Dr. William L. and Jean P. Giles Memorial Lecture, S|ARC Recognition Day

May 06, 2016 - 1:00 pm

About this event

Malcolm White will present the annual Dr. William L. and Jean P. Giles Memorial Lecture at the School of Architecture's Recognition Day Ceremony. A resident of Jackson, White was director of Visit Mississippi from 2013-2015 and earlier served as executive director of the Mississippi Arts Commission from 2005-2013. A graduate of the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi, he now is owner of the iconic Jackson restaurant, Hal & Mal’s. As director at Visit Mississippi, White rebranded the organization and raised the state’s profile through aggressive advertising. He also implemented the Year of the Creative Economy, a comprehensive and multifaceted yearlong promotion highlighting Mississippi’s creative economy. He is founder of Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade and author of "Little Stories," a collection of
Mississippi photos and experiences from his personal perspective on his home state. Click the "Link" below for more information.

Details

Type
Lecture
Location
Giles Hall, Robert and Freda Harrison Auditorium
Cost
Free
Primary Sponsoring Organization
School of Architecture (S|ARC)
Contact Name
Phyllis Davis-Webber
Contact Phone
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