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The Christmas Eggnog Riot

The Christmas Eggnog Riot

, Matt Dilworth
In 1802, West Point Military Academy was founded, a pathetic joke of a military institution whose lax recruitment standards, negligible resources, and few teachers contributed little to the nation’s safety.  Then the War of 1812 happened, and losing the White House to the British convinced Congress that it would be prudent to train better officers and soldiers.  In 1817, Colonel Sylvanus Thayer was appointed as superintendent.  Thayer was a hero of the War of 1812 who had studied in France, and a man known for strict discipline in every sense of the word – both military and personal.  He quickly moved to change the character of the institution, and the character of the men who graduated. He created a stable four-year … Continued
The End (of the semester) is Nigh!

The End (of the semester) is Nigh!

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
As the end of the semester approaches, it’s the perfect time to gather all the research resources you need for your final projects and exams. The IU East Campus Library is here to support you with a wealth of materials, from academic journals and books to online databases and a quiet place to study. Make the most of these resources to ensure you’re well-prepared and ready to excel in your upcoming assessments. Discover the groundbreaking works of Europe’s early film pioneers, including Alice Guy-Blaché, the first female filmmaker, through the Victorians on Film database. This collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of late Victorians and Edwardians. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the United States was experiencing the Gilded Age—a … Continued
International Education Week

International Education Week

Library Resources, Matt Dilworth
The benefits gained from international education – from brief study abroad trips to full semesters spent in other countries – include enhanced perspective, communication, and a level of ‘big picture’ thinking that is hard to replicate with any other experience.  Not only does international education expand student horizons, it also increases future employment options; building connections and trans-cultural skills that are desirable to many multinational companies.  International Education Week, from November 18-22 this year, is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State to increase awareness of and participation in study abroad programs and build these skills.  Numerous events are planned, including the public release of the Open Doors Report on International Educational … Continued
Ink and Ideas: Voices from the Student Newspaper

Ink and Ideas: Voices from the Student Newspaper

, Jesse Whitton, Library Resources
Exciting news coming from the IU East Campus Archives. As part of IU’s Bicentennial project, after four years of digitizing and processing, all IU East student newspapers are now available online and are keyword searchable. With over 40 years of student newspapers, these documents provide insight into past events on campus and in the community, sports events, and student life. Students published the newspaper under several titles between 1973 and 2017, including The Pioneer Press (1973-1987), New Voice (1987-1995), The Pioneer (1995-1996), The Pioneer Press (1996-2008), The Howler (2008-2017). Volume 1, No. 2 issue of the Pioneer Press. In the bottom right corner Janis Haines receives an award for naming student newspaper by Dr. James Hamm, Dean of Student Services. … Continued
Get It From Anywhere Through ILL

Get It From Anywhere Through ILL

, Library Services, Matt Dilworth
As the semester progresses and research intensifies, scholars will inevitably encounter an important resource to which they do not have access.  It could be an out-of-print book, or an article behind a paywall – but something that would make your research deeper and better lies just out of reach. There are a number of library tools that can be used to get a resource.  For books, you can use IUCAT, Indiana University’s catalog, to request books be sent here from another campus – just click the red ‘Request Delivery’ button.  For articles in a library database, click ‘Find It’ or ‘LibKey Instant PDF’ – or download the LibKey Nomad browser extension, which will help link to the full text of … Continued