Want to get up close and personal with our collections?
Here’s your chance! “Roadshow” is an exciting new program to bring distinctive collections from the Libraries’ Archives and Special Collections into the community. Topics from performing arts to rare maps to the building of Memorial Stadium are being offered. Curator-talks and facsimiles of our extraordinary materials will give your group or organization new insights into these treasures. The journey begins here: http://z.umn.edu/roadshow »
Relive your childhood and sing...
 ...at a new exhibit featuring original illustrations and manuscripts from your childhood favorites—Poky Little Puppy, Bambi, Curious George, Snowy Day, Millions of Cats, Amelia Bedelia, Corduroy and many more.Treasures from the Kerlan Collection, now considered one of the world’s great children’s literature research collections, are on display now through September 27. The exhibit commemorates the 100th birthday of Dr. Irvin Kerlan, UM alumnus who donated his original collection of children’s books in 1949. Since then, the Kerlan Collection has grown significantly and is an internationally acclaimed repository. special.lib.umn.edu/clrc/kerlan »
Historically speaking, Minnesota tops the list...
...in number of winners for the national competition for History Day. With eight medal-winning entries (one student winning a four-year, full tuition scholarship to Case Western Reserve University), our students are the envy of the nation. And to what do organizers attribute this extraordinary success? According to Tim Hoogland, Director of Education Outreach for Minnesota Historical Society, “…no other state has created a partnership that comes close to the MHS/U of M efforts to organize a support system for students and teachers.” Last year, the Libraries’ staff hosted nearly 3,000 middle school and high school students representing over 40 schools.
To see a full list of results: education.mnhs.org/historyday/national-event »
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Upcoming Events
Celebrate Dr. Kerlan’s 100th Birthday
September 18, 2012
5:30 reception, 6:15 program
Elmer L. Andersen Library
Disruptive Tech: What’s New, What’s Coming, and How It Will Change Everything
David Pogue, NY Times technology columnist
October 17, 2012
7:00 p.m.
McNamara Center
Reservations suggested. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries and College of Science and Engineering
Join Freya Manfred and friends to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Frederick Manfred
October 28, 2012
2:00 program
Elmer L. Andersen Library
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries and the Loft Literary Center
Now Showing
Current Exhibits
at the Libraries
Downstream/Upstream:
A Journey Through the Urban Water Cycle
Through August 8, 2012
Architecture & Landscape Architecture Library
This exhibit documents a two-week journey that 39 kids, ages 4-6, took to explore the infrastructure of water.
Proud Heritage: 156 Years of Building Community
Through August 24, 2012
Andersen Atrium Gallery
This exhibit from the Kautz Family YMCA Archives reflects on 156 years of community building throughout Minnesota.
First Contacts: Native Americans and Champlain in New France
July 9 - September 14, 2012
T.R. Anderson Gallery
This exhibition explores the relationships between native peoples and Europeans and the impact of French exploration and settlement in the 17th century and beyond.
Happy 100th Birthday,
Dr. Kerlan!
July 16 - September 26, 2012
Andersen Gallery
Dr. Irvin Kerlan, who would have turned 100 on September 18, started donating his amazing collection to the University in 1949. This exhibit honors Dr. Kerlan's collecting acumen with highlights from the collection.
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