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CVM Open House on Saturday, April 6th
Come join the fun at Hairy Pawter! The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Open House will be held on Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Zalk Library will host research posters and five public lectures.
From CVM…
Witches, Wizards and Muggles:
Prepare to enter into the magical world of Hairy Pawter this Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit the Fantastic Beasts in Trowbridge, the flying not-so-three- headed Purina Incredible Dogs, our wizards in training giving tours of the hospital and so much more!
http://cvm.missouri.edu/alumni-and-friends/cvm-annual-open-house/
Welcome to Brian Murphy
Brian Murphy started working in UMLD as a Library Information Assistant. His first day was March 25.
Notes From the Director, April 22
Hello everyone,
So much is happening all of a sudden that it’s hard to know where to start.
All of you have heard about our space planning consultants for the Libraries who are coming for their first visit on April 3-4. The firm is Shepley Bulfinch, who are very well-known among research libraries. I encourage you all to look at their website if you haven’t yet. The Libraries are paying them out of our lapsed salary funds, which is money we have from unfilled positions. The consultants are reporting to us, not Campus Facilities, although of course Facilities will be part of the meetings. I know several research library directors who have used Shepley Bulfinch, and they all were extremely happy with the results. Please try to come to the Staff Advisory Group meeting with them, as well as any other meeting you may be invited to. We will be talking about both short and long term planning, and will have continuing interaction with them until we get their report in July. We have already sent them floor plans and much information. They will bring ideas for new possibilities and the opportunity to think creatively about all our library spaces. (We will not be able to raise money for major renovations until we have a plan.)
The library depository addition project manager will also be here on Thursday April 4 so she can interact with the space consultants. The depository addition project is on again, with campus funding, and we hope to complete it in early 2021 or sooner. No additional word on the proposed one stop shop; I hope we will get word after break.
Also right after break we have another candidate for the Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, Archives, Rare Books and Digitization. Please come hear him on Tuesday, April 2 at his open presentation or join us on Zoom.
Last week I had a meeting with campus and system leaders to talk about open access publishing in light of the news that the University of California Libraries have declined to renew a contract with the publisher Elsevier, who is well known for high impact journals and extremely high prices. This may develop into big changes, and I will keep you posted. So far, President Choi has decided to appoint a system-wide group including librarians to study the issues involved.
For those of you taking some time off next week, have a safe and happy break. See you in April.
—Ann Campion Riley
Comments Requested: Faculty Research Office Policy
LMT has approved the following draft policy #17, Ellis Library Faculty Research Offices. Please send any comments to Jacqueline Rash (rashj@missouri.edu) by April 12. After the comment period, LMT will approve the policy as is or make revisions.
Upcoming Diversity Opportunities, April 6th-12th
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.
Symposium: The University of Missouri South African Education Program
Monday April 8th 3:00pm-4:30pm, Columns Ballroom Reynolds Alumni Center
For more than three decades, the University of Missouri’s partnership with the University of the Western Cape in South Africa has facilitated research, teaching, community engagement and scholarly exchange for hundreds of faculty and students at both institutions.
A panel discussion highlighting emerging collaborations and opportunities available through one of the university’s most vibrant and enduring international partnerships.
Panelists:
- Enid Schatz, chair and associate professor of health sciences
- David Mendoza Cozatl, associate professor of plant sciences
- Ty-Ron Douglas, associate professor of educational leadership and policy analysis
- Michael Marlo, associate professor of English
Remarks by Rodney Uphoff, Elwood L. Thomas Missouri Endowed Professor Emeritus of Law and director of the University of Missouri South African Education Program.
Moderated by Mary Stegmaier, interim vice provost for International Programs and interim director of the International Center.
Chancellor’s Arts Showcase 2019
Monday April 8th 7:00pm, Missouri Theatre
From Mizzou to Broadway, Bryson Bruce, BA ’14, has made us proud. He is currently touring in the role of the Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson with the first national touring company of the Broadway hit, Hamilton: An American Musical.
Bruce is returning to Columbia for a short visit in order to participate in the 2019 Chancellor’s Arts Showcase #MizzouMade!
Please join the MU School of Music, the Department of Theatre, and the School of Visual Studies for the 2019 Chancellor’s Arts Showcase, featuring our talented students, both past and present.
$5 at the door, free with MU student ID
Also featuring:
- Sinquefield Composition Prize premiere, performed by University Philharmonic, supported by the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation
- Show Me Opera
- MU Musical Theatre Performance class
- Cast of Songs for a New World
- MU School of Music Jazz Combo
- Exhibits by art students
- Hitt Street Harmony
Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook
Monday April 8th 6:30pm Fred Smith Forum (Reynolds Journalism Institute)
Please join the Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism on Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fred Smith Forum at the Reynolds Journalism Institute for a free screening of Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook. The film, narrated by Jeffrey Wright, features stories of voter suppression in Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin and guides the viewer through ten leading techniques (the plays of the playbook). A panel discussion by local experts will follow the screening.
Announcement sponsored by The Jonathan B. Murray Center for Documentary Journalism
Ace-Cream
Monday April 8th 7:00pm, LGBTQ Resource Center (the Student Center)
Join us for ice cream and to learn about asexual and aromantic identities!
Sponsored by: Aces and Aros
LGBTQ Resource Center – Pride Month Keynote Hayden Kristal: GaySL!
Tuesday April 9th 4:00pm-5:00pm, Ellis Auditorium
This highly interactive hilarious workshop teaches participants LGBTQ-related American Sign Language signs while fostering a group discussion about deaf culture, intersectionality and more.
Hayden Kristal (They/them/theirs) is a Deaf, bisexual, Jewish, queer activist and stand-up comedian. Living their life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities led them to a career as a professional speaker exploring the intersections of disability, gender, sexuality, particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice.
The signs Hayden teaches serve as jumping off points for discussion about the intersection of Deafness and Queerness. How does Deaf culture perceive LGBTQ people? How are the Deaf received by the LGBTQ community? What can you do to be a better ally to both groups? The goal for this workshops is not that participants will leave fluent in ASL. The point is to get people thinking about Deafness, disability, and the struggles faced by LGBTQ people who are also Deaf or disabled; to inspire people to learn more, and create accessibility to allow ALL LGBTQ people to utilize their resources and participate in their events.
StuffToDo – FREE Wednesday Film: Boy Erased
Wednesday April 10th 8:00pm, Wrench Auditorium (Memorial Union)
The son of a Baptist preacher is forced to participate in a church-supported gay conversion program after being forcibly outed to his parents. Co-sponsored by the LBGTQ Center.
LGBTQ Educator Panel and Social
Wednesday April 10th 3:30pm-5:30pm, The Bridge (Townsend Hall)
Join The Bridge and the LGBTQ Resource Center for a networking and social event featuring a panel of LGBTQ educators talking about their experiences in the field of education.
Sponsored by: LGBTQ Resource Center, The Bridge
Queer Perspectives at Mizzou
Wednesday April 10th 6:00pm-7:00pm, LGBTQ Resource Center (the Student Center)
Join Triangle Coalition and Greek Aliies for a panel discussion on LGBTQ identities from different perspectives across campus.
Sponsored by: Triangle Coalition, Greek Allies
Inclusive Excellence Mile Registration
Registration is open AND FREE for the third-annual Inclusive Excellence Mile, a partnership between IDE and Mizzou Athletics! Show your commitment to fostering a community where everyone feels welcomed, valued and respected by signing up today!
Upcoming Diversity Opportunities, March 30th- April 5th
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.
Pride Month Kickoff
Monday April 1st, 11:00am-2:00pm Student Center
Join the LGBTQ Resource Center, Triangle Coalition, and Campus Activities as we kick off LGBTQ Pride Month! We’ll have all the information about upcoming events, history of LGBTQ Students at Mizzou, and free cupcakes!
We are committed to ensuring our events are accessible. Please contact lgbtq@missouri.edu if you anticipate any barriers to your participation.
“Arirang: The Beauty of Korean Spirit” by Eine Flute Ensemble
Monday April 1st, 7:00-9:00pm Reynolds Alumni Center, Columns Ballroom
The Eine Flute Ensemble of South Korea will come to the University of Missouri to present the beauty of traditional Korean music in combination of flute ensemble and Korean traditional musical instruments. This will be a rare opportunity for MU and Columbia community members to experience a harmonious blend of flute ensemble with Korean musical instruments.
This event is Free and Open to the Public, sponsored by the MU Asian Affairs Center and School of Music.
Research Discussion: Dr. Shannon McClain
Tuesday April 2nd, 10:00am-11:00am 220 Townsend Hall
Dr. McClain’s research investigates how individuals’ social identities and culture impact psychosocial functioning, including development, learning, and mental health. This talk will focus on research examining the importance of student-teacher relationships for students of color—in particular, the unique role that students’ trust of their instructors plays in identification with academics and academic achievement. Implications for students, educators, and families will be discussed.
The research discussion can be accessed virtually at http://bit.ly/BridgeRschDscn2Apr19
African American Experience in Missouri Lecture: Gary R. Kremer
Tuesday April 2nd, 6:00pm-8:00pm Memorial Union
Explore the history of Lincoln University from its founding by former Missouri slaves in 1866 through its emergence as a state-funded normal and vocational school to its establishment as the state’s only public institution of higher education for African Americans in 1921. Special attention will be given to Lincoln University’s “golden years,” from 1921 through the mid-1950s, when it was often referred to as the “Black Harvard of the Midwest.”
Join Gary R. Kremer, described by one historian as “the dean of historians of the African American experience in Missouri,” for a look at the history of one of the state’s most important African American institutions. The event begins with a reception at 6:00 p.m. to honor Jerald Jones Woolfolk, President of Lincoln University. The lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. and a meet and greet session follows.
Sponsored by the State Historical Society of Missouri’s Center for Missouri Studies; University of Missouri’s Division of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity; and the Missouri Humanities Council
Wednesday Wonderings
Wednesday April 3rd, 12:00pm-1:00pm 220 Townsend Hall
A question of the week will be posed on Mondays on The Bridge’s Facebook and Twitter @MizzouEdBridge as well as on this University Calendar Discussion thread. The question will shape the focus of the weekly “Wednesday Wonderings.” Bring your lunch and exchange ideas on current events.
Practicing Allyship and Upstanding Advocacy
Thursday April 4th 12:00pm-1:30pm 305 Hill Hall
Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Inclusion and Belonging Series. The purpose of the series is to nurture personal, professional and community development to enhance belonging at Mizzou. The series seeks to create spaces for participants to develop inclusive strategies and deepen community connections on campus.
Pre-Registration is required for all sessions. Participants must attend at least three presentations to earn a Certificate of Completion.
In the News and Obituary
“State Historical Society prepares for move”
Columbia Daily Tribune, March 21, 2019
Sharon Kile, 1936-2019
The Mexico Ledger, March 19, 2019
“Column: Students should take advantage of the study rooms”
The Maneater, March 14, 2019
“College of Engineering analysis says more space needed, but library closing is rumor”
The Maneater, March 7, 2019