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Civil War items on Exhibit at the Frazier History Museum

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Henry Clay pipe and campaign ribbons on loan to the Frazier History Museum

Several objects from the Kentucky Library & Museum collection are featured in the exhibit, “Civil War: My Brother, My Enemy” at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville.  They include political items such as a unique Henry Clay campaign pipe, several ribbons promoting the candidacies of James Buchanan, John C. Breckinridge, and Henry Clay; two Civil War era handbills; and two everyday objects – a china head doll and mid-19th century sewing machine.

Running through April 8, 2012, “My Brother, My Enemy,” explores how the Civil War impacted Kentuckians and examines the heart-wrenching and personal stories of the nationwide conflict that forever severed once close-knit relationships here in Kentucky.  More information about the exhibit.

 

 

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by | November 9, 2011 · 2:59 pm

SOKY Reads! Alcott Series Continues Tonight

Louisa May Alcott: The Woman behind Little Women

Jennifer Walton-Hanley (left) and Dr. Dorothea Browder (right)

This past Thursday, September 22, SOKY Reads! presented “Louisa May Alcott: Literary Phenomenon and Social Reform.” Dr. Dorothea Browder discussed the role of women in 19th-Century America, while Jennifer Walton-Hanley discussed how Alcott’s novel Work: A Story of Experience influenced women’s rights and responsibilities beyond the family.

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Louisa May Alcott subject of film shown as part of SOKY Reads!

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Java City Noon concerts begin

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The Java City Noontime Concert Series opened today with singer songwriter Ned Hill of Nashville, TN.  Mr Hill, lead singer for the band Ned Van Go entertained the crowd with his original songs and unique interpretations of American roots music.

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Kentucky Reference Librarian Nancy Richey will present a workshop on African American Genealogy at the Warren County Public Library, Wednesday August 31, 6-7 pm.

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WKU Libraries employees participate in Day of Caring

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WKU Librarian, Tammera Race, and Marketing Coordinator, Jennifer Wilson, participated in the United Way Day of Caring with other WKU faculty, staff, students and families to prepare backpacks for all the area elementary schools.

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WKU Libraries wins industry award for Horse in Kentucky promotional video

Accepting Award for Horse in Kentucky Video

WKU Libraries recently won the Best of Show Award for its Horse in Kentucky video in the Fundraising category. Pictured is Bryan Carson, WKU Librarian, accepting the award from Jennifer Duvernay, chair of the PR-Xchange committee at the conference in New Orleans last month.

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Library Finals Hours, May 2011

Helm-Cravens Library will be open each night until 2am this finals week from Sunday, May 8th through Thursday, May 12th. As in past semesters Western’s Student Government Association is helping to underwrite this service to our students. For the first time, the Student Technology Center (the computer lab) on the second floor of the Helm Library will also be extending its hours until 2am from May 8th through May 12th.

Students needing a study break can stop by Java City in Helm Library for  complimentary coffee and pastries from 10pm to 2am on May 8th, 9th, 11th, and 12th.

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Janna McMahan @ Kentucky Live!

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Award-winning Southern novelist Janna McMahan, a native of Campbellsville, Kentucky, spoke about her experience of the deep south during her writing career at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bowling Green, Kentucky on the evening of April 17, 2011. Her presentation was part of the WKU Libraries’ “Kentucky Live!” talk series.

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2nd Annual Health Literacy Summit

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On March 24-25, WKU Libraries participated in the 2nd Annual Health Literacy Summit, a multidisciplinary meeting of health professionals, health insurers, and librarians. Hosted at the Sloan Convention Center in Bowling Green, the Health Literacy Summit heightened awareness of health literacy and its impact on patient outcomes.  A consumer with good health literacy has the ability to obtain, comprehend, and use information related to health and wellness.

Health Sciences Librarian Carol Watwood presented a poster session, “Take Action for Better Health: The Best Web-Based Health Information to Address Kentucky’s Health Challenges.” This presentation highlighted the role of libraries in improving health literacy.

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