50th Anniversary Events
2008 September October November December
27th, 10:00am – 11:30am Let's Talk About It Jewish Literature Series-Between Two Worlds: Stories of Estrangement and Homecoming Program-Exodus Second Book of Moses, Knights Room, Pius Library. Event is free and open to the public.
10th, 10:00am – 11:30am
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Series-Between Two
Worlds: Stories of Estrangement and Homecoming
Program-Eva Hoffman. Lost in Translation, Knights Room, Pius
Library. Event is free and open to the public.
17th, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Game Night
Knights Room, Pius Library,
For SLU students only. Free! Light refreshments will be served.
24th, 10:00am – 11:30am
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Series-Between Two
Worlds: Stories of Estrangement and Homecoming
Program-Moacyr Scliar. Centaur in the Garden
Knights Room, Pius Library. Event is free and open to the
public.
10th, 10:00 – 11:30am
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature Series-Between Two
Worlds: Stories of Estrangement and Homecoming
Program-Allegra Goodman. Kaaterskill Falls, Knights Room,
Pius Library. Event is free and open to the public.
19th, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Mission & Ministry Brown Bag Series: Father Macelwane: His
Legacy at SLU. John Waide, University Archivist, will talk about
Father Macelwane's legacy. This will be followed by a tour of an
exhibit on Father Macelwane in the St. Louis Room (Pius Library).
Knights Room, Pius Library.
Event is free and open to the public. Feel free to bring your own
brown bag lunch.
23rd, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
“Sir Salman Rushdie: The Man and His Works”. Dr. Joya Uraizee,
Associate Professor, Humanities will present on who Salman Rushdie
is and the importance of his work. Event is free and open to the public. Valet parking is available in the Pius Library Circle, 3650 Lindell Blvd. Please RVSP to Claudia Duvall: 314.977.3110 or email: duvallcl@slu.edu by March 20, 2009.
ASPCA: Help Us Help Animals!
During the month of April, the University Libraries will be collecting donations of items for local area rescue shelters. Items such as puppy and kitten collars and leashes, puppy/kitten/cat/dog food, play toys, kitty litter, etc. are most welcomed. Cash and check donations will also be accepted. Drop off points are the Circulation Desk at Pius Library & the Circulation Desk at the Medical Center Library. Visit the exhibit of library employees’ rescued pets that will be located in the Atrium of Pius Library.
29th, The Color of Paradise with Commentary by James Scott, Ph.D.,
Professor of Film Studies, Saint Louis University.
7:00pm, Carlo Auditorium, Tegeler Hall, Saint Louis University,
3550 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO.
See a NY Film Festival Favorite, The Color of Paradise, a beautiful
Iranian film about a family’s struggle to care for their blind son.
Event is free. Parking is available at the Compton
Garage located at the intersection of Lindell Blvd. and Compton Ave. for $5.00.
9th, 10:00am – noon, Knights Room, Pius Library
The Jewish Literature Book Club, under the guidance of Dr. Julia Lieberman, Associate Professor of Spanish and International Studies at SLU, will be discussing the 1998 bestselling The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon by Richard Zimler. Available in libraries, online at Amazon.com, or at a book store near you. Event is free and open to the public. All who are interested are invited to attend but please email Ann Holton @ annholton@sbcglobal.net to register.
28th, Donation of a Gutenberg Leaf
3:00pm – 5:00pm, Knights Room, Pius Library. Formal gifting of a Gutenberg Leaf from Dr. and Mrs. Cahill tothe University Libraries. To be followed by a presentation on the history of the Gutenberg Bible and reception. Event is free and open to the public.
1st, Game Night @ Pius
4:00pm – 8:00pm in the Knights Room, 1st floor, Pius Library. Bring your video or board games, or use ours!
For SLU Students Only! Free! Light refreshments will be served.
7th, Saint Louis Literary Award 2009: Salman Rushdie
5:30pm – 6:45pm, Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center. Wool Ballroom (lower level of BSC)
20 N. Grand Blvd. The Saint Louis University Library Associates presents the 42nd Annual Saint Louis Literary Award to Salman Rushdie.
Event is free and open to the public.
15th, Books 'N Brews at Humphrey's
Time TBD, For SLU faculty and staff. A chance to celebrate all that is SLU libraries. More information forthcoming.
16-17, Manuscripta Conference.
Pere Marquette Gallery/Grand Room, DuBourg Hall, Registration information forthcoming.
