International Conference on the Blues
2016-10-02 | DMI Studio A
The International Conference on the Blues consists of three days of intense academic and scholarly activity and music. This annual conference falls in between the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival in Greenville, Mississippi and the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas. Academic presentations, Blues performances, a “Blues in the Round” jam session, and excursions to local historical attractions add appeal for all audiences.
Topics of general interest to scholars and enthusiasts alike will be presented, including the African American musical tradition and its influence on American music and culture; the Blues; folklore; history; ethnicity; and the Delta.
Academic presentations, Blues performances, a “Blues in the Round” jam session, and excursions to local historical attractions add appeal for all audiences.

10/02/2016
4:00 pm
9:00 pm

10/03/2016
8:00 am
10:00 pm

10/04/2016
9:00 am
8:00 pm

International Conference on the Blues

Fall 2024 Commencement - Graduate Students
2024-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Bologna Performing Arts Center

Fall 2024 Commencement - Undergraduate Students
2024-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Bologna Performing Arts Center

Bleed Green Blood Drive
2025-03-17 09:00 - 15:00 | O.W. Reily Health Center
The Office of Health and Counseling Services, in partnership with Mississippi Blood Services, invites you to participate in Delta State University’s Bleed Green Day—a special opportunity for students, alumni, and the surrounding community to help save lives by donating blood.

Bleed Green Day will take place in front of the Office of Health and Counseling Services on March 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Door prizes will be given away. One student donor will be awarded a $250 scholarship, and one faculty or staff donor will receive a set of pickleball paddles and a DSU tumbler!

Honors College Dinner
2025-09-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Hugh Ellis Walker Alumni & Foundation, Simmons Room
One of Two Honors College meetings

Campus Wide Worship Service
2025-09-22 07:00 - 22:00 | Delta State University, Quad
Campus-Wide Worship Service. Come hang out for a night of worship led by Pinelake Starkville! Everyone’s welcome—students, faculty, and staff—to enjoy music, prayer, and community together.

Homecoming Week
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-18 | Delta State University

DSU Foundation Scholarship Reception
2025-10-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC)
For students and donors to get to meet each other.

Legacy Lectures Luncheon
2025-10-17 12:00 - 13:30 | H.L. Nowell Union, 202A
This event is an opportunity for our current students to engage and network with a panel of our amazing under 40 Alumni

Delta State Swimming Alumni Reunion
2025-10-17 12:00 - 22:00 | Statesmen Park

2000 National Football Championship Team Reunion
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Dorgan Center
Reunion for the national championship football team – the 25th Anniversary of their win!
The event will be a reception-style event in the Dorgan Center during the football game. Former players and their family members are invited.

Delta State Vocal Collective Christmas Concert
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Jobe Auditorium
The Dedicated Statesmen Association is hosting a Christmas Program on Saturday, December 6 in Jobe Hall. It would be wonderful if we could add this to the calendar on the website. I have attached the flyer for additional details. If you have any questions, please contact Amber or me.

Fall Commencement
2025-12-12 | Delta State University
Graduation Day
