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The Welcome Week Escape Rooms went amazingly last Friday. There were over 150 new students that went through the 4 rooms we created. Special thanks to Alex Boeckman, Gwen Gray, Noel Kopriva, Mara Inge, Rae Thudium, and Rhonda Whithaus as well as our student workers Ellen Thieme and Taten Janes for helping out with all …
National Women’s Month may be coming to an end, but there are still many ways you can support female voices throughout the rest of this month and beyond! Whether you chose to donate to a nonprofit organization or decide to learn more about women’s history through sites such as https://womenshistorymonth.gov/, here at Mizzou Libraries, we encourage …
Mizzou Libraries now provides online access to BCC Research. This database is replacing Frost and Sullivan (access set to expire December 31st). BCC Research provides access to market research reports and market forecasting in mostly STEM centered areas – advanced materials, plastics, biotech, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sensors, chemicals, nanotechnology, and other emerging technologies. Over 250 research …
Here’s what your co-workers are listening to while they stay at home! Michelle Baggett: “Wouldn’t It Be Good” by Nik Kershaw I absolutely love and replay over and over again…. ? Cindy Bassett: “Here Comes the Sun” by The Beatles For me and my son, Nathan, we are singing the Beatles version of Here Comes …
The Libraries’ Marketing Team was recognized by Campus Communications. Gwen Gray nominated us for the newly created Brand Wagon award, and we received an honorable mention (with cookies)! The award recognizes campus departments that promote the Mizzou identity and brand. Past and Present Marketing Team Members Grace Atkins Shannon Cary John Fifield Kelli Hansen Taira …
The Great Libraries Bake Off was a big sucess! We raised $99 and enjoyed lots of yummy baked goods! Thanks to everyone who participated. Special thanks to the following staff who provided the baked goods. Rachel Brekhus Shannon Cary Gwen Gray Erin Powell Ann Campion Riley Paula Roper Sheila Voss You can give directly to …
As promised, here are some more details about our United Way bake sale next week. See the original post below. The bake sale will be in the Admin office, but we will send out photos each day. If staff who are not in Ellis want to participate, just email me with your request. We will …
The University Libraries Undergraduate Research Contest recognizes and rewards outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students at the University of Missouri. Undergraduates in any discipline are invited to enter the contest, which will be judged by a cross-disciplinary panel of librarians. One $500 scholarship, and one $250 scholarship will be awarded to an individual or group project. The …
We had a great turnout, over 175 new students, at last Friday’s Escape Ellis Library event for Welcome Week. It took a lot of time and creativity to put this all together. So thanks to the following people who created four escape rooms from scratch! Grace Atkins Shannon Cary John Fifield Taira Meadowcroft Also thanks …
The MU Libraries Staff Association had its yearly elections recently, and the new MULSA executive board is as follows for 2019/2020: Ryan Bish – President Tom Barnes – Treasurer Rachel Brekhus & Mara Inge – Book Sales Co-chairs Ashley Granger – Community Service Chair Karen Eubanks – Courtesy Chair Gwen Gray – Staff Lounge Chair …