Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Mountains Beyond Mountains on July 22 and July 23, 2009
Left: Picture of Dr. Paul Farmer Providing Medical Care to a Haitian GirlMountains Beyond Mountains, the story of Dr. Paul Farmer and his medical work serving the poor of Haiti, is the DeVry Reading Circles book selection for Summer Session A.
A video about Dr. Paul Farmer and Partners in Health will be shown on Wednesday, July 22 from 5-6pm in the Library. A discussion of Mountains Beyond Mountains is scheduled for Thursday, July 23 from 5-6pm in Library Conference Room #1.
Copies of the book by Tracy Kidder are available for loan from the Library. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Reading Circles events. For additional information about the work of Dr. Paul Farmer and Partners in Health, visit http://www.pih.org/home.html.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Power Etiquette Workshop on June 17th
Dr. Tina Dupree, affectionately known as "The Chicken Lady," will be presenting an interactive workshop on "Power Etiquette."
The program is sponsored by Student Affairs and Library Services for the DeVry University community of learners.
The workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 from 5-6pm in the Library.
For additional information about Dr. Tina Dupree, visit her website at http://www.thechickenlady.com/ and listen to the jingle at http://www.wwdir.com/chickeneyes/chickeneyes.html
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch on May 20 and 21
Before his premature death at the age of 47 in 2008, Professor Randy Pausch realized his childhood dreams and accomplished groundbreaking achievements in the computer science department at Carnegie Mellon University. In his lecture and book, The Last Lecture, Professor Pausch describes how he overcame obstacles to work smart, manage his time, and live life to the fullest.The Library events include:
Film Showing
Wednesday, May 20 5-6pm
Book Discussion Led by Professor Chris Fossa-Andersen
Thursday, May 21 5-6pm
Copies of the book are available in English and Spanish for loan.
Wednesday, May 20 5-6pm
Book Discussion Led by Professor Chris Fossa-Andersen
Thursday, May 21 5-6pm
Copies of the book are available in English and Spanish for loan.
The You Tube video of The Last Lecture is found at--
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
An attendance roster will be available for students to receive extra credit points for attending one or both of the Reading Circles events.
Sunday, April 05, 2009
April is National Poetry Month--Post a Poem on the ReadDeVry Blog
On Thursday, April 30, DeVry University is celebrating National Poetry Month. Locate a poem you enjoy, put it in your pocket, and share it with a friend, classmate or faculty member at DeVry on Thursday, April 30.
The logo pictured here can be worn on your clothing to indicate your participation. Write your name of the back of the logo and submit for a raffle prize in the Library on Thursday, April 30.
Here is a short excerpt taken from Alice Walker's A Poem Traveled Down My Arm (Random House, 2003, p. 105)--
"There is only
kindess
lucid, strong
in the
moment
like
sunlight
penetrating
a gloomy
glade
The offer
of empathy
or tea
or soup
or
bread
a bed.
For additional ideas to share poetry during April, visit the The American Academy of Poets website at http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/406
Saturday, April 04, 2009
National Library Week 2009 Features Dr. Seuss on Leadership
Visit DeVry's Library on Wednesday, April 15 from 5-6pm and participate in the book reading of Dr. Seuss' Oh the Places You'll Go!
The Open House will feature a treasure hunt and refreshments to celebrate National Library Week 2009.
A display of Dr. Seuss books and artifacts runs through April 30.
Friday, January 23, 2009
The Case for Christ Reading Circle Program on February 4 & 5
Dear Students & Staff--
The Library and TLC announce a new Reading Circle program for February 2009--
The Case for Christ. This book, written by Lee Strobel an investigational reporter with the Chicago Tribune, raises questions about the life and death of Jesus as reported in the Bible. Mr. Strobel interviews a number of scholars and experts in theology and Biblical archaeology to address a number of issues.
Librarian Lucy Osemota will facilitate the Film Showing on Wednesday, February 4 from 4:45-5pm (70 min. running time) and the Book Discussion on Thursday, February 5 from 5-6pm. Both sessions will be held in Library Conference Room #1.
A free book raffle of The Case for Faith (Visual Edition) by Lee Strobel will be held. The drawing is scheduled for Thursday, February 5.
Join our Reading Circles in February for thought-provoking discussion and friendship!!
Monday, November 03, 2008
For Women Only College Essay Contest due Dec. 1
The Independent Women's Council is sponsoring a College Essay Contest for women who are attending full-time a four-year undergraduate college or university.
Information about the essay contest is available at--
http://www.iwf.org/experts/
First Place Award is $5,000
Second Place Award is $2,000
Third Place Award is $1,000
Honor Mentions (10) are $250
A 750-word essay is required on the topic of global warming policy in the United States.
Deadline for submission of the essay is December 1, 2008.
For assistance in preparing your essay, contact Dahlia Goldsmith, TLC Manager, at 954-499-9721.
Information about the essay contest is available at--
http://www.iwf.org/experts/
First Place Award is $5,000
Second Place Award is $2,000
Third Place Award is $1,000
Honor Mentions (10) are $250
A 750-word essay is required on the topic of global warming policy in the United States.
Deadline for submission of the essay is December 1, 2008.
For assistance in preparing your essay, contact Dahlia Goldsmith, TLC Manager, at 954-499-9721.
One Minute Manager Book Talk on Nov. 19
Dear Students--
Join your classmates and professors at the One Minute Manager Book Talk on Wednesday, November 19 from 5-6pm in the Library.
Trudy Evans, Strategic Business Consultant with The Raven Group Inc., will be presenting the key ideas from this classic book.
Remember that one minute spent in discussing this book will gain you many benefits in your future career.
--The Library Committee
ReferenceUSA Database Trial in November 2008
Dear Students and Staff,
Post your comments about the free ReferenceUSA Database trial during the month of November on the ReadDeVry blog.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Mary and the Library Staff
