BOOK LAUNCH Sparky Reardon for The Dean: Memoirs and Missives

Overview

About the Book

Over his thirty-six-year tenure at the University of Mississippi, Sparky Reardon penned letters, essays, and reflections chronicling his experiences working with students. In The Dean: Memoirs and Missives, Reardon offers a collection of his memories, thoughts, and insights from his time at Ole Miss. The book provides a window into the entertaining, challenging, humorous, and occasionally poignant moments of his career, touching on topics like Oxford, the University, sports, student life, Neil Armstrong and champagne, and his passion for writing and reminiscing.

About the Author

Sparky Reardon 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.