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Student Worker Gabriela Ionita Receives Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award
As part of Disability Culture Month, 12 University of Missouri community members have been recognized for their achievements in advancing accessibility.
The Lee Henson Access Mizzou Awards, named after a former Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator at MU, honor students, faculty and staff who work to make the university a more inclusive place for people with disabilities. This is the tenth year Mizzou has celebrated the award.
Gabriela Ionita, a student worker in the Digital Media and Innovation Lab, received this award for the work she did on making the library’s web maps more accessible.
Congrats to Gabriela!
In the News
“Between the stacks of Ellis Library”
Show Me Mizzou, September 25, 2023
“Five members of MU community recognized for contributions to accessibility”
Columbia Missourian, September 26, 2023
Library Management Team Information and Action Items, 9/20/2023
Marketing Highlight: Barbie Instagram Reel
Thanks to Megan Ballengee, Danielle Gorman, Gwen Gray, Gabe Harman, Jill Kline, Haley Lykins, and Kimberly Moeller for helping with the barbie instagram reel we posted this week! I appreciate all your help!
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Marketing Highlight
A recent Libraries Instagram Reel reposted by Mizzou, using the DJ Khaled “another one” meme to highlight the specialized libraries, received 9,272 views and 177 likes.
Check it out and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram!
Free COVID-19 Tests
Starting September 25, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov. Officials say the tests are able to detect the latest variants and are intended to be used through the end of the year.
You can also get information on whether or not you can still use your old COVID-19 tests.
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Flu Shot Clinics
On-Campus Flu Shot Clinics Begin Sept. 20
On-campus flu shot clinics are available for faculty, staff and dependents (children 7 years and older accompanied by parent/guardian) enrolled in a university medical insurance plan. Appointments are required and can be made through the scheduling portal. Visit the Flu shots and health screenings webpage for additional information. Additional opportunities may be available at each campus.
MU Health Care Vaccine Clinics
MU Health Care will offer Saturday drive-thru vaccine events at South Providence Medical Park on Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Car-side flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be available. No appointment is needed but remember to bring your insurance information.