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Drop-in Poetry and more at your Campus Library

Drop-in Poetry and more at your Campus Library

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Every April since 1996, the US has celebrated National Poetry Month.  While the Academy of American Poets has developed a 30-day list of activities, the IU East Campus Library has resources and databases to help students, staff and faculty observe year ‘round.  To kick things off this year, the Library is hosting a drop-in poetry activity on Thursday, April 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Snacks will be provided for this free, fun event The Library has an array of poetry books and databases.  From books by former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to a video about current US poet laureate Ada Limon, the library offers a variety of materials to assist with research.  The library’s list of poetry databases … Continued
“Oh, the Humanity!” – historical research and more through film

“Oh, the Humanity!” – historical research and more through film

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Films can be a useful resource for a variety of research. Several of the IU East Campus Library databases provide videos for educational purposes. Be sure to “Like” the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for weekly features of unique resources such as the following highlights which can all be located via our A-Z Index. Explore Education in Videos for reliable resources of more than 1,650 hours of videos that provide the opportunity to observe behaviors that define effective teaching styles. Included are demonstrations, lectures, documentaries, and primary-source footage of students and teachers in actual classrooms. Documentaries, news clips, and interviews are research resources readily available in the AVON (Academic Video Online) database. Avon includes video collections such as Meet … Continued
Earth Hour

Earth Hour

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March 25th is Earth Hour, a global program sponsored by World Wildlife Fund for Nature to help the environment.  The challenge is simple – give one hour of your time for the planet.  You can spend the sixty minutes doing anything positive for the environment – pick up trash, plant a tree, or turn off all your lights and electric devices.  It is a good time to be thoughtful and intentional about ecological problems and their solutions.  Earth Hour offers a number of teaching and learning tools on their website, as well. This year, Assistant Professor of Management Jaynne Rivas’ Business and Society’s class will host a recycling competition, “Race to Recycle” with funding support from a community grant.  Teams … Continued
Brain Awareness Week

Brain Awareness Week

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March 13th-19th is Brain Awareness Week, an opportunity to learn more about the human brain – its biology, its development and function, health and disorders, and current research into this incredible organ.  It is also a time for compassion and understanding for people who have suffered problems like Parkinson’s disease, stroke, epilepsy, and traumatic injury to the brain.  Ongoing research into brain health has pushed back the boundaries of insight into neurological disease and impairment, improving treatment options and lifelong health.  In partnership with the Dana Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and over forty countries work to promote brain education.  The official Brain Awareness Week website includes numerous resources – from games to information sheets to K-12 lesson plans … Continued
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

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Since 1911, International Women’s Day has served as a salute to the capabilities and accomplishments of women throughout the world.  This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. What does it mean to #EmbraceEquity?  If women are to be counted as full members of society, they need more than acknowledgement.  They need real opportunities and the knowledge that women can and do anything they choose.  To that end, the IU East Campus Library offers a variety of databases dedicated to the creative, sociopolitical and scientific achievements and changes by women. Women have been leaders for social change since the founding of the United States.  From voting rights to social justice, women have led the charge for a host of causes, all dedicated to … Continued