Chelsae Cordia, our Donor Relations Coordinator, has resigned from Mizzou and is moving back to Poplar Bluff so her son Ben can start middle school with his friends. Chelsae has accepted an exciting new position with Anheuser-Busch, and, while we’ll miss her greatly, we wish her all the best in this next chapter. Her warmth and dedication have made a lasting impact, and she leaves with our deepest appreciation.
Staff news
Ballengee to Join Teaching & Learning Department
Effective August 1st, Megan Ballengee, outreach and engagement librarian, will be joining the Teaching & Learning Department. Megan will continue her collaboration with Shannon as a member of the Marketing Team, and her office will remain in the administrative suite (Room 105). She’ll also work closely with Abbie and Jill to support instruction and programming for our first-year students at Mizzou, as well as contribute to general reference services.
Library Management Team Notes, 7/22/2025
Planned Power Outage at Vet Med
There will be a planned power outage at Vet Med East and Vet Med West (where the library is) next Tuesday, July 29 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in preparation for the demolition of the current Vet Med Diagnostic Lab.
Due to this power outage, the library doors will not work, and therefore, the library will be closed. Additionally, if the power outage runs long, the library MAY have to delay opening that day.
–Jennifer Brady
New Schedule for Summer Intersession Hours

Ellis Library Intersession Hours (July 26 to August 17)
- Sunday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For a complete list of hours, visit library.missouri.edu/hours.
Geology Library Closed July 21-26
The Geology Library will be closed July 21-26 due to a power outage in the building during that time.
Mizzou Featured in The Boston Globe
In Choi’s July 2nd blog post, he has a link to a Boston Globe article that is behind a paywall. Mizzou and Choi get a fair amount of coverage in this article.
Universities in red states and heartland may be winners as Ivy League contends with Trump onslaught
Liz Kowalczyk, Hilary Burns, Diti Kohli
2646 words
27 June 2025
The Boston Globe
–Gwen Gray
Library Management Team Notes
Staff Corner: Delores Fisher, 1953-2025
Delores Ann Hiatt-Fisher, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, made her journey to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 5th, at the age of 71 in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Delores was born on September 12, 1953, in Fulton, Missouri, alongside her twin sister, Donna. She was the daughter of Pierce and Lorene (Kemp) Hiatt and graduated from Hickman High School in 1971. Delores dedicated her career to the University of Missouri Ellis Library, where she worked until her retirement in 2016.
Delores exemplified compassion and kindness throughout her life, always keeping her family at the center of her world. Known for her warm smile and infectious laughter, she had a unique ability to brighten the lives of those around her. An avid crocheter, Delores lovingly created many handmade gifts for her family and friends. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce and Lorene (Kemp) Hiatt; her stepfather, Eugene “Pop” Pierce; her daughter, Christine; her brother, Steve Hiatt; and her twin sister, Donna Wells.
She is survived by her children: John (Nola) Fisher of Holts Summit, Joshua (Jill) Fisher of Jefferson City, and Nicole (Cody) Nickle of Mexico, Missouri. Delores is also survived by her sister, Lisa Robbins of Fulton, along with her cherished grandchildren: Ava, Celia, Abby, Ethan, Wyatt, Declan, and Phoenix. Additionally, she leaves behind several nieces and nephews, all of whom held a special place in her heart.
Visitation will be held at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton on Friday, July 11, at 1 PM, with a memorial service to follow at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dandy-Walker Alliance in honor of Delores’s generous spirit.