April 2023
Pankake Poetry reading with Sun Yung Shin
Join the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries for the 14th Annual Pankake Poetry Reading. Celebrated poet, writer, and cultural worker Sun Yung Shin will read from her work. Shin is the author of four poetry collections, including Unbearable Splendor, winner of 2016 Minnesota Book Award for poetry, and Wet Hex, finalist for the 2023 Minnesota Book Award. Following the program, join the Friends for conversation and a dessert reception. The Pankake Poetry event is part of Friends Forum: A…
Find out more »First Fridays: Campus Traditions
Join us on Friday, April 7 at noon for the next archival talk in the First Fridays series. Ellen Holt-Werle and Rebecca Toov from the University of Minnesota Archives present “The Games People Play…” The event takes place in person at Elmer L. Andersen Library with the option to attend online.
Find out more »Pop up exhibit: Wangensteen in bloom
The Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine will be hosting a pop up exhibit showcasing our most colorful and vibrant books!
Find out more »Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects: Gallery Tours by Glen and Cathy Miranker
Join the U of M Sherlock Holmes Collections on Thursday, April 20 for gallery tours of the traveling exhibition, “Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects,” at the University of Minnesota Libraries. This event features the exhibition's collector and curator, Glen Miranker, who will provide a gallery tour focusing on pirated editions of Sherlock Holmes; and Cathy Miranker, who will give a tour highlighting iconic Sherlockian artists.
Find out more »May 2023
First Fridays: Jewish Country Clubs, Maps and Leisure
Join us on Friday, May 5 at noon for two archival talks in the First Fridays series. Kate Dietrick, Archivist at the Upper Midwest Jewish Archives presents “Having a Ball: Minnesota’s Jewish Country Clubs” and Ryan Mattke, Head of the John R. Borchert Map Library presents “Recreation and Leisure Through a Cartographic Lens.” Presentations resume in person this year with the option to attend online.
Find out more »Founders Day 2023
Join the University Libraries and the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship for the 11th annual Founders Day celebration of student entrepreneurship across the University. Learn about innovative projects to develop new products, test new business concepts, and launch and operate real businesses. Hear from the 2023 University of Minnesota Entrepreneur of the Year.
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