If you would like an MU 175th anniversary promotional cup, please stop by 104 Ellis Library. If you are in a branch library, contact Shannon at carysn@missouri.edu. We have a limited number of cups, so they will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Marie Concannon visited Jefferson College's library and her photo was in the president's newsletter.
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Tuesday, November 3rd
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
3:30-4:00 p.m. – MU Library Student Fee Working Group, Ellis Library
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. That means you should change your clocks back one hour Saturday night before going to bed. It is also recommended that you use this as a reminder to change all batteries in fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
INFORMATION ITEM: Library Managment Team and Matt Gaunt discussed revisions to the Library Student Fee Proposal.
Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries
Monday, October 27th
Jim Cogswell will attend the Council of Dean’s Retreat, Columbia
Tuesday, October 28st
1:00-3:00 p.m. – Library Assembly, Ellis Library
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library
3:30-4:00 p.m. – General Faculty Meeting, Memorial Union
Thursday, October 30th
12:00 Noon – Library Committee (tentatively), Ellis Library
Marie Concannon, Government Documents Librarian, will discuss techniques for finding primary source documents
about the Civil War and individuals who participated in it.
Endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, Chris Vallillo’s historically accurate program showcases period music directly associated with Lincoln using the president’s own stories and words to explore his life and times and the issues he faced while in office. Not a requirement for attendees, but if you would like, dress in Civil War era clothing. The costume judged best will win a prize.
The 4th floor study space, "The Nook," is now open to students. This renovation was funded by a 2013-14 award from the Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee.