As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
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Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
Celebrate UMSL’s 60th anniversary with a journey through the university’s history and a look toward its future
As the university celebrates its 60th anniversary, we look back at UMSL’s early days and its impact over the years.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
UMSL awarded $1.8 million CCAMPIS grant to support student parents
The funding, which runs over four years, will provide child care subsidies and a variety of support services on campus.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Annual Founders Celebration showcases the impact of philanthropy on the UMSL community
Nearly 300 people attended the event, which served as an opportunity to thank alumni and other donors for their continued support of the university.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
Students have fun, make friends during hot start to fall semester
Campus photographer Derik Holtmann and social media manager Valerie Furlong were out and about throughout the first week of the semester capturing activity around campus.
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The St. Louis Mercantile Library: 170 years and counting
It’s been 18 years since the Mercantile relocated to the UMSL campus, where it continues to serve scholars, library members, students, faculty and the general public.
10th annual print fair sets the tone for Mercantile’s 170th year of existence
The event drew an estimated 750 people to campus two weekends ago, featuring all sorts of treasures plus demonstrations, library tours and free ice cream.
Eye on UMSL: Finals week
Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.
Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut
Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.
Mercantile’s print fair celebrates 10th anniversary
For a few brief days this spring, UMSL’s North Campus will be home to an art, print and book lover’s dream.
Library’s service desk gets a student-friendly makeover
The new setup offers UMSL students and other users one-stop shopping when it comes to library resources.
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Here’s how Emerson’s support has had an immediate and long-term impact on UMSL
Emerson has contributed nearly $6 million to UMSL over the years. People often ask, “Just where does all that money go?” Here’s your answer.
Mercantile’s ‘Audubon and Beyond’ exhibition showcases 5 centuries of natural history
One of several major exhibitions leading up to the 175th anniversary of the library in 2021, it showcases one of the library’s largest and most significant collections.
Founders Dinner video highlights ‘I Chose UMSL’
Great students. Award-winning faculty. Successful alumni. Generous donors. They are all a part of the University of Missouri–St. Louis family and proud of it.
Eye on UMSL: Book lovers
Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.
Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes
UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.
UMSL venues, artists, alumni among best in St. Louis
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch named the St. Louis Mercantile Library the “Best Place for a History Lesson” in the newspaper’s annual Go! List.
Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers
Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.
Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’
“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.
Media Coverage: March 2015
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Mercantile lends medallion from Lincoln’s hearse for 150th anniversary of president’s death
Julie Dunn-Morton, curator of the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s Fine Arts Collection at UMSL, holds the framed silver medallion.
Media Coverage: November 2014
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25 museums, 12 national sites, 1 buffalo enhance Mount Rushmore internship
Second-year Museum Studies graduate student Rebecca Thorn landed an internship this past summer at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Eye on UMSL: Faculty authors
Information systems Professor Mary Lacity talks with Larry Frederick, UMSL’s chief information officer, about his book at the annual Faculty Author Reception.
Undergrad analyzes impact of economy, voter perception on polls
Economics major Hagen Montano was awarded an undergraduate research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences this spring.
Happy birthday St. Louis! UMSL helps the city celebrate 250 years
UMSL has existed for only a fifth of St. Louis’ 250 years, but has been a treasure trove of information and resources when celebrating the city’s sestercentennial.
Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries
“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.
Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year
Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.
Media Coverage: July 2014
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Endowed directorship honors Mercantile Library’s tireless leader
More than $2 million of the record-breaking $31.2 million contributed to UMSL during the past fiscal year helped fund the John Neal Hoover Endowed Mercantile Library Executive Directorship.
Media Coverage: May 2014
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Eye on UMSL: Forest Park
Theodore Link’s “Plan of Forest Park” (1876) is one of scores of maps that are being catalogued, conserved and displayed for the first time at UMSL’s St. Louis Mercantile Library.
UMSL commencement: 5 ceremonies, nearly 1,600 graduates, 6 honorary degrees
All of the honorary degree recipients have strong ties to UMSL or the St. Louis region and a commitment to excellence in their work and their communities.
Mercantile Library curators talk art, history, Print Fair
Julie Dunn-Morton, of the Mercantile talked with Kathy Lawton Brown of Radio Arts Foundation-St. Louis (107.3 FM) recently on this annual event.
Character, courage, commitment fit 2014 Trailblazers
The honorees included Susan Kashubeck-West, Berit Brogaard, Irene Cortinovis, Sheila Burkett and Myrta Vida.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250
More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.
Donors support UMSL improvements
Under the leadership of Chancellor Tom George (left) and Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for University Advancement, UMSL has raised more than $18 million for scholarships, academic programs, faculty positions and facilities.
Railroad aficionado remembered, honored with Lee Medal
The late Robert McKnight, honorary trustee and longtime member of the John W. Barriger III National Railroad Library, will live on through his outstanding contributions to the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Veterans’ powerful stories captured in second volume
“The real damage of war is never going to be known unless those who have been there share their stories,” Colin Halloran told the audience gathered Nov. 15 in the Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
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Chancellor recognizes 3 staff members with excellence awards
It isn’t only an enthusiastic student body and erudite faculty that make the University of Missouri–St. Louis a daily success, but an excellent staff as well.
Touhill creates UMSL family photo album
Nobody knows the history of the University of Missouri–St. Louis better than Blanche M. Touhill. And she proves that again with the publication of a photographic history of UMSL’s first 50 years.
Eye on UMSL: Final touches
Anna Duncan, a freshman psychology major at UMSL, puts the final touches on her Louie chalk mural in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library on North Campus. Several students created chalk art on the open expanse of concrete at the library entrance. Students were invited in passing to make their spontaneous creations as part of a University Program Board activity.
UMSL welcomes new faculty for the 2013-14 academic year
More than 35 new faculty members joined UMSL for the 2013-14 academic year. The newcomers took part last week in the annual New Faculty Orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning. The two-day event introduced new faculty to the ins-and-outs of the campus including a tour, informational sessions on University Libraries, informational technology and classroom resources, meetings with students, staff and administrators and an introduction to employee benefits.
Library tales of ghosts, termites, a swim at lunch
Celebrating the life of an institution involves the work of the many individuals who helped create it. Librarians at the University of Missouri–St. Louis played a critical role in its development over the last 50 years. As part of the ongoing celebration of the UMSL Jubilee, the library staff created a video filled with vintage photographs and memories – of ghosts, termites and much mo
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Mercantile Library readies for 7th annual print fair
Organizers are expecting up to 1,000 art and rare book collectors to pack this year’s St. Louis Mercantile Library Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The number of dealers has increased to 25 this year and includes a fine-art gallery in Chesterfield.
Cafe TJ holds grand opening week
In case you missed a chance last month to try out the newest campus coffee bar at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, here’s a good reason to check it out now.
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Eye on UMSL: December twilight
The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.
Annual Faculty Author Reception highlights scholarly excellence
The location might have changed, but the premise of the annual Faculty Author Reception at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the same.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner now being served at the library
Cramming just got a lot more enjoyable. Just in time for finals week at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, a new café has opened inside the Thomas Jefferson Library.
Pott Inland Waterways Library to honor author, photographer
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