June DeWeese, a Life Member of the Mizzou Alumni Association, participated in a video produced by the Alumni Association for their upcoming Leader’s Training Program, which has the theme “Gear up for Mizzou.”
June DeWeese, a Life Member of the Mizzou Alumni Association, participated in a video produced by the Alumni Association for their upcoming Leader’s Training Program, which has the theme “Gear up for Mizzou.”
I am pleased to announce the following committee assignments for the 08-10 term:
Affirmative Action Committee Members
Jee Davis (08-10)
Leo Agnew (ex officio)
(No self-nominations were received. Additional positions are available as the policy calls for a committee comprised of five to seven library employees.)
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Ellis Exhibits Committee Members
Anne Barker, Chair (07-09)
Marie Concannon (08-10)
Jerri Eldridge (07-09)
Gwen Gray (07-09)
Paula Roper (08-10)
Bette Stuart (08-10)
Karen Witt (07-09)
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Preservation Committee Members
Amy Lana, Chair (07-09)
Dan Dodd (07-09)
Nina Johnson (08-10)
Ruthe Morse (07-09)
Amandi Sprochi (08-10)
Michaelle Dorsey (ex officio)
Michael Holland (ex officio)
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Staff Development Committee Members
Brad Winter, Chair (07-09)
Mary Aycock (07-09)
Mathew Stephen (07-09)
Stephen Stanton (08-10)
Karen Witt (08-10)
Leo Agnew (ex officio)
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I wish to thank each outgoing committee member for contributing their time and for jobs well done. I also wish to acknowledge the willingness of the new or reappointed members of each committee to step forward. The MU Libraries counts on committees like these to do many good things.
Jim Cogswell
Director of Libraries
Starting August 25, the Bookmark Cafe will be opening at 8:00 a.m. instead of 8:30 a.m.
Mary Aycock recently had a book review published by Library Resources & Technical Services in the July 2008 issue. She reviewed the title “Open Access Bibliography: Liberating Scholarly Literature with E-Prints and Open Access Journals” by Charles Bailey, a noted expert in the study of electronic scholarly publishing. An online version of Bailey’s title can be found at: http://www.digital-scholarship.org/oab/oab.htm Check it out to see a quote from Mary’s book review.
On Thursday, July 17, a party was held in honor of Karen Darling. Te Acquisitions Section of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) selected Karen, head of acquisitions, to receive the 2008 Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award. The award was presented on Sunday, June 29, at the ALCTS Awards Ceremony during the 2008 American Library Association (ALA) meeting in Anaheim, Calif.
The Leadership in Library Acquisitions Award, sponsored annually by Harrassowitz, is given to a librarian to recognize contributions and outstanding leadership in the field of acquisitions and includes a $1,500 gift.
On Wednesday, July 23, the MU Libraries celebrated reaching its For All We Call Mizzou campaign goal of $8 million. Chancellor Brady Deaton made the announcement while Libraries and Development staff enjoyed cookies and punch.
Preliminary freshman enrollment numbers for Fall 2008 at the University of Missouri continue to indicate a record freshman class. In order to ensure quality in education, services and housing, MU officials have announced that, effective Monday, June 16, the university cannot accept additional freshman applications for the Fall semester.
“We have been very pleased and excited that so many students want to attend the University of Missouri,” MU Chancellor Brady Deaton said. “However, we want to assure that every student receives the best possible educational experience at Mizzou. In order to do that, we felt it was in their best interests to stop accepting applications for this Fall. We will be making every effort to admit additional new students for the Spring 2009 semester.”
Preliminary figures show that more than 5,860 freshmen have paid the initial enrollment deposit for the Fall semester. If the number does not change, it would represent the highest freshman class on record. Last year’s opening day freshman enrollment was 5,027, and the official enrollment, which is determined after the 20th day of classes, was 4,982.
MU officials attribute the increase to successful student recruitment practices, the academic reputation of the university, improvement in campus facilities and grounds, and increased recognition of Mizzou with the recent success of the football program.
Christian Basi, Associate Director of MU News Bureau
573-882-4430
BasiC@missouri.edu
Many of the University of Missouri’s former presidents, faculty and curators are buried in nearby Columbia Cemetery. The University Archives has created the online exhibit, “Spirits of Mizzou,” which highlights the final resting place of these notable leaders, administrators and scholars. This exhibit includes an interactive map with portraits, short biographical sketches and photos of the gravesites honoring these individuals who have helped to forge the spirit of Mizzou. Visit this exhibit at http://muarchives.missouri.edu/exh_mu_cemetery.html.
For more information, contact University Archives at 573-882-7567.