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Inspiring leaders—

Richard Moe and Walter Mondale at the Paul and Joan Nagel Lecture—and an inspiring evening! The Paul and Joan Nagel Lecture featuring Richard Moe drew a full house for an engaging and insightful lecture on Franklin Roosevelt’s decision to run for a third term—yours to enjoy here. With opening remarks and introduction by former Vice President Walter Mondale, we glimpsed inside the White House of two presidents—Franklin Roosevelt and
Jimmy Carter.

Making his mark…

Rapson Exhibit image…on the built landscape of Minnesota, architect and designer Ralph Rapson put Minneapolis on the country’s cultural map. Known for his groundbreaking designs of the Guthrie Theater and of the Cedar-Riverside apartment complex, his extraordinary career is showcased in a new exhibit in Elmer Andersen Library now through
January 16.

For a sneak peek watch our short video about the exhibit

Nothing spells “holidays” like…

Kirschner Cookbook Collection

…the magical aroma of freshly baked cookies! And the Kirschner Cookbook Collection in Magrath Library on St. Paul campus has over 1300 cookbooks, pamphlets, and recipes ranging in date from 1890 to present. With 57 cookbooks devoted solely to cookies, you will be able to bake to your heart’s content. So dig out your cookie sheets and spritz makers and prepare to be inspired by latest episode of Read
This Book
.

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Upcoming Events


Wilson Library Celebration
December 3, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

First Fridays: ‘The Schaper Case’ and ‘From Homophile to Queer’
December 5, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Reception: Ralph Rapson: A Legacy in Architecture and Design
December 8, 5:30 p.m.

Children's literature book sale and signing
December 15, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.


Ralph Rapson: A Tribute to His Life and Work
Through January 16, 2015
More about this exhibit

Our Global Table: Food, History, and Culture
Through January 5, 2015
More about this exhibit

Juhla!: Celebrating 150 years of Finnish immigration to Minnesota
Through January 30, 2015
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