Monthly Archives: April 2010

Jean Brennan on climate change 4/20

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Barbara

Jean Brennan, Senior Climate Change Scientist at Defenders of Wildlife, will deliver the Distinguished Scholar Lecture “The Climate Change Challenge: Why Traditional Conservation Approaches Can’t Work” on Tues., Apr. 20, 2010, at 7 pm in Young Auditorium. Dr. Brennan authored … Continue reading →

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Charlie Chaplin

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Barbara

Charlie Chaplin was born in London on April 16, 1889. “Who’s that?” you ask? Chaplin was an actor and director, especially famous for his Tramp character. He started in silent movies, and his first “sound” movie, City Lights, used only … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 13

Posted on April 13, 2010 by kyle

How To Teach Physics to Your Dog by Chad Orzel QC24.5 .O79 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Physics: not exactly a subject that is high on many people’s list of favorites. I know that I took the required physics … Continue reading →

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Holocaust speaker, Monday, April 12

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ronna

On Monday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in Timmerman Auditorium (Hyland Hall), Howard Melton will speak on “Survival in a Time of Holocaust.” Howard Melton was ten years old when the Nazis invaded his native land. He spent the rest … Continue reading →

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Days of Remembrance: Holocaust film showings

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Ronna

The national Days of Remembrance, which commemorate the Holocaust, are April 11 – April 18, 2010. To honor the Days of Remembrance, the Andersen Library is showing films on April 12 – April 14 which are free and open to … Continue reading →

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Improve web searching skills

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Barbara

Would you like try to improve your web searching skills? Well, Microsoft has a “game” called Page Hunt. It shows you web pages and awards points for constructing searches that will find the pages using the Bing search engine. Ready … Continue reading →

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Grand Opening of Special Collections, ARC and Archives- April 15

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Rebecca

You are invited to the Library’s new Special Collections, Area Research Center and Archives GRAND OPENING on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 2-5pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 2:45pm and will feature remarks by Chancellor Richard Telfer and Peter … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 6

Posted on April 6, 2010 by kyle

Animating Difference: Race, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Films for Children by C. Richard King, Carmen Lugo-Lugo & Mary Bloodsworth-Lugo HM1091 .K56 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Growing up as youngsters, everyone has their favorite movies. In many cases, … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Group Study Rooms!

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Ronna

Ah, spring! When a college student’s fancy turns to thoughts of…group projects! Group papers! Group presentations! For your studying needs, the Andersen Library has group study rooms available! All can be reserved in advance by contacting the Circulation Desk at … Continue reading →

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Play Expo (Apr 3)

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Barbara

Get your game on at the 2010 Play Expo on Sat., Apr 3, 1-4 pm (in the Hamilton Center, James R. Connor University Center). It’s the 3rd annual play expo! There will be speakers from the gaming industry: Cory Barlog, … Continue reading →

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