http://www.library.ilstu.edu Speakers at Milner Library en-us 2007 Tuesday:13:Feb:2007 web@milton.mlb.ilsut.edu 1 Becky Dailey will share her story about the discovery of her great aunt's photos taken after the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco, CA. Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:24:00 GMT-6* Kate Charles launching of her eleventh book "Secret Sins" took place at Milner Library on the Illinois State University campus. The launch presenters spoke of Kate's contributions to literature and her relationship to ISU as a 1972 graduate. Kate spoke about her passion for writing and her gratitude to ISU for providing a solid educational foundation. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:24:00 GMT-6* Freed's presentation reexamination the University's early history and educational mission. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:24:00 GMT-6* Robert Ballard gave an informal presentation about his experiences about his life long passion to pursue learning in science, math, and technology through exploration and discovery. He is best know for his discovery of the Titanic in 1985. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:24:00 GMT-6* May 1, 2007 The 2007 Bryant Jackson Lectureship "Our Lincoln" discussed how each generation rediscovers Lincoln. Smith speaks about Lincoln's role at Illinois State Normal University and the friendship he had with Jesse Fell. Thr, 20 Sept 2007 23:25:00 GMT-6* June 8, 2007 Author of the Hannah Ives Mystery Series, Marcia is a breast cancer survivor like her heroine. She recently finished the fifth book in the series Through the Darkness. Ten percent of the books' profits to to the Susan G. Komen Foundation which supports breast cancer research and educational programs.This event is sponsored by Milner Library, the Community Cancer Center and the Sisters in Crime. Thr, 20 Sept 2007 23:25:00 GMT-6* August 28, 2007 As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities Exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation" Mr. Fraker will present "The Emancipation Proclamation: Fatal Blow to Slavery Struck by a Central Illinois Lawyer." Thr, 20 Sept 2007 23:25:00 GMT-6* September 6, 2007 As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation Plummer's lecture is "Emancipation Defended: Lincoln's Letter and the Springfield Rally" Thr, 20 Sept 2007 23:25:00 GMT-6* September 13, 2007 As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation Loewen's lecture is "Lies My Teacher Told Me and How to Avoid Them: Teaching Lincoln and the Emancipation." Thr, 20 Sept 2007 23:25:00 GMT-6* As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," Connors and Bridges interpreted a discussion between Lincoln and Douglas. Mon,05 Oct 2007 11:02:00 GMT-6* As part of the National Endowment for the Humanities exhibit "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," Bridges' lecture is" African American Responses to Emancipation and the Emancipation Proclamation." Mon, 05 Oct 2007 11:03:00 GMT-6* Ann Seidl is the writer/director of the first full length documentary on librarians and their work.Ms. Seidl discusses the making of the film including the ups and downs.The Q&A following the lecture is included. Fri, 08 May 2008 11:03:00 GMT-6*