Join us for a Roundtable Discussion in conjunction with the Office of Community Relations.
Seats are limited. Please RSVP here or contact emily.brees@scranton.edu to reserve your spot!
Category: Events
PaLA Northeast Chapter Holds Annual Social
On Sunday the Northeast Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association held its annual Fall Social at the brand new North Pocono Public Library in Moscow, PA. The theme of the social was Maker Spaces and we heard from Jared and Ellis from Make Lehigh Valley. Maker Spaces or Hacker Spaces are places/organizations for people to join and make things, usually electronics and technology focused but may include anything from knitting to soldering. Jared explained how Make Lehigh Valley was formed and the projects they have been involved with, like teaching classes for kids at a local science center, building a 3D printer, experiments with Raspberry PI and Arduino workshops. After the presentation, Ellis taught chapter members how to build cellphone microscopes.
Other chapter members demoed maker-type projects they’ve been holding at their libraries. Elizabeth Davis from the Scranton Public Library demoed Makey Makey boards and robotic programing. Brian Fulton from the Scranton Times-Tribune displayed postcards he designed and printed. Sheli McHugh from the University of Scranton demoed button making with the button maker that the Library just purchased and used at the Game Night in October. The demos provided an opportunity for librarians to learn about new programs that they may want to offer at their libraries.
The social attendees then toured the beautiful new North Pocono Library and enjoyed snacks and goodies provided by the library and the chapter.
Photos with Santa – Dec.6
Save the date!
Santa will be available for photos in Weinberg Library’s 5th Floor Heritage Room on Friday, December 6 from 12:30-5:30pm. Informal (cell phone) photos are available for a donation, and framed copies can be ordered for $7.00. All proceeds will benefit the Weinberg Memorial Library 20th Anniversary Fund. For more information, please contact Barbara Evans. (570)941-4078 or Barbara.Evans@scranton.edu
Challenges in Modern Peacekeeping – From Haiti to Congo – 12/5
Don’t Miss the final World Affairs Luncheon for the 2013 Fall Semester!
RSVP here or contact emily.brees@scranton.edu to reserve your spot!
The Crisis in Syria and the Current Humanitarian Response – Mon. Dec. 2nd, 7:30pm
The Schemel Forum has added a Collaborative Event for the fall semester.
Please join us on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 7:30pm at the Weinberg Memorial Library, Room 305 for a presentation and discussion of the Crisis in Syria.
RSVP to emily.brees@scranton.edu to reserve a seat.
Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon: Nov.13 – Taiwan
Join Us this Wednesday 11/13 for this World Affairs Luncheon.
RSVP to emily.brees@scranton.edu or click here.
Wearable Technology: The Next Big Trend
November 13, 2013 – 12:00-1:00PM in WML 305
As more wearable devices (Google Glass, Jawbone Up, Fitbit, the Pebble Watch, etc) hit the market, it’s important to understand what they do and how they are being used. At this session, Joseph Casabona (System Integrator & Web Developer) will answer those questions plus explain how they are being used in higher-ed.
There will be a live demo of Google Glass and more. A light lunch will be provided.
Sessions are open to all University faculty and staff, but seats are limited, so please let us know you are coming. You can register at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration – under Technology on Your Own Terms.
Engaged, Integrated, Global: Jesuit Education in the 21st Century – 11/14
Click here to reserve your seat or send an email to emily.brees@scranton.edu
Library “Comic Con” Game Night Recap
Last night the library held its most successful Game Night to date! A large number of students, staff, and faculty had fun playing video games and board games, enjoyed the free pizza, and even got to make buttons! The library holds a Game Night once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester, so if you missed out there’s always next semester! For a glimpse at some of the fun we had, see some of our photos here:
Students enjoyed playing Super Smash Bros.
Mario Kart:
Just Dance:
Our winner for best costume, Harley Quinn!
Don’t forget to check the blog and WML Facebook page regularly to find out about other exciting events hosted by the library!
The International Film Series Presents: A Screaming Man
Please join us at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 13, 2013 in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for a free presentation of the drama A Screaming Man. Professor George Aulisio will lead a discussion following the film.
Set in Chad, A Screaming Man is described by Film Movement as the story of Adam, an aging former swimming champion, who is a pool attendant at a popular hotel. When the hotel is taken over by new Chinese owners, he is forced to give up his job to his son, Abdel, leaving Adam humiliated and resentful. Meanwhile the country is in the throes of civil war. Rebel forces attack the government while the authorities demand the population contribute to the war effort. Can Adam and his family survive the changes that are breaking their world apart?
Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun A Screaming Man is in French and Arabic with English subtitles and is the winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival.
This event is open to faculty, staff, students and the public. Please email Sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for reservations.