Posted September 25, 2008, by Kristin
The media frenzy continues today around the nation, as the big question is, “Will this debate still happen?” Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour and Chancellor Robert Khayat said today in their “Welcome to the Debate” press conference that they expect the…
Posted September 25, 2008, by Rick
What a difference a day makes. After 16 hours of meetings and strategy sessions, my inclination was to just write, “Wow!, Wow! Wow!” I know, very articulate. But what else is there to say? Who knew that one of those…
Posted September 25, 2008, by Chris
What started a week ago as a standard “Welcome to Ole Miss” news conference by the Governor and the Chancellor quickly became the center of the world’s news this morning. Network by network began to tell us they would carry…
Tags: chancellor khayat, governor barbour, Presidential Debate at Ole Miss
Posted September 25, 2008, by Liza
What a day! Have you ever planned an elaborate party and was afraid no one would show up? We have had an eventful day. However, the Commission on Presidential Debates has stated we will proceed as scheduled. The Cirlot Agency will…
Posted September 25, 2008, by admin
Debate Hall – Ford Center
Just a peek at inside the Debate Hall at the Gertrude Castellow Ford Center.
Posted September 25, 2008, by admin
Paul Gallo Interviews Chancellor Robert C. Khayat
The Gallo Radio Show morning interview with Chancellor Khayat at the Union on the Campus of Ole Miss.
Posted September 24, 2008, by Kristin
Headlines such as this are currently flashing across network television and websites across the world. Members of the Ole Miss staff, students and the national and international media watched TV monitors in the filing center and around campus stunned, awaiting…
Posted September 24, 2008, by Chris
Media Frenzy During McCain Announcement
What an afternoon here when McCain announced he wanted to delay the debate. The media tent finally started hopping as many journalists and more photojournalists flooded into the Filing Center to shoot photographs of everyone gathered…
Tags: Ole Miss, Presidential Debate at Ole Miss
Posted September 24, 2008, by Chris
Technical/Production Setups
The media frenzy is underway here at the Ford Center. Reporters and producers are starting to arrive. The TV technical production guys are in high gear assembling equipment. We have been answering questions from the media. The “where is…
Tags: Presidential Debate at Ole Miss
Posted September 24, 2008, by Chris
Inside the Debate Hall as the Lighting is Prepared for Friday Evening
Today began with planning meetings for everyone working with PR and Media for Ole Miss. The group toured the area around the Ford Center to point out work stations…
Tags: Gertrude Ford Castellow Center, Ole Miss, presidential debate