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December 13, 2011

Winter Hours at the Library

The Brown Library has modified its hours of operation for the end of the semester.

  • Now—Saturday, December 17th: Regular hours
  • Monday, December 19th—Wednesday, December 21st: 8am-5pm
  • Thursday, December 22nd—Monday, January 2nd: Closed
  • Tuesday, January 3rd—Friday, January 6th: 8am-5pm
  • Saturday, January 7th: Closed
  • Monday, January 9th: Regular spring semester hours begin

Remember, even when the library is closed, you can still access professional assistance, online library resources, and computers for doing class work or research. Check out these alternatives:

Computer Labs on Campus

Off-Campus Access to Research Databases and the Library Catalog

Ask a Librarian Chat Service

Local Public and College Libraries

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FREE MOVIES!

Join us for the following FREE MOVIES in Whitman Theater. Movie times are 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free for faculty, staff and students! Bring a guest for just $5.

  • January 19th, Tower Heist
  • February 2nd, Puss in Boots
  • March 1st, Twilight: Breaking Dawn, part 1

The movie for April is still to be determined but for an exciting and fun change of pace, the movie will be shown outdoors! Bring your lawn chair and picnic!

 

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Ted Talks with the Media Geeks

Join the Media Geeks TODAY and every Tuesday to watch a selected Ted Talk (www.ted.com) in M228, 12:15pm-1:00pm.

Ken Robinson: Changing education paradigms

In this talk from RSA Animate, Sir Ken Robinson lays out the link between 3 troubling trends: rising drop-out rates, schools' dwindling stake in the arts, and ADHD. An important, timely talk for parents and teachers.

 

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Zumba Classes Offered on Campus – RECR 2503

Dreading that workout routine? Having trouble getting motivated but you know you should? Wishing it was more fun than work? Zumba could be the answer to your fitness needs! Zumba is Latin Dance Aerobics. ($6 per class) Classes are held on Tuesdays and Fridays 2:45pm-3:30pm (Rm-H100). Be sure to register and join the fun! Call Paulette Parkhill for more information (540)857-6514.

 

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Growing Clean Air: Indoor Plants and Air Quality

HORT 2209 Class#46221

Learn how to choose indoor houseplants and how they affect the air quality in your home. What makes houseplants such a rewarding hobby? Come and find out... with a special discussion on African violets and Orchids! Cost is $30 per student.

Call The Greenfield Center for more information or to register: 966-3984

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Radiography Club Calendar

The Radiography Club has put together a calendar for a fundraising project. They x-rayed common, every day objects such as a pineapple, an electric drill, seashells, and even sushi to make a unique and one-of-a kind calendar. They are printed on glossy, 8.5 x 11, photo cardstock and are spiral bound. The calendars are $20. The students are raising money to go to their student seminar in April. If you are searching for a unique holiday gift, we have it! Contact Cheryl Cunningham at 857-6197 to get yours now.

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