UMSL mascot Louie the Triton takes a quick break from reading a book inside the newly renovated Thomas Jefferson Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Students, faculty and staff joined Chancellor Kristin Sobolik to celebrate the completion of the $12.1 million, 65,000-square-foot renovation of University Libraries at an open house on Jan. 28. Featuring a variety of crafts and interactive activities, the event showcased the innovative spaces that were designed for learning, creativity and connection as part of the $110 million Transform UMSL initiative.

This photograph was taken by UMSL photographer Derik Holtmann and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL. View more UMSL photos by visiting the UMSL Flickr and Instagram accounts.