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David Sax, Author of the Tastemakers Visits UM on February 29

Posted on: February 12th, 2016 by jsmitch1

The Department of Writing and Rhetoric and Southern Foodways Alliance have once again partnered together to bring an outstanding food writer to campus. This year’s selection of a common read for our food themed courses was The Tastemakers by David Sax. “From fondue in Florida to food trucks in DC, Sax goes in search of the farmers, chefs, and even data analysts who help decide what you’re having for dinner.

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Writing & Rhetoric Involved with New Digital Media Studies Interdisciplinary Minor

Posted on: December 18th, 2015 by jsmitch1

Beginning fall 2016, the University of Mississippi will unveil a new interdisciplinary minor in Digital Media Studies. This minor will draw courses from Computer Science, Art, Journalism, and Writing and Rhetoric.The Digital Studies minor will give students access to careers in web development, data analytics, computational art, digital graphic design, data visualization, internet and social media marketing, and mobile application development. All students begin with 2 core courses, a new DMS 101 and a Computer Science 203. From there students will choose electives based on three tracks: Computing, Digital Communications, or Digital Art. The Digital Communications track will include Writing & Rhetoric courses, including Writing 350: Digital Writing.

Writing & Rhetoric is Now Hiring!

Posted on: October 26th, 2015 by jsmitch1

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric is in search of a full time, 9-month, Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric. Applications are now being accepted.

If you know someone who would be a great fit, please forward the job ad to them. You can apply online or view the job ad here.