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Society for the Study of Southern Literature holds conference in Mississippi for the first time
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) – What is Southern Literature? That was the topic of discussion at the Society for the Study of Southern Literature conference in Gulfport.
“How do we talk about Southern Literature, what kind and who are the writers that we try to incorporate into our conversations and there will be other workshops for scholars in Southern Literature at various stages of their careers,” Dr. Sherita Johnson said.
Dr. Sherita Johnson is the president of the society and an English professor at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. She said this is the first time the conference was held in Mississippi and it’s all thanks to the keynote speaker, Jesmyn Ward, who is a Pass Christian native.
“I am at the Hattiesburg campus, but I couldn’t think of a better place to hold it other than here on the Coast and especially here since Jesmyn Ward is a native writer here and a major contributor to Southern Literature today, so the Coast made perfect sense to hold it here,” Dr. Johnson said.
Dr. Johnson said she gets excited when talking about Southern Literature because of the impact it has on the country.
“We’re constantly having discussions about what is southern in terms of who we are as southerners and how this writing in any way represents the experience of being southern,” Dr. Johnson said. “So, in Southern Literature, the definition changes, depending on who you ask, but in general, it’s one of the most prominent forms of American literature.”
Dr. Johnson said when the conference is over and everyone returns home, she hopes the conversation of Southern Literature will continue.
“What and who we are as scholars and teachers of Southern Literature, how can we keep this field growing, evolving and changing,” Dr. Johnson said. “We don’t assume that once you have your degree, once you talk, you know what best way to teach, so we’re constantly trying to encourage and continue pedagogical practices and how to be better.”
Southern Literature has been around as a genre now for more than two centuries.
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Mississippi exporters invited to participate in upcoming Southeastern U.S. – Canadian Provinces Alliance Business Forum in Biloxi | Mighty Mississippi
Jackson, Miss. (June 28,2024) – Mississippi companies interested in exporting goods and services to Canada are invited to participate in the upcoming Southeastern U.S.– Canadian Provinces Business Forum. The event will be held August 4-6 at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi.
“Canada is one of Mississippi’s top trade partners, and this yearly event provides unique opportunities for Mississippi businesses to connect with Canadian business leaders in a variety of sectors,” said Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork. “While this year’s forum will focus heavily on advanced manufacturing and the blue economy, opportunities for growth and forging strategic partnerships are available for all Mississippi exporters.”
The SEUS-CP Alliance is a strategic partnership that promotes trade and investment opportunities between its member states and provinces. In addition to Mississippi, member states include Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Member provinces include Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Québec.
This year’s forum focuses on advanced manufacturing and the blue economy, which includes a range of ocean technologies and related industries such as shipbuilding, uncrewed autonomous vehicles, smart ports, fisheries and aquaculture, innovative materials and innovative technologies. Advanced manufacturing and the blue economy form a significant portion of SEUS-CP members’ economies.
The event will feature the Business-to-Business Matchmaking Program, which provides opportunities for small- to medium-sized businesses to engage in high-quality meetings with chief procurement officials from globally recognized companies that are seeking new suppliers of goods, services and innovative technologies. Business-to-business appointments will take place onsite each day of the event and will be offered at no additional charge to registered attendees. The appointments are a cost-effective, convenient opportunity to meet with vetted companies from Canada and the Southeast U.S.
To facilitate the appointments, a designated matchmaker is assigned to work with companies from SEUS-CP member states and provinces to identify business interests and ensure that all matchmaking appointments are qualified and mutually beneficial. Serving as “anchor” companies for the business-to-business appointments will be leading entities from the sectors of focus. These include Airbus, HII-Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi Polymer Institute at The University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi Power, Port of Pascagoula, Skydweller Aero Inc., and The Coca-Cola Company.
The cost to register for the SEUS-CP Business Forum is $350. To register, please visit www.seuscp-b2b.com. For more information, contact MDA International Trade Office Director Vickie Watters at (601) 359-3155 or vwatters@mississippi.org or International Trade Manager – Canada and Europe Aggie Sikora at 601-359-9342 or asikora@mississippi.org.
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