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World Book Night … spreading the love of reading, person to person

books, Programs January 21, 2013 books, Frances Yates, outreach, Programs fyates 0 Comments

Think about a book you read recently that you enjoyed. As simple as that…reading a book that gives you enjoyment. Now think about people who know how to read, but do not. Perhaps they got out of the habit, or never developed the habit of reading for pleasure, or don’t have access, or any number of other reasons. Now, YOU have an opportunity to change that. YOU can be part of a nation-wide reading advocacy project called “World Book Night.” It occurs on April 23 but YOU have to act now. Please go to the World Book Night website by JANUARY 25 and apply to be a “book giver.” You’ll be directed to select 3 books as your top choices … Continued

Library Club scholarship recipients explain how the library helps them attain their academic goals

library club, students January 14, 2013 Frances Yates fyates 0 Comments

Welcome to Spring 2013! The library has many resources and services useful in helping you succeed in your academic career. Read on to find out how these library club scholarship winners benefit from using our Campus Library..and how you can too! “…there are worlds, realms, characters, creatures, and individuals contained in their bound margins, whose stories are bursting at the seams, waiting to begin …” ~ Chase Eversole Even as technology has made accessing research materials easier, the library remains a vital part of my studies. Whether I’m accessing the databases at home or thumbing through a book when I’m on campus, I’ve come to respect and appreciate the resources I’m given as a student. Having the ability to find … Continued

Ghost of Christmas (Research) Past

holidays December 24, 2012 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

Christmas 1776 found the Continental army at its lowest point. After losing New York, the American Revolutionary army had fled across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania. They were underfed and ill-equipped, and had proven vastly inferior to British troops in almost every way. Washington himself wrote “I think the game is pretty near up.” That evening, General George Washington led his famous crossing, taking men across the Delaware river to attack the Hessian fortification in Trenton, New Jersey. This involved a nine mile march through freezing cold (some soldiers didn’t even have boots). The battle was a complete success, eliminating the garrison, capturing valuable supplies and cannons, and proving that American soldiers could actually defeat regular army troops. The battle … Continued

Service Learning at Northeastern

service learning December 17, 2012 Heidi Huff, outreach, Programs admin 0 Comments

Northeastern Elementary School is one of the many community partners working with the Center for Service-Learning. IU East students placed at Northeastern Elementary get on-the-job experience working with children in an education environment while at the same time providing valued mentor relationships for youth. CSL currently has students assisting in classrooms and tutoring during the Homework Heroes after-school program. In the Spring, IU East science and education students will have the opportunity to help with Northeastern’s science fair. Volunteer opportunities are open to all IU East students! Elementary education major Kati Felix is one of the students who tutored in the Homework Heroes program this semester. She worked with three students for an hour each week. Kati reflected, “This experience … Continued

Driedels at Chava’s House

holidays December 10, 2012 Frances Yates fyates 0 Comments

The driedel game, a popular Hanukah activity for children, grew into an adult passion for my mother (Eva Weinstein; Hebrew name Chava חוה, which means “life”), as she collected another and another and another and…until there was a glass-enclosed cabinet full of dreidels, each with a unique story about how and why it was acquired. They ranged from the silly (of the wind-up and walk plastic variety) to the delicious (chocolate ones, only 1 of which has survived the years – well-wrapped in plastic wrap of course!) to true works of art (http://tinyurl.com/GaryRdreidels). When there is a family member with a “collection” it becomes relatively easy to purchase gifts, as the preferences are well-established. Therefore, the dreidel collection grew exponentially … Continued