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You Are Invited to the Library Society Reception, April 28

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This year the Library Society Reception will be part of Donor Recognition Weekend, which includes three other events: Chancellor’s Society Luncheon, Jefferson Club Annual Dinner and Legacy Society Brunch. These events will take place April 28-30 and feature an outstanding lineup of alumni and campus speakers. You may register for any of the events using the online registration form. If you have any questions, please contact Sheila Voss.

Thank You for Your Support on Mizzou Giving Day

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Thank you to everyone who participated in Mizzou Giving Day and to those that helped with the marketing through social media. The day was a success, to say the least. When the online portion of the event came to a close, Mizzou had raised $8,295,842 from 3,590 gifts! Counting will continue until 5:00 today and a final number will be released sometime next week.

The library had 116 gifts totaling $69,277. Two additional gifts will be included in our final total, taking the library number to about $115,000!! All gifts were cash or stock, no estate gifts or other deferred gifts. That is a huge cash number for the Libraries!

You can see how we stacked up with other units here: https://givingday.missouri.edu/challenges.aspx

This was an exceptional result for our first ever “Giving Day.” I know University Libraries will build on this success and surpass these numbers next year. Thanks again to everyone that participated.

Cheers!
Matt

You Are Invited to the Library Society Dinner, April 15

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Please join us on Friday, April 15, 2016, as Library Society members and guests gather for our annual celebration of the enduring values of books and libraries. Our featured after-dinner speaker will be David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States.

6:00 p.m.      Reception
7:00 p.m.      Dinner
Location       Ellis Library Grand Reading Room
Dress            Business Attire

Contact Sheila Voss at vosss@missouri.edu or 882-9168 to purchase tickets

MU Libraries Fundraising Update

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As of December 31, 2014, the University of Missouri has raised $65,786,043 or 38 percent of our $175 million 2015 goal. While this number is below projections it makes us realize how important it is to quicken our pace, deliver more proposals, regain focus and build positive momentum for the final six months of this fiscal year.

The MU Libraries have raised $3,100,000 of its $2,000,000 goal or 155 percent. This total includes standard campaign counting of outright cash, gifts-in-kind, new planned gifts, new pledges and sponsored research. The Libraries have had success by securing the following commitments this year – William Trogdon at $1,500,000, Jeannette Bobeen at $200,000 and Martha Mares-Lebo at $850,000 just to name a few.     

While this is very exciting news for the MU Libraries, it is important to note that the bulk of the giving has come through estate gifts that will not be received right away.

 

Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Open House

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If you are interested in helping out with this year’s MU Libraries Homecoming Open House at Ellis Library, please contact Sheila Voss at vosss@missouri.edu. Volunteers will receive a pair of Concert Series tickets. The open house will be held from 10 am-noon (time to be confirmed closer to the event) on Saturday, Oct. 25.