Black Girls Lives by Dr. Marcia Chatelain
As part of Women’s History Month (WHM) at the University of Missouri and in conjunction with the Women’s Leadership Conference, learn more about Dr. Marcia Chatelain and her book Black Girls’ Lives Matter: Writing the History of Black Girlhood. Dr. Chatelain, Mizzou alumna and WHM and Women’s Leadership Conference keynote speaker, will discuss her life as a Mizzou student, a professor, an author, and an activist.

From 1-2 pm, in the Women’s Center (room G108) in the Mizzou Student Center (901 E Rollins St), there will be an informal chat time with Dr. Chatelain about her roles and experiences.

At 3 pm, hear the Women’s History Month Keynote Address by  Dr. Marcia Chatelain, who is now Assistant Professor of History at Georgetown University, and returns to MU to discuss her new book South Side Girls: Growing Up in the Great Migration. Books will be available for purchase.

Origin Stories by Curt Wohleber
Also check out Origin Stories: The Invention of Everyday Devices by Columbia author Curt Wohleber—only $3.99!
Despite the enduring idea of the lone inventor, the true stories of the inventions that surround us are usually much more complicated. This accessible, irreverent volume reveals the origins of devices such as the answering machine, the can opener, the fire hydrant, duct tape, frozen pizza and more. The first two chapters can be downloaded for free here or by clicking the image, or this book is available free with Amazon Prime or Kindle Unlimited (30-day free trials are available for both services). The Kindle app is free for computers and mobile devices.