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A commencement ceremony held in the Chi Omega Greek Theatre at the University of Arkansas, circa 1935 (Walter John Lemke Papers, MS L541, Image 1015). Available in Commence and Go Forth – University of Arkansas Commencement Speeches, the latest digital collection from University Libraries and Special Collections.
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Commence and Go Forth: Latest Digital Collection from University Libraries
Amy Allen, University Archivist, reports that the University Libraries has completed its newest digital collection: Commence and Go Forth – University of Arkansas Commencement Speeches. The collection features the text of 44 speeches given at U of A commencement ceremonies between 1947 and 2007 and contains speeches by Hubert Humphrey, Wilbur Mills, Brooks Hays, and Rodney Slater, among others. Additional speeches will be added as they are donated to Special Collections. The project was coordinated by Amy Allen and Angela Fritz with additional collaboration by Lee Holt, Deb Kulczak, Martha Parker, Janet Parsch, and Heath Robinson. The collection can be viewed online. Great work, team!
Call for Presenters for GIS Day to Hit Newswire Tomorrow
Jozef Laincz, Geosciences and Maps Librarian, reports that he and Rachel Linck, Geosciences Graduate Assistant, have begun preparations for this year’s International GIS Day. The University Libraries and the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) are inviting submissions from the campus and wider community – anyone who works with GIS is invited to give a talk about a GIS topic, make a poster presentation about a GIS research project, or provide a demonstration of specific GIS equipment or technology. Submissions are due November 11, 2015. GIS Day is November 18 and the event will be held at J.B. Hunt Transport Services Center for Academic Excellence in the EAST Initiative Suite, JBHT 263, 264 and 265, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open Access Week and the Latest in Database News
The University of Arkansas Libraries is joining institutions worldwide this week in celebration of International Open Access Week. A great way to get involved is through the Open Access Button, which Beth Juhl, Web Services Librarian, introduces readers to in her latest Database News article. Part useful app that allows you to search for “open access” versions of articles, part advocacy bringing attention to the need for a wider access to the latest research, the button works in all modern browsers. And the Libraries’ programming began today – Lora Lennertz and Luti Salisbury are offering researchers on all levels opportunities to critically engage with Open Access issues. The workshops highlight a wide variety of timely, scholarly communication topics, so visit 365 McIlroy for a full list, or register on the Libraries’ Instruction page.
The Caged Bird Premiers on Campus This Friday
Joshua Youngblood, Research and Outreach Services Librarian, reports The Caged Bird, the latest film by recently-retired music professor, Jim Greeson, will have its on-campus premier at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall this Friday, 10/23, at 7 pm. The film documents the life of Florence Price, a native of Little Rock who became one of the most significant African American composers of classical music. Using documents, manuscripts, and images from the first and second accessions of the Florence Price Papers (MC988 and MC988a) in Special Collections, alongside commentary by Arkansas scholars like Tom Dillard and performances by music faculty here at the U of A, the film promises to make Price’s remarkable story and work better known around the state and the country. The film will premiere on AETN on 11/16 and at the Fayetteville Public Library on 11/17.
Annual Fall Convocation Scheduled for Friday, October 30th
The annual, all-libraries, fall meeting – sponsored by the Staff Concerns Committee – is scheduled for Friday, October 30th from 2-4pm in Mullins Library’s Staff Lounge. Chartwells will cater the event. However, if you would like to bring food to share with colleagues, a sign-up sheet will be available on the refrigerator in Mullins’ Staff Lounge (or post to the facebook group!). Contact the Staff Concerns Committee members, or Geoffery Stark, Special Collections Reading Room Supervisor, with any questions—and please share this information with staff members who may not be familiar with the Fall Convocation.
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GET INVOLVED!
- United Way is Under Way: A box to collect your pledge cards is in Ila’s office (MULN 205). Even if you are unable to donate, please turn in your pledge cards – drawings will be held on a weekly basis for fabulous prizes. Contact Lora Lennertz at 5-5545 with any United Way questions.
- People, Places, and Thinks: The current art exhibit in Mullins is on display through November.
- Shout out to the first Special Collections category post on 365 McIlroy: If you haven’t read Folksongs, Special Collections, and the Connections between Resources yet, check it out here.
Out of Office Notices
| Name | Will be Out | Need Anything, Please Contact (479-575-XXXX) |
| Gale Golden | 10/22-10/26 | Phillip J. Jones: 5-3081 |
Calendar of Libraries’ Events – Mark Your Personal Calendars!
| Date | Event |
| 10/19-10/25 | Open Access Week: visit the Libraries’ Instruction Page for a list of events. |
| 10/21 | Coloring Gathering (every Wednesday), 12-1pm, Mullins Staff Lounge |
| 10/23 | Food Pantry Dedication, 3pm, Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Campus Food Pantry |
| 10/23 | The Caged Bird, 7pm, Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall |
| 10/30 | SCC’s Fall Convocation, 2-4pm |
| 10/31 | United Way Deadline |
| 11/17 | Film Screening: The Caged Bird, 6-7:30pm, FPL |
| 11/18 | GIS Day |
| 11/19 | ARGYLE DAY! (100% participation? Get your argyle prepped now!) |
Don’t Forget to Join the Mullins Library Bulletin Board! With 200 of us working at the University Libraries it can be hard to keep up with everyone — find out what’s going on in and around our community by joining the Mullins Library Bulletin Board on facebook. The group is sponsored by the Staff Concerns Committee and Geoffery Stark is the group’s admin.
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