The African American Experience database is now available at http://aae.greenwood.com/. It is IP authenticated and allows proxy, which anyone who has an email account issued by Western Kentucky University can access the database any time, any where, so long he or she is connected to the Internet.
African American Experience Database Available
Open House at the Libraries’ Government & Law Information Unit
Government Info/Law Unit held its second Annual Open House on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 in Helm Library. The unit’s coordinator Rosemary Meszaros and her staff members gave presentations on newly discovered resources that used to be buried among the collections. Libraries’ faculty and staff enjoyed the eye-opening presentations as well as delicious refreshments. If you missed the event, you may view these photos.
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Concert at Java City Today
Rock/Pop Artist Beau Bristow performed at noon on Wednesday, October 11 in Java City. This was his second visit to Western. If you missed the event, here is an album of his performance.
Learn more about Beau Bristow at http://www.myspace.com/beaubristow and http://www.beaubristow.com.
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Round Flower Workshop
On October 14th, discover new traditions at the Kentucky Museum by joining nationally recognized quilt and fiber artist Juanita Yeager for a round flower workshop. Learn how to use new techniques to create contemporary appliqué flower blocks. The workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Sandy Staebell at 270-745-2592.
http://www.wku.edu/library/onlinexh/naturesbounty/programs/index.html#yeager
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Area School Children Take Field Trips to Kentucky Library and Museum
During the fall semester 600 area school children were taking field trips to the Kentucky Library and Museum. Children engaged in a variety of hands-on activities in conjunction with the exhibits and learn about life in pioneer and Victorian Kentucky.
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Quilts on Display at Kentucky Library and Museum
Visitors to the Nature’s Bounty: Quilts and More exhibit participated in a paper piecing workshop, quilt show ‘n tell, and learned several techniques including foundation piecing, three dimensional flower and fold ‘n finish as you go.
Event Photos.
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Come to Java City to Hear Brigid Kaelin
On October 4, Folk Rock/Country artist Brigid Kaelin performed at noon at Java City. If you missed the event, you may view these pictures.
To hear a sampling of Brigid’s music, visit www.brigidkaelin.com or visit her at My Space www.myspace.com/brigidkaelin.
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WKU Librarian Is the Kentucky Academic Librarian of the Year!
Rosemary Meszaros, Coordinator of WKU Libraries’ Government Document and Law unit, has been selected by the Kentucky Library Association (KLA) the Academic Librarian of the Year! At a luncheon in Louisville on September 28, 2006, several WKU Librarians who attended KLA’s annual conference were there to congratulate Rosemary and share the joy with her.
A photo album of the event is available at this site.
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“Quilt Show and Tell”
Saturday, September 30 at the Kentucky Building, 10:00-1:00
(participant registration 9:00 a.m.)
…a chance to share your piece of history with others
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Kentucky Live! Presented “When Secrets Die.”
Award-winning author Lynn Hightower gave a presentation Thursday, September 14th 7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Bowling Green, KY.
The event was one of a series of the Libraries’ Kentucky Live! program sponsored by Friends of the Library and Museum.
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