Art, Computers, Ghosts & Zombies
It’s official. The gallery in Allen Hall is now the Loomis Gallery, in honor of retired faculty member Tom Loomis who taught jewelery making and for 31 years before retiring in 2001. Tom inspired hundreds of artists and teachers over the decades. A reception, dedication and ribbon cutting were held Friday, Oct. 12.
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State Farm recently gave a $50,000 grant to MU to advance technology and teaching capabilities in the Computer Information Science Department.
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Lou-Willa Dupree was named Homecoming Queen and and Joshua Pollitt was named King last weekend during Homecoming Weekend. Here’s a recap of events.
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Nobody is quite as celebrated on campus this time of year as Sarah, the ghost of North Hall. In her spirit, the library is sponsoring a Ghosts of North Hall Library Photography” contest. Photographers are asked to submit photos of North Hall Library that capture its supernatural side. Visit the North Hall Library Facebook page for guidelines.
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Denny Murray is quoted in an Associated Press story on the second annual Redneck Games of Arkansas last weekend. The question is whether competition in lawnmower racing and toilet seat tossing celebrates heritage or reinforces stereotypes. Denny, who once taught a class in a dog suit, has this to say.
And while we’re on the subject, Denny, what’s your take on Honey Boo Boo?
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Max Brooks, author of the The Zombie Survival Guide and other books about the coming zombie apocalypse, will speak in Straughn Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Brooks, the son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft, was a writer for Saturday Night Live and has done acting and voice over work during this career. His book, World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, will be made into a film through Brad Pitt’s production company. his visit is sponsored by the Dept. of English & Modern Languages and MAC.
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The Student PA State Education Association will sponsor a scholastic Book Fair October 25-Nov. 1 in Retan. It will include books for all ages, posters and erasers. Stop by for some great gift ideas.,
