Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

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April 21, 2014

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VOTE FOR:

 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

ATTENTION:  GRADUATING SENIORS

2014 University of Scranton Teacher of the Year Award

Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its “Teacher of the Year.” Beginning Monday, April 28th, please vote for the faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following characteristics:

  • Maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness.
  • Inspires interest in the discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Is consistently effective in communication.
  • Is available outside of the classroom.

The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 30th, 2014.

HOW TO VOTE:  To cast your electronic ballot, access www.scranton.edu/toy

WHEN TO VOTE:  Monday, April 28th, 9:00 a.m. – Friday, May 2nd,5:00 p.m.

Remember a Faculty Member Whose Teaching Has Inspired You!  

(Posted on behalf of our CTLE colleagues)

Join Us for a Roundtable Discussion

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April 21, 2014

9:00 am

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SchemelJoin us Monday, April 28th for a
A Roundtable Discussion

“We Are All Others: The American Story”
Co-Moderated by Sondra Myers, Director of the Schemel Forum
and Julie Schumacher Cohen, University of Scranton Director of Community and Government Relations

Monday, April 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Weinberg Memorial Library, Room 305

This roundtable discussion will explore how all of us are “others” to someone. Our nation has welcomed people from all corners of the globe, as has Northeastern Pennsylvania. Can we celebrate our diversity by becoming more inclusive? How do we welcome newcomers today? What does the American melting pot experience say about an increasingly globalized world?  

Event is Free & Open to the Public. Spaces are limited.

RSVP Here or email emily.brees@scranton.edu

The Great Cathedral Mystery

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April 17, 2014

3:59 pm

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Brunelleschi's Dome

Looking for something interesting to watch this Easter break?  Check out the NOVA/National Geographic special “The Great Cathedral Mystery” about the construction of Brunelleschi’s dome atop the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy.

The full episode is available here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/great-cathedral-mystery.html

You’ll learn about how Filippo Brunelleschi, a fifteenth century metalsmith, was able to bridge a chasm of 150 feet by building a dome nearly 300 feet in the air without using any internal supporting framework—a task that would be difficult even with today’s technology.  Brunelleschi developed a special bricklaying technique and also invented the first reversing gear system for hoisting tools and materials. These were just a few of his innovations that allowed the dome to rise skyward, unsupported from within.

Then for more details, check out Brunelleschi’s Dome by Ross King, available here in the library.  The television program and the book complement each other well because the program focuses on unraveling the methods used to build the dome, while the book dives deeper into the life of Brunelleschi and the context and history of the period in which the cathedral was built.

Have a nice break!

Lackawanna County Lecture Series with Douglas Preston

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April 17, 2014

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From our friends at The Lackawanna County Library System: We are pleased to invite you to the Lackawanna County Library Lecture Series with Douglas Preston on Friday, April 25th at 7PM in The Theater at Lackawanna College.

Douglas Preston is the author of techno-thriller and horror novels alone and in collaboration with co-author Lincoln Child. He is also the author of non-fiction books, and has been involved in real-life murder investigations in Italy, including the controversial Amanda Knox case.

Tickets are free with a library card from any library! Tickets available at any Lackawanna County library or visit www.lclshome.org

View the Flyer for more information: Preston Lecture

 

Environmental Art Show Now Open!

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April 14, 2014

3:48 pm

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The Environmental Art Show is now open to the public and will be available for viewing during the library’s regular hours. There will be a Reception on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5-7PM. Please join us for light refreshments and the opportunity to meet with the artists and other environmental art enthusiasts. The show will come down on Thursday April 24 by Noon.

Spotlight on Student Workers: Elizabeth Sharpe

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April 10, 2014

1:49 pm

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Student worker Elizabeth (Beth) Sharpe has seen many changes in the four years she has worked in Media Resources/Edlab, and the Library would like to recognize her hard work and adaptability during this time.  

Beth, who resides in Forest City but is originally from Scranton, is a Biology major who will be graduating this June.  She is an enthusiastic worker whose skills have grown with the advances in the delivery of media. In addition to helping patrons find the materials they need and keeping the stacks in order, Beth can create a clip or a playlist from the licensed streaming video collections. 

In her free time Beth enjoys swimming, reading and photography.  She studied in Florence and Rome in 2013 and had the opportunity to photograph magnificent sculptures, buildings and landscapes. Her favorite book is The Art of Racing in the Rain and her favorite film is The Princess Bride.  Beth regularly attends the International Film Series and she finds previewing films she might not otherwise have the opportunity to see the most enjoyable part of her job.

Two of Beth’s favorite professors are Dr. Michael Carey and Dr. Janice Voltzow and her favorite class was Animal Behavior.  Beth plans to continue her studies with the career goal of teaching at the university level.

Thank you for your hard work Beth and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Student Volunteers Requested for the 2014 Book Sale

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April 7, 2014

12:42 pm

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The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held during the weekend of April 26th.  As always, proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library endowment fund in support of the Weinberg Memorial Library’s collections and services.

The Library is seeking student volunteers to work at the Book Sale. We will need help setting up, pricing, organizing, and selling the books.  We’ll guide you through the various tasks.  Shifts are flexible, and we have availability for mornings, afternoons, and evenings.  You can volunteer for a couple of hours or for multiple days.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Barb Evans, Barbara.Evans@scranton.edu (570) 941-4078, or stop by the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library. Student clubs should follow the Student Government guidelines for community service.

Final Call for Environmentally Themed Art!

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April 2, 2014

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Please remember to bring your environmentally themed artwork to the library by or before Friday, April 11 for inclusion in the 4th annual Environmental Art Show!

All submissions can be brought to either the circulation desk or the reference desk. Items will be returned at the close of the Art Show on April 24.

The International Film Series Presents: The Chess Players

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April 2, 2014

12:23 pm

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Photo courtesy of Kino Lorber.

Please join us on Friday April 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for a free presentation of the Indian drama The Chess Players.   Professor Bonnie Oldham will lead a discussion following the film.

Directed by India’s famed filmmaker Satyajit Ray, The Chess Players is set in 1856 India where the British are poised to take over the kingdom of Awadh.  Awadh’s King and the Indian aristocracy prefer chess, poetry and music to their political responsibilities.  Will the aristocracy see the game of chess the British are playing before their king is taken?

The Chess Players is in Urdu, Hindi and English with English subtitles.

This event is open to faculty, staff, students and the public. Please email sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for reservations.