Monthly Archives: December 2011

Yule smile

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Just as we have left behind the Thanksgiving festivities and a Christmas dinner is not far away, we might think of table manners. Most know which fork is used for salad, which for dessert, what glass to use for champagne … Continue reading →

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Mnemonics for Finals Week: Memoria Technica by Richard Grey

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

If the silent, studying masses in Ellis Library are any indication, MU students are working diligently to improve their memories for final exams.   Of course, Special Collections is always ready to help.  This week, we’re sharing a 280-year-old secret from … Continue reading →

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New exhibit commemorates 400 years of the King James Bible

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

400 years ago, scholars from all over Britain came together and produced one of the best, most beloved, and controversial pieces of literature the world has ever seen.  The King James Bible soon became the de facto Bible for countless … Continue reading →

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