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Global Café Nov. 7

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Barbara

The Fall 2012 Global Café series continues on Wed., Nov. 7th, from 5-6pm with a focus on China, Ecuador, Japan, Scotland, and Peru (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, co-sponsored by … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 30

Posted on October 30, 2012 by kyle

How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politics by Quintus Tullius Cicero HD58.7 .P7427 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor The race to the White House is nearing the finish, with early voting underway and the polls opening … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 23

Posted on October 23, 2012 by kyle

Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork by Kevin Pritchard & John Eliot HD58.7 .P7427 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Going along with the theme of the first ‘crunch time’ of the semester, you’re either writing a research … Continue reading →

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Honoring Michael Crichton

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Barbara

Tomorrow, October 23, is the anniversary of Michael Crichton’s birth. He died on November 4, 2008. You can join me in celebrating this popular author’s life and accomplishments by reading some of his novels. More information about his life is … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 16

Posted on October 16, 2012 by kyle

The College Student’s Guide to Writing a Great Research Paper: 101 Easy Tips & Tricks to Make Your Work Stand Out by Erika Eby PE1408 .E296 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Things are picking up with the semester, and the … Continue reading →

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Global Café Oct. 17: Japan & London

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Barbara

The Fall 2012 Global Café series continues on Wed., Oct. 17th, from 5-6pm with a focus on Japan and London (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, co-sponsored by the Center for … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Honoring Tom Mix

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Barbara

On Oct. 12 in 1940, Tom Mix died in a one-car automobile accident. He was a famous and highly-paid star (along with his horse Tony) in silent-film era Westerns, as well as a few early “talkie” Westerns. Have you seen … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 9

Posted on October 9, 2012 by kyle

Vaccine: The Debate in Modern America by Mark Largent RJ240 .L37 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor As I walked past Walgreens the other day, I was reminded to get my flu and shingles shots. [I didn’t take them up on … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2

Posted on October 2, 2012 by kyle

Food and the City: Urban Agriculture and the New Food Revolution by Jennifer Cockrall-King S494.5 .U72 C63 New Arrivals, 2nd floor The focus of going local has been all the rage for several years now, and it seems like a … Continue reading →

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Vermicomposting, Native Plants, Edible Weeds

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Barbara

If you missed the open house of the campus greenhouse Sat., that’s a shame. It’s looking very nice. It has 3 sections: one for student projects, one for plants that live in hot & dry climates, and one for hot … Continue reading →

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