Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we will be highlighting various Louisiana waterway resources that can be found in the Jefferson Caffery Reading Room, in Special Collections.

Did you know that a third of Louisiana is made up of water? Because water is such a prominent resource in our state, it is important to keep documentation of various changes that have been made throughout the years.

Here are just a few of the various items that can be found relating to the different ways water impacts our state.

Cajun and Creole Music Collection 20th Anniversary and Exhibit

The Cajun and Creole Music Collection of the University Libraries Special Collections is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the exhibit, “Sustaining our Sounds: Celebrating 20 Years…Moving Forward in Rhythm.” From building the foundation to moving forward together, the exhibit features collection and service highlights since 2003. It also presents a vision and goals for expansion, public access and discoverability, and physical and digital preservation infrastructures.

Trick-or-Treat

Join us for the Academic Resources Trick-or-Treat on Oct. 31 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Departments and offices that provide academic resources to students will be available to share information and treats.

Trick-or-Treat

Data Management Plan Tool Online Class

The DMPTool is a free tool that walks users through creating comprehensive data management plans. The DMPTool is a great resource for building data management plans for grant applications, especially considering that starting in Jan. 2023 the NIH requires funded researchers to submit a plan outlining how scientific data from their research will be managed and shared.

Annual Mount Zion River Lake Cemetery Beautification

Help preserve the life, legacy, and graves of "those who have no marks": the former slaves and sharecroppers of Cherie Plantation, as well as acclaimed author Ernest J. Gaines.

Bring yardwork materials, paint brushes, brooms, shovels, and buckets if you have them. Food and drinks will be provided.

Saturday, Oct. 28 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Mount Zion Cemetery (6435 False River Rd) on the former Cherie Plantation in Point Coupee Parish.

To RSVP, contact Annalisa Smith at (504) 909-9537 or asmit662@uncc.edu.

Fun Fact Friday with Special Collections

Today we will be showcasing Collection 204, Marie J. Mamalakis “Mario” Papers.

Ms. Mamalakis attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute, graduating with a degree in English in 1933. From 1934 to 1940, she taught public school in St. Landry Parish. In 1941, she entered Louisiana State University for graduate work, and upon earning her master’s degree in library science, she returned to Lafayette as head of the circulation department at Edith Garland Dupré Library at SLI.

Iron Sharpens Iron Film Screening & Discussion

Registration is ending soon for the Iron Sharpens Iron film screening and discussion.

Iron Sharpens Iron is a documentary that captures the community of Ironton’s struggles against racism, industrial encroachment and extreme weather.

Join us for a film screening followed by a discussion led by C.E. Richard, Flora Levy/BORSF Professor of English at UL Lafayette.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 221.

Registration required.

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