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Celebrate the Ides of March

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I know that we're supposed to "beware the Ides of March" — or at least, Julius Caesar was supposed to — but doesn't celebrating it sound like more fun? Personally, I'm going to commemorate the date by taking my baby on a walk in the lovely spring weather to my polling location and register my vote for our next American "emporer." (And you should, too — with or without the baby.) Some other ideas:

Read an informative book: The 5 Best Julius Caesar Biographies for The Ides of March  (Cleopatra: A Life has been on my to-read shelf for a while.)

Cook a grandiose meal: An Ides of March Dinner Party  (I'm adding several of these recipes to my to-cook list, including the lentil-chestnut stew.)

Knit a dishcloth: Roman Stripe Knitted Facecloth  (Always a good idea!)

 

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Want to make a child’s Christmas? Just mail a card!

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Here are the stories of two children who want Christmas cards this year.  If you have an extra card, consider passing it along!

Jack, an 8-year-old boy from Indianapolis, was born with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes seizures and other medical disorders.  His mother said he's had a rough couple of months and has been very depressed.  His wish is to decorate the walls of his room with Christmas cards.  You can find out more information and Jack's address here: http://fox59.com/2015/12/08/indianapolis-boy-with-rare-condition-just-wants-cards-for-christmas/

Safyre, a five-year-old from New York, is the sole survivor of an arson attack that killed her entire family in 2013.  She has had multiple surgeries, including a hand and foot amputation, but she remains a happy child.  Her Christmas wish is for Christmas cards.  You can find more information and Safyre's address here: http://www.ksdk.com/story/life/2015/12/08/girl-who-lost-parents-in-fire-wants-christmas-cards/76986802/

How to order your 2016 calendar

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MU Printing Services is printing a 12-month calendar containing the Columbia campus class schedules, official university holidays and recognized religious holidays. These are produced by Printing Services and offered at no charge. Preorder online individually to receive one. Go to ps.missouri.edu/cal to order. The half-sheet and keyboard calendars will be included with the wall calendar and distributed in December by Campus Mail. If you have co-workers without access to a computer, please contact Joanne Rotert at rotertj@missouri.edu.  A limited number will be printed, so order soon. Extra copies will be available at our two campus Digiprint Centers located in Ellis Library and MU Student Center.

Spring 2014 Zotero Workshop Schedule

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To register online, click the class title. If these dates and times are bad for you, please feel free to email brekhusr at missouri dot edu with a preferred time. We will make an effort to accommodate you. The March workshop will be incorporated into graduate student workshops that month; date is tba.

All workshops are in-person unless marked as online. Zotero workshops meet in 213 Ellis Library, which is the computer classroom on the north side of the building on the 2nd floor, across from the main reading room.

Thursday, Jan 30, 2014: Intro to Zotero
4:30-6:00 pm

Friday, Feb 21, 2014: Intro to Zotero
noon-1:30 p.m.

Friday, Apr 18, 2014: Intro to Zotero
noon-1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014: Intro to Zotero
noon-1:30 p.m.

For more information about Zotero, see: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/zotero

March 2013 MULSA Spotlight Award Winner: Stephen Stanton

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Our Spotlight Award winner for March is Stephen Stanton!

Stephen Stanton is a Library Information Specialist II with the Geology Library, and has been with MU Libraries for 19-20 years, he thinks.

Stephen is originally from Texas (he declines to specify a city), and says this about his educational background: “Lots of unrelated things.  History of science, geology, 19C England and America.  Evolution, both the mechanics and the history.  German and French.  Gilded Age.  What wars are really about as opposed to what people think they are about.”

The coolest place that Stephen has ever visited is the Isle of Skye.  “I’ve been in a bad mood since I left the Isle of Skey in 1986.”

In a movie of his life, Eric Idle would play Stephen, and Monty Python’s Galaxy Song would be on the soundtrack.  He would be thrilled to be featured in the magazine The New Yorker, and his favorite pair of shoes that he has owned was a pair of Vasques.  If he could have a drink with any fictional or real person, it would be Paul Fussell.  They would drink bourbon, neat (and Stephen only rarely drinks bourbon.)

Stephen’s favorite snacks and foods:  “Raw onions.  Hot peppers.  Avocados with hot salsa and a V8.  Bananas.  Beans and rice and cornbread with greens and lots of fresh vegetables.”

Stephen and his family have a black lab.  Stephen calls himself a “swim dad, wrestling dad, and artists’ dad” and says that he used to enjoy woodworking before he had kids.  His own leisure time activities include swimming at the Rec Center, and he tries to swim every day.  He also spends time maintaining his house.

Stephen says, “I really like working with the people in Geology.  I like the sense of community in Columbia.  I never go anywhere without seeing people I know.  Columbia has been good for my family.”

Congratulations, Stephen!

April 2012 MULSA Spotlight Award Winner: Judy Maseles

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This month’s spotlight award goes to MU Libraries’ Head Engineering Librarian and Web Development Librarian Judy Siebert Maseles!

Originally hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Judy has spent 31 years here as an employee at MU Libraries. Though she obtained an MLS from Mizzou, Judy also holds degrees from Saint Louis University (BS Communication Disorders) and University of Kansas Medical Center (MSE (Special Education) Deaf Education).

Our resident techie would be thrilled to be featured in an issue of Wired magazine. In a movie about Judy’s life, our star would be cast as Jennifer Ehle. Expect to hear Beethoven’s Sixth Pastoral Symphony, and perhaps a scene at some of Judy’s favorite locations: Acrosanti and Jerome (not to mention the Grand Canyon!) in Arizona.

If the opportunity came up to have a drink with any famous person, Judy would opt for a white wine sangria with Frances Perkins.

Judy is also a proud aunt.

Next time you see Judy and she happens to be wearing her now-famous softspots ankle boots, be sure to send a compliment her way! They are her favorite pair of shoes.

For those of you who heard carolers in Ellis today…

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Here are the lyrics that were sung!

I’ll be Out of CPRR (pronounced Seeper)
To the tune of “I’ll be home for Christmas”

….

I’m dreaming tonight of the real circ. desk
Even more than I usually do
And although I know it’s a long road back
I promise you…

I’ll be out of CEEPER,
Back in I- L – L.
We’ll have doors, and walls and floors
And that new carpet smell!
Students need to study
In a quiet place
I’ll be home next semester
In my office space.

Twenty-twelve will find me
In Ellis one-oh-three!
I love all my colleagues,
But not quite so close to me!

September 2011 Spotlight Award Winner – Rebecca Schedler

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Our September 2011 Spotlight award goes to Rebecca Schedler! Rebecca, Library Information Specialist, works in MU Libraries Cataloging, and has been with the organization for 27 years. Though now a loud proud Tiger, Rebecca originally hails from Deadwood, South Dakota.

Rebecca graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education.

Our award winner’s favorite snack consists of smoked almonds or cashews.

Rebecca keeps busy during her spare time. She enjoys gardening, growing tasty edibles and flowers as well. In addition, she enjoys reading and sewing.

Isle Royale ranks as the coolest place she’s ever been to. A 40 mile island in Lake Superior near Thunder Bay, “this pristine place you must backpack and leave nothing behind you as you go.  Only a very small part of this island is developed so you must carry water with you.”  One night the group got to hear the wolves howling though they weren’t seen. Rebecca was looking the other way when the group spotted a moose. She’ll be back someday soon to capture more pictures.

Rebecca has four kitties: Julie, Ellie, Polly and Stephanie.

In closing, Rebecca also wanted to share the following: I would like more than anything to help people in developing countries be able to help themselves to a better life by buying stuff they made: clothing, jewelry, accessories.  I order lots of things from Greater Good which includes the Hunger Site,  Animal Rescue, Rain Forest, Autism, Veterans,  Literacy, Breast Cancer, and Child Health.  Go every day and click the buttons.  http://www.thehungersite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1You can order thousands of things made by people all over the world, and every time you buy something it makes a donation, how great is that!  There is a creation from Haiti hanging by my desk.

Besides that, I have been sponsoring families in Guatemala for many years.  I’m on my third family, the family of Dayrin Marizabel Montenegro Roldan.  I just got a letter from her last week.  She is an adorable little girl of 10 and she is very good in school.  I help her family when I can to get things they need for their dwelling.