Student Food Pantry Donation Drive

Tuesday, July 28 at 12:00 a.m

Support the new Student Food Pantry by donating nonperishable food items at collection boxes located throughout academic areas. Donations will help stock the pantry, which will be housed in the Norman C. Nelson Student Union and sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.

OCN Exam Prep

Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 a.m

Jimmie Wells, MSN, RN, OCN, of the Cancer Center and Research Institute will lead an Oncology Certification Exam Prep Course in the School of Medicine.

SOD DMD and DH Summer Grades Due

Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00 a.m

Richard deShazo Distinguished Lecture

Tuesday, August 4 at 12:00 p.m

Dennis K. Ledford, MD, professor of medicine and pediatrics and the Ellsworth & Mabel Simmons Professor of Allergy & Immunology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, will present the inaugural Richard D. deShazo Distinguished Lecture and Medicine Grand Rounds, "Immunodeficiency for the Internist: Evaluation of Adults with Recurrent Infections or Immune Dysregulation."

SOD DMD and DH Summer Grades Due

Wednesday, August 5 at 12:00 a.m

SOD D1 and DH3 Orientation

Wednesday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m

Faculty Focus

Wednesday, August 5 at 12:00 p.m

Lavanya Challagundla, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, will present the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Focus session, "From Data to Discovery: Supporting Research and Clinical Innovation."

SOD D2, D3, D4 SEPC Meeting

Thursday, August 6 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's SEPC summer term meeting for D2, D3, and D4 students will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6.

SOD D1 Ethics Signing Ceremony

Friday, August 7 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's ethics signing ceremony for D1 students is on Friday, Aug. 7.

SOD ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament

Monday, August 10 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's ASDA Recognition Day & Golf Tournament is Monday, Aug. 10.

SOD First Day of the Fall Semester for DMD and DH

Monday, August 10 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's fall semester begins for DMD and DH on Monday, Aug. 10.

SOD DH Classes Begin

Monday, August 10 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's DH students begin classes on Monday, Aug. 10.

SOD DMD Classes Begin

Tuesday, August 11 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's DMD students begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 11.

Mississippi Miracles Radiothon

Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 a.m

Everyday Wellness Walking

Thursday, August 13 at 12:15 p.m

Join Everyday Wellness for a 20-minute walking event designed to keep you moving and cool during the summer months at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Hall of Portraits. Participants will receive a bingo card to add a fun, interactive twist to the walk. We hope you’ll join us!

Radiothon Party

Friday, August 14 at 9:00 a.m

Children's of Mississippi will host a Radiothon Celebration Party for patients who are unable to attend this year's live Radiothon, which will be held at the radio station instead of the hospital. The celebration will include activities, refreshments and opportunities for patients to participate in the Radiothon experience from the hospital.

2026 Ophthalmology Update

Saturday, August 15 at 7:00 a.m

The Department of Ophthalmology will host the "2026 Ophthalmology Update & Ching J. Chen, MD Memorial Lecture" from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center.

Ophthalmology Journal Club

Monday, August 17 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Kayla Taylor, PGY3; and Dr. Chase Warren, PGY4, will present during Ophthalmology Journal Club on Monday, Aug. 17.

SOD State of the School; General Faculty and Staff Retreats

Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's State of the School and General Faculty and Staff Retreats will be held on Thursday, Aug. 20.

SOD ADEX Endodontics and Prosthodontics Exam (DMD)

Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 a.m

School of Dentistry's ADEX Endodontics/Prosthodontics Exam will be administered Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.

Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Cases

Monday, August 24 at 4:30 p.m

Dr. Adam Middleton, PGY2; Dr. Laura Nussdorf, PGY3; and Dr. Andrew Burks, PGY4, will present the Ophthalmology Chief Clinical Case Studies at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.

Family Medicine Update 2026

Friday, August 28 at 7:30 a.m

The Family Medicine Update 2026 conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, 200 Township Ave., Ridgeland.

BP and Glucose Screenings

Thursday, September 3 at 11:30 a.m

UMMC employees and students are invited to stop by a come-and-go wellness table for quick, convenient health screenings. Get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked in minutes—no appointment needed.