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Climate Change and Sustainability: Where to Learn More and Engage Locally

Elizabeth South, environment, local information, sustainability August 16, 2021 Library Resources mdilwort

Global warming is steadily accelerating, and it is increasingly apparent as this year alone we’ve had deadly flash floods, wildfires, and persistent heatwaves and drought throughout the world. Recently, more than 200 climate scientists met to finalize a report “summarizing how the Earth’s climate has already changed and what humans can expect for the rest of the century” (Hersher, 2021). This report, released August 9, 2021, is the 6th edition. Climate science research has progressed significantly since the last report came out in 2013 and this new report is the most detailed and accurate picture of the global climate to date, as the computer models and the data scientists use to predict future climate patterns has advanced. A major goal … Continued

A sneak peek at the Mary Fell collection

faculty, KT Lowe, memorial, poetry August 9, 2021 books mdilwort

IU East was lucky enough to enjoy the teaching expertise of award winning poet Mary Fell for over 30 years. Earlier this year, she donated a number of books, documents and ephemera to the IU East Campus Archives. And today, we’ll take a brief look at some of the treasures we’ve seen so far. Let’s go! Class planning materials A working writer relies on a number of tools to complete their work. Whether it’s the perfectly balanced pen, the elegantly laid cream wove paper or the delicious cup of coffee in the best coffee mug, each writer assembles their tools to begin the day’s task of crafting words. Mary consulted a number of books related to poetry in order to … Continued

Find us on Facebook!

facebook, reference databases July 26, 2021 Jesse Whitton, Library Resources mdilwort

Interested in fascinating facts, reliable resources, and delightful databases? Then be sure to “like” us on the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for weekly highlights of databases found in our A-Z Index. Here are some recent highlights. Arts African American Music is rich with variety. Learn more about musicians Nina Simone, Millie Jackson, Roberta Flack, and other great African American artists in the International Index to Music Periodicals database. What do Harriet Hosmer, Edmonia Lewis, and Emma Stebbins have in common? They were famous neoclassical women sculptors from the mid-19th century. Learn more about them and their work, in the Oxford Art Online database. It contains more than 200,000 articles spanning ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over … Continued

Much Ado about Shakespeare

drama, literature, shakespeare July 19, 2021 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth, Programs mdilwort

More than 450 years after William Shakespeare’s birth, the Bard of Avon remains one of the most indelible and influential authors of all time. His works continue to find relevance and meaning today; as their subtlety and wit and understanding of human drives and foibles offer a mirror which still cogently reflects society (as seen in numerous adaptions that easily translate the action to modern settings). His writings – principally plays, sonnets, and poems – remain among the most widely reproduced writings in history, and modern literature is full of allusions to his texts. His unparalleled literary influence supports contemporary poet Ben Jonson’s analysis that Shakespeare was “not of an age, but for all time”. Shakespeare’s rich, colorful language is … Continued

Sustainable Summer Idea: Be Plastic Free

Elizabeth South, environment, sustainability July 12, 2021 outreach, Programs mdilwort

Actions of sustainability can be accomplished every day. Throughout the month of July we can “Choose to refuse” single-use plastic. Plastic Free July is a global campaign that aims for people to reduce or eliminate single-use plastic waste. Plastic is a material that can last for hundreds of years, and with so many household items and packaging made of plastic, plastic pollution is a major threat to our oceans and communities. Single-use plastic is convenient and flexible in its use, and that is why it is so very challenging to eliminate completely. That’s why movements like Plastic Free July are important. Plastic Free July provides resources and tips to help you go plastic free. You can start small, reduce your … Continued