Written by Harold Henkel, Associate Librarian

The Library Book Club has just announced our new reading schedule and invites the Regent community to put aside those journal articles for about twenty minutes each day and rediscover the pleasure of reading, sharing ideas, and even arguing about literature. Our reading list for this year includes classics… ...continue reading...

Written by Harold Henkel, Associate Librarian

On June 17, the Library hosted C-SPAN and Chancellor Robertson for a book discussion of his latest (19th) book, Right on the Money: Financial Advice for Tough Times. About 160 people came to hear Dr. Robertson explain the roots of the global recession and the practical steps… ...continue reading...

Written by Harold Henkel, Big Read Coordinator

The Library’s Big Read concluded on February 10 with a lecture by visiting Tolstoy scholar and author Andrew Kaufman. Dr. Kaufman suggested that Tolstoy affects readers so powerfully because his works confront the essential questions of life: What does it mean to lead a good life? What is… ...continue reading...

Written by Sandra Yaegle, Head of Public ServicesThe University Library announces an exhibit commemorating the work of Kenneth A. Kavale (1946-2008). Dr. Kavale was Distinguished Professor of Special Education in the Regent School of Education. A renowned scholar of learning disability, emotional and behavioral disorder, intellectual disability, and special education policy, Dr. Kavale… ...continue reading...

Written by Rev. Jabez Rapaka, Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery Assistant

During the second half of 2008, Rev. Jabez Rapaka traveled to Haiti and India, where the charity he and his wife founded, Love & Hope Ministries, is active. From August 18 to August 22, Rev. Rapaka led a team of three other… ...continue reading...