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Spreading the Spark

October 31, 2024

Author: Melea Reicks Licht

 

Jofran Luiz de Oliveira (’19 PhD agricultural and biosystems engineering), dean for international affairs at Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis, was part of a delegation from NURIMAT, the Center of International Relations for the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, that visited Iowa in late August. As part of their multiday visit to Iowa State University, the delegation met with University Library leadership to discuss academic resources, innovative library services, and potential collaborations in information science and digital initiatives.

Oliveira said the library played an integral role in his success while he was a student at Iowa State University.

When we were planning our visit to Iowa and Iowa State University, I suggested we visit with the University Library because I wanted to show how vibrant and relevant the library is and spread that spark. Ending our visit to Iowa State University with a visit to Parks Library was like sealing our trip with a golden key.

Jofran Luiz de Oliveira, dean for international affairs at Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis

NURIMAT Delegation

First row (left to right): Lisa Smith, senior director of information technology, University Library; Jofran Luiz de Oliveira, dean for international affairs, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis; Evandro Aparecido S. Da Silva, president, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso; Hilary Seo, dean, University Library; Wellington Fagundes, Brazil senator for the State of Mato Grosso; Eliza Sibley, executive assistant, University Library; Alexandre Porto, vice president, Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso

Second row: Megan O’Donnell, research data services lead, University Library; Olivia Wikle, head of digital scholarship, University Library; Rita de Cassia O. Chiletto, president, NURIMAT; Caroline Pereira De Oliveira, dean for international affairs, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso; Hannah Scates Kettler, associate university librarian, University Library; Lorrie Pellack, assistant dean for faculty and head of research and instruction, University Library

Third row: Edna Maria Bonfim da Silva, vice provost for graduate studies and research, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis; Analy Castilho P. de Souza, president, Universidade Federal de Rondonópolis; Joanis Zervoudakis, general director of UNISELVA Foundation, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso; Anderson Marques do Amaral, management advisor, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

Fourth row: Melea Licht, communications manager, University Library; Vinicius Pereira Carvalho, Coordinator of Graduate Programs, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso

delegation from NURIMAT, the Center of International Relations for the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil, poses with University Library staff and administration
Dean Hilary Seo presents to the delegation from NURIMAT, the Center of International Relations for the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Dean Hilary Seo gives a tour of Parks Library to a delegation from NURIMAT, the Center of International Relations for the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil