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MURA Breakfast Meeting, February 1, 2022

Co-sponsored with Central Bank and Central Trust Company

S. David Mitchell, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship and Justice – Conversations at the Crossroads:  Scholarly Discussions of Race, Citizenship, and Justice.

Feb 1 MURA Breakfast; Tuesday, 8:30-9:30 am — FREE and without pre-registration

Professor Mitchell is an interdisciplinary scholar. He examines the criminal justice system using a sociological lens specifically focusing on the collateral consequences of sentencing; ex-offender reentry and reintegration; and felon disenfranchisement. His other scholarship includes articles on zero-tolerance policies, and the retroactive application of laws. He has served on numerous academic and public panels and been interviewed and quoted in a variety of news outlets.

He is a member of the American Law Institute. He is a member of the Missouri State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, serving as Chair from 2016-2017, and has served as a Missouri Supreme Court Faculty Fellow. Mitchell has been recognized for his teaching and service as a recipient of the Gold Chalk Award; the Legion of Black Collegians Minority Faculty and Staff Appreciation Award; the 2014-2015 Lloyd L. Gaines Scholarship Banquet Honoree; the MU President’s Community Engagement Award; and the Missouri Lawyer’s Media Diversity and Inclusion Award. Professor Mitchell was also recently inducted into the Rollins Society at the University of Missouri.

NOTE: MURA will not hold an in-person breakfast on February 1. Consequently, there will be no registration or charge for the zoom webinar.  A link will be sent to members prior to the event.

MURA Sponsored Programs – Fall 2021 and December Picks

MURA Sponsored Programs – December 2021
Date  and Time Program Presenter Host Notes to connect
December 1, Wednesday, 10:30-1:00 pm CST Holiday Luncheon Holiday music, gift-basket raffle to benefit Tiger Pantry, Trivia Quiz, and more! MU Retirees Association Holiday Inn Executive Center – In-person
December 7, Tuesday,  8:00-9:30 am at Country Club of Missouri – OR – 8:30 Online via Zoom History on the Plate: Fulbright Research in West Bengal Nina Mukerjee Furstenau, Author, Journalist, Editor of FoodStory book series MU Retirees Association Breakfast Meeting Hybrid Format – Registration information in MURA Bi-weekly Email Update
Notes:  Zoom links will be sent in an email after required registration.  If you do not have Internet, use your telephone to listen to the speaker.
In addition to MURA sponsored programs, consider additional online events available to you for free. These are open to the public, but most require pre-registration. Many are recorded for future viewing if you are not able to attend the original presentation.  Barbara Schneider is a member of our MURA Program Committee and MURA’s Liaison to the Osher Life Long Learning Institute.

Barbara’s Picks
In-person:  December 7, Tuesday, 7:00-8:15 pm CST Historic Movie Theaters of Columbia Local author Dianna Borsi O’Brien Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5813052
In-Person, Livestreams, and On Demand University of Missouri School of Music https://music.missouri.edu/events/upcoming University of Missouri School of Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqHQYMI7cP8SE6Z3XDwSjw
On Demand Giving Thanks at the White House A Quiet Holiday; Turkey Traditions; 1920’s: An Abundance of Turkeys The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/giving-thanks-at-the-white-house
On Demand Learn About Medicare and Medicaid Informational Video Series: Parts of Medicare; Your Choices; Open Enrollment; Preventing Fraud, etc Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Government (.gov) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHTRPxz8awulGaTMh3SAkA
December 1, Wednesday, 11:00 am CST Research Like a Pro: Discovering Your Family’s History in 30 Minutes a Day Diana Elder, accredited genealogist and author Mizzou Alumni Association – Open to all Mizzou Alumni and Friends https://alumlc.org/missouri/11103
December 2, Thursday, 4:30 pm CST Madeline at the White House John Bemelmans Marciano fulfilled the vision of his grandfather and Mrs. Kennedy The White House Historical Association – History Happy Hour https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/history-happy-hour-madeline-at-the-white-house
December 6, Monday, 6:30 pm CST Midcentury Christmas: Fads and Fun from 1945 to 1970 Historian Leslie Goddard Bloomingdale, IL Public Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/popevent.cfm?curOrg=BLOOM&curMode=LOGIN&curHelp=&eID=6707702&thisDate=NO_DATE
December 7, Tuesday, 4:00 pm CST Lafayette: A Hero of Two Worlds Mike Duncan, history podcaster and author The White House History Association – History Live https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/whhl-lafayette-a-hero-of-two-worlds
December 9, Thursday, noon-1:00 pm CST Art Speaks: (Re)Framing Weimar’s New Woman and Modern Life in the Metropolis Cait Lore, Cinema St. Louis film educator and festival programmer, and film instructor at Webster Universit St Louis Art Museum https://www.slam.org/event/art-speaks-re-framing-weimars-new-woman-modern-life-in-the-metropolis/
December 9, Thursday, 6:00 pm CST The Supreme Court and the Peril of Politics Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his recently published book, followed by a panel discussion National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/the-supreme-court-and-the-peril-of-politics/
December 9, Thursday, 7:00 pm CST (then available on YouTube thru Jan 3) Guitar soundscapes that impart a mood of peace and tranquility Hiroya Tsukamoto Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5808454
December 13, Monday, 6:30-7:30 pm CST Gustav Klimt and the Woman in Gold Art Historian Jeff Mishur Bloomingdale, IL Public Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/popevent.cfm?curOrg=BLOOM&curMode=LOGIN&curHelp=&eID=6714069&thisDate=NO_DATE
December 14, 7:00 pm CST Twas the Night Before Christmas: American Traditions Martina Mathisen Blue Island Public Library, Illinois https://blueislandlibrary.org/events/twas-the-night-before-christmas-american-christmas-traditions
December 17, Friday, 1:00-1:15 pm CST (or later on YouTube) Scan Me! The whats, whys, and hows of QR Codes! Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70983/scan-me-mcpl360
December 21, Tuesday, 7:00-7:45 pm CST Frosty Morning: The Sounds of Christmas Holiday favorites on Hammered Dulcimer and Guitar Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70933/frosty-morning-sounds-christmas-mcpl360
Podcast The 1600 Sessions (Over 50 episodes) Including: U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps; Freemasons and the White House; and lots more! White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/1600-sessions
Podcast Our Missouri (over 50 episodes; new episodes posted twice a month) Join host Sean Rost as he engages with experts and scholars on a variety of topics related to the state’s complex history and culture. State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/our-missouri
On Demand Native Americans and the White House Essays, videos, photos and programs about the history of Native Americans at the White House, and their impact on the presidency. The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/native-americans-and-the-white-house
On Demand Missouri 2021 Bicentennial Presents Virtual series highlighting Missouri bicentennial commemorations: history, art, music, legends, quilts, and travel. State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/on-demand/missouri-2021-presents?mc_cid=1eb75504ba&mc_eid=376db1f8f8
On Demand Webinars and Online Events – Past Recordings Past Examples I recommend:  Spot the Robot Dog and Team ; Crypto 101: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Geniuses, and Scoundrels; and more! Mizzou Alumni Association – Open to all Mizzou Alumni and Friends https://alumlc.org/missouri/archive
On Demand Votes for Missouri Women! Part 1:  Silent protest for Women’s Suffrage in St. Louis at the 1916 Democratic Convention, and Part 2: Missouri Women: Suffrage to Statecraft SHS Exhibit Part 1: Margot McMillen, Author of  The Golden Lane, and Part 2: SHSMO Curator Joan Stack and Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection Curator Jean Parsons, and Collection Manager Nicole Johnston State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/events/on-demand/votes-for-mo-women
On Demand Basic Genealogy Series Bill Eddleman, Associate Director of the SHS Cape Girardeau Research Center State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/on-demand#basic-genealogy
On Demand The African American Experience in Missouri – 2019-2020 Series 20 programs such as: Charlie Parker’s Life and Music in KC; Nearby Nature in North City St Louis State Historical Society of Missouri and the University of Missouri https://shsmo.org/lecture-series/african-american-experience?page=0
On Demand Online Exhibitions Current and past exhibits, including:  15 Minutes of Warhol; Variable Atmospheres – Weather in Art; and more! Museum of Art & Archaeology – University of Missouri https://maa.missouri.edu/exhibits
On Demand Uniting a Polarized Nation Lectures, film, book discussions Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/uniting/
On Demand Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri by Dan and Connie Burkhardt Professional storytellers and special guests. 10-part series based on this very beautiful book. Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/programs/growing-up-with-the-river/
On Demand Explore Missouri’s German Heritage 8-part series on history of German immigration and the continuing culture of Germans in Missouri Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/programs/explore-missouris-german-heritage/

Program Archive

MURA Breakfast Meeting, December 7, 2021

Guest Speaker: Nina Furstenau, Author, Journalist, Editor of FoodStory book series – History on the Plate: Fulbright Research in West Bengal. Registration for the in-person breakfast closes on November 29 or when the cap has been reached.

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. for in-person breakfast at the Country Club of Missouri on Forum Blvd:

 

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.or the Zoom webinar:

We will continue to take health precautions for in-person breakfasts:

  • Requiring masks of guests and service staff at all times unless seated at a dining table
  • Eating and drinking only when seated
  • Social distancing with dining tables: number of persons per table and table spacing
  • Capping registration for in-person breakfasts
  • Modifying buffet line to include social distancing, use of provided hand sanitizer, and mask wearing

NOTE: Beginning this September, MURA will charge $5 for live, virtual presentations via Zoom. If in-person breakfasts are not offered due to COVID, the virtual presentation webinars are at no cost.

Pre-registration and payment for the breakfast must be received by Monday, November 29, 2021. If you have paid for the in-person breakfast and find that you are unable to attend, you may watch the webinar via the Zoom link. The link will be sent to all registrants the day before the meeting. While there are no refunds, the paid reservation for the in-person breakfast is transferable to someone else for this breakfast event only.

MURA Sponsored Programs – Fall 2021 and November Picks

 

MURA Sponsored Programs – November 2021
Date  and Time Program Presenter Host Notes to connect
November 2, Tuesday, 8:00-9:30 am at Country Club of Missouri – OR – 8:30 Online via Zoom Update on MU NextGen Precision Health Institute Richard J. Barohn, MD, Executive Director, NextGen Precision Health Institute at MU MU Retirees Association Breakfast Meeting Hybrid Format – Registration information in MURA Bi-weekly Email Update
December 1, Wednesday, 10:30-1:00 pm CST Holiday Luncheon Holiday music, gift-basket raffle to benefit Tiger Pantry, Trivia Quiz, and more! MU Retirees Association Holiday Inn Executive Center – In-person
December 7, Tuesday,  8:00-9:30 am at Country Club of Missouri – OR – 8:30 Online via Zoom History on the Plate: Fulbright Research in West Bengal Nina Mukerjee Furstenau, Author, Journalist, Editor of FoodStory book series MU Retirees Association Breakfast Meeting Hybrid Format – Registration information in MURA Bi-weekly Email Update
Notes:  Zoom links will be sent in an email after required registration.  If you do not have Internet, use your telephone to listen to the speaker.
In addition to MURA sponsored programs, consider additional online events available to you for free. These are open to the public, but most require pre-registration. Many are recorded for future viewing if you are not able to attend the original presentation.  Barbara Schneider is a member of our MURA Program Committee and MURA’s Liaison to the Osher Life Long Learning Institute.

Barbara’s Picks
On Demand Learn About Medicare and Medicaid Informational Video Series: Parts of Medicare; Your Choices; Open Enrollment; Preventing Fraud, etc Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Government (.gov) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHTRPxz8awulGaTMh3SAkA
On Demand – For Halloween All Hallows’ Eve Haunts & Traditions Series of photos, videos and stories of Halloween in the White House Throughout the Years The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/all-hallows-eve
In-person, outside – November 4, 5 and 6 at 6:30-7:30 pm CT each evening Museum Without Walls Projections on the west-facing façade of MU’s Agricultural Building will show art along with text by students and Museum staff University of Missouri Artist-in-Residence and Museum of Art & Archaeology https://maa.missouri.edu/events/family-events/artist-residence-air-and-museum-art-and-archaeology-outdoor-projection-event
November 1, Monday, 6:30 pm CDT Uncovering Egypt Nancy McCully, retired librarian and world traveller Bloomingdale, IL Public Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=BLOOM&EventID=6714216&sw=1366
November 2, Tuesday, 6:00 pm CDT National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWri): YOU can Write! Sam Westhoe, NaNoWri municipal liaison and local author Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5699940
November 2, Tuesday, 6:00 pm CDT Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II Presented in partnership with Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Christian Blauvelt, author of Hollywood Victory, will be in conversation will be TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz. Excerpts from the National Archives’ motion picture holdings will be presented. National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/moviesstarsandstoriesofwwii/
November 3, Wednesday, 10:00 am CDT Notable Native People: 50 Indigenous Leaders, Dreamers, and Changemakers from Past and Present Adrienne Keene, author, educator, podcaster, and citizen of the Cherokee Nation National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/notable-native-people-50-indigenous-leaders-dreamers-and-changemakers-from-past-and-present-by-adrienne-keene/
November 3, Wednesday, 5:00 pm CDT Cokie Roberts: A Life Well Lived Steve Roberts, author. Steve and Cokie’s daughter, author Rebecca Boggs Roberts, will join her father in conversation. National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/cokie-a-life-well-lived/
November 4, Thursday, noon, CDT Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: A Century of Honor Philip Bigler, historian and author National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-a-century-of-honor/
November 4, Thursday, 7:00 pm CDT Skywatching With Your Eyes Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL Blue Island Public Library, Illinois https://blueislandlibrary.org/events/skywatching-using-your-eyes
November 7, Sunday, 2:00 pm CST Daniel Boone, the Great Pathfinder Theme tour led by docent Valerie Hammons Museum of Art & Archaeology – University of Missouri – Email Christiane Quinn at ChrisMO@juno.com for link https://maa.missouri.edu/events/family-events/art-book-club-docent-led-theme-tour
November 8, Monday, 6:30 pm CST King Tut – Art & Archaeology from the Time of the New Kingdom Art Historian Jeff Mishur Bloomingdale, IL Public Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=BLOOM&EventID=6714050&sw=1366
November 9, Tuesday, 4:00 pm CST Hiding in Plain Sight – Lady Bird Johnson New York Times bestselling author Julia Sweig White House Historical Association – History Live https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/whhl-hiding-in-plain-sight-lady-bird-johnson
November 10, Wednesday, 6:30 pm CST Science on Wheels Scientists from MU discuss their research in a wide variety of subject areas Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5707767
November 11, Thursday, 12 noon, CST Dementia Conversations: Doctor Visits Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5607762
November 11, Thursday, 7:00 pm CST Autoharp and Mountain Dulcimer Concert Karen Mueller Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5714918
November 15, Monday, 6:30 pm CST Pluto Revealed Astroeducator, Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, IL Bloomingdale, IL Public Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=BLOOM&EventID=6699800&sw=1366
November 16, Tuesday, noon, CST Sally Hemings, Thomas Jefferson, and a Descendant’s Search for Her Family’s Lasting Legacy Author Gayle Jessup White, a Black descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings’ family National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/sally-hemings-thomas-jefferson-and-a-descendants-search-for-her-familys-lasting-legacy-with-gayle-jessup-white-and-annette-gordon-reed/
November 16, Tuesday, 7:00 pm CST Introduction to Investing in Stocks Hanna Klachko, member of a local investment club and representative of the Kansas City chapter of Better Investing Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5718791
November 17, Wednesday, 11:00 am CST Crypto 101: Bitcoin, Blockchain, Geniuses, and Scoundrels Jeff John Roberts, author, journalist, and lawyer Mizzou Alumni Association – Open to all Mizzou Alumni and Friends https://alumlc.org/missouri/10779
November 17, Wednesday, 4:30 pm CST “The Black Man’s President”: Abraham Lincoln, African Americans, and the Pursuit of Racial Equality Susan Page will host a conversation with author Michael Burlingame of the University of Illinois Springfield White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/white-house-history-with-susan-page-the-black-mans-president-abraham-lincoln-african-americans-and-the-pursuit-of-racial-equality
November 17, Wednesday, 7:00 pm CST Digital Literacy in the Era of Social Media Library staff will explore the current digital landscape and offer smart strategies for navigating the constant flow of information Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5719035
November 18, Thursday, 7:00 pm CST The Sporting Events That Changed America Author Martin Gitlin presents stories, footage from history, trivia questions, and a Q&A Blue Island Public Library, Illinois https://blueislandlibrary.org/events/the-sporting-events-that-changed-america
November 19, Friday, 1:00 CST The Measure of a Man: The Relevance of Daniel Boone in Today’s Ever Shifting Landscape William Ray, lead interpreter of the Historic Daniel Boone Home Museum of Art & Archaeology – University of Missouri – Email Christiane Quinn at ChrisMO@juno.com for link https://maa.missouri.edu/events/family-events/abc-invited-speaker-measure-man-relevance-daniel-boone-todays-ever-shifting
November 23, Tuesday, noon CST Our First Civil War: Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/our-first-civil-war-patriots-and-loyalists-in-the-american-revolution/
November 30, Tuesday, 6:00-7:15 CST Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special documentary screening The program tells her story through interviews with her descendants and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Blue Island Public Library, Illinois https://blueislandlibrary.org/events/ida-b-wells-a-chicago-stories-special-screening
Podcast The 1600 Sessions (Over 50 episodes) Including: U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps; Freemasons and the White House; and lots more! White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/1600-sessions
Podcast Our Missouri (over 50 episodes; new episodes posted twice a month) Join host Sean Rost as he engages with experts and scholars on a variety of topics related to the state’s complex history and culture. State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/our-missouri
Ongoing: September 25-November 11 Veterans Salute 2021 Will focus on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the stories of Post 9/11 veterans; includes programs on Korean War veterans, WWII military research, KCVA Services, and Buffalo Soldiers. Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/library-information/about-mcpl/highlights/veterans-salute
Ongoing: October 7 – November 11, Thursdays at noon-1:00 pm CDT Discussions with artists regarding the exhibition “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration” Interviews led by Melissa Wolfe, curator of American art St Louis Art Museum https://www.slam.org/events/
Ongoing and On Demand University of Missouri School of Music Livestreams and video recordings of student, faculty and visitor in-person concerts University of Missouri School of Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVqHQYMI7cP8SE6Z3XDwSjw
On Demand First Children What it is Like Growing Up in the White House – multiple stories and videos The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/first-children
On Demand Missouri 2021 Bicentennial Presents Virtual series highlighting Missouri bicentennial commemorations: history, art, music, legends, quilts, and travel. State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/on-demand/missouri-2021-presents?mc_cid=1eb75504ba&mc_eid=376db1f8f8
On Demand Webinars and Online Events – Past Recordings Past Examples I recommend:  Marching #MizzouMade ; The Remarkable Musical History of Motown; and more! Mizzou Alumni Association – Open to all Mizzou Alumni and Friends https://alumlc.org/missouri/archive
On Demand Votes for Missouri Women! Part 1:  Silent protest for Women’s Suffrage in St. Louis at the 1916 Democratic Convention, and Part 2: Missouri Women: Suffrage to Statecraft SHS Exhibit Part 1: Margot McMillen, Author of  The Golden Lane, and Part 2: SHSMO Curator Joan Stack and Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection Curator Jean Parsons, and Collection Manager Nicole Johnston State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/events/on-demand/votes-for-mo-women
On Demand Basic Genealogy Series Bill Eddleman, Associate Director of the SHS Cape Girardeau Research Center State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/on-demand#basic-genealogy
On Demand The African American Experience in Missouri – 2019-2020 Series 20 programs such as: Charlie Parker’s Life and Music in KC; Nearby Nature in North City St Louis State Historical Society of Missouri and the University of Missouri https://shsmo.org/lecture-series/african-american-experience?page=0
On Demand Online Exhibitions Current and past exhibits, including:  15 Minutes of Warhol; Variable Atmospheres – Weather in Art; and more! Museum of Art & Archaeology – University of Missouri https://maa.missouri.edu/exhibits
On Demand Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri by Dan and Connie Burkhardt Professional storytellers and special guests. 10-part series based on this very beautiful book. Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/programs/growing-up-with-the-river/
On Demand Explore Missouri’s German Heritage 8-part series on history of German immigration and the continuing culture of Germans in Missouri Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/programs/explore-missouris-german-heritage/

 

Program Archive

MURA Holiday Luncheon on December 1, 2021

Registration is closed.

For your safety, we will continue to observe health precautions as established for breakfast presentations as explained above: masks unless eating at a table, social distancing, and hand sanitizers.

A Gift Basket Raffle will benefit the Mizzou Tiger Pantry. Five prize baskets will each have a theme: Mizzou; Sweet Treats; Happy Hour; Cozy Winter Fun; and All Sports…All The Time.

MU Tiger Pantry is the designated organization for MURA Holiday Luncheon Gifting. Tiger Pantry serves as an auxiliary of the Central and Northeast Missouri Food Bank, providing assistance to anyone affiliated with the university, including students, faculty, and staff. Tiger Pantry distributes anywhere from 3500 lbs. to 5000 lbs. in a month. For more information and FAQ’s see the Tiger Pantry web site. If making individual online direct donations to the Tiger Pantry, please indicate it is via the MU Retirees Association in the box labeled “Please share with us why you are giving.”

MURA Breakfast Meeting, November 2, 2021

Presentation link

November 2 Breakfast Update:  Dr. Tom Spencer, the scientific director of NextGen will be our speaker on “Update on the NEXTGEN Precision Health Institute at MU.” 8:00 – 9:30 am for in-person breakfast at the Country Club of Missouri, 1300 Woodrail Ave., Columbia, MO 65203; 8:30-9:30 am for webinar. Dr. Spencer is a Curators Distinguished Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development.

Registration for the in-person breakfast closes on October 25 or when the cap has been reached.

We will continue to take health precautions for in-person breakfasts:

  • Requiring masks of guests and service staff at all times unless seated at a dining table
  • Eating and drinking only when seated
  • Social distancing with dining tables: number of persons per table and table spacing
  • Capping registration for in-person breakfasts
  • Modifying buffet line to include social distancing, use of provided hand sanitizer, and mask wearing

NOTE: Beginning this September, MURA will charge $5 for live, virtual presentations via Zoom. If in-person breakfasts are not offered due to COVID, the virtual presentation webinars are at no cost.

Pre-registration and payment for the breakfast must be received by Monday, October  25, 2021. If you have paid for the in-person breakfast and find that you are unable to attend, you may watch the webinar via the Zoom link. The link will be sent to all registrants the day before the meeting. While there are no refunds, the paid reservation for the in-person breakfast is transferrable to someone else for this breakfast event only.

MURA Sponsored Programs – Fall 2021 and October Picks

MURA Sponsored Programs – October 2021
Date  and Time Program Presenter Host Notes to connect
October 5, Tuesday Homelessness in Columbia/Boone County: What is the Best Solution? Steve Hollis, Human Services Manager, Columbia/Boone County Dept of Public Health and Human Services MU Retirees Association Breakfast Meeting Hybrid Format:  8:00-9:30 am at Country Club of Missouri – OR – 8:30 Online via Zoom
October 7, Thursday, 1:00 pm CDT UM Retiree Town Hall – Focus on University Health Care Benefits Marshall Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement and UM System hief Engagement Officer will moderate UM System Engagement and Outreach Invitation and link to join in email from UM System Office of Engagement
November 2, Tuesday Update on MU NextGen Precision Health Institute Richard J. Barohn, MD, Executive Director, NextGen Precision Health Institute at MU MU Retirees Association Breakfast Meeting Hybrid Format:  8:00-9:30 am at Country Club of Missouri – OR – 8:30 Online via Zoom
Notes:  Zoom links will be sent in an email.  If you do not have Internet, use your telephone to listen to the speaker.  Registration is required.
In addition to MURA sponsored programs, consider additional online events available to you for free. These are open to the public, but most require pre-registration. Barbara Schneider is a member of our MURA Program Committee and MURA’s Liaison to the Osher Life Long Learning Institute.

Barbara’s Picks
On Demand Learn About Medicare and Medicaid Informational Video Series: Parts of Medicare; Your Choices; Open Enrollment; Preventing Fraud, etc Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Government (.gov) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHTRPxz8awulGaTMh3SAkA
September 28, Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm CDT Home Cheesemaking Mark Lyons Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70093/home-cheesemaking-zoom
 September 29, Wednesday, noon CDT. The Illimitable Freedom of the Human Mind: Thomas Jefferson’s Idea of a University Author Andrew O’Shaughnessy offers a twin biography of Jefferson in retirement and of the University of Virginia in its earliest years National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/thomas-jefferson/
September 29, Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm CDT Crown Crafted Concert Series: Mariachi Estrella KC The best of traditional Mariachi music with some contemporary twists. Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70294/crown-crafted-concert-series-mariachi-estrella-kc-mcpl360
September 29, Wednesday, 6:00 pm CDT Stopping the Next One: How two journalists covered the race to prevent the next pandemic Journalists Harriet Constable and Jacob Kushner will discuss their six-part multimedia series for BBC, “Stopping the Next One” Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture, MU (at Smith Forum, 200 RJI or Facebook livestream) https://journalism.missouri.edu/2021/09/missouri-school-of-journalism-to-host-pair-of-international-journalists-for-smith-patterson-science-journalism-lecture/
October 5, Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT Discussion of his first book, “Child in the Valley.” Gordy Sauer, Columbia author and speechwriter for MU President Choi Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5600536
October 5, Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT Einstein’s War: How Relativity Triumphed Amid the Vicious Nationalism of World War I Matthew Stanley is a professor of the history of science at New York University Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology, Kansas City https://www.lindahall.org/event/36583/
October 6, Wednesday, noon CDT To Address My Friend: African American Letters to Abraham Lincoln Author Jonathan W. White National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/letterstolincoln/
October 6, Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT Starr Time: A Celebration of Ringo Starr’s Contributions to the Beatles Aaron Krerowicz Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70084/starr-time-celebration-ringo-starrs-contributions-beatles-zoom
October 7, Thursday, 4:30 pm CDT Mrs. Keckly and Mrs. Lincoln: The Remarkable Story of the Friendship Between a First Lady and a Former Slave Historian Jennifer Fleischner White House Historical Association – History Happy Hour https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/history-happy-hour-mrs-keckly-and-mrs-lincoln
October 7, Thursday, 6:00 pm CDT A #MizzouMade Chat with our 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Jean Becker, BA ’78, BJ ‘78; Don Walsworth, BS Ed ‘57
CEO of Walsworth; James D. White, BS BA ’83, Former President and CEO, Jamba Juice		 Mizzou Alumni Association – Open to all Mizzou Alumni and Friends https://alumlc.org/missouri/10522
October 12, Tuesday, noon-1:00 pm CDT Mental Health and Substance Use: Make the Connection with our Kids Representatives of the Children’s Grove organization Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5604250
October 13, Wednesday, 6:30 pm CDT Geography & History of Missouri’s Original Prairie Landscape Walter Schroeder, Missouri University Emeritus Professor of Geography, and Carol Davit, Missouri Prairie Foundation Executive Director Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/
October 13, Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT Veterans Salute 2021: From Slaves to Soldiers – The History of the African American Buffalo Soldiers John Bruce Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70845/veterans-salute-2021-slaves-soldiers-mcpl360
October 14, Thursday, noon CDT Liberty Is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution Author Woody Holton will discuss how the Founders were influenced by overlooked Americans—women, Native Americans, African Americans, and religious dissenters National Archives Foundation https://archivesfoundation.org/event/libertyissweet/
October 14, Thursday, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT Secret Scary Kansas City Author Anne Kniggendorf Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70042/secret-scary-kc
October 19, Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT The James Webb Space Telescope (the most sophisticated ever built; will sit 1 million miles from earth) Joseph Wright Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/events/70085/james-webb-space-telescope-zoom
October 20, Wednesday, noon-1:00 pm CDT NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series – ongoing efforts from across the system for addressing drug addiction Brett Froeliger, PhD, MU Departments of Psychology & Behavioral Science and Psychiatry and Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Core Facility University of Missouri NextGen Precision Health https://calendar.missouri.edu/event/nextgen_precision_health_discovery_series_8329
October 20, Wednesday, noon CDT Listening in the Anthropocene: Humpback Whale Communication in a Changing Ocean Dr. Michelle Fournet, an acoustic ecologist that studies marine animal communication Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology, Kansas City https://www.lindahall.org/event/listening-in-the-anthropocene-humpback-whale-communication-in-a-changing-ocean/
October 25, Monday, 6:30 pm CDT Edouard Manet: Painter of Modern Life Art historian Jeff Mishur Bloomingdale, IL Public Library https://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/B/BLOOM/EK.cfm?curOrg=BLOOM&curMonth=10&curYear=2021&curKey1=Adult%20Programs&SelectedDate=10/25/2021#10/25/2021
October 25, Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm CDT Radio Theater: Spine-Tingling Variety Hour Local actors present a live performance tales of classic horror, including works by Edgar Allan Poe. Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5607381
October 26, Tuesday, 4:00 pm CDT Zero Fail – A History of the Secret Service Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter and author Carol Leonnig White House Historical Association – History Live https://www.whitehousehistory.org/events/whhl-zero-fail-secret-service
October 26, Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm CDT Ghostwriters: Spiritualist Authors in Early 20th Century St. Louis Lucas Schwartze, park/historic site specialist at the Missouri State Museum. Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5607526
October 28, Thursday, noon-12:45 pm CDT Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Missouri Chapter. Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO https://events.dbrl.org/event/5607696
Podcast The 1600 Sessions (Over 50 episodes) Including: U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps; Freemasons and the White House; and lots more! White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/1600-sessions
Podcast Our Missouri (over 50 episodes; new episodes posted twice a month) Join host Sean Rost as he engages with experts and scholars on a variety of topics related to the state’s complex history and culture. State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/our-missouri
Ongoing: September 25-November 11 Veterans Salute 2021 Will focus on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the stories of Post 9/11 veterans; includes programs on Korean War veterans, WWII military research, KCVA Services, and Buffalo Soldiers. Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City https://www.mymcpl.org/library-information/about-mcpl/highlights/veterans-salute
Ongoing: October 7 – November 11, Thursdays at noon-1:00 pm CDT Discussions with artists regarding the exhibition “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration” Interviews led by Melissa Wolfe, curator of American art St Louis Art Museum https://www.slam.org/events/
On Demand First Children What it is Like Growing Up in the White House – multiple stories and videos The White House Historical Association https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/first-children
On Demand Missouri 2021 Bicentennial Presents Virtual series highlighting Missouri bicentennial commemorations: history, art, music, legends, quilts, and travel. State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/on-demand/missouri-2021-presents?mc_cid=1eb75504ba&mc_eid=376db1f8f8
On Demand Webinars and Online Events – Past Recordings Past Examples I recommend:  Marching #MizzouMade ; The Remarkable Musical History of Motown; and more! Mizzou Alumni Association – Open to all Mizzou Alumni and Friends https://alumlc.org/missouri/archive
On Demand Votes for Missouri Women! Part 1:  Silent protest for Women’s Suffrage in St. Louis at the 1916 Democratic Convention, and Part 2: Missouri Women: Suffrage to Statecraft SHS Exhibit Part 1: Margot McMillen, Author of  The Golden Lane, and Part 2: SHSMO Curator Joan Stack and Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection Curator Jean Parsons, and Collection Manager Nicole Johnston State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/events/on-demand/votes-for-mo-women
On Demand Basic Genealogy Series Bill Eddleman, Associate Director of the SHS Cape Girardeau Research Center State Historical Society of Missouri https://shsmo.org/on-demand#basic-genealogy
On Demand The African American Experience in Missouri – 2019-2020 Series 20 programs such as: Charlie Parker’s Life and Music in KC; Nearby Nature in North City St Louis State Historical Society of Missouri and the University of Missouri https://shsmo.org/lecture-series/african-american-experience?page=0
On Demand Online Exhibitions Current and past exhibits, including:  15 Minutes of Warhol; Variable Atmospheres – Weather in Art; and more! Museum of Art & Archaeology – University of Missouri https://maa.missouri.edu/exhibits
On Demand Growing Up with the River: Nine Generations on the Missouri by Dan and Connie Burkhardt Professional storytellers and special guests. 10-part series based on this very beautiful book. Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/programs/growing-up-with-the-river/
On Demand Explore Missouri’s German Heritage 8-part series on history of German immigration and the continuing culture of Germans in Missouri Missouri Humanities Council https://mohumanities.org/programs/explore-missouris-german-heritage/

Program Archive

MURA Breakfast Meeting, October 5, 2021

Steve Hollis on “Addressing Homelessness in Columbia/Boone County:  What is the Best Solution?”

 

Steve is the Human Services Manager, Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services.

 

  • 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. for in-person breakfast at the Country Club of Missouri on Forum Blvd.
  • 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.or the Zoom webinar.

Registration for the in-person breakfast closes on September 27 or when cap has been reached.

We will continue to take health precautions for in-person breakfasts:

  • Requiring masks of guests and service staff at all times unless seated at a dining table
  • Eating and drinking only when seated
  • Social distancing with dining tables: number of persons per table and table spacing
  • Capping registration for in-person breakfasts
  • Modifying buffet line to include social distancing, use of provided hand sanitizer, and mask wearing


NOTE: Beginning this September, MURA will charge $5 for live, virtual presentations via Zoom. If in-person breakfasts are not offered due to COVID, the virtual presentation webinars are at no cost.

Pre-registration and payment for the breakfast must be received by Monday, September 27, 2021.

If you have paid for the in-person breakfast and find that you are unable to attend, you may watch the webinar via the Zoom link.
While there are no refunds, the paid reservation for the in-person breakfast is transferrable to someone else for this breakfast event only.
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