Category Archives: Spotlight

Teaching spotlight: Sean Franzel

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Professor Sean Franzel from the German and Russian Studies department is our guest for the Teaching Spotlight this month. His research interests span the culture, philosophy, and history of eighteenth- to twentieth-century Germany and include the history of education and … Continue reading →

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Student Spotlight: Lauren Young

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Lauren Young is a senior majoring in art history and magazine journalism and minoring in music. She will graduate from the University of Missouri in May.  During the fall 2011 semester Lauren researched and studied Ellis Library’s copy of the … Continue reading →

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Teaching Spotlight: Lena Sheets, Smithton Middle School

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Lena Sheets has a master’s degree in education and teaches world cultures at Smithton Middle School in Columbia.  In December 2011, she brought 150 sixth-grade students to tour various collections on the MU campus, including Special Collections and Rare Books.  … Continue reading →

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