The University of Missouri press has a long history of publishing titles in African American literature and culture, as well as other areas of the Black Studies and many other subjects. If you don't have time to send an email, please like the Save the University of Missouri Press Facebook page. As you might have heard, President Timothy Wolfe of the University of Missouri recently announced that the University of Missouri Press will close or be phased out beginning in July 2012. A Facebook page "Save the University of Missouri Press" has been started to raise public awareness, but members might also write individually to those instrumental in this decision at the addresses below President Timothy Wolfe [log in to unmask] Jean Hollingshead, Dir. Of Public Relations, U of Missouri [log in to unmask] Steve Graham, Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, U of MO [log in to unmask] Here are the email addresses of the chairs and vice chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations (Ed) and Higher Education Committees. Rep. Lair is a former high school teacher and seems quite supportive. Please drop them a note: [log in to unmask] ; [log in to unmask] ; [log in to unmask] ; [log in to unmask] ; [log in to unmask] Ronald Seagrave, PhD [log in to unmask] ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html