On the morning of December 10, 2008, the Dean’s Office of WKU Libraries held a party for graduating student workers. They were Candace Rogers from the Dean’s Office, Crystal Bowling from the Library Technical Services, and Josten Wilson, Charity Gore, and Heather Huber from the Library Public Services (DLPS). Dean Mike Binder greeted the students, and Head of DLPS Brian Coutts commented on the great service these students did to the Libraries. Food brought in by faculty and staff was served at the party.
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Party Honoring Graduating Student Workers
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Doris Retires After 40 Years of Service
Bibliographic Access of the Department of Library Technical Services (DLTS) at WKU gave a retirement reception on December 9, 2008 in the DLTS Break Room in honor of Doris Hardcastle’s 40 years of service to the Department and University Libraries. Dean Mike Binder, Department Head Connie Foster and Bibliographic Access Coordinator Rose Davis gave their laudatory comments on Doris’ loyal and diligent service. At the end of the reception, colleagues presented her with gifts and cards of good wishes.
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Musicans Performed at Java City in Helm Library
This week, WKU Libraries presented several singers at Java City, the coffee house of Helm Library. One of them was Tommy Johnson along with his band, the Song Farmers performed their unique brand of American roots music to an enthusiastic, cheering crowd on Wednesday. Tommy, a native of Franklin, KY is internationally acclaimed as a songwriter and performer. We hope to have them return next Fall for another engagement.
The other was Louisville Singer/songwriter and WKU sophomore Lauren Conkin performed to an appreciative crowd at Java City. Her performance drew comments including “She’s really good, bring her back!” and “She’s a diamond in the rough.”
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Shop at Barnes & Noble to Support Book Fest
A percentage of sales at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 will benefit the Southern Kentucky Book Fest partnership which sponsors literacy projects throughout the region.
Get vouchers at http://www.wku.edu/library/docs/bnvoucher.pdf and help SOKY Book Fest continue to bring authors and books to our community. Author Gary West will be in the store Sunday, December 7 at 12:00 pm to sign copies of his latest book, Shopping Your Way Across Kentucky.
You can make your purchases on-line either day using the same Book Fair I.D. # 410118 and the link: www.bn.com/mybookfairs
Also, consider purchasing a Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake at Barnes & Noble. For each purchased, $5.00 will be donated to the Book Fest. You can buy 5 cheesecakes and get the 6th one free!
Thank you for your support. For questions, please contact Tracy Harkins, WKU Libraries Community Outreach, at 745-5016 or tracy.harkins@wku.edu.
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Evelyn Thurman Award Presented to John Adams
On November 21, on behalf of WKU Libraries and the Southern Kentucky Book Fest Partners, Dean of Libraries Mike Binder presented the Evelyn Thurman Young Readers Book Award to John Adams and Barbara L. Gibson, the author and illustrator of The Dragon Fly Door during a luncheon at The Kentucky Library and Museum.
Prior to the luncheon and the award ceremony, the author John Adams visited Bowling Green schools and signed and donated books for the children.
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WKU Libraries Hosted Smithsonian Curator on Robots in Space
Dr. Roger D. Launius, Curator of the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian, spoke for Western Kentucky University Libraries’ Far Away Places series, on Thursday, November 20th at Barnes & Noble.
Dr. Launius is considered one of the nation’s most prominent space historians and has authored or edited more than 25 books. His latest book, Robots in Space: Technology, Evolution and Interplanetary Travel, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, was the topic of discussion. In the book, Lanius and co-author Howard McCurdy of American University address the issue of how to best explore space: with humans or robots.
This event had more than eighty attendees, mostly WKU faculty and students, with some coming from the Bowling Green community.
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Anne MacFie Performed at Java City in Helm Library
Internationally recognized singer/songwriter Anne MacFie of Stanton, KY delighted the audience today with her original songs and stories. A consummate performer, Ms MacFie will certainly be asked back to Java City for a repeat performance.
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Faraway Places Presented Dr. David Keeling on Russia
On the morning of November 19, WKU Libraries’ “Faraway Places” program presented Dr. David Keeling, Head of Department of Geology and Geography, WKU, in Helm Library 100. He talked about the geoethnic and geopolitical issues of Russia to an audience of faculty, staff and students. This is part of the International Education Week events sponsored by the WKU Office of International Programs.
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International Education Week Presented Librarian
The International Education Week sponsored by the WKU Office of International Programs and hosted by WKU Libraries presented Prof. Haiwang Yuan, Web Coordinator of the Libraries and author of Chinese folktales. He gave a presentation first to the library faculty and staff and then a group of middle school students from Russellville, Kentucky.
The presentation was about China’s ethnic diversity and contrasting lives of Chinese. At the end of his conversation, he gave out his book Princess Peacock: Tales from the Other Peoples of China (Libraries Unlimited, 2008) that he signed to the winner of a door prize. Then Garry and Doug took the students on a library tour.
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WKU Libraries Presented Kelsey Waldon in Java City
Kelsey Waldon, singer songwriter from Paducah, KY entertained the folks in Java City today with her crystal, clear voice and her unique country sound.
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