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Student bibliophiles honored at Snyder Book Collecting Contest

Nine undergraduate and three graduate finalists were honored, and cash prizes awarded at KU Libraries’ 66th annual Snyder Book Collecting Contest reception April 30 at Watson Library.

N.K. Jemisin keynote highlights upcoming activity to close 2023-24 KU Common Book slate

Programming in support of the 2023-24 KU Common Book draws to a close with a flurry of activity over the next couple of weeks, including a series of storytelling workshops hosted by the AfroRithm Futures Group (April 24-26) and a virtual conversation with acclaimed science fiction writer N.K.

DASEE honorees pose with their certificates.
KU Libraries honors student employees at Dean’s Award luncheon

Leaders at the University of Kansas Libraries hosted the annual Dean’s Award for Student Employee Excellence (DASEE) award luncheon on Thursday, May 2, recognizing the essential contributions of student workers and highlighting outstanding student employees and ambassadors.  This year, 147 student employees contributed essential work across all major offices and divisions of KU Libraries. 

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