Category Archives: around the library

International Education Week / Global Café

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Barbara

It’s International Education Week! There are events planned all week, including the next Global Café at Andersen Library on Thurs., Feb. 28, from 5-6 p.m. (2nd floor big-screen TV area straight ahead from the entrance and Circulation Desk). Andersen Library … Continue reading →

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Research on Eating Disorders

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kyle

This week is National Eating Disorders Week, and University Health & Counseling Services is hosting a number of events on campus to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around this issue. Make sure to check them out: Monday, Feb. 25: … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Winter

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Kate

Daisy’s visit on Friday, February 22nd was cancelled. Sorry! Are you tired of these cold and snowy winter days? Are you feeling gloomy and bummed out and in need of a mood lifter? Come to Andersen Library on Friday, February … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: The Lives and Deaths of Academic Library Staplers

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Barbara

Thank you to Diana for sharing this! As some of you know, the Reference Desk staff is a bit protective of our staplers. There are good although undocumented reasons (the fates of the staplers that are no longer with us). … Continue reading →

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Academy Awards at the Andersen Library

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Rebecca

To help celebrate the upcoming Academy Awards, participate in activities all week long at Andersen Library. Oscar-themed activities will be available for the week leading up to the Awards. Cast your own ballot of who you think will win and … Continue reading →

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Global Café Feb. 13

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Barbara

The Global Café series continues during Spring 2013! Join us on Wed., Feb. 13th, from 5-6pm, when the discussion will focus on Ecuador, Thailand, and the Dominican Republic (location: 2nd-floor big screen tv, near the Food for Thought café). In … Continue reading →

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Research in African American Studies

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Carol

February is Black History Month and the Library has many resources to support research on African-American culture and life. Here are a few specialized sources for your research. African American Biographical Database The African American Biographical Database contains biographical sketches … Continue reading →

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Of Mice and Men

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Barbara

On February 6, 1937, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men was published, a book that he also made into a play. I vividly remember seeing a production of the play at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis as a school trip. … Continue reading →

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Book Sale is Winding Up

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Martha

This month’s “book” sale is about half audiovisual materials, primarily VHS tapes, but also some CDs. Continue reading →

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Résumé Doctor @ Andersen Library Jan. 29-31

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Barbara

The Résumé Doctor is in! Drop into Andersen Library between 1 and 4 pm Tues.-Thurs. this week to have the good doctor give your résumé a check-up! Andersen Library also has resources about résumés, cover letters, and interviews. Search the … Continue reading →

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