Sister Martin Joseph was the founding librarian of the University of Dallas library.
During her tenure, the library opened with about 6,000 volumes that had been donated
to the new university. When she left in 1961, the library held more than 18,000 volumes
and was the academic center on campus.
The library faculty and staff is grateful for her vision and dedication to the University of Dallas and the Blakley Library. Our condolences are extended to her family, and to all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.
"Poetry is civically important for a healthy and happy society," said three-time UD alumnus Matt Mehan, BA '00 MA '09 PhD '14. "In other words, a healthy politics requires a healthy poetics."
+ Read MoreKimberly Diwa, BA '22, first heard of the University of Dallas during a Bible study at her church. She decided to visit campus and immediately was struck by UD's friendly character, not to mention its impressive record of preparing pre-med students for medical school.
+ Read MoreDuring the course of the 2018-19 academic year, the university will sponsor a series of lectures, art exhibits, panel discussions and other activities centered around All the Light We Cannot See, the first chosen book for this new community reading initiative, culminating in author Anthony Doerr's visit to campus as the 2019 Eugene McDermott lecturer.
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