Inspired Discoveries TODAY
Come join us for Inspired Discoveries today from 9am – 3pm in the Moot Courtroom in the Law Center. Twenty-four undergraduates will present their work on 11 original research or creative projects. It should be a great day!
Month: April 2011
Langsdale co-sponsors Inspired Discoveries Symposium
Langsdale is proud to sponsor the second Inspired Discoveries symposium this FridaySchool of Law’s Moot Courtroom. Inspired Discoveries is part of an ongoing effort to recognize and encourage undergraduate research and other academic achievements; the annual event features the creative Continue reading Langsdale co-sponsors Inspired Discoveries Symposium
Chronicle Editorial Dispels Myths of the Internet Age
In an editorial in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Harvard librarian Robert Darnton discusses 5 Myths of the Information Age. Here he talks about the important role libraries provide in service to the community, be it assisting job seekers with Continue reading Chronicle Editorial Dispels Myths of the Internet Age
Business Students Adrift
There’s a really interesting article in the New York Times today about the expectations of students in business schools as well as their achievement and learning. It references Academically Adrift by Richard Arum who our campus was fortunate to have Continue reading Business Students Adrift
The Looming Budget Battle
The budget for the federal government has been a major news story of late, and two competing plans for out nation’s long term finances will be a huge part of our national conversation over the summer. You might have heard Continue reading The Looming Budget Battle
UB BEETnik MFA Student Reading TONIGHT
National Libraries Week is April 10-16, with the theme of “Create Your Own Story @ your library.” Langsdale Library is celebrating stories by hosting events and activities throughout the week. On Tuesday, April 12th, be a UB “BEEtnik”, grab a Continue reading UB BEETnik MFA Student Reading TONIGHT
Test new online search tools and win a $10 gift certificate
IDIA graduate students are conducting research on several online search tools. We are looking for faculty, undergraduate and graduate students who have used Langsdale Library’s online tools within the past year and are willing to be observed while trying new Continue reading Test new online search tools and win a $10 gift certificate
Portal has Enormous Potential, Little Population
American Heritage (AH) Publishing Co. and the American Association for State & Local History (AASLH) are set to unveiling the National Portal to Historic Collections this month. While it has enormous potential the National Portal is not quite “ready for Continue reading Portal has Enormous Potential, Little Population
Learn to create webpages at one of Langsdale Library’s free workshops
Join us at Langsdale Library for a series of free workshops to learn the basics of creating webpages. In Introduction to HTML, participants will learn the basics of HTML (hypertext markup language), the language used to create web sites. This Continue reading Learn to create webpages at one of Langsdale Library’s free workshops
Tuesday Book Recommendation
Book: Race for the South Pole: The Expedition Diaries of Scott and Amundsen (G875.S35A3 2010 ) Author: Roland Huntford Reviewer: Ivy Owens, Langsdale Library Race for the South Pole: The Expedition Diaries of Scott and Amundsen recounts the competition between Continue reading Tuesday Book Recommendation