Skip navigation
 

Events

October 1 - 30, 2023

Sunday, October 1

Designer Showhouse

Working under the guidance of local designer, Matt Haskins, seniors in the Interior Design program will stage a contemporary home at 101 Wheeless while...

Is God Is by Aleshea Harris

This thrilling drama by USM alumnus and Pulitzer-Prize finalist Aleshea Harris depicts a mythic quest for revenge across America by twin sisters in search of...

singers

The School of Music presents the Southern Miss Chamber Singers, our graduate conducting ensemble. The concert will be led by talented graduate conductors and...

Is God Is by Aleshea Harris

This thrilling drama by USM alumnus and Pulitzer-Prize finalist Aleshea Harris depicts a mythic quest for revenge across America by twin sisters in search of...

Monday, October 2

Southern Miss Cruisin'

The School of Leadership with the support of the College of Business and Economic Development invites current students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends...

Concert Band Concert

The Southern Miss Concert Band is a varsity musical ensemble for the music major and non-major alike. Performing traditional band literature, the ensemble...

Tuesday, October 3

Reed Green Coliseum

Bring It On Eagle Style - Southern Miss Eras Edition is the annual dance and performance competition hosted during homecoming week. This year's theme is...

Symphony Opening Night - South American Rhythms

Opening Night features the rhythmic music of South America. Your Symphony Orchestra will welcome guest conductor Sarah Higino, director and conductor of the...

Wednesday, October 4

Philosophy & Religion Colloquium Series: Dr. Timothy Gutman

The series features current research by Philosophy and Religion faculty and occasional guest speakers. Dr. Timothy Gutman will kick off the fall series with...

Thursday, October 5

2023 STEMed Speaker Series: Dr. Becky Carmichael

Dr. Becky Carmichael with Louisiana State University will discuss Environmental Science Education, as part of the USM Center for STEM Education Fall 2023...

12pm
Virtual Event
 Air Force ROTC: Open House

The Commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 432 invites alumni, families, students, and friends to attend the detachment's Open House. The itinerary is as...

Friday, October 6

Alumni golfball

All proceeds from the tournament benefit the Pierce Legacy Scholarship Endowment to provide scholarships to children and grandchildren of select USM...

 Philosophy and Religion Online Forum: Dr. Teresa Baron

Dr. Teresa Baron, research fellow at the University of Nottingham, presents “Genes, Ectogenesis, and the Acquisition of Parental Rights."

12pm
Virtual Event
Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet 2023

Attire: Semiformal Tickets: $50 per person

Friday Night @ Spirit Park Homecoming Edition

Join students, fans and alumni at Spirit Park for live music, food trucks and a pre-gameday pep rally. All in attendance are encouraged to bring chairs,...

Saturday, October 7

The Pride of Mississippi Halftime: A Homecoming Celebration

Stay in your seats for the Pride of Mississippi’s halftime performance! We welcome back all our alumni to campus. A Homecoming Celebration features...

2023 Alumni Annual Meeting

Each year at Homecoming, the Southern Miss Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni for their service to our alma mater and conducts the annual...

Black-eyed Susan Flower

Facing rejection is an inherent part of our academic journey, whether it's an internship application, paper submission or grant proposal. Yet, how often do...

USM vs Old Dominion (Homecoming)

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will host the Old Dominion Monarchs in a rousing match of American football on Oct. 7, 2023 at 6 p.m. This will be the first...

Sunday, October 8

Dr. Nick Ciraldo on the guitar

Join Nicholas Ciraldo for a special program of music.

Southern Chorale members in a church

The University of Southern Mississippi Choral Activities is thrilled to announce a Southern Chorale tour preview concert on October 8th at 7:30 pm at Bay...

Monday, October 9

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Tuesday, October 10

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Adam Kinzinger

An Evening with Representative Adam Kinzinger Former U.S. Congressperson Adam Kinzinger witnessed the polarization of American politics firsthand....

Guest Artist Series presents Corey Mackey, Jeremy Reynolds, and Michael Bukhman, clarinetists

Corey Mackey, clarinet; Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet; and Michael Bukhman, piano, present a program of new commissions.

Percussion Ensemble and Southern Miss Steel Pan Orchestra

A performance by the dynamic and versatile students of the Southern Miss percussion studio and the exciting SoMisPO!

Wednesday, October 11

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Coffee w/ an Entrepreneur

Students, faculty, and staff gain inspiration from the stories and insights from leading entrerpeneurs across various industries. Learn more about The...

Thursday, October 12

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Friday, October 13

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Saturday, October 14

Community Day at GCRL

Come one, Come all! GCRL will be hosting a free Community Day at the Halstead Campus. There will be activities for kids, demonstrations, refreshments and...

Sunday, October 15

Bass by the Sea

The Southern Miss bass studio hosts the second annual Michael Cameron competition, masterclasses and lecture recital on the USM Gulf Park (October 15) and...

Monday, October 16

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

CEHH Series: Kendra Martin - Cruel and Unusual Punishment in Mississippi Prisons

The Center for Ethics and Health Humanities (CEHH) presents Kendra Martin, who will discuss a recent report issued by Disability Rights Mississippi...

4pm
Gonzales Auditorium
Stream Available
Southern Miss Student Media Center: Open House

Join Southern Miss Student Media Center (SM2) for an Open House to learn more about SM2 and the products it produces, including The Student Printz, Southern...

StratCom Week

The School of Media and Communication has put together a weeklong slate of activities and contests for Strategic Communication (StratCom) Week. The week's...

Clyde Kennard Lecture: Jarvis R. Givens | Reception & Book Discussion

The Center for Black Studies will launch its inaugural Clyde Kennard Lecture featuring guest speaker Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and faculty...

Guest Artist Series presents Thomas Martin, String Bass Lecture Recital

A lecture recital presented in conjunction with the Southern Miss bass studio Bass by the Sea event. The studio hosts the second annual Michael Cameron...

Tuesday, October 17

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

2023 STEMed Speaker Series: Dr. Elizabeth Mulkerrin

Dr. Elizabeth Mulkerrin with Omaha Zoo will discuss Zoo Education, as part of the USM Center for STEM Education Fall 2023 STEMed Speaker Series. Meeting...

12pm
Virtual Event
Construction and Design Career Expo

Whether you're on the hunt for that dream internship, seeking full-time employment, or eager to expand your professional network, this is your golden...

Construction and Design Career Expo

Are you looking for an internship or full-time employment, or just trying to build your professional network? Don’t miss this great opportunity to network...

StratCom Week

The School of Media and Communication has put together a weeklong slate of activities and contests for Strategic Communication (StratCom) Week. The week's...

Clyde Kennard Lecture: Jarvis R. Givens

The Center for Black Studies will launch its inaugural Clyde Kennard Lecture featuring guest speaker Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and faculty...

Clyde Kennard Lecture: Jarvis R. Givens

The Center for Black Studies will launch its inaugural Clyde Kennard Lecture featuring guest speaker Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and faculty...

GCRL Science Cafe Virtual and In-person

Save the Date! Please join us for this Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) Science Café, hosted by the GCRL Gunter Library and will take place in the...

A biographical note

Elizabeth Gyring (1886-1970) was a talented Jewish composer in Vienna, Austria, before fleeing the Nazi regime in 1939. She immigrated to New York, NY....

Clyde Kennard Lecture: Jarvis R. Givens

The Center for Black Studies will launch its inaugural Clyde Kennard Lecture featuring guest speaker Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and faculty...

choir group

The School of Music presents the Festival of Choirs, hosted by the Southern Miss Gulf Coast Civic Chorale. The event culminates in a showcase concert...

Wednesday, October 18

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Lunch w/ the Hatchery

Students, faculty, and staff get connected with a variety of resources and mentors in entrepreneurship. Learn more about The Hatchery.

StratCom Week

The School of Media and Communication has put together a weeklong slate of activities and contests for Strategic Communication (StratCom) Week. The week's...

Visiting Writers Series: Claire Jiménez

Discover Claire Jiménez, a Puerto Rican luminary hailing from Brooklyn and Staten Island. Her novel, What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez, has been noted as one of...

Guest Artist Series presents Øystein Baadsvik, Tuba, In Recital

Øystein Baadsvik is voted one of the top ten brass players in history by the listeners on Classic FM. He did the first TED talk on the topic tuba and is one...

Thursday, October 19

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Developing the Personal Statement For Law School Admission

Nancy Battles, Assistant Director of Admissions Operations with Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, will provide attendees with helpful...

Paino keyboard

This piano faculty recital, featuring Dr. Ellen Price Elder, will feature works by Bach, Haydn, Liszt, Zaninelli, Ives, and Schoenberg.

Friday, October 20

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Monday, October 23

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Tuesday, October 24

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Tuba

Members of the USM Tuba/Euphonium Studio perform standard and new works for the tuba and the euphonium.

Wednesday, October 25

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Coffee w/ an Entrepreneur

Students, faculty, and staff gain inspiration from the stories and insights from leading entrerpeneurs across various industries. Learn more about The...

Guest Artist Series presents Nadejda Vlaeva, piano

Nadejda Vlaeva is an award-winning pianist who has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, including at Carnegie Zankel Hall, the Rose Hall in...

Thursday, October 26

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Repertory Dance Company Fall Concert A

Please join us for the Repertory Dance Company (RDC) Fall Concert A. RDC is the University of Southern Mississippi Dance Program’s student dance company. RDC...

Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

This Elizabethan cautionary tale tells the story of a brilliant scholar whose quest for knowledge leads him into a deal with the devil.

Trombones@Southern Miss

Members of the trombone studio at Southern Miss School of Music perform arrangements of literature for the trombone.

Friday, October 27

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Repertory Dance Company Fall Concert A

Please join us for the Repertory Dance Company (RDC) Fall Concert A. RDC is the University of Southern Mississippi Dance Program’s student dance company. RDC...

Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

This Elizabethan cautionary tale tells the story of a brilliant scholar whose quest for knowledge leads him into a deal with the devil.

Saturday, October 28

Repertory Dance Company Fall Concert A

Please join us for the Repertory Dance Company (RDC) Fall Concert A. RDC is the University of Southern Mississippi Dance Program’s student dance company. RDC...

Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

This Elizabethan cautionary tale tells the story of a brilliant scholar whose quest for knowledge leads him into a deal with the devil.

Sunday, October 29

Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital

The Fall Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital will feature standard repertoire for both soloists and chamber groups.

Monday, October 30

The University of Southern Mississippi National Juried Painting Exhibition, 2023

A national juried art exhibition of paintings made by artists from across the U.S., juried by USM alum, Ken Weathersby. Made possible in part through a...

Guest Artist Series presents The Eric Merchant Group

Direct from New Orleans! Join our very own jazz guitar instructor Eric Merchant, along with his all-star band members Connor Stewart (alto saxophone), Ted...

October 1 - 30, 2023