Throughout the 2004-2005 academic year, McFarlin Library celebrated its Diamond Jubilee with a series of events culminating in a rededication ceremony on June 1, 2005.  At the Rededication Ceremony, proclamations from both the Governor and the Mayor of Tulsa proclaiming June 1 "McFarlin Library Day".  A reception followed where current and former staff mingled and shared stories.

These events and pictures provide a brief glimpse of the many festivities of McFarlin's 75th year serving the University of Tulsa.

Homecoming 2004
 

October 15, 2004
McFarlin 75th Anniversary Open House

McFarlin Library invited alumni and guests to an open house in celebration of its 75th anniversary. Library staff conducted tours and hosted a reception for alumni, guests and students.
 

October 15 & 16, 2004
Internet 101 at McFarlin Library

Library staff put together three workshops for alumni.  Internet 101 booklets were put together that provided hints on using the Internet more effectively.

 

McFarlin Library 75th Celebration Speaker

Tuesday, April 5, 2005

Native America in the 21st Century:  Out of the Mists
and Beyond Myth

W. Richard West, Jr.  Director of the National Museum of the American Indian 

 

 


McFarlin Library Rededication Ceremony

Wednesday, June 1, 2005
 
Dedicatory Address: 
A Diamond of Learning:  Celebrating McFarlin Library's 75 Years

Thomas F. Staley, Director of the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
                  University of Texas at Austin

Special Thanks to the McFarlin Library 75th Anniversary Committee:

Leslie Cairns, University Relations
Lori Curtis, McFarlin Library
Carolyn Dalton, Institutional Advancement
Stephanie Farris, Alumni Office
Francine Fisk, McFarlin Library
Greg Gray, Chapman Charitable Trusts
Cheryl Groenendyke, McFarlin Fellows
Linda Gunnells, Provost's Office
Joli Jensen, Faculty Representative
Andy Lupardus, McFarlin Library
Dr. Dale Schoenefeld, Information Services