldenEagleandalsoaPierceLegacyScholar.

TheUniversityofSouthernMississippiAlumniAssociationrecentlyannouncedtheselectionofofficersforits2013-14ExecutiveCommittee.Thecommittee’smembershipincludesalumniwhoareaccomplishedleadersintheircommunitieswhodemonstratestrongcommitmenttothebettermentoftheUniversity.

ExecutiveCommitteeofficersinclude:

Southern Miss Alumni Association Announces 2013-14 Executive Committee

2013–14 Executive Committee

DaleShearerreturnedtothevolunteerleadership

oftheUniversityofSouthernMississippiAlumniAssociationasvicepresidentin2010followingastintontheAssociation’sboardofdirectorsfrom2002-05.Inhiscurrentroleaspastpresident,DaleservesonanexecutivecommitteethatprovidesguidancefortheAssociation’soperations.

A1987graduateofSouthernMiss(BA,English),DalewasraisedasaSouthernerandGoldenEagle.AmemberoftheEagleClubandfanofanyteamwearingblackandgold,he

isthesonofCarolynandKennethB.Shearer’60,whoservedaspresidentoftheAlumniAssociationin1970-71.

WhenhewasastudentDalewasamemberoftheHonorsCollegeandAlphaTauOmegafraternity,andwasactiveinstudentgovernment.Asanalumnus,hehasservedasamemberoftheUSMFoundation’sboardofdirectors,ontheAlumniAssociation’sPresidentialTransitionTeamin2006andasadelegatetotheIHLInter-AlumniCouncil.HehasalsoprovidedlegalcounseltovariousAssociationgroups,andheandhiswife,JanetDeniseSaul’90,aremembersofTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiFoundationHonorClub.

DaleisagraduateoftheUniversityofMinnesotaLawSchoolandwasadmitted

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ANgIECOLLINS ’92, ‘94President-elect

SEAN MCgEE ’90Vice President

TOM HICkMAN ‘01Finance committee chair

totheMississippiBarin1991.HeisamemberofthelawfirmCopeland,Cook,TaylorandBush,P.A.thathasofficesinRidgeland,BiloxiandHattiesburg.Dalerepresentsindividualsandlegalentitiesinoilandgas,construction,insurance,softwaredevelopment,manufacturing,transportationandotherindustriesdoingbusinessinMississippi.InhiscommunityheattendsPearOrchardPresbyterianChurchwithhisfamilyandhasservedontheboardofdirectorsforthecityofRidgelandChamberofCommerce.HehasalsoprovidedlegalservicestononprofitreligiousandeducationalorganizationsandconsultedwithlocalleadershipsoftheBoyScoutsofAmericaundertakinghigh-adventuretrips.

DaleresidesinRidgelandwithwife,Janet,daughter,MaryKate,andson,Sam.

AngieCollins,president-electforthe

SouthernMissAlumniAssociation,isthemanageroftheSoutheastMSRegionalOfficeinHattiesburgfortheMississippiDevelopmentAuthority(MDA).ShehasworkedatMDAsince1995.Herprimarydutiesandresponsibilitiesincludeworkingwithexistingindustriesandpromotinganddeliveringagencyeconomicdevelopmentactivitiesforthe13-countyareaofSoutheastMississippionbehalfofthestateofMississippi.

AngieattendedTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiwhereshereceivedherMasterofSciencedegreeineconomicdevelopmentandherBachelorofSciencedegreeinparalegalstudies.SheisacertifiedpublicmanagerforthestateofMississippi.

AngieisapastboardmemberoftheMississippiEconomicDevelopmentCouncil,apastchairmanoftheSouthernEconomicDevelopmentCouncil(SEDC),a17-stateregionaleconomicdevelopmentorganization

andhasbeentherecipientofseveralSEDCChairman’sAwards.SheservesasthesecretaryforMSSouthInc.,regionaldevelopers’organizationrepresentingninecountiesinSoutheastMississippi.

AngiehasservedontheSouthernMissAlumniAssociationBoard,aswellasadirectorfortheSouthernMissEagleClub.SheisaLifeMemberoftheAlumniAssociation,amemberoftheEagleClubandaseasonticketholder.

Sheandherhusband,ThomasWayneCollins,liveinEllisville.HeisretiredfromtheUnitedStatesAirForceandisnowpursuingahistorydegreefromSouthernMiss.Betweenthebothofthem,theyhavetwosons,ChadCognevichofLaurelandChristopherCollins,whoservesintheUnitedStatesArmyasachaplain’sassistant.Theylovespendingtimewiththeirfourgrandchildren,CayleeandCashCognevichandKylieandLandonCollins.

WhileastudentatTheUniversityofSouthern

Mississippi,VicePresidentoftheSouthernMissAlumniAssociationSeanMcGee’90wasamemberofSigmaChifraternityandemployedwithThe Student Printz.Asanalumnus,SeanhasservedasamemberoftheUSMFoundation’sboardofdirectors,theSouthernMissAlumniAssociationboardofdirectorsandisapastpresidentoftheSouthCentralMSAlumniChapter.

Seanandhiswife,MissyWarren’88,’93,arebothmembersoftheAlumniAssociationandareparentsoftwohopefulfutureGoldenEagles,Patrick,15,andJackson,12.

MissyiscurrentlyservingontheUSMAthleticFoundationandisthedaughterofLawrenceWarren.Herstepmother,BonnieWarren,isamemberoftheAlumniAssociation’sHallofFame.

SeanhasworkedforBancorpSouthinHattiesburgsince2003andis

currentlyservingasseniorvicepresidentandmanagerofthePremierBankingDepartment.InhiscommunityheandhisfamilyaremembersofMainStreetUnitedMethodistChurchwhereheservesasthechairmanoftheadministrativecouncil.Seanhasservedinvariouscivic,socialandprofessionalorganizationrolesinHattiesburg.

FinanceCommitteeChairTomHickman

‘01ispresidentandwealthstrategistforFairwayFinancialManagement.SecuritiesandinvestmentsareofferedthroughLPLFinancialmemberFINRA/SIPC.Tomhelpsindividualsandbusinessespursue,manageandmaintainwealththroughcomprehensivefinancialplanning.Withmorethan12yearsinthefinancialservicesindustry,hispriorexperienceincludesworkingatUBS/PaineWebber,AmSouthInvestmentandCitizensNationalBank/RaymondJames.

TomholdsSeries7,63and66registrationswithLPLFinancialandalsohashisannuity,long-termcareandlifeinsurancelicensesofferingabroadrangeofservicestohisclients.Inadditiontoinvestmentmanagement,healsospecializesinretirementplanning,savingforchildrenorgrandchildren’seducationandcoordinatingstrategiestohelpminimizeincomeandestatetaxes.

Tom’sgoalistoprovideeveryclientwithconfidencetoensurethemosteffectivestrategiesavailablearebeingimplementedforthemandthatnewstrategiesandtacticsarecontinuallybeingreviewed.Astheirfinancialpoint-person,heprovidesclientswithpertinentinformationthatisvaluabletotheirdecision-making.

TomisamemberoftheRidgelandChamberofCommerceandavolunteerfortheSalvationArmy.Inaddition,heenjoystravelingandrecreationalsports.

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CINDy DUvALL ‘95

kEvIN gILBERT ‘94, ‘96

gENE gOUAUx ‘07

WREN HOOD ‘07

CHRIS LEONARD ‘90, ‘01

new board members

CindyDuvall’sstudentcareermadehistoryatTheUniversityof

SouthernMississippi.This1995speechcommunicationgraduatewasaformerofficerofDeltaGammaFraternity,amemberoftheDixieDarlingsandwasthefirstwomantobeelectedstudentbodypresident.Inaddition,DuvallwasMissUSMandHomecomingQueenduringhertimeattheUniversity.

Followinggraduation,DuvallmovedtotheMississippiGulfCoastwhereshebuiltacareerinpublicrelations,crisiscommunications,marketingcommunicationsandgovernmentalaffairs.BeginningwithWLOX-TV,thenlaterassumingtheroleofcommunicationsdirectorfortheMississippiDepartmentofMarineResources,CindyeventuallyopenedherownpublicrelationsfirmmanagingtheimagesofpremierclientsalongtheGulfCoastuntiljoiningMississippiPowerin2007wheresheispresentlythegovernmentalandcommunityrelationsmanagerinthecompany’scommunitydevelopmentarea.

Arecognizedbusinessandcommunityleader,DuvallhasearnedthehonorsofMostOutstandingGulfCoastCareerWoman,Top10BusinessLeaderUnder40,YoungRotarianoftheYear,LeadershipGulfCoastGraduateandLeadershipGulfCoastBoardofTrustee.ShewasalsorecentlyrecognizedasarecipientoftheCoastYoungProfessional’sForeverYoungMentorAward.

ElectedtoanationalpositionwiththeNationalEducationAssociationand

currentlyemployedwiththeClintonPublicSchoolDistrict,KevinGilbertstrivesforcontinuousimprovementofeducationintheMagnoliaState.

TheJoliet,Ill.,nativeandRidgelandresidentgraduatedfromSouthernMisswithbothB.A.andM.A.degreesinpoliticalscience,andiscurrentlyearninganEd.D.ineducationalleadershipatMississippiCollege.

DuringhistimeatSouthernMiss,GilbertworkedasastudentequipmentmanagerandgraduateassistantforboththeGoldenEaglesbaseballandfootballteams.GilbertwasalsoamemberofthestudentEagleClubandtheMuXichapterofAlphaPhiAlphaFraternityInc.,whereheservedasparliamentarian.Aftergraduation,Gilbertgainedmorethan14yearsofeducationalexperiencethroughoutthestate.

GilberthasservedaspresidentandchiefexecutiveofficeroftheMississippiAssociationofEducators,an8,000-plusmemberorganizationthatadvocatesfor“GreatPublicSchoolsforEveryChild,”byempoweringmembers,providingservicesandpromotingparental/communityinvolvement.

Gilbertandhiswife,AndreaHoskinsGilbert’94,aretheproudparentsoftwosons,KristopherandKameron.

GeneGouauxgraduatedfromSouthernMissin2007withadegreein

accounting.WhileatSouthernMiss,GouauxservedasstudentbodypresidentandwasaHallofFameinductee.

Upongraduation,GouauxattendedLouisianaStateUniversitywhereheobtainedamaster’sinaccountingwhileworkingasthestudentinvolvementcoordinatorfortheCenterforStudentLeadershipandInvolvement.Hethereafterattendedandgraduatedcum laudefromtheSouthernUniversityLawCenter.WhileattheSouthernUniversityLawCenter,GouauxservedasthearticleseditorfortheSouthern University Law Review.HehasinternedatEntergyCorporation,theLouisianaAttorneyGeneral’soffice,theLouisianaMunicipalAssociationandforLouisianaSupremeCourtJusticeJohnWeimer.

Afterobtaininghislawdegree,GouauxreturnedtoSouthLouisianawherehebeganpracticingwithGouauxLawFirm,thefirmhisgrandfatherfoundedinthe1950s.Inadditiontohislawpractice,Geneenjoysafull-timefacultypositionteachingbusinesslawatNichollsStateUniversityinThibodaux,La.

Duringhisfreetime,GouauxservesontheboardofdirectorsfortheLafourcheFolklifeandHeritageMuseum.HehasbeenafeaturedspeakerattheLouisianaYouthinGovernmentConference,WorldYouthDayfortheArchdioceseofNewOrleans,LouisianaStateUniversity’sLagniappeLeadershipConferenceandtheSouthernMissLeadershipSeries.

WarrenA.HoodIII(Wren)earnedabachelor’sdegreeinmanagement

fromGeorgiaTechUniversityin2006.HecontinuedhiseducationatTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi,wherein2007,heearnedhismaster’sdegree.WhileatSouthernMiss,WrenwasamemberoftheUniversity’stennisteam.

HebeganhiscareeratHoodCompaniesInc.,in2007andcurrentlyworksasafinancialanalystforthecompany.HeservesontheboardsoftheUSMAthleticFoundation,DREAMofHattiesburgandtheUnitedWayofSoutheastMississippi.

WrencurrentlylivesinHattiesburgandisanactivememberofParkwayHeightsUnitedMethodistChurchandaLifeMemberoftheAlumniAssociation.

ChrisLeonardreceivedabachelor’sdegreein1990andamaster’sdegreein2001

fromTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi.Acertifiedpublicaccountant,Chrisis

currentlythecontrolleratForrestHealth.

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CLAy PEACOCk ‘93

SUSAN SLAUgHTER ‘92

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Legacy

BUy a BRIcK

On the Hattiesburg campus, the plaza between Shoemaker Square and Cook Library has been paved with more than 65 bricks inscribed with the names of alumni, family and friends of The University of Southern Mississippi.

If you are one of the many purchasers, stop by the plaza to view your brick during the upcoming Homecoming weekend!

As of September 2013, more than $10,000 has been generated to support the Association’s Pierce Legacy Scholars Program. This program works to provide one-time $1,000 scholarships to incoming freshman who are children or

grandchildren of members of the Alumni Association.

For more information or to place an order online, visit southernmissalumni.com/leavealegacy.

The SoUTheRn MISS aLUMnI aSSocIaTIon BRIcK PRogRaM

PriortojoiningForrestHealth,ChriswastheaccountingmanageratSouthernPineElectricPowerAssociation.

BothChrisandhiswife,LeighAnn(Walker)Leonard’91,arebothLifeMembersoftheSouthernMissAlumniAssociationandareproudparentstosonAndrew.TheLeonardsaremembersofPresbyterianChurchofHattiesburg.

ClayPeacockreceivedabachelor’sdegreeincomputersciencefrom

SouthernMissinDecember1993.WhileattendingSouthernMiss,ClaywasamemberofSigmaNufraternity,andhealsoparticipatedintheInterfraternityCouncil,StudentGovernmentSenateandUnionBoardandservedasvice-presidentandpresidentoftheHonorStudentAssociation.ClayalsoholdsaMasterofInternetTechnologyfromtheUniversityofGeorgiaawardedin2003.

Aftergraduation,ClayreturnedtohisnativePensacola,Fla.,andworkedin

governmentcontracting—firstatHurlburtFieldinFt.Walton,Fla.,andthenatSaufleyFieldinPensacola,Fla.—beforebeingrecruitedbyWachoviaBankcardServicestomovetoAtlanta,Ga.,in1999.AfterhelpingWachoviatakeitsdatawarehousefromoutsideconsultantstoanin-houseoperation,ClaymovedontoiXLConsultingwherehismainclientwasDeltaAirLines.ClaywasinstrumentalinestablishingDelta’sHumanResourcescallcenterandsoftwareformorethan100,000employees.HethenheadedofftoUniversityofGeorgia’sTerryCollegeofBusinesstoobtainhisMasterofInternetTechnology.HewasrecruitedfromthatprogrambyTRX(nowaConcurcompany)wherehehasremainedforthelast10yearsasaseniorreportdeveloperanddataanalyst.

ClayresidesinAtlantawhereheisafoundingboardmemberfortheMississippiSocietyofGeorgiathathoststheannualMississippiinthePark.Clayhasservedasanalumniambassadorsince2005andtheEagleClub’sdistrictrepresentativesince2009.HeisanEagleClubmemberandLifetimeMemberoftheAlumniAssociation.

SusanCadeSlaughterreceivedabachelor’sdegreefromTheUniversity

ofSouthernMississippiin1992.WhileastudentattheUniversity,shewasamemberofSouthernStyleandservedaspresidentofChiOmegaSorority.

Aftergraduation,Slaughterpursuedamaster’sdegreeinhealthservicesadministrationfromtheUniversityofAlabamainBirmingham.Sheservedasdirectorofbusinessdevelopmentfor15yearsforPineGrove,anextensionofForrestGeneralHospital,beforejoiningHattiesburgClinicin2012asassistantadministrator.

SlaughterisafellowintheAmericanCollegeofHealthcareExecutivesandcurrentlyservesaspresidentoftheboardofdirectorsfortheUnitedWayofSoutheastMississippi.SheispastpresidentoftheJuniorAuxiliaryofHattiesburg.

Slaughterandherhusband,Jay,resideinHattiesburgwiththeirson,Cade,anddaughter,Kathryn.TheyaremembersofParkwayHeightsUnitedMethodistChurch.

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Sculpture rendering commissioned and donated by alumnus Chuck Scianna.

Welcome New Life Members

Alumnus Chuck Scianna Commissions Golden Eagle Sculptures

AmajorlandscapeprojectcurrentlyunderwayonTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi’sHattiesburgcampuswillbeaccentuatedbythepresenceofatoweringgoldeneaglesculpturecommissionedanddonatedbyalumnusChuckScianna.

Thebronzesculpture,designedbyIdahoartist/sculptorDavidAnderson,willbepositionedattheapexoftheAll-AmericanRoseGardenthatfacesHardyStreet.Thesculpturemeasuresapproximately22-feettallby20-feetwideandwillsitatopan8-foot-high

pyramid-shapedbase.AsmallerversionofthesculpturewillbeerectedontheSouthernMissGulfParkcampusinLongBeachsymbolicallytyingthecampusestogether.

TheofficialdedicationoftheeaglesculptureisscheduledforOct.24,twodaysbeforetheGoldenEagles’HomecomingfootballgameagainstNorthTexas.

SciannaapproachedUniversityofficialsmorethanayearagowiththesculptureideaandinitialplanscalledfortheunveilingtotakeplaceduringFounders’DayfestivitiesonApril1of

thisyear.However,theFeb.10tornadothatstrucktheHattiesburgcampusputthoseplansonhold.

ThesculptureplacementhassubsequentlybeenincorporatedintoaFrontCampusLandscapeRestorationandEnhancementPlantheUniversitybeganinmid-April.ThelandscapeplancoincideswiththeUSMFoundation’sCampusBeautificationCampaign,afundraisinginitiativetohelpdefraycostsoftherestorationefforts.Noneofthemoneypledgedtothebeautificationcampaignwasusedtofinancetheeaglesculpture.

Peggy Allenkenneth and Darlene Barron

Darlene Bauerrobert h. Bennett

Alvin and melissa Bickerherman Bolick

roy BordenPatricia Ann Braddock

Blane and Diane BurnettStephen and Ashley castleman

mark and Debra chapmanJoel coppage

nancy ruth Dorroh

raymond DuncanAlbert Fleming

Larry Fortenberrywilma Fortney

Philip and cynthia GaddisFaye Gilbert

ryan and Jennifer GriffinJacqueline haney

Susan hawleyPatricia eileen holstein

michael and Susan homanAngela howington

cecilia JonesAngela Dawn Jones

Joshua JuneauJared Loftus

Torcia mcLendon mayfieldmichael mcDowell

roy Anthony merrellAnn miller

Taylor and carissa mortonLindsey murphy

David Gary oesterlingPhillip and Susan Perry

Audra russellAngela rutherfordGeorgia Sanders

Sharon Schamber-Jones

Julie Ann Sheridankenneth and connie Siler

chad SmithTruett Smith

James and carol StandlandJonielle Swetman

Sherry Tinneymichael and Tanya Truelove

richard underwoodwilliam walker

Francis and Phillis wallerSharon whitfield

Suzi wintersnancy woods

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Hattiesburg Clinic is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Francis Rose, MD, to Dermatology - South.

Dr. Rose is a board-certified dermatologist. She is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi and a lifelong member of The Southern Miss Alumni Association. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, La., where she also completed a residency in dermatology and served as chief resident.

At Dermatology - South, Rose will o�er medical dermatology services and cosmetic services including BOTOX®, Dysport™, Juvéderm®, Restylane®, RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler, Vbeam® Perfecta Pulse Dye Laser Treatment, laser hair removal, leg vein treatment, sun damage correction, pigmented lesion treatment, facial rejuvenation, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, Exilis Elite, Pixel Perfect™ laser treatment, and Alex TriVantage® laser tattoo removal.

William L. Waller, III, MD, FAAD // Elizabeth Francis Rose, MD // Lavinia Drambarean, Certified Physician AssistantTeresa Rahaim, Licensed Aesthetician // 3 Thompson Park, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 // 601-579-3130www.hattiesburgclinic.com/dermsouth

Alumni Association Assists in Hosting Afro-American Student Organization Reunion

TheUniversityofSouthernMississippi’sAfro-AmericanStudentOrganization(AASO),inconjunctionwiththeSouthernMissAlumniAssociation,helditsfirstreunionAug.30–Sept.1inHattiesburgwithavarietyofeventsdesignedtoreconnectformerstudentswhoweremembersoftheorganization.

FoundedastheAfro-AmericanCulturalSociety(AACS)in1969,thegroupchangeditsnametotheAfricanAmericanStudentOrganizationinthe1990s.Dr.AlvinWilliams,aprofessoremeritusofmarketingatSouthernMissandformerSouthernMissAlumniAssociationpresident,wasoneoftheorganization’searliestmembersandhelpedorganizeandcoordinatethereunion.

“ItwasaninstrumentalpartofstudentlifeforblackstudentsatthatpointintheUniversity’shistory,asitpredatedanyoftheUniversity’sblackGreekLifechapters,”Williamssaid.“So,theAACSwastheonlyentityoncampusthatwasprimarilyfocusedtowardthisstudentpopulation.

“It’sthefirsttimewe’vehadacomprehensiveefforttoreconnect.IbelieveitiscertainlyanexcitingtimeforthisgrouptoreturntoseeforthemselvestheprogressthathasbeenmadeatSouthernMissoverthelast35years.”

Morethan80alumniattendedthereunionandtookadvantageoftheopportunitytoreconnectwithSouthernMiss.Thereunionweekendbeganwithameet-and-greetreceptionwhereattendeeswerewelcomedbacktothecampusbyUniversityofSouthernMississippiPresidentRodneyBennett.Saturday’sactivitiesincludedapicnicatKamperParkfollowedbytheSouthernMisshomefootballopeneragainstTexasState.ThereunionconcludedonSundaywithagroupchurchserviceatMt.CarmelBaptistChurch.

“TheAACSreunionwasagreatsuccessandtheAlumniAssociationisthrilledtohavebeenapartoftheplanningthatbroughtthisimportantgroupofalumnibacktocampus,”saidAlumniAssociationExecutiveDirectorJerryDeFatta.“Itisourhopethatthereunionwillserveasafoundationforsimilareventsinthefuture.”

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Golden Eagle PrideGolden Eagle PrideHOMECOMING 2013

S incetheearlydaysofTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi’sexistence,alumni,friendsandfanshavebeeninvitedbacktocampusannuallytocelebratetheaccomplishmentsoftheinstitution.Knownas“Homecoming,”thistwo-dayweekendreunionhaslongservedasatimetoreflectonthe

University’shistory,reconnectwithclassmatesandrekindletheloveforallthingsblackandgold.PlanningasuccessfulHomecomingcelebrationrequirescollaborativeeffortfrommanyentitiesacross

campus.FromtheAlumniAssociationandAthleticstotheDivisionofStudentAffairsandoursixacademiccolleges,asignificantamountoftimeandeffortgoesintotheplanningandpreparationofthiseventaswewelcomehomemorethan36,000alumni,fansandfriendswhoattendHomecomingeachyear.

Centeringonthetheme,“WeWon’tHideThatGoldenEaglePride,”thisyear’sslateofactivitiesissuretooffersomethingforeveryone.“Weasstudentsarereallyexcitedtoseealumnicomebackandreinvestintheiralmamater,”saidSouthernMissStudentGovernmentAssociationPresidentAnnMarieChillcut.“Withthisyear’sthemeandtheweek’sevents,theSGAistryingtocapturetheprideweallshareforSouthernMiss.HomecomingisalsoagreatwayforcurrentstudentstoexperienceavarietyofUniversitytraditionsandmakememoriesthatwilllastbeyondourcollegedays.”

ThecelebrationofHomecoming2013beginsonMonday,Oct.21,andwillincludemorethan15eventsleadinguptotheHomecomingfootballgamewhenSouthernMisstakesonNorthTexas.

S incetheearlydaysofTheUniversityofSouthernMississippi’sexistence,alumni,friendsandfanshavebeeninvitedbacktocampusannuallytocelebratetheaccomplishmentsoftheinstitution.Knownas“Homecoming,”thistwo-dayweekendreunionhaslongservedasatimetoreflectonthe

University’shistory,reconnectwithclassmatesandrekindletheloveforallthingsblackandgold.PlanningasuccessfulHomecomingcelebrationrequirescollaborativeeffortfrommanyentitiesacross

campus.FromtheAlumniAssociationandAthleticstotheDivisionofStudentAffairsandoursixacademiccolleges,asignificantamountoftimeandeffortgoesintotheplanningandpreparationofthiseventaswewelcomehomemorethan36,000alumni,fansandfriendswhoattendHomecomingeachyear.

Centeringonthetheme,“WeWon’tHideThatGoldenEaglePride,”thisyear’sslateofactivitiesissuretooffersomethingforeveryone.“Weasstudentsarereallyexcitedtoseealumnicomebackandreinvestintheiralmamater,”saidSouthernMissStudentGovernmentAssociationPresidentAnnMarieChillcut.“Withthisyear’sthemeandtheweek’sevents,theSGAistryingtocapturetheprideweallshareforSouthernMiss.HomecomingisalsoagreatwayforcurrentstudentstoexperienceavarietyofUniversitytraditionsandmakememoriesthatwilllastbeyondourcollegedays.”

ThecelebrationofHomecoming2013beginsonMonday,Oct.21,andwillincludemorethan15eventsleadinguptotheHomecomingfootballgamewhenSouthernMisstakesonNorthTexas.

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Saturday, October 26 • 10 a.m.TheHomecomingParadeisanannualeventthatallowsstudentorganizationsandmembersoftheSouthernMissandHattiesburgcommunitiestheopportunitytodisplayandcelebrateSouthernMiss’richtraditions.TheannualHomecomingParadehasbeenapartofourinstitution’shistoryformorethan75years,andsomeofthepastparadeentrieshaveincludedThePrideofMississippiMarchingBand,theDixieDarlings,currentandformerathletes,politiciansandnumerousmembersoftheSouthernMissstudentbody.

Parade routeTheparadewillagainfollowitsoriginalroutethroughhistoricDowntownHattiesburg.ParadeparticipantswilllineupintheparkinglotbehindSacredHeartCatholicSchoolon608SouthernAve.at9a.m.onthedayoftheparade.

TheparadewillenterontoHardyStreetfromWestPineandwilltravelalongFrontStreetmakingaleftontoMainStreet,McLeodStreet,HardyStreetandthenarightonWestPine.Theparadewillconcludebackatthestagingarea.Theestimatedlengthoftheparaderouteis0.8miles.

Saturday, October 26 • 10 a.m.TheHomecomingParadeisanannualeventthatallowsstudentorganizationsandmembersoftheSouthernMissandHattiesburgcommunitiestheopportunitytodisplayandcelebrateSouthernMiss’richtraditions.TheannualHomecomingParadehasbeenapartofourinstitution’shistoryformorethan75years,andsomeofthepastparadeentrieshaveincludedThePrideofMississippiMarchingBand,theDixieDarlings,currentandformerathletes,politiciansandnumerousmembersoftheSouthernMissstudentbody.

Parade routeTheparadewillagainfollowitsoriginalroutethroughhistoricDowntownHattiesburg.ParadeparticipantswilllineupintheparkinglotbehindSacredHeartCatholicSchoolon608SouthernAve.at9a.m.onthedayoftheparade.

TheparadewillenterontoHardyStreetfromWestPineandwilltravelalongFrontStreetmakingaleftontoMainStreet,McLeodStreet,HardyStreetandthenarightonWestPine.Theparadewillconcludebackatthestagingarea.Theestimatedlengthoftheparaderouteis0.8miles.

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tuesday, October 22 Southern MiSS education Law aSSociation Luncheon

TheSouthernMissEducationLawAssociationwillhost“SouthernMiss:ACenturyintheMaking”featuringDr.AubreyK.Lucas.ThadCochranCenter,Room21811:45a.m.–1:15p.m.ContactRebekahYoungatrebekah.young@usm.eduorvisitwww.smedlaw.orgformoreinformation.

“red Light, green Light, go goLd Party”TheFreshFoodCompany|10p.m.ContactEagleDiningat601.266.5376formoreinformation.

Wednesday, October 23 goLden eagLe oLyMPicS

PayneCenter|3p.m.ContactRecreationalSportsat601.266.5405formoreinformation.

thursday, October 24 ProfeSSionaL deveLoPMent aLuMni SuMMit ThadCochranCenter|8a.m.–4p.m.|Registra-tionFees:$65(AlumniAssociationmembers)$95(AlumniNon-Associationmembers)|Formorein-formation,contacttheOfficeofProfessionalDevel-opmentandEducationalOutreachat601.266.4186.

SchooL of MaSS coMMunication and JournaLiSM SyMPoSiuM

“ALegendComesHome:HonoringChuckScarborough”ThadCochranCenter,BallroomI|9:30a.m.ContactSchoolofMassCommunicationandJournalismat601.266.4258formoreinformation.

SchooL of MaSS coMMunication and JournaLiSM haLL of faMe Luncheon

ThadCochranCenter,BallroomIII|11:45a.m.ContactSchoolofMassCommunicationandJournalismat601.266.4258formoreinformation.

eagLe ScuLPture dedicationHattiesburgandGulfParkcampuseswillbeaccentuatedbythepresenceoftoweringGoldenEaglesculpturescommissionedanddonatedbyalumnusChuckScianna.GulfCoastdedication|10a.m.Hattiesburgdedication|4p.m.ContactAlumniAssociationat601.266.5013oremailalumni@usm.eduformoreinformation.

Bring it on eagLe StyLe: don’t droP that BLack and goLd dance coMPetition

ReedGreenColiseum|7:30p.m.

Friday, October 25SheLL finiSh Line/aLuMni aSSociation hoMecoMing goLf tournaMent

HattiesburgCountryClub7a.m.Registration8:30a.m.ShotgunStartContactDaneReiterat601.266.4856orkristopher.reiter@usm.eduformoreinformation.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae refreSher PracticeNewDixieDarlingalumnaewillmeettoprepareforHomecomingweekendactivities.PayneCenter,BasketballCourtsThreeandFour|10a.m.

*dixie darLing LunchTheDixieDarlingswillmeetforlunchfollowingthebeginner’spracticesession.PowerHouseRestaurant|11:30a.m.

footBaLL friday LuncheonJoinHeadFootballCoachToddMonkenforapregameluncheon.TrentLottNationalCenterforExcellenceinEconomicDevelopmentandEntrepreneurship11:30a.m.–1p.m.ContacttheAthleticsdepartmentat601.266.5017formoreinformation.

fountain SitThistraditionalHomecomingeventleadsuptoFridayNightattheFountain.ShoemakerSquare|1p.m.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae regiStration PayneCenter,BasketballCourtsThreeandFour|1p.m.–1:30p.m.

For additional information, visit usm.edu/homecoming.

tuesday, October 22 Southern MiSS education Law aSSociation Luncheon

TheSouthernMissEducationLawAssociationwillhost“SouthernMiss:ACenturyintheMaking”featuringDr.AubreyK.Lucas.ThadCochranCenter,Room21811:45a.m.–1:15p.m.ContactRebekahYoungatrebekah.young@usm.eduorvisitwww.smedlaw.orgformoreinformation.

“red Light, green Light, go goLd Party”TheFreshFoodCompany|10p.m.ContactEagleDiningat601.266.5376formoreinformation.

Wednesday, October 23 goLden eagLe oLyMPicS

PayneCenter|3p.m.ContactRecreationalSportsat601.266.5405formoreinformation.

thursday, October 24 ProfeSSionaL deveLoPMent aLuMni SuMMit ThadCochranCenter|8a.m.–4p.m.|Registra-tionFees:$65(AlumniAssociationmembers)$95(AlumniNon-Associationmembers)|Formorein-formation,contacttheOfficeofProfessionalDevel-opmentandEducationalOutreachat601.266.4186.

SchooL of MaSS coMMunication and JournaLiSM SyMPoSiuM

“ALegendComesHome:HonoringChuckScarborough”ThadCochranCenter,BallroomI|9:30a.m.ContactSchoolofMassCommunicationandJournalismat601.266.4258formoreinformation.

SchooL of MaSS coMMunication and JournaLiSM haLL of faMe Luncheon

ThadCochranCenter,BallroomIII|11:45a.m.ContactSchoolofMassCommunicationandJournalismat601.266.4258formoreinformation.

eagLe ScuLPture dedicationHattiesburgandGulfParkcampuseswillbeaccentuatedbythepresenceoftoweringGoldenEaglesculpturescommissionedanddonatedbyalumnusChuckScianna.GulfCoastdedication|10a.m.Hattiesburgdedication|4p.m.ContactAlumniAssociationat601.266.5013oremailalumni@usm.eduformoreinformation.

Bring it on eagLe StyLe: don’t droP that BLack and goLd dance coMPetition

ReedGreenColiseum|7:30p.m.

Friday, October 25SheLL finiSh Line/aLuMni aSSociation hoMecoMing goLf tournaMent

HattiesburgCountryClub7a.m.Registration8:30a.m.ShotgunStartContactDaneReiterat601.266.4856orkristopher.reiter@usm.eduformoreinformation.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae refreSher PracticeNewDixieDarlingalumnaewillmeettoprepareforHomecomingweekendactivities.PayneCenter,BasketballCourtsThreeandFour|10a.m.

*dixie darLing LunchTheDixieDarlingswillmeetforlunchfollowingthebeginner’spracticesession.PowerHouseRestaurant|11:30a.m.

footBaLL friday LuncheonJoinHeadFootballCoachToddMonkenforapregameluncheon.TrentLottNationalCenterforExcellenceinEconomicDevelopmentandEntrepreneurship11:30a.m.–1p.m.ContacttheAthleticsdepartmentat601.266.5017formoreinformation.

fountain SitThistraditionalHomecomingeventleadsuptoFridayNightattheFountain.ShoemakerSquare|1p.m.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae regiStration PayneCenter,BasketballCourtsThreeandFour|1p.m.–1:30p.m.

For additional information, visit usm.edu/homecoming.

*Contact melissa lyman at 228.383.0740 or [email protected] for more information.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae Practice PayneCenter,BasketballCourtsThreeandFour|1:30p.m.–3p.m.

*current dixie darLing and aLuMnae Joint Practice Followingthealumnaepractice,DixieDarlingswillthenpracticewithcurrentDixieDarlings.PrideField|3:15p.m.–5p.m.

Southern MiSS aLuMni haLL of faMe Banquet and induction cereMony

TheSouthernMissAlumniAssociationwillinductsevenoutstandingalumniintotheHallofFame.ThadCochranCenter,GrandBallroom|6:30p.m.ContactRene’[email protected].

*dixie darLing reunion dinnerTheDixieDarlingalumnaewillholdareuniondinner.ThadCochranCenter|7p.m.

hoMecoMing friday night at the fountainFridayNightattheFountainkicksoffwithapeprallyfeaturingtheHomecomingcourt,membersoftheGoldenEaglefootballteam,Seymour,CheerleadersandtheDixieDarlings.Followingthepeprally,SouthernMissalumnusAdamDoleacwillperformaconcert.CentennialGreen|7p.m.Visitwww.Facebook.com/SouthernMissActivitiesCouncilformoreinformation.

Saturday, October 26 18th annuaL hoMecoMing eagLe 5k run

TheAthleticTrainingClubandExercisePhysiologyClubproudlypresentthe18thAnnualHomecoming5KEagleRun.7:30a.m.Check-in8:30a.m.RaceStartVisittheofficialwebsiteatwww.usm.edu/homecoming/5keaglerunformoreinformation.

hoMecoMing ParadeDowntownHattiesburg|10a.m.

*dixie darLingS aLuMnae ParticiPation in hoMecoMing Parade

TheDixieDarlingswillrideorwalkinthe2013HomecomingParade.AllinterestedparticipantsshouldcontactMelissaLymanat228.383.0740ormelissa.lyman@yahoo.com.

annuaL aLuMni aSSociation awardS Luncheon and BuSineSS Meeting

TheAlumniAssociationwillrecognizealumniwhohavegivenservicetotheiralmamater.ThadCochranCenter|NoonContacttheAlumniAssociationat601.266.5013orrene.trigg@usm.eduformoreinformation.

*dixie darLing SchoLarShiP PreSentationTheDixieDarlingswillpresenttheir2013scholarshiprecipient.StoutHall|1:30p.m.

Payne center 20th anniverSary ceLeBrationPayneCenter|2p.m.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae and decade grouP PhotoAllcurrentDixieDarlingsandalumnaewilltakeagroupphoto.Afterthephoto,theDixieDarlingswilllineupatBennettAuditoriumtoparticipateintheEagleWalk.StoutHall|3:15p.m.

wuSM taiLgate concert SerieSAlumniandfansareinvitedtotheWUSMTailgateConcertpriortothegame,featuringtheband,Oh,Jeremiah.CentennialGreen|4:15p.m.Visitwww.southernmissradio.comorcallLesleyWoodat601.266.5188formoreinformation.

eagLe waLkWestMemorialDrive|4p.m.ContacttheAthleticsdepartmentat601.266.5017formoreinformation.

Southern MiSS vS. north texaSTheRock|6p.m.ContactthePatFerliseTicketOfficeat800.844.TICKorSouthernMissTickets.comforticketsormoreinformation

BesuretostickaroundforthefifthquarterconcertbyThePrideofMississippiMarchingBand.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae Practice PayneCenter,BasketballCourtsThreeandFour|1:30p.m.–3p.m.

*current dixie darLing and aLuMnae Joint Practice Followingthealumnaepractice,DixieDarlingswillthenpracticewithcurrentDixieDarlings.PrideField|3:15p.m.–5p.m.

Southern MiSS aLuMni haLL of faMe Banquet and induction cereMony

TheSouthernMissAlumniAssociationwillinductsevenoutstandingalumniintotheHallofFame.ThadCochranCenter,GrandBallroom|6:30p.m.ContactRene’[email protected].

*dixie darLing reunion dinnerTheDixieDarlingalumnaewillholdareuniondinner.ThadCochranCenter|7p.m.

hoMecoMing friday night at the fountainFridayNightattheFountainkicksoffwithapeprallyfeaturingtheHomecomingcourt,membersoftheGoldenEaglefootballteam,Seymour,CheerleadersandtheDixieDarlings.Followingthepeprally,SouthernMissalumnusAdamDoleacwillperformaconcert.CentennialGreen|7p.m.Visitwww.Facebook.com/SouthernMissActivitiesCouncilformoreinformation.

Saturday, October 26 18th annuaL hoMecoMing eagLe 5k run

TheAthleticTrainingClubandExercisePhysiologyClubproudlypresentthe18thAnnualHomecoming5KEagleRun.7:30a.m.Check-in8:30a.m.RaceStartVisittheofficialwebsiteatwww.usm.edu/homecoming/5keaglerunformoreinformation.

hoMecoMing ParadeDowntownHattiesburg|10a.m.

*dixie darLingS aLuMnae ParticiPation in hoMecoMing Parade

TheDixieDarlingswillrideorwalkinthe2013HomecomingParade.AllinterestedparticipantsshouldcontactMelissaLymanat228.383.0740ormelissa.lyman@yahoo.com.

annuaL aLuMni aSSociation awardS Luncheon and BuSineSS Meeting

TheAlumniAssociationwillrecognizealumniwhohavegivenservicetotheiralmamater.ThadCochranCenter|NoonContacttheAlumniAssociationat601.266.5013orrene.trigg@usm.eduformoreinformation.

*dixie darLing SchoLarShiP PreSentationTheDixieDarlingswillpresenttheir2013scholarshiprecipient.StoutHall|1:30p.m.

Payne center 20th anniverSary ceLeBrationPayneCenter|2p.m.

*dixie darLing aLuMnae and decade grouP PhotoAllcurrentDixieDarlingsandalumnaewilltakeagroupphoto.Afterthephoto,theDixieDarlingswilllineupatBennettAuditoriumtoparticipateintheEagleWalk.StoutHall|3:15p.m.

wuSM taiLgate concert SerieSAlumniandfansareinvitedtotheWUSMTailgateConcertpriortothegame,featuringtheband,Oh,Jeremiah.CentennialGreen|4:15p.m.Visitwww.southernmissradio.comorcallLesleyWoodat601.266.5188formoreinformation.

eagLe waLkWestMemorialDrive|4p.m.ContacttheAthleticsdepartmentat601.266.5017formoreinformation.

Southern MiSS vS. north texaSTheRock|6p.m.ContactthePatFerliseTicketOfficeat800.844.TICKorSouthernMissTickets.comforticketsormoreinformation

BesuretostickaroundforthefifthquarterconcertbyThePrideofMississippiMarchingBand.

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Dr. Gerry Fletcher

Asbury Hall, the proposed new home for the College of Nursing at Southern Miss, will be located on the western

edge of the University’s Hattiesburg campus.

Dean’s Suite in Asbury Hall at Southern Miss to Memorialize Former Nursing Dean

Agiftcommitmentof$250,000willpushTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiFoundation’sCollegeofNursingBuildingCampaignclosertoits$8milliongoal

andhonorDr.GerryCadenheadFletcher,formerdeanoftheCollegeofNursinganddedicatedsupporterofSouthernMissathletics,whopassedawayonJuly22.

Thecontribution,whichwasmadebySouthernMissalumnusChuckScianna,willprovidenamingrightsfortheDr.GerryCadenheadFletcherDean’sSuiteinAsburyHall,thenamefortheproposedCollegeofNursingfacility.Locatedonthethirdfloor,this4,224-square-footspacewillfeaturethedean’soffice,associatedean’soffice,twostaffoffices,areceptionareaandaworkroom.

FletcherjoinedSouthernMissin1980asaprofessorandthechairofthenursingprogram.From1983to1988,shecontinuedtoteachandeducatefuturenursesasassistantdean.ShethenservedasinterimdirectoroftheSchoolofNursingbeforeshewasnameddeanoftheCollegeofNursingin1997.

WhenFletcherretiredfromSouthernMissin2001,shemaintainedastrongconnectionwiththeUniversitybyservingontheCollegeofNursingAdvisoryBoard,theNursingBuildingCampaignSteeringCommitteeandtheSouthernMissAthleticFoundationBoardofDirectors.Sheandherhusband,Col.TylerFletcher,weremembersoftheUSMFoundationHonorClubatthePresident’sCirclelevel.Fletcher’sinvolvement

withSouthernMissAthleticsledtoafriendshipwithScianna,afellowCircleofChampionsmember.

“InmylastconversationwithGerryonJuly18,2013,sheclosedtheconversationbyaskingmenottoforgettheCollegeofNursing,”Sciannashared.“Sheremindedmethatmywife,Rita,isanurseandsaidthatitwouldbeappropriateformetodosomethingfortheCollegeofNursing.Thetimingofherrequestimpactedme.RitaandIbothfeelthatitisimportanttohonorapersonwhowassodedicatedtoourUniversityandgavesomuchofherselftohelptakeSouthernMisstothetop.”

KatherineNugent,currentdeanoftheCollegeofNursing,said,“Dr.Fletcherdreamedofseeingthenursingprogramreturntoitscollegestatusandthecompletedconstructionofanewbuildingforthecollege.Afterherretirement,shewasactivelyinvolvedasasupporterandadvocateofSouthernMissnursing.ThroughherservicetotheCollegeandherfinancialsupport,shemodeledforallofustheimportanceofgivingbacktooureducationalinstitutions.”

TheCollegeofNursingBuildingCampaignbeganinJanuary2012withtheannouncementofa$4milliongiftfromtheAsburyFoundationofHattiesburgthatprovidednamingrightsforthenewfacility.Shortlyafterthecampaignkicked

off,theSchoolofNursingwasreinstatedastheCollegeofNursing.

Currently,theUSMFoundationhasreceivedmorethan$5.5millionincommitments.Fivemilliondollarsofthe$8millioncampaignhasbeenearmarkedforconstructionwiththeremaining$3milliontobeusedforanendowmenttosupportthelong-termmaintenanceneedsoftheproposed86,000-square-footbuildingwithatotalprojectcostof$28million.FederalgrantsandstatebondfundingprovidedbytheMississippilegislaturewillalsobeusedtocompletetheproject.

Thestate-of-the-artAsburyHall,tobelocatedonthewesternedgeoftheUniversity’sHattiesburgcampus,willprovideanappliedlearningspacethatwillempowernursingfacultytocontinuetostriveforinstructionalexcellenceandwillfurtherimpacttheCollegeofNursing’sabilitytorecruitqualifiedstudentsandfaculty.ByincreasingthesquarefootagededicatedtotheCollegeby135percent,AsburyHallwillprovidemuch-neededspaceforteachingandexperientiallearning;replacingafacilitythatcannolongermeettherequirementsofnursingeducation.

FormoreinformationontheCollegeofNursingBuildingCampaign,visitwww.usmfoundation.com/nursingbuilding.

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USM Foundation Builds on Success in 2013 Fiscal Year DespiteayearoftransitioninbothTheUniversityof

SouthernMississippi’sadministrationandthestaffstructureoftheUSMFoundation,theFoundationfurtherenhanceditsoperationswhileshowingsomeimpressivenumbers.

Duringtherecentlyconcludedfiscalyear,whichranfromJuly1,2012,toJune30,2013,nearly2,500first-timedonorsmadegiftstotheFoundation.Thisnumberhasgrownexponentiallysince2010,increasingby285percent.

Thankstothegeneroussupportreceivedfrommorethan8,300donorsduringthe2013fiscalyear,theFoundationprovided$9milliontosupporttheUniversity,whichincludedthefollowing:

• $3.4millionawardedscholarshipstomorethan1,700students

• $3.1millionaidedwithcampusconstructionprojectsandmaintenance

• $780,000benefittedacademicunits,facultyandstaff

• $205,000supportedtheDuBardSchoolforLanguageDisordersandFriendsforGiftedEducation

“IamincrediblypleasedwiththenumberofdonorswhochosetomakeagifttotheUSMFoundationthispastfiscalyear,”saidShannonFleming,executivedirectoroftheUSMFoundation.“Thefactthatnearly2,500ofthedonorswerefirst-timegiverstellsusthatthecommitmenttosupportSouthernMississtrongerthanever.”

The2013fiscalyearsawthelaunchoftwonewtopfundraisinginitiativesfortheUniversity,theCampaignforMassCommandtheMoffittHealthCenterCampaign.TheCampaignforMassCommwillhelptransformhistoricCollegeHallintoaninnovativelearningfacilityforMassCommunicationandJournalismstudents.Withinthefacility,theCenterforMediaInnovationwillhousestate-of-the-arttelevisionandrecordingstudiosandofficesforTheStudentPrintz,WUSM-FM,astudent-runrecordlabel,avideoproductioncrewandapublicrelationsandadvertisingagency.

TheMoffittHealthCenterCampaignwillaidintherelocationofStudentHealthServicestoanewstate-of-the-artfacility,transformingthequalityofhealthcareofferedtoUniversitystudents.TheMoffittHealthCenter,tobelocatedonthefirstfloorofCenturyParkSouthBuildingA,willallowStudentHealthServicestoprovidepreventivecare,healtheducationservicesandco-curricularactivitiesinafacilitycentraltotheheartofstudentlivingatSouthernMiss.

Universityofficials,Foundationstaffmembersandvolunteersalsoworkedtoraisefundsforawidevarietyofotherareas,includingtheCollegeofNursingBuildingCampaignandtheDuBardSchoolforLanguageDisorders50thAnniversaryCampaign.

Inthesecondhalfofthe2013fiscalyear,theUniversitysawtheinstallationofanewpresident,Dr.RodneyBennett,andtheappointmentofDr.ShannonFlemingasthenewexecutivedirectoroftheUSMFoundation.BobPierce,whopreviouslyservedasexecutivedirectoroftheFoundationandvicepresidentforadvancementsince2010,willcontinueinthevicepresident’srolewithadministrativeresponsibilitiesintheareasoftheFoundation,theSouthernMissAlumniAssociationandtheOfficeofUniversityCommunications.

FollowingthetornadothatstrucktheHattiesburgcampusinFebruary2013,theUSMFoundationlaunchedtheSouthernMissCampusBeautificationCampaigntogenerateprivatefundstohelpaddressthecostsoftheUniversity’scomprehensivelandscapingplantorestorethesouthernedgeofthecampus.AtthecloseoftheFoundation’sfiscalyearonJune30,morethan$1.7millionhadbeencontributedtocampusbeautificationandtornadoreliefefforts.

Aspartofthecampaign,theFoundationheldtheSouthernMissCampusBeautificationDayofGivingonMay8,2013.Injust24hours,theFoundationsuccessfullyraised$130,234.46byutilizingtheUniversity’ssocialmediaplatformstoencouragealumni,

familyandfriendstomakegiftstotheCampusBeautificationCampaign.Thetotalamountraisedrepresents374giftsfromdonorsin37U.S.statesandthecountryofBarbados.

TheUSMFoundationalsoventuredintoitssecondyearofTheCampaignforSouthernMisstogeneratefacultyandstaffsupport.Sinceitslaunchin2012,thecampaignhashelpedincreaseUniversityemployeeparticipationingivingby260percent,makingSouthernMissoneofthemostsupportiveemployeebasesamongpublicinstitutionsofhighereducationinMississippi.

Significantcontributionsduringthe2013fiscalyearincludeda$1millioncommitmenttotheCollegeofNursingBuildingCampaignfromJoeandKathySandersonofLaurel,Miss.,arealizedplannedgiftof$1millionfromSouthernMissalumnaBarbaraGuernseySmithtotheDr.JamesandBarbaraByrdGuernseyElementaryEducationEndowmentandananonymous$1milliongifttotheSouthernMissCampusBeautificationCampaign.

“Thefive-yeartrendanalysisindicatesverypositivegrowthinnumberofdonors,dollarsraisedandthesizeofourendowment.Ourtotalassetstoppedthe$100millionmarkforthefirsttimeever,”saidFleming.“WiththeleadershipofPresidentRodneyBennettandtheUSMFoundationBoardofDirectors,weareconfidentthatthereisastrongopportunityforcontinuedgrowthandsuccessfortheFoundation.”

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Members of the Luckyday Foundation Board of Managers join University officials for the groundbreaking of Century Park South, a new residential facility that will include Luckyday Citizenship Hall and the Moffitt Health Center.

LocalandstatedignitariesjoinedUniversityofSouthernMississippiofficialsonSeptember17tobreakgroundonCenturyParkSouth,astate-of-the-artstudenthousingprojectthatwilltransformthevenerableHattiesburgcampus.Theextensivecomplexwillprovide954bedsforfreshmenandotherscholarshipstudents.The$55.6millionprojectwillfeaturethreebuildingswithfivefloorsineachstructure.

A$4millioncommitmentfromtheLuckydayFoundationandacommitmentexpectedtoexceed$1millionfromdonorssupportingStudentHealthServicesrepresentnearly10percentoftheproject’scostandhelpeddesignatetwokeycomponentsofCenturyParkSouth—LuckydayCitizenshipHallandtheMoffittHealthCenter.

“CenturyParkSouthispartofagreatvisionfortheUniversitythatwillbecomearealitythankstothesupportoftheLuckydayFoundationBoardofManagersanddonorstotheMoffittHealthCenterCampaign,”saidBobPierce,vicepresidentforadvancement.“Theprivategiftswerenecessarytomakethisprojectwork,andasalways,wearegratefulfortheinvestment.”

BuildingsBandCoftheprojecthaveanestimatedcompletiondateofJuly2014with511bedsavailableforthefallsemester.BuildingBwillbedesignatedasLuckydayCitizenshipHallpendingapprovalbytheIHLBoard.ItwillhousetheUniversity’s430LuckydayScholarsanda7,000-square-footLuckydayCitizenshipScholarsProgramoffice.

TheLuckydayFoundation,createdbylatebankerFrankDay,standsastheUniversity’slargestbenefactor,providingalmost$20milliontoSouthernMissoverthelast12yearsincluding$4,000-per-yearscholarshipstomorethan100freshmenannually.

TheMoffittHealthCenter,namedafterthefamilyoftheDirectorofStudentHealthServicesVirginiaMoffittCrawford,willbelocatedinBuildingAofthecomplex.The13,665-square-footclinicwillprovidemuch-neededspaceformoreefficientlaboratoryandX-rayactivity,largerhealthcareproviderwork

areas,amoreaccessiblepharmacyandadentalcarearea.BuildingAisscheduledforcompletioninJanuary2015.

Theremainingbedswillbemove-inreadyforthespringsemesterofthatyear.

“ThegroundbreakingforCenturyParkSouthontheSouthernMisscampusfurtherillustratesthisUniversity’scommitmenttoprovidingthebestliving/learningenvironmentpossibleforourstudents,”saidPresidentRodneyBennett.“Thismagnificentresidentialcomplexwillserveasasymbolofthe

progressandexcellencethatdefinesSouthernMiss.Wearegratefultoallofthestakeholderswhomadethisdreamareality.”

ThenewconstructionfollowsthegrandopeningofCenturyParkinAugust2010.LocatedjustacrossFourthStreetonthenorthernsideofcampus,CenturyParkincludesfourbuildingswithfourfloorsand864beds.

TomakeroomforCenturyParkSouth,twoagingresidencehalls,VannHallandScottHall,weredemolished.The

eastendofBondHall,whichprimarilyhousedstaffoffices,wasalsoincludedinthedemolitionplan.

SomemodernconveniencesavailabletostudentsaspartofCenturyParkSouthincludethefollowing:

• Doubleoccupancywithprivatebathsinthemajorityofrooms

• Study/quietroomseparatefromlounges• Fulllaundromatsinmultiplelocations• Energymanagementsystemswithsensorsthatmonitor

temperatureandhumidityindifferentzones• Oxygenlevelmonitorstoensurefreshaircirculation“TheadditionofCenturyParkSouthwillbetransformational

forourHattiesburgcampus.Notonlywillwenowhaveacriticalmassofcontemporary,luxuryhousingforstudents,butthenorthcentralpartofcampuswillalsobecomeabeautifulshowcasearea,”saidDr.JoePaul,vicepresidentforStudentAffairs.“Thiswillcompletethesecondphaseofourmasterplanforcampushousingandwillserveuswellaswegrowformanyyearstocome.”

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MOFFITT HEALTH CENTER CAMPAIGN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

Help build the next generation of health care at Southern Miss.

In 2015, Student Health Services at The University of Southern Mississippi will relocate to a new, state-of-the-art facility. Located on the first floor of Century Park South Building A, the Moffitt Health Center will allow Student Health Services to provide preventive care, health education services and co-curricular activities in a facility central to the heart of student living at Southern Miss.

Your gift to the Moffitt Health Center Campaign will help Student Health Services continue to promote healthy minds and bodies among the Southern Miss community.

Visit www.usmfoundation.com/moffitt to make your gift today.

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Mike Mason

Weathermatic irrigation specialist, Dean Wagoner, sets the irrigation clock on the timer, which controls the water supply of the system. Approximately fifty timers will be installed in various locations across campus.

Withagift-in-kindof$262,000toTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiFoundation,SouthernMissalumnusMikeMasonishelpingbeautifytheHattiesburgcampus

whilereducingwaterconsumption.MasonwasbornwithSouthernMiss

spiritinhisDNA,whichistobeexpectedconsideringhegrewupinahousethatbackeduptotheUniversitypresident’sbackyard.AfterleavingSouthernMiss,MasonventuredonacareerpaththatledhimtoTexas.In1993,hebecamepresidentandchiefexecutiveofficerofWeathermatic,asmallmanufacturerofirrigationcomponentsinGarland,Texas,asuburbofDallas.

UnderMason’sleadership,Weathermatichasbecometheworld’sleadingproviderofwater-conservingtechnologyandservicesintheirrigationsystemsindustry.Weathermaticproductshavebeeninstalledinmorethan80countriesaroundtheworldinhigh-profilepropertiesincludingCowboysStadium,ArlingtonNationalCemeteryandBuckinghamPalace.

Throughouthissuccessfulcareer,Masonhasremainedconnectedtohisalmamater.ShortlyafterthetornadorippedthroughHattiesburginFebruary2013,MasonreturnedtohishometowntovisithisfamilyandseethedamageontheSouthernMisscampus.

“WhenIlookedatwhatwasleftofthefrontlandscapeofourcampus,therewasnowayIcouldbreezepastthedevastation,”herecalled.“IalwaysknewIwasgoingtogivebacktotheUniversity,anditwasclearthiswasthetimetostart.”

AsUniversityofficialsweredevelopingtheLandscapeRestorationandEnhancementPlan,MasonworkedwiththeUSMFoundationtohelpprovidetheUniversitywithahigh-techirrigationcontrolsystemthatwould

transformthewaytheHattiesburgcampususedandconservedwater.

DevelopedbyWeathermaticin2004,SmartLineisawater-savingcontrolsystemthathasbeeninstalledonmorethan250,000propertiesaroundtheworld.SmartLinesavescustomersanaverageof38percentonwaterusebyfeaturingweather-basedwateringoptionsthatauto-adjustbasedontemperature,humidityandprecipitation.ThesystemiscontrolledbytheSmartLinkWirelessLandscapeNetwork.Thisweb-basedsolutionallowsaccesstotheirrigationsystemwiththeabilitytomakeprogrammingchanges,viewreal-timeconservationreportsandshutdownthesysteminanemergency,allfromtheconvenienceofacomputer,smartphoneortablet.

“WehavebeenworkingtoimprovetheUniversity’sirrigationsystemandreducewaterconsumptionformanyyears,andthankstothegenerosityofMikeMasonandWeathermatic,wearefinallyabletoachieveourgoal,”saidLorenErickson,superintendentofcampuslandscape.“Thiswillmakeanimmediateimpactonourcampusandcontinuetoimproveitsappearanceforyearstocome.”

AccordingtoMason,thecostofwaterintheUnitedStateshasincreased25percentsince2010.Commercialpropertiesuseapproximatelyonemilliongallonsoflandscapewaterperacreeveryyear.Inadditiontothe70acresthatarecurrentlyirrigatedontheSouthernMissHattiesburgcampus,theUniversityplanstoirrigate40moreacresaspartoftheirrigationexpansion.ByusingSmartLineandSmartLink,itisestimatedthattheannualamount

ofwaterusedtoirrigatethecampuswilldecreasefrommorethan200milliongallonstolessthan100milliongallonsevenwiththeexpandedcoverage.

“IamgratefulfortheleadershipofDr.Bennett,BobPierce,ChrisCrenshawandLorenEricksontohelpfulfillthisopportunitythatfewothercampuseshavetheabilitytoexecute,”saidMason.“ItismygoaltonotonlymakeSouthernMissthemostbeautifullylandscapedcampusinthesouth,buttoalsosettheprecedentforsustainability;leadingtheglobeinwaterconservationnotjustinwordbutinaction.”

MasonlaunchedSaveWater|GiveLifein2012topromotewaterconservationandbuildwellsforthosewithoutaccesstocleanwater.Weathermaticdonates$1perSmartLinkconnectionpermonthandfivepercentofsustainabilityservicesrevenuetothecause.InformationaboutSaveWater|GiveLifeisavailableonlineatwww.weathermatic.com/our-cause.

Masonviewshisabilitytogivebackasanexpressionofhislife’smission.“Attheendofmylife,IwanttobeabletosaythatIhavegivenmorethanI’vetakenandknowthatIusedtheresourcesGodblessedmewithtobebenevolenttothoseinneed.”

InrecognitionofMason’sgenerosity,aclassroominSciannaHall,thenewCollegeofBusinessbuilding,willbenamedinhishonor.

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HENRy AND ANNE WINSTEADofHattiesburg,Miss.donated$10,000totheBrooks-WinsteadPhysicsScholarshipEndowmentintheCollegeofScienceandTechnologytoawardascholarshiptoastudentmajoringinphysics.A$15,000giftfromC SPIRE FOUNDATIONofRidgeland,Miss.willprovidetheCSpireAnnualScholarshiptostudentsintheCollegeofBusinessandtheCollegeofScienceandTechnologywhoaremajoringinaccounting,marketing,businessadministrationorinformation/computerscience.

LETTIE PATE WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION, INC.ofAtlanta,Ga.madea$44,000gifttotheLettiePateWhiteheadScholarshipFundtoprovidescholarshipstofemalestudentsmajoringinnursingwhoareresidentsofninesoutheasternstates,includingMississippi.

Agiftof$16,667totheSouthernMissEmergencyReliefFundfromSEMPRA U.S. gAS AND POWER, LLCofSanDiego,Calif.willsupporttornadoreliefefforts.

AcontributiontotheFriendsforGiftedEducationFundfromFRANCES kARNESofHattiesburg,Miss.willsupportthecurrentprogramsconductedbytheFrancesA.KarnesCenterforGiftedEducation.

Agiftof$15,000fromtheMISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC.ofJackson,Miss.totheCampaignforMassCommwillnameacolumnonthefrontporchofCollegeHallandsupporttherenovation,furnishingandmaintenanceofthefacilityfortheSchoolofMassCommunicationandJournalism.

PLUM CREEk FOUNDATIONofSeattle,Wa.madeagiftof$10,000totheLakeThoreauEnvironmentalCentertopurchaseatractorforthemaintenanceofLakeThoreauattheEubanksPreserve.

CHUCk AND RITA SCIANNAofWaller,Texascontributed$180,000tothePrideofMississippiMarchingBandandDixieDarlingsDevelopmentFundtosupportthedevelopmentandenhancementoftheUniversityBands.

JULIE LENNON ofDallas,TexasdonatedaportraitbyartistEdMcGowintoTheUniversityofSouthernMississippiArtMuseum.

A$25,000gifttotheSouthernMissCampusBeautificationCampaignfromSTRUCTURAL STEEL SERvICES, INCofMeridian,Miss.willprovidesupportfortheCampusLandscapeRestorationandEnhancementPlan.

THE LARRy PAyNE FOUNDATIONofHattiesburg,Miss.madeagifttotheLarryandElizabethPayneEducationandPsychologyPresidentialScholarshipFundtoannuallyawardascholarshiptoanincomingfreshmanmajoringintheCollegeofeducationandPsychologywithintheHonorsCollege.

Withagiftof$20,000,MICHAEL DUgAN,anaccountingprofessoratSouthernMiss,establishedtheAlbertF.andRuthW.DuganAccountingScholarshipEndowmenttoprovidescholarshipstostudentsintheMasterofProfessionalAccountancyProgram.

CAPT RHETTA RAy BAILEy, USN (RET)ofCookeville,Tenn.establishedtheRhettaRayBaileyDuBardSchoolScholarshipEndowmenttoprovidescholarshipstostudentswhodemonstrateaninterestintheworkoftheDuBardSchoolforLanguageDisorders.

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Bernard Green

AgifttotheUSMFoundationfromBernardGreen,utilizingtheAllstateInsuranceAgency’smatchinggiftprogram,willendowtwonewscholarshipsandhonorhislatefather.

TheArthurBernardGreenBusinessScholarshipEndowmentwillprovidescholarshipsforAfrican-AmericanstudentsintheCollegeofBusiness.The

ReverendArthurL.GreenMemorialScholarshipEndowmentwasinspiredbyGreen’slatefatherofKokomo,Miss.Rev.Greenwasinvolvedinthecommunityandservedasaninspirationtomany.ThescholarshipwillbeawardedtoAfrican-AmericanfreshmenfromMarion,WalthallorPikeCounty.

“Earninganeducationteachesdisciplineandputsyouinanenvironmentthatforcesyoutolearnthingsyouotherwisemay

notsee,”saidGreen.“Thissenseofempowermentstretchesyourmentalcapacity,allowingyoutocultivatethefullpotentialthatlieswithin.Thegiftofeducationwasveryimportanttomydad,andIamgratefulfortheopportunitytohonorhim.”

Greenisa1994graduateofSouthernMissandwasinductedintotheSouthernMissAlumniAssociationHallofFamein2012.HeistheownerofBernardGreenInsuranceInc.,anexclusiveAllstateInsuranceAgencyinHattiesburg,Miss.HeisalsothepresidentandchiefexecutiveofficerofA.B.Green&AssociatesInc.,arealestateinvestmentanddevelopmentfirm,andisaretiredmajorintheUnitedStatesArmyReserve.

TomakeagifttotheArthurBernardGreenBusinessScholarshipEndowmentortheReverendArthurL.GreenMemorialScholarshipEndowment,contacttheUSMFoundationbycalling601.266.5210.

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ReseaRchChanging Lives

through

Last year, MPI partnered with NASA to develop a new tool for evaluating cleaning solutions/solvents that are more environmentally friendly than the ones currently used on NASA’s rocket engine parts.

Southern Miss continues to meet head-on the intellectual and human issues of the day. The challenges are formidable

and University professors and students are tackling the issues through relevant research that translates into real-world applications and learning opportunities.

Whether it is monitoring the health of the ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico or the impacts of the BP oil spill, developing a light weight and flexible energy source that uses light from the sun to produce organic solar cells, or inventing instruments to accelerate a weathering phenomenon, researchers at Southern Miss are creating new knowledge that directly affects society.

Bolstered by more than $63 million in external funds for research in the 2012 fiscal year, support for research conducted by the University has increased substantially during the past decade and annually sustains a variety of robust research projects.

Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) The Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI),

the only A2LA-accredited ISO 17025 mechanical testing lab in Mississippi, is located in Hattiesburg and serves as the industrial outreach arm for The University of Southern Mississippi. By supporting either the existing high-tech industries in the state or helping local and state economic development agencies recruit new high-tech business, University researchers at MPI assist various companies by providing technical solutions when challenges arise.

For instance, a Mississippi company approached scientists at MPI to inquire how a new polymer would perform when exposed to ultra violet light, such as it would when exposed to sunlight. The challenge revolved around the company’s need to expose a large amount of this new material to UV light at a single time in order to complete their testing. “You cannot set a material outside in the sunlight and wait five years to see how it is going to perform,” explained Director of MPI Dr. Bryan Brister. “Sometimes you want to be able to accelerate that weathering behavior. The team at MPI came up with a solution to build an instrument, unique in size, in-house

NIH Funding Helps Southern Miss Foster Biomedical Research

in september, an $18 million

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that would allow enough UV light exposure on their new material to accelerate weathering testing. What may have taken five years in the real world, researchers at MPI were able to simulate in 28 days by using this highly specialized instrument.”

AN OveRvIew OF Selected PROjectS

MPI helps Nasa Measure effectiveness of engine cleaning solutionsLast year, MPI partnered with NASA to develop a new tool for evaluating

cleaning solutions/solvents that are more environmentally friendly than the ones currently used on NASA’s rocket engine parts. After countless hours of design and evaluation, MPI provided NASA with the prescribed model.

Steven Whitacre, MPI’s technical specialist, was responsible for designing an evaluation test method that incorporated a scaled-down prototype to simulate a rocket engine’s internal features for assessing the effectiveness of the cleaning solutions.

Whitacre not only spent time formulating the test method but also designed and built multiple solvent evaluation fixtures on MPI’s 3D printer. MPI specializes in 3D printing and testing services at Southern Miss, and was fully equipped to handle these needs for NASA on this project.

Once optimal prototypes were formulated and created, the models were taken to a machinist, and they were re-created into stainless steel fixtures. These fixtures were artificially soiled using a contamination solution, to replicate the grimy build up that can accumulate on rocket engine parts during manufacturing

and lead to fires if not precision-cleaned before placing in service. This enabled MPI to test each cleaning solution in the fixtures more accurately.

Potential algae Decomposition to Form BiofuelsUniversity’s scientists are working to accelerate the process

of algae decomposition to form biofuels as part of a collaborative effort to develop alternative energy resources. With the normal process of fossil fuel production takes place over millions of years, researchers are seeking to identify the strain of algae that has the highest sustained production rates to produce biofuel, potentially taking this industry to the next level.

Deepwater horizon aftermath ResearchIn the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a wealth

of research has been conducted on water quality and wildlife directly along the coastline. Not only are University researchers leaders in that effort, Southern Miss ecologists are venturing to study the impact of the oil spill on the Mississippi marshlands. Although a challenging place to work due to an abundance of mud, heat and insects, researchers are going where others are unwilling to explore to provide a valuable indication of how the overall coastal food web is recovering from the oil spill.

a Potential Breakthrough in the Field of Green energyWith help from the U.S. Department of Energy, a team of

researchers, including undergraduate and graduate students, are developing a light weight and flexible energy source that uses light from the sun to produce organic solar cells. These new solar cells will be easier to manufacture and print on a variety of materials, providing both an efficient and portable power source that can be used almost anywhere.

From the Football Field to the Battle FieldIn 2011, researchers at the University aided in the development

of a new football helmet that helps minimize the risk of injury to players. Currently, researchers are testing this new cushioning technology used on the playing field to improve helmets used on the battlefield, while in the process, receiving attention from leaders of the Unites States Armed Services for their efforts.

As a comprehensive Carnegie Research university, Southern Miss is committed to creating a culture that nurtures and supports a rich and innovative environment where students and faculty are making a difference in the world around them. Researchers at Southern Miss are continuously changing lives through their research.

In the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a wealth of research has been

conducted on water quality and wildlife directly along the coastline.

An AlumnA’s Journey of InnovAtIve entrepreneurIsm

An AlumnA’s Journey of InnovAtIve entrepreneurIsm

W ith all the right ingredients for doing something new, New Orleans native Kristen Preau ’05 is quickly becoming the Cajun connoisseur for jambalaya rice.

Her skills around the kitchen were developed at a young age, having served Crescent City classic dishes for friends and family early on. “My Dad and I would always cook jambalaya in one of his big cast iron pots with a life-size stir paddle for my brother’s football and baseball games,” said Preau. “As a younger sister, serving jambalaya to my brother and his teammates was so cool.”

Known affectionately by many as the Jambalaya Girl, Preau’s pseudonym is reflective of her role as president and owner of Cook Me Somethin’ Mister, a Big Easy based company that produces one of the best jambalaya mixes in a city renowned for its food.

“Our Jambalaya Rice Mix is really good, and it’s easy to cook,” shares Preau. “I love when I hand someone a taste and they almost act surprised: ‘This is really good!’ they say.”

Preau, who uses her father’s jambalaya recipe, reflects on the moment when she realized how successful Cook Me Somethin’ Mister had the potential to be: “Nothing can replace sitting down with my Dad and my family in the living room, sharing the news that his recipe was being made by the truckload for the first time to fulfill one of our orders.”

Preau vowed to keep the full flavor of her family’s original recipe, but keep the concept simple. “It tastes just like my Dad’s original recipe, not like your typical flavored rice mix, but just as easy,” she said. “The Rice Mix is more about the flavor … not too spicy-hot and no MSG. It includes the rice infused with seasonings and vegetables. You simply add water and meat or seafood for a complete meal.”

Today, Preau is in business alongside her father and brother. “I am grateful to have my family so close during the past few years. We have definitely had our share of challenges,” she said. “Because we have made it this far, I know we are on solid ground to handle any situation that comes our way.”

Jambalaya Girl graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations and plans to continue growing the brand name by sharing the story and selling a superb product. “More recipes and products in the line will soon follow, but I am looking forward to seeing how far we can take the original product. We have just started to explore exporting, too,” said Preau.

Branding for Jambalaya Girl as the face of the company has a legend all its own, beginning with Preau’s interesting fashion statement: a custom pair of fork earrings, which came to be after a little encouragement from the Black and Gold Super Fans.

“I was one of the creators of the Black and Gold Super Fans Calendar for charity back in 2010 when the Saints won the Super Bowl. The Super Fans and I were invited to lead the historic “Buddy D Dress Parade,” and the Fans told me I had to come up with something a little more original than a T-shirt that said Jambalaya Girl. My mom actually designed the original golden plastic pair, and they have been a staple ever since,” said Preau.

The fork earrings gained national attention when Preau sported them while competing on Guy Fieri’s Food Network show, “Tailgate Warriors”.

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The Dominican High School graduate acknowledges the positive impact Southern Miss has had on her professional success. “As a member of Southern Style, I learned how to represent and promote my passion for a brand, in this case Southern Miss. The tools I learned in my public relations classes helped to form the tailgating fundraiser campaign, “Get New Orleans Cookin’ Again,” and have been an asset in marketing Cook Me Somethin’ Mister. Most recently, connecting with fellow alumni has played a big part in my business’ success.”

Fellow alumnus Ricky Nobile directly impacted Preau’s business when he sketched a caricature of the Jambalaya Girl cooking next to the jambalaya pot, sporting the now-infamous fork earrings, at a Southern Miss cookout at the Sports Shack in Biloxi. “I have since made [it] the logo for my brand,” shares Preau. She has also partnered with alumna Julie Polk Brezeale’s company, Polk’s Meat Products, by cooking and marketing the jambalaya with their Polk’s Original Smoked Sausage.

As for her success, Preau is thankful for the people who have helped her along the way, and she continues to give back. “My return to Louisville to show my gratitude on the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina ranks pretty high as my favorite moment for wearing the fork earrings as the Jambalaya Girl. I cooked my signature dish for the Louisville Fire Department to say thanks for their support of my family and to share in celebrating our new distribution in the Louisville area Sam’s Clubs,” said Preau.

Jambalaya Girl characterizes Cook Me Somethin’ Mister as the classic tale of innovative entrepreneurism: “It’s all about good food paired with a feel good, comeback story … the American Dream!

Cook Me Somethin’ Mister Jambalaya Rice Mix is available at 22 Sam’s Clubs across 6 states and more than 100 grocery stores across the Gulf Coast. Products can also be ordered online at www.jambalayagirl.com. “You can still find me in the store handing out a small taste of the jambalaya, shouting ‘Yum Yum, Come Get You Some!’”

Kristen Preau, president and owner of Cook Me Somethin’ Mister

Senior Don Holmes

If you asked senior Donald Holmes II what drives him to succeed, he would respond with: “my father.” With the passing of his mother at the age of five, his father abandoned

him and his siblings just three days after his mother’s funeral. Holmes says his motivation to be a man, a community

servant and a leader comes from the life-changing experience that occurred at such a young age. A McNair Scholar, war veteran and first-generation college student, Holmes has successfully matured into all three of the aforementioned.

An English major with minors in history, Spanish and black studies, Holmes has already written a master’s level thesis and is fully prepared to apply to graduate school next fall.

Holmes began his education at Tougaloo College but was deployed to Iraq after his first year. “Being deployed to Iraq taught me to see the world differently,” said Holmes. “You visit a third world country and meet so many people who are extremely less fortunate than we are as Americans. The people I came in contact with taught me to live life for what it is. Those things that you can fix, change them. If you see someone that you can help, help him or her.”

Upon returning from Iraq, Holmes enrolled in classes at The University of Southern Mississippi; the university he always wanted to attend. He wondered where he would fit in when he came to Southern Miss and worked to find his niche. Joining the residence life judicial board showed him that he had a sense of determination, and he could do things for other students while serving the community. He has since been active on campus and in the Hattiesburg community. He mentors students at Alpha Academy and is putting together a project to collect food and clothes for homeless veterans.

Holmes served as Student Government Association attorney general for the 2012-13 school year and currently serves as a liaison for the Academic Affairs department in the College of Arts and Letters. He is involved in Lambda Sigma Honor Society

as an honorary member and is the freshman mentor coordinator, helping ease students’ transition into college. Holmes is also a freshmen mentor for the Afro-American Student Organization and works with the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. Furthermore, Holmes served as Chaplin and historian last year for the Mu Xi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and now assumes the role of fraternity president.

Holmes has studied abroad extensively, traveling to Canada, Costa Rica and Spain and plans to travel to Jamaica in December.

“I study abroad because I feel like the world is a classroom,” shared Holmes. “It is too big and too bright out there to just stay in one place. Spain is a well-developed nation, but when I was there, I was not in my element. I was just another person thrown into the mix; so it was definitely a learning experience.”

When asked what it means to him to be a Golden Eagle, he said, “the legacy.”

“I look at people like Raylawni Branch, Gwendolyn Armstrong, Clyde Kennard and Walter Washington, who saw something in the University,” said Holmes. “They did not want to just come to Southern Miss to desegregate it or to be the first black students to go here; they saw something in this institution before the University was even a diverse hotspot. They felt, as an African American, I can attend Southern Miss, earn a degree to better myself and do something in my community. The legacy they left at the University has helped make Southern Miss one of the richest universities with African-American history. That, to me, is so profound. I want to be a part of that legacy and leave a legacy as well. I want to leave Southern Miss better than I found it.”

His goals for the future are to attend graduate school and earn his master’s and doctoral degrees in English to return to Southern Miss to be an early American literature professor.

“My mantra is ‘in hope, there is determination,’” said Holmes. “If you have the hope that tomorrow is going to be better, you can find that sense of determination that drives you to the next step.”

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On November 24, 1927, State Teachers College Alumni Association President J.B. George organized the school’s first Homecoming reunion. With events ranging from a campus-wide banquet to a

community chapel service, the goal of the first Homecoming was to provide alumni with the opportunity to reconnect with the college and to “keep strong the ties that bind the college children.” More than 100 alumni attended the first Homecoming reunion, and the event set the stage for a campus tradition that would live on for the next century.

For the next five years, each fall, the Alumni Association hosted an annual Homecoming reunion, but due to the lack of athletic fields on campus, the reunion did not always have an athletic component.

By Jennifer Payne ‘04

A Homecoming History:The Ties that Bind Usto Our Dear Alma Mater

In 1927, State Teachers College Alumni Association President J.B. George organized the school’s first Homecoming reunion. For more than 85 years, the Alumni Association has played an integral role in the school’s annual Homecoming celebration.

In 1981, Jacqueline Redd was named Homecoming queen and became the first African American to hold that title.

In 1939, Mary White of Hattiesburg became the school’s first Homecoming queen.

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Since 1932, the Homecoming parade has been a staple among the school’s traditions. Student organizations, The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band, the Dixie Darlings and the school’s mascot have all been longstanding participants in the event.

On October 29, 1932, the Alumni Association joined forces with the newly formed Athletic Association to plan Homecoming as the celebration centered on the dedication of Carlisle-Faulkner Field. The completion and dedication of the athletic field for the school’s football team was truly historic, and this exciting occasion was celebrated with a parade through Hattiesburg’s business district. The parade, which served as the school’s first Homecoming parade, would go on to become a treasured Homecoming tradition for years to come.

Early Homecoming programs indicate that a business meeting of the Alumni Association (first held in 1933) and a post football game Homecoming dance (first held in 1940) were among the annual activities held as part of the school’s Homecoming celebration. In 1939, Mary White of Hattiesburg was selected as the school’s first Homecoming queen, and in 1981, Jacqueline Redd became the University’s first African American to hold that title.

This year marks the 86th anniversary of Southern Miss’ annual Homecoming celebration. While the campus, facilities and events have all evolved over time, the original purpose set forth in 1927 by J.B. George remains the same … to keep strong the ties that bind us to our dear Alma Mater.

Legalized dancing finally came to State Teachers College in 1940, and the first official dance was hosted that year as part of the Homecoming

festivities. The Homecoming dance would go on to become a school tradition that would last through the 1970s.

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Exemplifying the Idealsof Pi Kappa Phi:

Young Greek Alumnus CapturesNational Fraternity Award

Currently in his first year of law school at the University of Mississippi, Southern Miss alumnus Jordan Mathews left The University of Southern Mississippi better than

he found it. While a member of the Golden Eagle student body, this Southern Miss legacy dove in, touching as many organizations as he could.

A member of Southern Style, a Leadership and Honors College Ambassador and a member of the University’s Hall of Fame, among numerous others, Mathews earned many accolades during his time at Southern Miss. Most recently, following his graduation in May, Mathews was awarded the Phillip M. Summers Student of the Year award, an award given nationally to the overall most outstanding student member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity who best exemplifies the ideals of the fraternity in his chapter, on campus and in the community.

Recently, Mathews spoke with the Alumni Association staff about this honor.

How did your time at Southern Miss prepare you for where you are today?

Throughout my collegiate experience, I strove to expose myself to as many experiences as possible. Through leadership roles, academics and social life, I was able to develop into the well-rounded person that I am today. The University of Southern Mississippi was crucial in my development, and I would undoubtedly not be where I am today if it were not for my undergraduate college career.

You were recently awarded Pi Kappa Phi’s Phillip M. Summers Student of the Year Award. What does it mean to you to be given that honor?

It was a sincere honor to have been given this award. I have never been the kind of person to seek recognition for my accomplishments. I would not have even applied for the award if not for the nomination. This award really speaks volumes

about the Pi Kappa Phi chapter at Southern Miss and the way that it can develop members.

The personal development opportunities that I had in my fraternity experience were second to none.

Would you recommend going Greek to someone who may be unsure of Greek organizations, and what did being Greek teach you?

Initially, I was very tentative in going Greek. The stereotypical “frat” guy that I had envisioned was not someone that I wanted to be exposed to. I have an actual brother, so I had no desire to have 100 more. The stereotypes surrounding fraternities and sororities are almost all falsities. Greek life is an exceptional life experience, and there are no substitutions to membership. I would suggest going through recruitment to anyone, who like myself, might be hesitant.

What are your future goals?I will graduate from law school in 2016 and plan to return to

the Mississippi Gulf Coast where I will hopefully be employed. I want to excel in whatever area of the law that I choose. I also have more distant plans in business and politics. Most importantly, God willing, I will get married and start a family.

As an incoming freshman at Southern Miss, you were a recipient of the Alumni Association’s Pierce Legacy Scholarship. What did it mean to you to be a Southern Miss legacy?

It was very important to me to have been a legacy of The University of Southern Mississippi. Most of the members of my family are graduates of Southern Miss, and I considered no other schools in making my collegiate decision. I could have gone anywhere, but Southern Miss is my home. If I could go back to decision time, I would have had it no other way. I loved, and still love, my Southern Miss!

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Justin Martin, WUSM station manager, has been with

Southern Miss Radio since August 2010.

Joni Mitchell. B.B. King. Coldplay. Susan Tedeschi. The Who. These are just a few artists whose music fills the airwaves of Southern Miss

Radio, which broadcasts around the clock from its new home in College Hall.

Certainly not a cookie-cutter radio station that plays the same tunes every day, WUSM 88.5 FM is in a league all its own. Rich music is played, real musicians are revered and the songwriter is celebrated. The eclectic nature of the musical format is building a loyal fan base in the Hattiesburg area and online at SouthernMissRadio.com. The future for expansion is bright.

When the station first began broadcasting in the late 60s, classical music was played and some live news updates were given, but only during the short broadcast period per day – three hours. The AM station covered most of the campus, and a music history teacher at the time gave students extra points if they could name the songs the station was playing. The studio was set up in an old warehouse on Fourth Street across from McCarty Hall. Boxes of books were used to create walls.

According to Justin Martin, who has managed the station since August 2010, Southern Miss Radio’s format is something the radio industry refers to as Adult Album Alternative, or AAA.

“Musically, AAA is geared more toward an adult audience that typically listens for three to four hours at a time and this is the fastest growing format for non-commercial stations in America today,” said Martin.

Martin also says that most radio stations keep a listener tuned in for three or four minutes before they begin punching buttons or simply check out altogether.

“Our listeners, ranging from high school and college students to baby boomers, are more attentive, and they appreciate the quality of music they hear.

They’re excited about what the next song may be,” Martin laughs.

Most on-air talent, producers, hosts, newsreaders and reporters are students majoring in broadcast journalism or entertainment industry in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, but there are some volunteers whose studies are outside Mass Comm.

Students are gaining valuable experience at the station off and on the air with special programming, including Southern Miss Today, which airs Monday through Thursday at noon. It is a great opportunity for listeners to learn about upcoming events at Southern Miss and other local news of interest. On Fridays at noon, Wise Guys Sport Show features reports from the national sports scene and of course, Golden Eagle news. Hub City Blues can be heard from 1-2pm every Monday through Friday. Sunday School, which broadcasts Sunday mornings from 6 a.m. until noon, is an insightful and educational music program that features a hodgepodge of unique music that one won’t typically hear on the radio. The tunes are more eclectic, and the program is popular with true music connoisseurs.

WUSM is funded in part by the university but also enjoys support from the community in the form of sponsorships, membership and special events. Next spring WUSM will organize its fourth golf tournament, its primary fundraiser, and Slumgullion, another fundraiser that is a one-day music festival celebrating the music featured on Southern Miss Radio. This year, plans are underway to give-a-way a Yeti Tundra 65 Cooler in November.

Lesley Sanders-Woods, the business manager of the Student Media Center, explains that the Tailgate Concert Series is not a fundraising event, but it has become one of the most anticipated events of the fall. In its third year, the series is an opportunity for the station to serve the community by enhancing the game day experience. During each home game of the football season, families

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OCTOBER27 | 3 p.m.Men’s, Women’s and Concert Choirs in Concert

Parkway Heights United Methodist Church

22 | 7:30 p.m.Guest Artist Series: Robert Freer, trumpet

Bennett Auditorium

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31 | 7:30 p.m.A Bright Room Called Day, by Tony Kushner

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Through November 1In Becoming Stone: The Wood-fired

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NOVEMBER1, 2, 5, 6 | 7:30 p.m.3 | 2 p.m.A Bright Room Called Day,

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2 | 7:30 p.m.Jazz Lab 1 Concert

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5 | 7:30 p.m.Symphony Orchestra presents Music of the Empires

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“Southern Miss Radio fulfills an important role for the college and university in that we are educating and providing on-the-job training for tomorrow’s radio engineers and technical specialists.”

and friends come together on Centennial Green to enjoy live music from local or regional artists before going to the game to cheer on the Golden Eagles.

“We wanted to host an event that would inspire excitement and create awareness about what we are doing at Southern Miss Radio,” said Sanders-Woods.

By working on these special events, Southern Miss Radio is preparing students for the studio and beyond. The chaos of “ON-AIR” that the listener seldom hears and the stress of fundraisers and events allows students the opportunity for real world experiences without the fear of losing their jobs if something doesn’t go quite the way it was planned.

“Mistakes are called ‘learning experiences’ here, and by the time our students graduate, they are seasoned and confident,” said Martin.

Dr. Christopher Campbell, director of the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, believes the sky is the limit with what Southern Miss Radio can do.

“In the last few years under Justin Martin’s leadership, the number of listeners—both over the airwaves and online—has increased dramatically, probably by 100 times. The station is now generating revenue through program sponsorships and memberships that we can sink back into the station; so I expect that it will continue to improve and the audience will continue to grow,” said Campbell.

WUSM has certainly come a long way since those three-hour classical music broadcasts from a book warehouse and shows no signs of slowing down as plans are being developed to move into the Gulf Coast and Jackson markets.

Dr. Steven R. Moser, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, is confident in the future of WUSM and eagerly supports the station, its management and the students who operate it.

“Southern Miss Radio fulfills an important role for the college and university in that we are educating and providing on-the-job training for tomorrow’s radio engineers and technical specialists. We fill an important niche by providing excellent programming that is different from anything else on the radio in this area,” said Moser.

Do yourself a favor, and as they say at Southern Miss Radio, dial it down and turn it up. Whether it’s blues, jazz, rock or even something that may sound a lot like bluegrass, you will hear some outstanding music on WUSM 88.5 that will include artists you know and new ones you will want to know.

“I think radio audiences are starved for good, local, non-commercial programming, and WUSM really is unique. I’m familiar with dozens of college radio stations, and I can’t think of one that is providing a better listening experience for its community,” concludes Campbell.

Southern Miss Unveils 2013 Football Travel Truck Provided by KLLM

Equipment needed to support the Southern Miss football program has been traveling in style on the road this year in a new 18-wheeler truck, courtesy of KLLM Transport Services, which was officially unveiled at Golden Eagle Fanfare.

Utilized by the Golden Eagles football team, the 18-wheeler semi-truck has a 52-foot trailer prominently decorated in black and gold and includes the University’s name inscribed on each side of the trailer with photos and brag facts about the program.

Because of Thomas and Jim Duff ’s generosity, owners of the Jackson-based company, the truck was made possible. Last year, Southern Miss named the athletic center in their honor.

Over the course of the 2013 season, the truck will visit 18 different states and cover 11,786 miles.

KLLM will be providing a driver for the truck and will cover all expenses associated with operating the 18-wheeler for the season.

Pictured from left to right, President and CEO of KLLM Transport Services Jim Richards, Jim Duff, Thomas Duff and Director of Athletics Bill McGillis.

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Southern Miss Athletics Joins Social Media Network Fancred

Southern Miss has announced that it has joined the social media network Fancred, a sports-only social media platform which gives fans a way to discover, connect and share their favorite sports content.

Fancred was founded in Boston in late 2012 and officially launched the Fancred iPhone app in March of 2013. Fancred users earn a “Fancred Score,” a 1-to-100 point system that measures their overall engagement and activity on the application. In early August, professional baseball franchises began joining Fancred. The social media platform has also partnered with some of the biggest media outlets in the world, including NESN, Athlon Sports, FanSided, FanIQ and ESPN Radio affiliates.

This additional platform gives Southern Miss another venue to engage with its fans, as it is already one of the social media leaders in Conference USA.

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The Eagle Club would like to thank its committed supporters for their investment in Southern Miss Athletics and the Eagle Club Scholarship Fund. During the past year, the Eagle Club eclipsed its all-time giving record thanks to your generous support. The organization takes great pride in providing the University’s student-athletes with the tools necessary to succeed academically and competitively.

The return on your investment in the Eagle Club has been remarkable. Two student-athletes received

Conference-USA Scholar Athlete of the Year and women’s cross country earned All-Academic Status for having the highest team GPA in the country. Our men’s basketball team recorded its highest team GPA in eight years, and the football team had its highest team GPA since 2007. Furthermore, 93 student-athletes were named to the Conference-USA Academic Honor Roll.

The Eagle Club is the backbone of our fundraising efforts. It exists because thousands of individuals have made financial commitments to its mission of

providing scholarships for our 350-plus student-athletes. Your philanthropic support of the Eagle Club plays a pivotal role in our ability to provide the best possible environment for our teams to compete and succeed at the highest levels. Investing in the Eagle Club is an investment not only in the rich tradition of Southern Miss Athletics but also in the future of our student-athletes.

If you would like to invest in the Eagle Club Scholarship Fund, please contact the Eagle Club at 601.266.5299.

Eagle Club Supporters Eclipse All-Time Giving Record

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As the temperature falls, be sure to wrap yourself in the warmest black and gold. And when you brave the conditions in your Southern Miss gear, let us know. Send *photos of yourself, your family and friends, and we will print as many as space allows in a future edition of Snapshots.

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Above: Ashley Schneck ’01 and husband, Rodney ’01, ’12, brought their son, Zachary, to the Fifth Annual Atlanta’s Mississippi Picnic in the Park.

Top Right: Sherri Young ’84, who teaches at North Pole High School in Alaska, is the mother of three students – Katie, Emma and Matthew – all currently enrolled at Southern Miss.North Pole, Alaska sits just outside of Fairbanks – or approximately 3,360 miles from Hattiesburg. The Young family includes, left to right: Andrew, Katie, mom Sherri, dad Jim, Emma and Matthew.

Bottom Right: Gordon Covington ‘13, Valerie Simmons ‘85, ‘06, Wanda Cothern and Willis Covington ‘12 visited Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada on a recent family vacation.

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Top Left: Alumni gather at the Huntsville Area Alumni Dinner on June 13, 2013, to meet new university president, Dr. Rodney D. Bennett. Left to right: Suzy Steen ’91, ’07; Barbara Stevens; Robert “Sonny” Stevens ’61; and Stacy Busby ‘90

Above: La’Keylah Lenoir-White ‘97 and Latoya Williams ‘04 visited Red Rock Canyon in Las Vegas, Nev., in August 2013 in celebration of their birthdays.

Middle Left: Don Paul Boudreaux Jr. ‘08 and his wife, Amanda ‘07, sported their Southern Miss apparel on game day while visiting Crateri Silvestri on Mount Etna in Sicily.

Left: Pam Griffin Bullock ‘81, ‘03 and Hal Bullock ‘81 traveled to St. Louis, Mo., in August 2013. They toured the St. Louis Arch as well as the Historic Route 66 Museum.

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1950sANN DAviS ’52 AND J.T. PALMER ’43 celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary in Santa Rosa, Calif.

RUDoLPhE E. BRELAND ’55 celebrated his 30th year of retirement from Gulf Oil Corporation on July 31, 2013.

EvA NELL hUNTER ’52 of Decatur, Ala., is a full-time volunteer for her church library and does conferences nationwide and out of the country once a year. She has been the director of Central Baptist Library for 55 years.

1960sFRANCES ’64 AND vAN WELLS ’66 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 10, 2013.

ERNEST C. EDWARDS, AU.D. ’65, ‘66 has joined Auburn Audiology P.C. This Life Member of the Alumni Association is a fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and was formerly the director of audiology at the Centers at St. Camillus.

WALTER RAy STREBECK ’64, a former USAF Veteran, was given the privilege to give the May 27, 2013, Memorial Day speech honoring 17 who died in battle.

1970soDEAN BUSBy ’73 of Magee has been elected chairman of the Mississippi Bankers Association. He will chair the MBA board of directors, and he currently

serves as the executive chairman of PriorityOne Bank in Magee.

JohN MCKiE ’76 of Madison is a managing partner of Godwin Corporation and has been named chief integrated marketing officer.

TiMoThy GoNDA oF ’79 retired May 23, 2013, after 34 years as the athletic trainer at Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge, La.

ELMER ChARLES DiCKENS ’71 was selected for the 2013 Mississippi Credit Union League Hall of Fame.

1980sREvEREND J. DAviD KNiGhT ’81 is now the interim rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach, Fla.

U.S. ARMy CoLoNEL STEPhEN A. WERTz ’89 is chief of Future Operations for U.S. Forces Korea. His wife, the former MELiSSA

TiMS ’89 of Poplarville, and children, Rachel and Sam, are with him at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul, South Korea.

Now is your chance to catch up on the news and accomplishments of your fellow Golden Eagles.

To submit your news to The Talon, please send your information to the Southern Miss Alumni

Association, 118 College Drive #5013, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, email [email protected]

or post it online at SouthernMissAlumni.com. All cities are in Mississippi unless otherwise noted.

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TiM F. BUTLER ’84 has been promoted by Murphy Oil Corporation to vice president.

ThoMAS G. hARLEMAN ’85 has completed his doctorate in distance education from Regent University.

ANNiE MCMiLLAN ‘86 of Gulfport has been named Mississippi Power’s district manager for Wayne, Perry and Forrest counties.

DoNNA RiTChEy ‘87 of Jackson has been promoted from executive vice president and senior partner for reputation management, to chief strategy officer of Godwin Corporation.

RoBERT GoSS ‘88 has been published in the September and October issue of eSide Supply Management, a bimonthly e-publication that caters to up-and-coming supply management professionals, directors, managers, buyers and purchasers.

CARL MCNEiL ’89 has retired from his 28 years of military service with the United States Air Force and is now an industrial hygienist for Mississippi State University.

SUSAN GRAvES ’89 of Raymond has been named chief network officer in addition to her position as chief financial officer and executive vice president of Godwin Corporation.

GiNGER SMiTh ’80 completed a Specialist of Education degree in elementary education in May of 2013. She also won first place for her graphic design piece entitled Random Geometris at the 2013 Southern Miss Art and Design Annual Student Show.

1990sToM ANDERSoN, ‘91 was named vice president, chief legal and compliance officer and secretary for Diversified Service Options Inc.,

located in Jacksonville, Fla. Tom and his wife, ShELLEy SANSiNG ANDERSoN, ‘92, live in Saint Johns, Fla., with their two sons, William and Alan.

TRAviS CoAKLEy ’99, ’02 of Biloxi is the head band director at Biloxi High School. Travis has been selected for the 2013 Thad Cochran Distinguished Arts Educator-Music Award from the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education.

AMy ST. PE’ ’96, ’97 was announced by Merchants & Marine Bank to serve

on the bank’s advisory board. Amy currently practices law with Dogan and Wilkinson PLLC law firm.

EDDiE voyNiK ’93 of Flowood was awarded the Homer H. Stryker Award for excellence in sales.

The idea for beacon clothing co., started several years ago, but with a lack of purpose, the concept never carried enough weight to move forward. At that time, beacon clothing co., seemed to be just another symbol in a long line of great products with respected reputations and dedicated customer followings. Like many start-up ideas, beacon clothing co., faded into the distance.

Seeing the aftermath of the tornadoes in Oklahoma in May of 2013, Drew Etheridge ’08 and his wife, Shannon Etheridge ’11, loaded up a shopping cart full of water and supplies to lend a helping hand. Being from

southern Louisiana and suffering through numerous storms, including Hurricane Katrina, this Golden Eagle couple understood how important any type of assistance could be.

It was that trip to Oklahoma that Etheridge and his wife brought the idea of beacon clothing co., back to life. Although they had donated care packages after multiple natural disasters in the past, they always wished they could do more.

Most recently, Etheridge followed through on a promise of a 100-gallon “Water Drop-let” for victims of Colorado floods, making the 22-hour road trip (one way) with fellow Golden Eagle, Kirk Oldenburg ’10, on Sept. 17. The two made their way into Boulder Co., on September 18 where they found devastated victims, several destroyed roads and mounds of debris. Working with a newly formed nonprofit organization, Boulder Flood Relief, the two were able to get water into the right hands and spread an encouraging word from the viewpoint of former disaster victims.

More than a favorite T-shirt or a symbol on a hat, beacon clothing co., is a brand with a purpose. Just as sailors once sought the beacon of light as a sign of promise and safety after a storm, it is their hope that their lighthouse logo becomes a similar symbol to those who have weathered a storm all their own. It is their mission at beacon clothing co., to promote a lifestyle that is fun, fashionable, and above all, philanthropic.

beacon clothing co., launched its online store in late July, and the founders of this company have big goals! They hope to continue to provide relief to disaster victims but in a much bigger way. With every item purchased, a gallon of water will be donated to those suffering from the effects of a natural disaster. Every Item, Another Gallon.

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LEiGh ANN BRiDGERS RiLEy ’90, ’91 received the University of South Alabama’s Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology’s Outstanding Off-Campus Supervisor Award for speech pathology.

JERLANDo JACKSoN ‘96 and his colleagues have received a $5 million boost to continue work on increasing the number of African-American students

training for careers in the computing sciences through Wisconsin’s Equity and Inclusion Laboratory (Wei LAB). Jerlando directs the Wei LAB and this funding from the National Science Foundation will enable the Wei LAB,

Clemson University and collaborating organizations to launch the Institute for African American Mentoring in Computing Sciences (iAAMCS).

2000sDARRiS ’04 AND ADRiENNE MCKENziE ’05 welcomed a son, Alden John McKenzie, on November 6, 2012. The McKenzie’s reside in Atlanta, Ga. Darris also received his MBA from the University of Phoenix.

AARoN ’05, ’07 AND JESSiCA WATKiNS ’05 announce the birth of their son, Clayton

Elston Watkins.

JUSTiN KiNG ’05 and Brittany Villarreal King welcomed the birth of their daughter, Harper Grace King, on September 6, 2012.

DR. RoBERT A. MCTyRE ’05 has become the assistant chair of the Department of Media and the Arts at Middle Georgia State College for the 2013-14 school year after serving in the interim position for six months. He was previously associate professor of music at Middle Georgia State College.

Mueller Accepts Communications Position in North Carolina

Kami Mueller, a 2009 graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, accepted the position of communications director for the Office of Lt. Gov. Dan Forest of North Carolina. She is the former new media manager at the branding and design firm, RARE Design Inc.,

in Hattiesburg. At Southern Miss, Mueller also completed her master’s degree with an emphasis in political communications. When asked why she chose this area of study, she credited her professor and advisor, Dr. Joe Parker, at Southern Miss and her communications teacher, Jenna Jones, at Yorktown High School in Yorktown, Ind., where she is originally from.

Mueller is the daughter of Harry and Kristin Mueller. In her role as director of communications, she will handle all media relations and communications for the office. Mueller started her position in late August in Raleigh, N.C.

heidelberg Named “Lawyer of the year” by Best Lawyers

Attorney Jimmy Heidelberg has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of malpractice law-defendants. Only one attorney in each practice area within each market can be honored as “Lawyer of the Year.” Heidelberg was also selected to be in the 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in seven practice areas that include medical malpractice law-defendants, appellate practice, environmental

law, legal malpractice law-defendants, mass tort litigation/class actions-defendants, personal injury litigation-defendants and professional malpractice law-defendants.

He is a lifelong resident of Pascagoula and has practiced law there since his admission to the Mississippi Bar in January 1978. He represents several Mississippi governmental agencies and political subdivisions and is an approved attorney for the Mississippi Tort Claims Board. In 2003, Heidelberg received the Mississippi State Bar Distinguished Service Award.

Heidelberg, Steinberger, Colmer & Burrow P.A. (HSCB) is a comprehensive, regional law firm with offices in Pascagoula — the industrial heart of Mississippi — and the state capital of Jackson, providing its clients with a full range of legal services. HSCB maintains a core focus on civil defense, including medical malpractice, products liability and commercial litigation, along with substantial expertise in appellate practice, governmental law, commercial law, real estate, bankruptcy, workers’ compensation and employment law. HSCB represents clients over the entire state of Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf Coast.

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LAURA BULLoCK REyNoLDS ‘06 and her husband, Steve, are the proud parents of Ruth Elizabeth.

She was born on April 6, 2013. Her proud grandparents are hAL BULLoCK ‘81 and PAM GRiFFiN BULLoCK ‘81, ‘03. Also, welcoming Ruth is her aunt, Rebecca Bullock, who is presently a junior at Southern Miss. Laura, Steve and Ruth reside in Novato, Calif.

STEPhEN ’03 AND AShLEy CASTLEMAN ’07, ’08 welcomed a future Golden Eagle into

their family on June 13, 2013, a girl, Reid Carter Castleman, weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz.

TRACi ’00, ’02 AND WES RoUSE ’98, ’00 welcomed their baby girl Rebecca Taylor Rouse into the world on April 10, 2013. Rebecca weighed 7 lbs., 13 oz.

ALiSoN BRyANT BAKER ’01 of Biloxi was awarded the Young Lawyer of the Year Award from the Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar on July 12, 2013.

ChAS EvANS ’01, ’03 is now the guitar/music instructor at East Central Community College in Decatur.

JoSh ‘01 AND NEiShA WALLACE LEGGETT ‘02 welcomed a daughter, Julie Jayne Leggett, to their family on July 9, 2012. The baby weighed 9 lbs. and 12 oz. and was 21.25 inches long upon arrival. Julie Jayne was also welcomed by big brother Jax, 6, and big sister Joy, 3.

Roy “hEATh” ’02 and Nancy Borden welcome their first child, Rhett Heath Borden, born on July 3, 2013 in Baton Rouge, La.

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Regions Bank Names Chad Cornett Business and Community Banking vice President

Regions Bank is pleased to announce that Chad Cornett has been named a business and community banking vice president in Baton Rouge. He will be responsible for managing existing relationships and generating new business in the community banking market segment. Cornett

most recently served as president for Universal Industrial Assets, a global leader in buying, selling, consigning and add-value services for the process equipment industry. Prior to Universal Industrial, he served as the director of business development for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber where he led the economic development program for the city of Baton Rouge and the East Baton Rouge Parish.

Among his professional and volunteer activities, Cornett serves as the vice chairmen on the board of directors for the Helix Charter School System, overseeing two regional charter high schools: the Mentorship Academy for the Arts and Digital Media and the Mentorship Academy for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. He serves on the Baton Rouge advisory board for the Louisiana Lighthouse for the Blind. He was also appointed to the Baton Rouge Film Commission and the Baton Rouge River Park Commission.

English Professor WinsEudora Welty Prize

Dr. Stephen M. Fuller of Kathleen, Ga., associate professor of English at Middle Georgia State College, has won the prestigious Eudora Welty Prize from the University Press of Mississippi and Mississippi University for Women for his recent book, Eudora Welty and Surrealism.

Welty, who died in 2001 at the age of 92, was an American author of short stories and novels about the American South. Her novel, The Optimist’s Daughter, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1973. Welty was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous awards, and she was the first living author to have her works published by the Library of America. Her house in Jackson is a National Historic Landmark and open to the public as a museum.

Fuller’s book is a survey of Welty’s fiction during the most productive period of her long writing life. In a series of close readings that collectively examine A Curtain of Green and Other Stories; The Wide Net and Other Stories; Delta Wedding; The Golden Apples; and The Bride of the Innisfallen and Other Stories, Fuller explores the fundamental role played by surrealism in the formation of the literary perspective of one of the nation’s most celebrated writers.

Originally from the county of Hampshire in England, Fuller earned his doctorate from The University of Southern Mississippi. He has taught at what is now Middle Georgia State since 2007.

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AShLEy CANGELoSi ’08, ’11 of Mandeville, La., has been added to the St. Timothy Economic Development Foundation.

RUSSELL DoUGLAS NEAL ’09, an experienced lender with 12 years banking experience, has joined Citizens Bank in Columbia as the senior vice president and president of the Commercial Lending Division at the Bellevue branch in Hattiesburg.

NiCK PAyNE ‘08 has been hired by Zehnder Communications as a project manager to assist with planning and evaluating agency projects for DuPage Medical Group, the largest independent physician group in Chicago, and the Burger King markets in Louisiana and Jacksonville, Fla. Payne serves as the group’s president-elect and vice president of communications.

JoNAThAN ChAPPELL ’03 has been hired as a sales representative for mobile furniture for the commercial and health care markets. Jonathan works for MISSCO Contract Sales.

JoSEPh REiLiNG ‘09 is a new member of the Resurrection Catholic School faculty, teaching math and coaching bowling at the high school campus.

NEAL KiRBy ’06 has been promoted to press secretary for Washington state Congressman Doc Hastings, the chairman of the U.S.

House Natural Resources Committee in Washington, D.C.

LEE C. WiLLiAMS ’08 is an attorney in the Litigation Section of King & Ballow. He is a writer for King & Ballow’s Entertainment Law, Employment Law and Family Law Comment newsletters, as well

as for King & Ballow’s employment law blog, Keeping You Posted.

2010sBRiTTANy WhiTE ’10 of Philadelphia earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in May 2013.

JAMES MiChAEL Cox ’11 of Jackson works for Deveney Communication, a Gulf Coast marketing firm. He is the firm’s first full-time graphic designer, and he has played an integral role in the new honors the firm has received since being on the creative team that produces this work.

MARiE JohN RoBERTS ‘11, ‘12 was recently hired as the quality enhancement plan facilitator and adjunct faculty member for Meridian Community College. In this

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the wants and needs of clients and promoting business productivity and efficiency for innovation, flexibility and integration with technology. Galeano also develops ideas about core business competences and variable compensation. Of particular interest is the new mathematical formula that Galeano uses as a way to describe innovative methods of developing pay structures and calculating labor costs for large business. With these new methods, Galeano introduces the reader to human capital possibilities that could potentially be beneficial for businesses interested in employee compensation processes like profit sharing, bonus structures and stock options. For businesses old and new alike, Galeano has crafted a unique exploratory text that could reshape how many corporations view employee compensation.

Business Process ManagementMiguel Amaya Galeano ’72 Escuela Colombiana de IngenieríaCopies available directly from alaMaula.com.

Author Miguel Galeano ’72 has taken the experience of earning his Master of Business Administration at The University of Southern Mississippi global, as he currently teaches business

courses at the Universidad de la Salle in Bogota, Colombia. While there, he has created this text designed to help businesses develop effective salary structures for business growth. The book includes new concepts on business process management, a tool and approach centered on aligning all aspects of organization with

Incredible Edible ScienceDr. Rick Krustchinsky ’79Redleaf PressCopies available through Amazon.com.

Publishing a book is a great achievement, but having that book translated into another language is an honor. Dr. Rick Krustchinsky ‘79, associate dean of

undergraduate education at University of St. Thomas, wrote Incredible Edible Science: Recipes for Developing Science and Literary Skills! The award-winning book is now translated into Chinese.

The aim of Incredible Edible Science is to provide everything needed to teach important science and literacy skills to children in exciting ways. Each educational experience uses simple, inexpensive materials and includes vocabulary words and questions to ask children to encourage their interactions and learning.

Published in 2010, this book sold

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role, she will assist with SACS accreditation and institutional effectiveness, as well as oversee the curriculum for freshmen orientation courses.

in MemoriamNANCy ThoMPSoN BRELAND ‘37of Jackson died July 4, 2013.

FoRREST EDWiN “ED” BEARDEN ‘41of Raymond died June 28, 2013.

Jo hARvEy APPLEWhiTE MyERS ‘42of Gulfport died July 19, 2013.

KAThERiNE LoUiSE hiLL GRiMES ‘47of Grenada died July 25, 2013.

MARy CAThERiNE hANSoN WARD ’47, ‘54of Pass Christian died August 29, 2013.

hENRy MAURiCE LAiRD ’48, ‘52of Jackson died August 17, 2013.

DWAiN CoTToN ’49, ‘53of Vicksburg died July 21, 2013.

JoSEPh GEoRGE LAFAyETTE “BUCK” SToKES ‘50of Crestview, Fla., died July 18, 2013.

CARRiE JEAN GRAy hALToM ‘50of Ridgeland died June 19, 2013.

GREEN B. CLARK JR. ‘52of Ellijay, Ga., died August 16, 2013.

DoRoThy ANN WESTMoRELAND CRiSS ‘53of Coffeeville died June 17, 2013.

ERNEST E. “SoNNy” PoLK JR. ‘53of Jackson died July 20, 2013.

vERA CARoLyN RiLEy SNELL ‘53of Clinton died August 11, 2013.

WiLLiAM “BiLL” DAviD MCCANN ‘54of Los Altos, Calif., died June 24, 2013.

JohN CURTiS EvERiTT JR. ’54, ‘57of Pelahatchie died July 31, 2013.

MARy BRoWN NoWELL KAiSER ‘56of Natchez died August 21, 2013.

JERRy CRAFT ‘56of San Antonio, Texas died July 24, 2013.

JAMES LEoNARD WiLLiAMS ’56, ‘63of Jacksonville, Fla., died June 15, 2013.

JohN ThoMAS WiThERS ’56, ‘74of Gulfport died June 24, 2013.

JiMMiE DiLL “TUFFy” BoURLAND ‘57of Columbus died August 2, 2013.

SARAh ANN CooKSEy hARPER ‘58of Hattiesburg died August 9, 2013.

ThoMAS MAURiCE SMiTh ‘59of Fulshear, Texas died April 1, 2013.

JESSE STEPhEN ThoRNToN SR. ‘60of Arlington, Texas died August 17, 2013.

CoL EDWiN WARFiELD “TED” GRAMKoW ‘60of Sandy Springs, Md., died June 28, 2013.

ERNESTiNE JAUDoN MCGAUGh BURNS ’60, ‘66of Winston Salem, N.C., died August 6, 2013.

JAMES E. CoNERLy ‘60of Clinton died August 13, 2013.

RiChARD ADoLPhUS WATERS ‘61of Gulfport died July 4, 2013.

LT. CoL. JAMES T. “ToM” vANCE ‘61of Gainesville, Ga., died July 8, 2013.

ThoMAS CARLiSLE ‘62of Covington, La., died August 8, 2013.

RoBERT WiNFRED LUKE ‘62of Philadelphia died July 23, 2013.

SCoTT NASh ‘63of Simpsonville, Ky., died July 3, 2013.

ThoMAS MARviN PEEBLES ’63, ‘75of Fairview, Texas died August 21, 2013.

TERRELL ANN FoRD ‘64of Pascagoula died June 1, 2013.

LAWRENCE ANSEL “ANDy” SMiTh ‘64of Meridian died August 17, 2013.

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several thousand copies in its first quarter and has continued to do well. In 2011, it won Learning Magazine’s prestigious Teacher’s Choice Award. Recently, a publisher in Russia expressed interest in translating and publishing it. Krustchinsky knew he had written a high-quality book but did not realize it would have this type of success.

The author has taught at UST for more than 30 years. He teaches courses on math and science education and is known for his unconventional teaching methods.

The Bizarre Biloxi BazaarMouise Thomas Richards ’67 Xlibris, 2012Copies available directly from author at 5518 “N” Avenue, Meridian, MS 39305.

The Bizarre Biloxi Bazaar is a story of a person’s rise from poverty and the people who inspire and help

him along the way to achieve his goals. A perspective of the life of a person indebted to the contributions and associations of family, friends and teachers, this book is filled with nostalgia and history about a history teacher and artist with a rich Cajun heritage.

The author, Mouise Thomas Richards ’67, was born in Biloxi. He taught social studies in the Meridian Public School system for 32 years and is a three-year veteran of the U.S. Army. Richards resides in Meridian as an artist.

Somewhere There’s a Cartoonist Making Fun of UsTimothy Lockley ‘75The Merry Blacksmith PressCopies available through publisher or Amazon.com.

Timothy Lockley ‘75 returns triumphant with a second collection of his marvelous mind-bending medley of cartoons. Lockley plays with the English language as a cat

might play with a mouse, leaving its shredded remains for you to find in an unexpected manner. With a cat, that might mean your slipper. With Lockley, he leaves his wordplay in these cartoons. It’s a good time for all—save the mouse (but one likes to think that every now and then the mouse is in on the joke as well). In any case, there is much fun to be had in these pages. Wicked wordplay. Delightful drawings. Thoughtful… err... thoughts. You be the judge. You won’t be sorry. Somewhere There’s a Cartoonist Making Fun of Us is the second volume of single panel gag cartoons drawn by Lockley. The first, published in 2011, was entitled On Facebook Everybody Knows You’re a Dog.

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PAULA NEW MiLNER ‘64of Lafayette, La., died July 10, 2013.

JAMES WoLvEN hAMiL ‘65of Charlotte, N.C., died August 14, 2013.

ALFRED WAyNE MADDox ‘66of Fort Worth, Texas died April 14, 2013.

BURLoN WESLEy REiD ’66, ‘78of Poplarville died June 28, 2013.

ELWooD GLEN hAAB ‘66of Mobile, Ala., died August 9, 2013.

ELizABETh “BETSy” SiMS ‘67of Milton, Fla., died June 17, 2013.

ALiCE MARiE PRiCE ‘67of Plantation, Fla., died June 24, 2013.

SANDRA D’ANGELo CATES ‘68of Long Beach died July 29, 2013.

CoL. FRANK GEoRGES JohNSoN ‘68of El Cajon, Calif., died July 20, 2013.

JAMES oLEN BAUCUM ‘68of Newton died June 29, 2013.

GLENNoN JERALD TANNER ‘69of Houma, La., died August 12, 2013.

CAPT. RiChARD P. SWANSoN SR. ‘69of Diamondhead died June 15, 2013.

JohNNiE LoU MiLLER hARvEy ’70, ‘80of Lucedale died July 7, 2013.

LARRy hARRiSoN RoUSE ‘70of Hattiesburg died August 7, 2013.

iNoLA DELoRCE JACKSoN CAMPBELL ‘71of Pride, La., died July 3, 2013.

EDiTh BREADFiELD yoUNGBLooD ‘71of Moss Point died June 27, 2013.

JAMES viNCENT ShAMBURGER ‘72of Ocean Springs died June 21, 2013.

JohN C. SoJoURNER JR. ‘72of Crystal Springs died August 6, 2013.

JohN MiChAEL “MiKE” ChANCE ‘73of Pearland, Texas died April 16, 2013.

DR. PERRy BRooKS DENNiS JR. ‘73of Columbus died June 17, 2013.

MARGARET ANN ohM RoBERTS ‘74of Ocean Springs died June 15, 2013.

JiMMy hoWARD WELLS ‘74of Ridgeland died July 5, 2013.

WiLLiAM M. “BiLL” PACKARD ’75, ‘76of Pascagoula died July 17, 2013.

GEoRGE PATRiCK LADD ‘76of Ocean Springs died June 17, 2013.

MARy MARGUERiTE MCCRAW ‘77of Jackson died July 27, 2013.

GARy RoSS GRAy ‘77of Memphis, Tenn., died July 3, 2013.

DR. DAviD NoEL PENToN ‘77of Baton Rouge, La., died April, 2013.

ANNAh MARGARET KEEN CoNLEy ‘77of Charlotte, N.C., died August 8, 2013.

DR. viRGiNiA PRiCE ShANDS CoviNGToN ‘78of Hattiesburg died July 29, 2013.

ELMA DELoRES TURNAGE WiLKiNSoN ‘78of Birmingham, Ala., died August 21, 2013.

MARiE ChARLENE FiELDiNG M.D. ‘78of Lakeland, Fla., died August 10, 2013.

CoNSTANCE “CoNNiE” BRoDNAx SMiTh ’78, ‘82of Little Rock, Ark., died June 17, 2013.

DR. GAiL LAviNE STEvENS ‘79of Mobile, Ala., died June 22, 2013.

JAMES E. ShoEMAKER ‘79of Ocean Springs died July 16, 2013.

RUTh ARENDS CARLSoN ‘80of Bay St. Louis died July 17, 2013.

JERRy TATE FELDER ‘85of Gulfport died July 7, 2013.

EDNA FoRD BURChFiELD ’86, ‘97of Columbia died July 21, 2013.

JAMES SPURGEoN MANGUM JR. ‘88of Natchez died July 13, 2013.

MARiE ANN LUzi ‘89of Cross Village, Mich., died August 8, 2013.

ChARLES “ChiP” hAyDEN PiCKLE ‘89of San Francisco, Calif., died June 30, 2013.

DoNovAN SCoTT BRoWN ‘90of Ocean Springs died June 14, 2013.

JUDiTh RAChEL hARiEL LADNER ’92, ‘07of Poplarville died August 1, 2013.

ChiEF MASTER SGT. JohN E. MADDEN ’93, ‘95of Ocean Springs died June 26, 2013.

GEoRGiANA BETh hARPEL GoLECKi ‘97of New Iberia, La., died June 1, 2013.

ALLiSoN ALLEN MCCooL ‘08of Brandon died July 28, 2013.

ANNA KAThRyN BEASLEy ‘09of Columbus died August 18, 2013.

BELiNDA LEiGh BAyGENTS JoNES ‘09of Laurel died July 5, 2013.

ThoMAS “ToMMy” DRENNoN CRoCKETT ‘11of Hazlehurst died August 4, 2013.

Michael B. Thornton ‘76, ‘77Chief Judge Michael B. Thornton ‘76, ‘77 was appointed by President Bill Clinton

as judge for the United States Tax Court on March 8, 1998, for a term ending March 7, 2013. He then served as chief judge from June 1, 2012, to March 7, 2013. President Barack Obama subsequently re-nominated him on May 9, 2013, for an additional 15-year term, which was confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2013, as he resumed position of chief judge.

Previously, Thornton served in the U.S. Department of the Treasury as deputy tax legislative counsel in the Office of Tax Policy from 1995 to 1998, first joining the department as an attorney-adviser in February 1995. He served with the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means as chief minority tax counsel in 1995 and as tax counsel from 1988 to 1994. Thornton was an associate attorney with Miller and Chevalier from 1985 to 1988 and with Sutherland, Asbill and Brennan from 1982 to 1983. He was a law clerk to the Honorable Charles Clark, chief judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from 1983 to 1984.

Thornton graduated summa cum laude from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Master of Science in accounting. In 1979, he graduated with a Master of Arts in English literature from the University of Tennessee, and in 1982, he graduated with distinction with a Juris Doctor degree from Duke University School of Law. While at Duke, he served on the Duke Law Journal Editorial Board and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, an honorary scholastic society whose purpose is to encourage excellence in legal education by fostering a spirit of careful study, recognizing those who as law students attained a high grade of scholarship, and honoring those who as lawyers, judges and teachers attained high distinction for their scholarly or professional accomplishments.

Among other awards, Chief Judge Thornton was the recipient of the Treasury Secretary’s Annual Award for the United States Department of the Treasury in 1997 and the Meritorious Service Award for the United States Department of the Treasury in 1998.

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