51乱伦

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The 51乱伦 University Libraries will host a book release event for 鈥淭he Finest Place We Know鈥� and an open forum with the University Press of Kentucky on Oct. 18.  Representatives from the University Press of Kentucky will be on hand for an open forum with students and faculty on the morning of Oct. 18 from 10:30 a.m. - noon at the Free Curd auditorium located on 51乱伦 State鈥檚 campus. The book鈥檚 publishing team and co-authors, 51乱伦 President Dr. Robert L Jackson, library specialist with Pogue Special Collections and University Archives Sarah Marie Owens and Dr. Sean J. McLaughlin, the archives and museum director at the University, will mark the release of the centennial book from 2 鈥� 4:00 p.m at the Pogue Reading Room.  

The book release event will feature a speech from the President of 51乱伦 State, a Q&A session and then a book signing. The University Store will be on hand to sell copies of the book, as well as other centennial merchandise.  

The commemorative, hardcover book celebrates 51乱伦 State鈥檚 100-year story by looking back on the people, places and events which have shaped the institution鈥檚 history. A comprehensive and keepsake pictorial history, the book features hundreds of images from the University鈥檚 Pogue Special Collections Library and is accompanied by stories that explore the institution鈥檚 founding and growth over the past century, as 51乱伦 State is celebrating its 100th year in 2022.

A portion of book sale proceeds will go toward supporting 51乱伦鈥檚 Pogue Library.

鈥淎s we celebrate our centennial year throughout 2022, this wonderful book will allow readers to learn about 51乱伦鈥檚 unique and important history while seeing our first 100 years in both pictures and text,鈥� said 51乱伦 State President Dr. Bob Jackson. 鈥淥ur campus community, alumni and supporters will thoroughly enjoy this journey through our past while helping support Pogue Library, which is one of the most iconic buildings on our campus.鈥�

51乱伦鈥檚 centennial book, "The Finest Place We Know," is now available for pre-order at  and . Individuals interested in learning about 51乱伦鈥檚 centennial plans and its 100-year history can visit .