University News
Make Your Vaccine Plan
The university continues to encourage all faculty, staff and students who have not yet scheduled a vaccination appointment to do so using one of the following options:
- MSDH COVID-19 Vaccination Drive-Thru Scheduler application
- COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center, 877-978-6453 or 601-965-4071
- Local Vaccination Providers
- Visit VaccineFinder.org to identify vaccination providers nationally
Places to Get Vaccinated in Oxford
NG Armory/Oxford Conference Center
102 Ed Perry Blvd
Drive-thru location, walk-ups not allowed
Schedule online at covidvaccine.umc.edu.
102 Ed Perry Blvd
Drive-thru location, walk-ups not allowed
Schedule online at covidvaccine.umc.edu.
Kroger Pharmacy
2013 University Ave.
866-211-5320
Schedule online at kroger.com/covidvaccine.
Oxford Rx, LLC Pharmacy
821 N Lamar Blvd. (within walking distance of the Square)
662-380-5300
Schedule online at www.oxfordrx38655.com.
Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi Hospital/Clinic
1100 Belk Blvd.
Call 662-636-4353 to make an appointment.
Schedule online at baptistonline.org/covid-19/resources/covid-19-vaccine
Free Asymptomatic Testing, April 26–28
The week of April 26 is the final week of the university’s free asymptomatic testing. Testing is available at the University-Oxford Depot on the following days and times:
- Monday, April 26: 1-5 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 27: 1-5 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 28: 8:30 a.m.-12 noon
To schedule your test, text “2020” to 833-991-3009 OR click on this link
University COVID-19-Related News Stories
- Greek Life Philanthropy Gets Creative During Pandemic
- UM Opera Theatre Presents Fresh Approaches to Two Classics
- Viral reflections: Alumni unravel pandemic’s impact on them
- Combined UM Memorial Service Set for Thursday
Student News
Tips for Taking Exams
See this page for FAQs about taking exams.
Late Night Studying for Finals
Lamar Hall, April 23-29
- Floors 1-4 will be open each night ‘til midnight
- Grove-side entrance doors only open
- Exception is Writing Center, which is open Sunday from 3-9 p.m.
- There will always be one guard at the building entrance with several security personnel throughout the building.
Library Hours During Finals
- April 19-22, 7:30 a.m.-12 midnight
- April 23, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
- April 24, 12 noon-10 p.m.
- April 25, 12 noon-12 midnight
- April 26-29, 7:30 a.m.-12 midnight
- April 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
ForUM Focus Sessions, May 17–20
Learn more about using the university’s engagement and involvement platform, The ForUM, at the ForUM Focus Sessions on May 17-20. RSVP to attend one, two, three or all of the sessions at https://bit.ly/ForUMFocus2021. Sessions will be recorded and available on the Student Union website. Reach out to getinvolved@olemiss.edu with any questions.
Upcoming Events
For additional events and activities, check out registered student events in The ForUM.
- April 12-26: Priority Registration for Summer and Fall terms
- April 22: Paint with Wellness
- April 22: Earth Day Clean-up
- April 22: Landshark Toss
- April 22: University Memorial Ceremony
- April 22: SOE Trivia Night: Ole Miss Sports
- April 22-24: Ole Miss Baseball vs. LSU
- April 22-May 16: Pop Up Oxford
- April 23-25: Ole Miss Softball vs. Auburn
- April 24: University of Mississippi Gospel Choir 2021 Spring Concert
- April 24: Grove Bowl
- April 26-30: Final Exams
- April 28: Mental Wellness Wednesday
- May 1: 2021 Commencement Convocation
- May 8: 2020 Commencement Convocation
Faculty and Staff
Communiversity Classes, Spring 2021
UM Communiversity’s spring series continues this month with classes to help enhance leadership skills, grocery budget, and more. Visit this page to learn more.
Other Things to Know
CDC News and Resources
- J&J/Janssen Vaccine Pause Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 Breakthrough Case Investigations and Reporting
Mississippi News and Resources
- MSDH reported the following information for COVID-19 cases in Mississippi as of April 20:
- 233 new cases, 2 new deaths and 25 long-term care facilities outbreaks.
- Mississippi Vaccination Report as of April 21: 1,593,062 total doses administered; 921,649 people receiving at least one dose; 714,399 people fully vaccinated; and 1,875,095 vaccine doses distributed.
- Dobbs: Survey shows 73% of Mississippians are for COVID-19 vaccines. 10% are against (Clarion Ledger)
National News Stories and Other Resources
- U.S. State Department Travel Advisory Updates (4/19/21)
- All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine: How to find a shot (CBS)
- What women need to know about the COVID vaccine (NYT)
- You can reduce your risk of severe COVID with regular activity, a study says. Here’s how (CNN)
- How a pandemic puppy saved my grieving family (Time)
- Why ending pandemic lockdowns created new shortages of ketchup and everything else (CNN)
- How the pandemic did, and didn’t, change where Americans move (NYT)
On the Lighter Side
- Olive and Mabel: Keeping up appearances
- How hugs are replacing social distancing (Los Angeles Times)
- Nature explained: Amazon animals discover their reflections (National Geographic)
- How working from home changed wardrobes around the world (NYT)
- Mammoth Cave National Park might be a top tourist destination in 2021, but it wouldn’t be the first time. (National Geographic)
Quick Links
- UM Vaccine Information Page
- UM COVID-19 Daily Symptom Checker
- UM confirmed COVID-19 cases among employees and students
- UM COVID-19 Dashboard
- Information for Students and Families
- Information for Faculty
- Information for Staff
- SAA-sponsored Student Activities Around Campus
- Frequently Asked Questions
- City of Oxford Upcoming Events
- College Student COVID-19 Impact Survey: The university is collaborating with researchers at Columbia University on a national College Student COVID-19 Impact Survey to understand how the pandemic has affected undergraduate students’ health and decisions-making. For more information and to take the online survey: https://www.collegecovid19impactstudy.com/