The University of Mississippi Athletics
Ole Miss Athletics announces fifth Community Connection Week
10/16/2017 | Student-Athlete Development
OXFORD, Miss. รยขรขโยฌ" The Ole Miss Athletic Department, in partnership with the University of Mississippi and the L-O-U community, have announced several community events set to take place Monday through Saturday (Oct. 16-21) for the fifth Community Connection Week.
Community Connection Week is designed to serve as a connecting point for the campus community, as well as the greater Oxford-Lafayette community, and was born out of the idea that we all need to connect and celebrate the community that we are fortunate to call home.
"We have seen the evolution of our conversations surrounding equality, service and celebration of differences, which has only strengthened our community," said Ross Bjork, Ole Miss Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics. "This year we have unveiled the 4TheRebs campaign that continues the intersection of athletics and community surrounding one common goal to support Ole Miss."
Below is a full schedule of events for the week ahead.
Mon., Oct. 16 รยขรขโยฌ" Are You Ready Dialogue: DACA & Dreamers
Bryant 209 | 5 PM
Join members of the UM community as they discuss Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Dreamers.
Tues., Oct. 17 รยขรขโยฌ" Donation Drive: Ole Miss Foot Pantry (Campus)
Pavilion at Ole Miss & Minor Hall | 11 AM รยขรขโยฌ" 1 PM
Donate non-perishable food items for the Ole Miss Pantry inside The Pavilion at Ole Miss and Minor Hall.
Wed., Oct. 18 รยขรขโยฌ" Movie Screening: Battle of the Sexes
Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill | 7:10 PM
The first 25 guests are invited to join us for a FREE viewing of the true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
Thurs., Oct. 19 รยขรขโยฌ" LGBT History Month Networking Luncheon
Triplett Alumni Center: Butler Auditorium | 11:30 AM รยขรขโยฌ" 1 PM | RSVP Required
The LGBTQIA+ Networking Luncheon will be an opportunity to interact, engage and network with LGBTQIA+ members of the University of Mississippi and the Oxford community. Pre-registration is required.
Fri., Oct. 20 รยขรขโยฌ" Community Connection Week Reception
The Pavilion at Ole Miss, Courtside Club | 3 PM
Join us as we honor the 2017 Nathaniel Northington Trailblazer in Athletics Award Winner, Dr. Donald Cole.
"Dr. Donald Cole has served the University of Mississippi community for more than 30 years, and has had a willingness to work in spaces of education and diversity when our community needed it most," Bjork said. "It is fitting that we recognize Dr. Cole for his contributions on the 50-year anniversary of Nathaniel Northington breaking the color barrier by becoming the first African American Football student-athlete in the SEC."
Sat., Oct. 21 รยขรขโยฌ" Tailgate
The Grove | Ole Miss vs. LSU at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | 6:15 PM
