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The LU-MRRL Lecture Series offers a variety of LU speakers and a wildly eclectic mix of topics.

05/29/2026

Calling all history buffs! Our upcoming talk is one for you! Come join us on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm as Mark Schleer, LU's archivist and History alum, shares with you what he has learned about LU's history through the current and previous structures that stand and stood upon the campus grounds. You can learn more about this event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/174unPCuGM/

05/27/2026

Lincoln Institute was founded in 1866 by members of the 62nd and 65th Infantry Regiments of the United States Colored Troops. These veterans, mostly enslaved Missourians, wanted to provide for their fellow African Americans what they had received in the armed forces--an opportunity for education. After five years of holding classes at various sites around the city, the school found a permanent home atop a large hill on the southern edge of Jefferson City and built a three-story building to serve its students, faculty and staff. Named Memorial Hall, it was the first of many edifices to serve the institution. This presentation by Mark Schleer, an academic librarian and LU historian, will be a retrospective celebration of the buildings of LU's past and how those structures benefited the school's growth and success. Come learn about these buildings and Lincoln University of Missouri's rich history on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm at the Missouri River Regional Library's Art Gallery.

05/24/2026

Have you heard the word? Bird is the word! Sorry, not sorry, as that is a joke our upcoming speaker, Mr. Mark Schleer, LU's Archivist, loves to tell. You are sure to hear so many more where that came from at his upcoming talk, taking place at the Missouri River Regional Library on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 pm. As always our events are free and open to the public, and we hope to see you all there!

05/15/2026

Thank you, Dr. Nadia Navarette-Tinsdall, for your delicious program. A notable point she made was that all domesticated plants were once wild, so don't be afraid to try the edible native plants throughout Missouri. You may find that you like them better! ;)

To learn more about native edibles and/or the FINCA at Lincoln University of Missouri please visit Native Plants and More andhttps://www.lincolnu.edu/_files/publications/finca-fact-sheet-08h2017.pdf .

05/14/2026

TONIGHT!!🍒 Discover the delicious world of edible plants in this month’s LU-MRRL Lecture Series event, “Native Edible Plants: Human Uses and Importance for Wildlife.” Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall, who runs the Native and Specialty Crops Program at Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, promises an exciting presentation on the abundance of native fruits, greens, herbs, flowers, and tubers available right in our own soil.
Stop by to listen, discuss, and try some of the sample recipes provided!

⏰When: May 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8 pm.
🏠Where: Second floor of Missouri River Regional Library ( 214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 )
❓Any questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Hannah E. Bowling ([email protected]) or Madeline Matson ([email protected]) and check out the library website: https://www.mrrl.org/.../lu-mrrl-lecture-series-native...

05/12/2026

THIS WEDNESDAY!🌱What’s your favorite veggie? Discover even more plants you’ll love in the upcoming LU-MRRL Lecture series event, featuring Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall as our speaker. She oversees the Native and Specialty Crops Program at Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, as well as maintains the Native Plant Outdoor Lab and the Finca EcoFarm on campus. We invite you to join us in her lecture, “Native Edible Plants: Human Uses and Importance for Wildlife,” where we’ll learn about dozens of native plant species, their uses, and their importance to the local ecosystem.
Learn how to identify AND incorporate these delicious plants in recipes, with free samples provided!

⏰When: May 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8 pm.
🏠Where: Second floor of Missouri River Regional Library ( 214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 )
❓Any questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Hannah E. Bowling ([email protected]) or Madeline Matson ([email protected]) and check out the library website: https://www.mrrl.org/.../lu-mrrl-lecture-series-native...

05/10/2026

🌳Explore the world of edible plantlife in the upcoming LU-MRRL Lecture Series event, “Native Edible Plants: Human Uses and Importance for Wildlife” presented by Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall. Her expertise in Lincln University’s Native and Specialty Crops Program, Native Plant Outdoor Lab, and the Finca EcoFarm promises a rich evening of learning and engagement. Free samples and recipes for the dozens of edible fruits, flowers, greens, and tubers will be provided; you don’t want to miss out!

⏰When: May 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8 pm.
🏠Where: Second floor of Missouri River Regional Library ( 214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 )
❓Any questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Hannah E. Bowling ([email protected]) or Madeline Matson ([email protected]) and check out the library website: https://www.mrrl.org/.../lu-mrrl-lecture-series-native...

05/08/2026

🍄Diversify your food palate! This upcoming LU-MRRL Lecture Series event, “Native Edible Plants: Human Uses and Importance for Wildlife,” is all about the edible plants around us and how we can identify, cultivate, and involve these special flora in our daily meals. As overseer of the Native and Specialty Crops Program at Lincoln University, Dr. Nadia Navarrete-Tindall will provide an illuminating lecture on the natural species that brighten our world. Come listen, discuss, and try the free samples of delicious edible plants and recipes! We’d love to have you there.

⏰When: May 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8 pm.
🏠Where: Second floor of Missouri River Regional Library ( 214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 )
❓Any questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Hannah E. Bowling ([email protected]) or Madeline Matson ([email protected]) and check out the library website: https://www.mrrl.org/.../lu-mrrl-lecture-series-native...

05/06/2026

🌾 What kind of edible flora grow here, and how can we use them? Find the answer to these questions and more at the upcoming LU-MRRL Lecture Series talk, “Native Edible Plants: Human Uses and Importance for Wildlife.” Our speaker, Dr. Navarrete-Tindall, runs the Native and Specialty Crops Program at Lincoln University and is involved with the Plant Outdoor Lab and Finca EcoFarm on campus. Her presentation will explore the value of our native edible plants and how they contribute to a flourishing ecosystem, as well as our own bellies! It’s never too late to connect with and understand the natural world around us—come and join us for an illuminating lecture, discussion, and recipes with free samples!

⏰When: May 13th, 2026 from 6:30-8 pm.
🏠Where: Second floor of Missouri River Regional Library ( 214 Adams Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 )
❓Any questions or concerns? Contact Dr. Hannah E. Bowling ([email protected]) or Madeline Matson ([email protected]) and check out the library website: https://www.mrrl.org/.../lu-mrrl-lecture-series-native...

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