Ole Miss Women's Council Khayat Lecture: Sparky Reardon & Bill Courtney, 28 August | Event in University

Ole Miss Women's Council Khayat Lecture: Sparky Reardon & Bill Courtney

Ole Miss Women's Council Lecture Series

Highlights

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm

1.3 hours

The Inn at Ole Miss

Free Tickets Available

Date & Location

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:45 pm (GMT-05:00)

The Inn at Ole Miss

120 Alumni Drive, University, United States

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About the event

Ole Miss Women's Council Khayat Lecture: Sparky Reardon & Bill Courtney
Join us for a live podcast with Sparky Reardon and Coach Bill Courtney, Host of An Army of Normal Folks.

About this Event

Welcome to the Ole Miss Women's Council Khayat Lecture featuring Sparky Reardon & Bill Courtney! Join us in person at The Inn at Ole Miss for an evening of inspiration and insight.

Bill Courtney, host of An Army of Normal Folks, will conduct a live podcast interview with Sparky Reardon, the former Dean of Students at Ole Miss and author of the new book The Dean: Memoirs and Missives, a collection of his memories and wisdom from his time at Ole Miss.

There will be audience Q&A and a book signing. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated by these incredible individuals. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable experience!


About Sparky Reardon

Sparky retired in 2014 after 36 years at Ole Miss working in student affairs and ending up dean of students, where he handled everything from organizing student events to enforcing discipline and managing campus crises. Encouraged by friends and driven by his love for writing and reminiscing, Reardon authored The Dean. Now living in Taylor, MS, he cherishes his solitude, his porch, and the occasional poker game.


About Bill Courtney

Bill Courtney is the subject of the Oscar-winning football documentary Undefeated (on Amazon Prime). He’s an Ole Miss alum, co-founder of the Sigma Charity Bowl, CEO of Classic American Hardwoods, author of Against the Grain, motivational speaker for companies such as FedEx and Nike, and leader of the movement and podcast An Army of Normal Folks.


About Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy

The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) has been described as one of the most innovative scholarship programs in America. This groundbreaking program was founded in the year 2000 at the University of Mississippi and provides scholarships and counsel for male and female students destined to be leaders.



Agenda


🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Sponsor/Patron Cocktail Reception

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Event Start Time: Podcast Interview

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Book Signing with Sparky Reardon


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Ole Miss Women's Council Khayat Lecture: Sparky Reardon & Bill Courtney, 28 August | Event in University
Ole Miss Women's Council Khayat Lecture: Sparky Reardon & Bill Courtney
Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm
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