Rebecca Graves and Gwen Gray were coauthors on a poster at Ellis Fischel’s Research Day – titled “Lymphedema Adaptive Clothing Experience (LACE): A Scoping Review of Lymphedema Apparel Issues”.
Shannon Cary
Granger Receives Chancellor’s Staff Award
Ashley Granger received the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award in the Technical/Paraprofessional category. From the award letter: “We are pleased to share that you were selected to receive the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award for Technical/Paraprofessional! Each year we recognize staff members who reflect the best of our University community through their job performance, job-related personal qualities, relationships with associates and commitment to our mission and values. Congratulations on receiving this honor.”
The recognition ceremony is on May 21 at 1:30 pm.
Highlighted Posts of the Week
- Ellis Library Open Extended Hours for Finals Study
- Countdown to Finals: Additional countdown posts will be posted for the next couple of weeks.
Open House Research Presentation: Touching a Global Past in Private Collection of Books and Manuscripts
Library Management Team Notes
The Amigos Member Conference 2025 (Free)
How are libraries confronting the present moment while preparing for promising futures? The May 14th Amigos Member Conference 2025 will examine libraries’ current landscape and future possibilities.
Join fellow members for a day of inspiring ideas and future-focused conversations centered on this year’s theme: “Our Present. Our Futures.” Beginning with the opening keynote from Julie Mosbo Ballestro, the LexisNexis sponsored Amigos Member Conference 2025 will also include the Annual Member Business Meeting, several concurrent sessions, and a closing keynote presentation focused on leading library innovation from Lisa Wells.
Register as an Amigos member today for this free learning opportunity!
Staff Corner: Wake for David Truesdale
Janet Marsh, David Truesdale’s wife, is holding a wake for David on June 14. She is having the gathering catered and asked that people RSVP to janetlmarsh@gmail.com or text her at 573-864-2267.
New Muse Post
In the News
“Cuts to humanities will impact MU professors, renovation projects”
Columbia Missourian, April 3, 2025
“‘A gut punch’: NEH terminations hit Missouri Humanities, University of Missouri projects”
Columbia Missourian, April 24, 2025
“Donald Sanders: Playing a pivotal role in the Watergate investigation”
Vox Magazine, April 24, 2025