Preliminary freshman enrollment numbers for Fall 2008 at the University of Missouri continue to indicate a record freshman class. In order to ensure quality in education, services and housing, MU officials have announced that, effective Monday, June 16, the university cannot accept additional freshman applications for the Fall semester.
“We have been very pleased and excited that so many students want to attend the University of Missouri,” MU Chancellor Brady Deaton said. “However, we want to assure that every student receives the best possible educational experience at Mizzou. In order to do that, we felt it was in their best interests to stop accepting applications for this Fall. We will be making every effort to admit additional new students for the Spring 2009 semester.”
Preliminary figures show that more than 5,860 freshmen have paid the initial enrollment deposit for the Fall semester. If the number does not change, it would represent the highest freshman class on record. Last year’s opening day freshman enrollment was 5,027, and the official enrollment, which is determined after the 20th day of classes, was 4,982.
MU officials attribute the increase to successful student recruitment practices, the academic reputation of the university, improvement in campus facilities and grounds, and increased recognition of Mizzou with the recent success of the football program.
Christian Basi, Associate Director of MU News Bureau
573-882-4430
BasiC@missouri.edu
Many of the University of Missouri’s former presidents, faculty and curators are buried in nearby Columbia Cemetery. The University Archives has created the online exhibit, “Spirits of Mizzou,” which highlights the final resting place of these notable leaders, administrators and scholars. This exhibit includes an interactive map with portraits, short biographical sketches and photos of the gravesites honoring these individuals who have helped to forge the spirit of Mizzou. Visit this exhibit at http://muarchives.missouri.edu/exh_mu_cemetery.html.
For more information, contact University Archives at 573-882-7567.
This year, as we have done several years in the past, the MU Libraries will host a reception for the author of the Mizzou Reads (Summer Reading Program) book. This year’s book is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. More information is available at http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2008/0515-summer-reading.php.
Greg Mortenson will be on campus to speak about his book on September 16, and the reception will be held in Ellis Library at 3 p.m. If you would like to help plan the reception, please contact me by July 9.
Date: July 9, 2008
Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Reference conference room (Room 159), Ellis Library
Presenter: Amanda Sprochi
While the name may conjure up visions of marauding hordes, Mongolia is a surprisingly modern, democratic culture whose people have much in common with those in the West. Perched between two superpowers (Russia and China) and heir to a wealth of mineral resources, Mongolia has progressed in the almost twenty years of its democratic existence into a growing, dynamic country that reveres its ancient heritage while it simultaneously deals with the turmoil of the 21st century. Come see how an ancient pastoral lifestyle and people confront the complexities of the new millennium.
Release time is available for this program with supervisor approval.
– Staff Development Committee
Felicity Dykas will present “MARC Format for OPAC Designers” at the November 7 Brick and Click Libraries conference at Northwest Missouri State University.
Several MU Libraries staff attended the MOBIUS Annual Conference in early June. In addition, several of our staff members were on the conference program.
The members of the MU Libraries United Way Campaign Committee would like to thank Adrienne Arden, Bob Almony, Sarah Cron, Ann Riley and Jim Cogswell for agreeing to be targets in our proposed pie throwing incentive. Unfortunately, due to a lack of enthusiasm for this event on the part of the winners and other staff members, we have decided to cancel the pie toss and substitute a coffee break with the director as the prize. During this break, Director Cogswell has promised to share a secret about himself, which no one else at MU Libraries knows, with the winners. Please stay tuned for a request for your input and ideas on incentives and events for our next campaign.
Thank you – Michelle Baggett, Paula Roper and Nora Tamm
The title of Security Guard on the MU campus has been changed to Security Officer.