Monthly Archives: November 2012

Head’s Up: The End of an Era

Posted on November 30, 2012 by bricee

Dean Judith A. Sessions has announced her retirement at the end of December 2012, concluding a remarkable career of leading the Miami University Libraries for nearly 25 years. When Dean Sessions arrived in Oxford in March of 1988, an enormous … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!: Postcards from Special Collections

Posted on November 19, 2012 by tullykk

Though glittering red and green decorations and lights are already on display in the stores and holiday music is filling up the airwaves (and our iPods), the Christmas season is still weeks away.  It seems like between Halloween and the … Continue reading →

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André and Catherine de Saint-Rat

Posted on November 12, 2012 by stepanm

Miami University’s history is rich in interesting characters, legends, and traditions. Few will argue that André de Saint-Rat wasn’t one of them. His teaching methods acquired mythological qualities over the years and some still remember standing outside of his classroom … Continue reading →

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