ISBN: 0826217761

Picture the adrenalin-pumping excitement of hoop action on Norm Stewart Court. Now envision the tranquillity of a late summer day, with a half moon rising in a blue sky over the Columns. … mais…

Picture the adrenalin-pumping excitement of hoop action on Norm Stewart Court. Now envision the tranquillity of a late summer day, with a half moon rising in a blue sky over the Columns. These photos tell the same story: it s not two different worlds it s Mizzou The University of Missouri s rich record of accomplishment and service to Missouri, the nation, and the world has been captured in this pictorial history more than 140 full-color photos that provide a visual record of living and learning at the University of Missouri Columbia. From the beauty of the historic Columns on Francis Quadrangle to the academic prowess of the faculty to gridiron thrills at Memorial Stadium, the book faithfully reflects a place where discovery happens every day. Rob Hill has been photographing Mizzou s people, landmarks, and events for nearly twenty years, and his images bring the campus to life. Chancellor Emeritus Richard Wallace, whose service to the University spans four decades, recounts MU s growth since World War II in his accompanying text. Assembled by MIZZOU magazine editor Karen Worley, "Mizzou Today" reflects everything that is the University of Missouri. Wallace provides timelines of key events that span the entire history of the University, tracing major events from its establishment in 1839 to the cancer research of the twenty-first century. Noted along the way are such events as the opening of University Hospital, the creation of new campuses, even the installation of the natio americas,arts music and photography,college and university,education,education and reference,education theory,equipment techniques and reference,general,history,photo essays College & University, University of Missouri Press<

ISBN: 9780826217769

The University of Missouri's rich record of accomplishment and service to Missouri, the nation, and the world has been captured in this pictorial history assembled by MIZZOU magazine edit… mais…

The University of Missouri's rich record of accomplishment and service to Missouri, the nation, and the world has been captured in this pictorial history assembled by MIZZOU magazine editor Karen Worley --more than 140 full-color photos by Rob Hill that provide a visual record of living and learning. From the beauty of the historic Columns on Francis Quadrangle to the academic prowess of the faculty to gridiron thrills at Memorial Stadium, the book faithfully reflects a place where discovery happens every day. Chancellor Richard Wallace, whose service to the University spans four decades, provides timelines of key events spanning the entire history of the university in his accompanying text. People, landmarks, events--it's all here in a superb volume that, like Jesse Hall, will stand the test of time. "Mizzou Today" is a keepsake for anyone who loves MU and a lasting record of a great university's accomplishments. Media > Book, [PU: University of Missouri Press]<

2007, ISBN: 9780826217769

University of Missouri Press, 2007-10-21. Hardcover. Good., University of Missouri Press, 2007-10-21