Teller of stories for @ISU_Library. Hobby farmer, mom, and @marklicht's biggest fan.
Ames, Iowa
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Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
With gratitude, #BookSpinePoetry in honor of @IowaStateU President Wendy Wintersteen as she approaches retirement. Congratulations on leaving a legacy of innovation, collaboration, and above all, service! 📚🌪️❤️
ALT A stack of library books with spines that read: Monarchs in a Changing World, Extension in Iowa, Taking the University to the People, The Servant Leader, Open Innovation, One, University - next to a button with the likeness of Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
Happy 100th to @IowaStateU’s beloved Parks Library! The University Library has been the heart of Iowa State since it welcomed students in 1869 and students have been the pulse of Parks from its opening day Jan. 6, 1925. See how Parks Library has evolved: go.iastate.edu/QEOEFH
Friends with National History Day kiddos, check out this year's theme... and how we can help @ISU_Library!
📣 Announcing the new #NationalHistoryDay theme: Rights & Responsibilities in History.
Dive into our resources, including databases, rare archives, and expert guidance.
Explore our @IowaStateU #Library National History Day library guide: instr.iastate.libguides.com/…
Academic friends, my colleague Kate offers some super interesting hands-on workshops on using AI tools. She has one coming up on AI for lit reviews. Check it out or share with your students!
🎯📚Library learning: #ArtificialIntelligence (AI) series. Part 1: An Intro to AI Tools for Starting a Literature Review. 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, July 10. Try out 2 AI research tools that are useful in the first stage of a literature review.
Reserve a spot: iastate.libcal.com/event/126…
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
🐶 ❤️ 💛 @IowaStateU's favorite study break celebrates 10 years in 2024! Relax with some furry friends at Parks Library from noon-3 p.m. daily during Prep Week. Follow the 🐾
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
❤️💛#ForeverTrueDay: Jim Black ’81 agri biz donated $1000 & challenges YOU to give $100. $100 donors get 4 passes to Parks After Dark this fall. Behind-the-scenes tour 👀 treasures/artifacts from @ISU_Archives. 🍷 & 🧀 w/ Dean Seo. Get the details, visit forevertrueday.com/library
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
Did you know @IowaStateU’s most romantic tradition started out… rebelliously? Learn the story behind “campaniling” from @ISU_Archives on this #ValentinesDay! ow.ly/uZ8t50QBbFL
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
❄️All University Library locations will be closed through Tues. Jan. 16. ❄️
See hours at lib.iastate.edu/hours.
> Scheduled closure Sat. Jan. 13.
> Closed due to weather Sun. Jan. 14 and Tues. Jan. 16.
> Closed Mon. Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ALT closed sign
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
❄️ UPDATE ❄️ Due to blizzard conditions all University Library locations are closed Friday, Jan. 12. Check our hours at lib.iastate.edu/hours for updates. Our digital services remain available at lib.iastate.edu. Warm wishes, Cyclones!
ALT Parks Library sign covered with snow
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
Looking for a good read? Explore America's great river valley through the lenses of history, economics, folklore, literature, movies and television, & music—country, blues, gospel, jazz, & rock & roll. Free and available to you via the ISU Digital Press go.iastate.edu/OGLKEQ.
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
We were honored to play host to the music and magic of this year's @IowaStateU holiday message in the historic Reading Room of Parks Library. View on YouTube: go.iastate.edu/U3FWW5 Do you have memories of studying in this beautiful space?
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
Celebrate the tapestry of flavors in #IndigenousCuisine. Join us! 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, Parks Library Lobby. Honor the connection of people, land & food that has sustained communities for generations. Taste fry bread, wojapi jam, three sisters stew, and warm harvest pudding.
Getting to know @ISU_Library friends and donors has been one of my favorite parts of the new job. Larry’s was a fun story to tell ❤️
Larry Hejlik says his dream job with @harleydavidson was built on the foundation of product liability work he created at Parks Library as a student. Read more about this @ISU_CoE grad and how he’s fueling student success at Iowa State ow.ly/GbZ850Q9YKT
We're hiring! This is a new position on the communications team that will oversee the library’s experiences for new students and faculty via university orientation programs and support other outreach by library staff. Please share and let me know if you have any questions!
Come work with us as the Library Outreach Specialist. Support #outreach efforts, oversee new student orientation, and collaborate with campus units to host events that promote student success.
#libraryjobs
@IowaStateU
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Think you know the story of Jack Trice? Visit the Iowa State University exhibit in the Varied Industries building at the Iowa State Fair to experience history. And, come see us at the Iowa State University Library to learn more. Be ready. It's powerful stuff.
The @IowaStateU Office of University Marketing presents “Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jack Trice,” the 2023 @IowaStateFair exhibit. go.iastate.edu/DU7V6G See @ISU_Archives pics/letters including a facsimile of Trice's letter that has inspired #IowaStaters for 100 years.
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ALT Mourners gathered on central campus after Jack Trice's death
ALT Three children left to right, a boy, a girl, and a young Jack Trice.
ALT Jack Trice's letter front
ALT Jack Trice's letter back
I begin a new chapter at the University Library next month. Crafting Iowa Stater magazine was one of the greatest honors of my career & I couldn’t be prouder of what our team created together! With a strong framework now in place, it's ready for a new editor to take the helm.
The Iowa State University Alumni Association (ISUAA) is seeking applicants to serve as our next magazine editor.
LEARN MORE & APPLY ⬇️
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Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
Did you work on campus as a student?
In the latest issue of Iowa Stater magazine, former Iowa Staters across the country chimed in with memorable and impactful stories from their time working on campus.
🔔 iowastater.iastate.edu/sprin… – at Bondurant, IA
On location at @Mach_Innovation with @Colin_Hurd and Rhett Schildroth for Iowa Stater magazine. Learn more about this autonomous tech and Hurd’s entrepreneurial journey in our next issue. @isualum @isufoundation
Melea Reicks Licht retweeted
Iowa State University's highest awards will be presented tomorrow at the Distinguished Awards Celebration.
A public ceremony will be held in the Alumni Center at 2 p.m. and will also be live-streamed: youtube.com/live/2u8g2oSA05A…
Learn about 2023 awardees at isualum.org/DistinguishedAlu…
Calling all those hosting visiting grandkids or nieces and nephews this summer — we have the program for you! – at Iowa, USA
Registration for this summer's LegaCY Camp closes on April 30! Don't miss the chance to show the future Cyclone in your life what being an Iowa Stater is all about.
➡️ isualum.org/LegacyCamp
