Come to the September 11th meeting of the Morris Campus Retirees and learn about the UMM Archives Oral History collection and a current project led by Librarian Naomi Skulan and Historian Emily Bruce and funded by the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS). This IAS project focused on

• the History of Main Street Business in West Central Minnesota and
• the Rural Youth Culture of the 1950s and 1960s. 

Presenters Stephen Gross (Archivist), Naomi Skulan (Librarian), and Mary Klauda (alumna) will also include various other facets of UMM Archives’ oral history projects, including contributions made by the Alumni in the Archives summer participants. 

Following the presentation and in recognition of the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the field near Shanksville, PA on September 11, 2001, when nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, Morris campus retirees will have a chance to recall what they were doing and how they were feeling when the attacks occurred.

Agenda

September 11 Zoom Meeting of Morris Campus Retirees

Zoom meeting link: https://umn.zoom.us/j/99390990551?pwd=cnFCU3NkZEJFcVZqSTgxbk1XRlRSQT09

Greetings

Introduction of LeAnn Dean, Past Librarian, Morris Campus Retiree, who will introduce the speakers. UMM Oral History Project Presentation: Ms. Naomi Skulan, Librarian, Dr. Stephen Gross, Archivist, Ms. Mary Klauda, UMM Alumnae

Morris Campus Retirees Remember 9/11: What do you remember?

Announcements

• Thank you to the Morris Campus Retirees Advisory Board, consisting of Brenda Boever, Jenny Nellis, and LeAnn Dean.
• Jenny Nellis, Professor Emerita of Studio Art, Treasurer Report and Donation to SAGE.
• Morris Campus Retirees Meeting on November 20, 4-5:30 PM CT: Update on Native American Boarding School Research at Morris.
• UMRA provides funding up to $7,500 for UMN retirees to continue their scholarship or to pursue new projects. The application instructions and eligibility are found on the UMRA website (umra.umn.edu/grants-retirees). Applicants do NOT need to be UMRA members.
• Do you have an idea for a future meeting?

If time permits, updates on everyone’s life.

Closing: Best wishes to everyone and see you in November.

Zoom Master for the Meeting: Vicky Demos
Contact information: [email protected]; Phone 410-251-7726