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Earth Day was observed at ZSR a few days early this year, with the second annual “Celebrating Nature” program that was held on Thursday, April 16. Three speakers gave their perspectives on the importance of recycling in terms of conservation strategies, preservation techniques, and the connections on a local and broader canvas.It was also scheduled... Continue reading “The Second “Celebrating Nature: Earth Day @ ZSR” program” ›
President Jimmy Carter and writer Maya Angelou will speak at the Southeast regional gathering of the New Baptist Covenant April 24 and 25 at Wake Forest University. Angelou, Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest, will deliver the opening address. Carter will give the closing address. Continue reading “Jimmy Carter and Maya Angelou exhibits” ›
Update: The following discussion is available online. Join Tim Westergren on Tuesday, April 7th at 3pm in Library 204 for a lively discussion about Pandora, online music, and the evolution of digital technology in general, followed by an informal Q&A with the audience. Continue reading “Tim Westergren, CSO and Founder of Pandora to Speak at ZSR” ›
Creativity: Worlds in the Making will be held at Wake Forest from March 18-20, 2009. This national “Festival of the Imagination” will feature speakers such as: David Bornstein, Meredith Monk, David Edwards, Abigail Child, Josh Frieman and Emil Kang. This exhibit promotes the event and the artists involved. Organized by the Office of Entrepreneurship &... Continue reading “Creativity Symposium exhibit” ›
Students in Lauren Pressley and Kevin Gilbertson’s LIB100 class created exhibits as their final project. I worked briefly with the students to give them a few pointers and technical assistance. Hopefully, the exhibit cases on Reynolds 4 will be used by students for this purpose in the future. Continue reading “LIB100 Student exhibits” ›
RL&H has initiated a program for students to choose their room and meal plan electronically. The previous method was very analog and involved waiting in line. This exhibit is to promote the “You Choose” proram to students for spring selection. Continue reading “Resident Life & Housing “You Choose” exhibit” ›
On Friday, January 30th, the ZSR Library hosted its eighth game night and third tournament! Susan Smith, Tim Mitchell, Barry Davis and myself worked the event. John Vientos, an intrepid Information Systems staff member, also volunteered and worked the event! This game night and tournament was different from previous events as we used only the... Continue reading “Get Game@ZSR-Our Eighth Game Night and Third Tournament!” ›
The Spring 2009 ZSR Library Lecture Series will address engaging topics such as mountaintop ecology, African American choreographers, music and the brain, and a literary reading. Speaker Program Time Room Panel presentation The Dream Realized? What Barack Obama’s Election Means to America January 20, 4 p.m. Atrium Nina Lucas, Associate Professor of Dance African American... Continue reading “Spring 2009 Library Lecture Series” ›
Join the ZSR Library staff for a video game night and tournament on Friday, January 30th, 2009 from 7-11pm. Register in advance to reserve a seat for gaming or just drop by during the event for some entertainment and pizza! To register email itc@wfu.edu Continue reading “Get Game@ZSR” ›
Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the 44th President of the United States on Monday, January 19, 2009. This exhibit marks this historic occasion with a selection of library books on the topic. The theme of the inauguration is “A New Birth of Freedom” which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln... Continue reading “Inauguration Day” ›