On this Veterans Day we honor all American Veterans and pray for all who have served in the Armed Forces.

November 11 is also Remembrance Day in many countries and commemorates the end of World War I…

Written by Dorothy Hargett, Access Services Supervisor

Congratulations to Heather Brennan, who completed the 34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon on October 25, 2009. Heather completed the 26.2 mile race in Arlington, Virginia in 4:51:56.

Heather Brennan is new this year to the Library Circulation department. She brings a beautiful smile, excitement, and excellent customer service… ...continue reading...

Written by Dorothy Hargett, Access Services Supervisor

Congratulations to Chester Branch, whose first book, Holy Subtext has just been published by Pleasant Word Press. The book is a work of film criticism that demonstrates how films like The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler’s List, and On the Waterfront achieve dramatic power by weaving themes from the Gospels… ...continue reading...

Reviewed by Georgianne Bordner, University Librarian

Religion in Multicultural Education, edited by Farideh Salili and Rumjahn Hoosain

Is it possible to understand and appreciate other cultures without knowing something about their religion? Does teaching about religion in public schools violate the principle of the separation of church and state? Can learning about other… ...continue reading...

Written by Harold Henkel, Associate Librarian

On November 17, Dr. Bramwell Osula will lead a discussion of Things Fall Apart, by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. The novel, first published in 1958, is recognized as one of the great African novels. The book is a powerful story about an Igbo warrior on… ...continue reading...