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

Huge thank you to Dr. Christine E. Boston and her fascinating (as always!) lecture, “Undead Ahead: Anthropological Consi...
10/17/2026

Huge thank you to Dr. Christine E. Boston and her fascinating (as always!) lecture, “Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires.” We are so thankful for Dr. Boston’s regular spooky talks over the last 10 years; what a delight to have her revisit her first inaugural lecture topic back in 2016!

A huge thanks to our wonderful audience this month as well! We are immensely thankful for our supportive students and our amazing community members who show up every month to learn and engage with our LU faculty. Don’t forget to like our page, follow us, and share our events with your loved ones.

Keep an eye out for news on our November speaker, coming soon!

Happening now! Dr. Christine E. Boston’s vampire talk for the LU-MRRL Lecture Series
10/14/2026

Happening now! Dr. Christine E. Boston’s vampire talk for the LU-MRRL Lecture Series

If you're a sucker for a good time, you will not want to miss our next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event TONIGHT at 6:30PM! J...
10/14/2026

If you're a sucker for a good time, you will not want to miss our next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event TONIGHT at 6:30PM! Join us as Dr. Christine E. Boston discusses the history and cultural meanings of the undead in this spooky lecture entitled "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires." She will address the origin stories of unfortunate souls with unfinished business to the real life vampires that exist today, the linguistic history of the term vampires, and the archaeological evidence to support our historical narratives of these creatures.

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

Do you or a loved one identify as a creature of the night? Then fly on over to the Missouri River Regional Library TOMOR...
10/14/2026

Do you or a loved one identify as a creature of the night? Then fly on over to the Missouri River Regional Library TOMORROW on October 14th at 6:30PM for our next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event! Dr. Christine E. Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology at Lincoln University, will deliver a lecture entitled "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires" that evening in the library's Art Gallery. Explore with Dr. Boston the history and cultural meaning of the undead, the rise of vampires, and how vampires may have captured the public's imaginations for over a century but have not always been our favorite undead creatures.

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

What do Jonathan Harker, Thomas Hutter, and Dr. Christine E. Boston all have in common? They've got vampires on the brai...
10/13/2026

What do Jonathan Harker, Thomas Hutter, and Dr. Christine E. Boston all have in common? They've got vampires on the brain! Join Dr. Boston on in TWO DAYS on October 14 at 6:30PM at the Missouri River Regional Library for her upcoming talk, "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires." She will address the origin stories of unfortunate souls with unfinished business to the real life vampires that exist today, the linguistic history of the term vampires, and the archaeological evidence to support our historical narratives of these creatures. If you're a sucker for a good time, you will not want to miss this talk!

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, do you have spooky on the brain? Then consider joining us on Octobe...
10/12/2026

As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, do you have spooky on the brain? Then consider joining us on October 14th at 6:30PM for "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of a Vampire," our next LU-MRRL Lecture event! This lecture will be given by Dr. Christine E. Boston, an associate professor of anthropology and sociology at LU. Her talk will use an anthropological lens to explore the history and cultural meaning of the undead and the rise of vampires.

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

If you're a sucker for a good time, you will not want to miss our next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event on October 14th at 6...
10/11/2026

If you're a sucker for a good time, you will not want to miss our next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event on October 14th at 6:30PM! Join us as Dr. Christine E. Boston discusses the history and cultural meanings of the undead in this spooky lecture entitled "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires." She will address the origin stories of unfortunate souls with unfinished business to the real life vampires that exist today, the linguistic history of the term vampires, and the archaeological evidence to support our historical narratives of these creatures.

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

Do you or a loved one identify as a creature of the night? Then fly on over to the Missouri River Regional Library on Oc...
10/10/2026

Do you or a loved one identify as a creature of the night? Then fly on over to the Missouri River Regional Library on October 14th at 6:30PM for our next LU-MRRL Lecture Series event! Dr. Christine E. Boston, associate professor of anthropology and sociology at Lincoln University, will deliver a lecture entitled "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires" that evening in the library's Art Gallery. Explore with Dr. Boston the history and cultural meaning of the undead, the rise of vampires, and how vampires may have captured the public's imaginations for over a century but have not always been our favorite undead creatures.

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

10/09/2026

Vampires have long been a coveted mythical creature in pop culture for centuries. In an upcoming lecture in Jefferson City, a Lincoln University professor will be uncovering how the myth started and why the blood-sucking creatures have persevered throughout history.

What do Jonathan Harker, Thomas Hutter, and Dr. Christine E. Boston all have in common? They've got vampires on the brai...
10/09/2026

What do Jonathan Harker, Thomas Hutter, and Dr. Christine E. Boston all have in common? They've got vampires on the brain! Join Dr. Boston on October 14 at 6:30PM at the Missouri River Regional Library for her upcoming talk, "Undead Ahead: Anthropological Considerations of Vampires." She will address the origin stories of unfortunate souls with unfinished business to the real life vampires that exist today, the linguistic history of the term vampires, and the archaeological evidence to support our historical narratives of these creatures. If you're a sucker for a good time, you will not want to miss this talk!

For more information, please visit the MRRL website: https://www.mrrl.org/event/lu-mrrl-lecture-series-undead-ahead-anthropological-considerations-vampires-51937 All lecture series events are free and open to the public. Parking is also free, and it is available adjacent to the library and across the street. For questions, please contact Madeline Matson ([email protected]) or Dr. Hannah Bowling ([email protected]).

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