Monthly Archives: December 2008

New Stuff Tuesday – December 9

Posted on December 9, 2008 by kyle

Geek Speak: How Life + Mathematics = Happiness by Graham Tattersall QA93 .T38 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Numbers are all around us. They’re unavoidable. You’ve got gas prices, interest rates, caloric intake, time spent working, the prison sentences … Continue reading →

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Folk Singer Odetta

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Barbara

Folk singer Odetta died on Tuesday, December 2nd, according to NPR: Odetta’s folk songs made her a symbol of the civil rights movement. She performed at the Civil Rights March on Washington in 1963 and sang “O Freedom.” Her ballads … Continue reading →

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Be green all the time

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Barbara

I know it’s starting to look white out, but “green” is a mindset we can have all the time. It might take a little effort and research, though. A web site mentioned during a morning news show recently is green.yahoo.com. … Continue reading →

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Ten MORE Tips for Taking Better Photos

Posted on December 3, 2008 by kyle

On Friday (December 5), the Friends of the Library is sponsoring a follow-up to the successful workshop led by Professor Cottle last year to a standing room-only crowd. Cottle continues his discussion of the grammar of photography with (at least) … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual World AIDS Day meeting 12/3

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Barbara

The 3rd Annual Black Student Union World AIDS Meeting will take place on Tues., Dec. 2nd, from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in Upham Hall room 145. The event will take a look at the AIDS crisis around the world. The Rev. Adrian … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 2

Posted on December 2, 2008 by kyle

Social Security: A Documentary History by Larry DeWitt, Daniel Béland & Edward Berkowitz HD7125 .D495 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor With the recent tumultuous financial market performance, many people are concerned about their futures, namely, their retirement. While some … Continue reading →

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December Feature: Taking Suggestions

Posted on December 1, 2008 by kyle

Do you have to watch a particular film for class and Blockbuster’s out? Would you like to screen a video for a class that you’re teaching next semester? Have you put your own personal copy of a movie on reserve … Continue reading →

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