Happy Earth Day! Today, April 22, Earth Day celebrations are occurring throughout the United States as well as around the world. This year’s theme, Green Cities, focuses on sustainable communities. Denis Hayes was the first coordinator of Earth Day, an environmental “teach-in” held on April 22, 1970. In the first Earth Day participants from twoContinue reading “Happy Earth Day!”
Monthly Archives: April 2014
April 15th is Eraser Day!
April 15th is National Rubber Eraser Day! When celebrating the invention of the eraser, the names and stories of several European scientists intertwine: Frenchman Charles Marie de la Condamine, Portuguese Jean Hyacinthe de Magellan, and Englishmen Edward Nairne and Joseph Priestley are collectively responsible for its discovery and use. Condamine was sent to South AmericaContinue reading “April 15th is Eraser Day!”
Xpress Class Wednesday April 16th at 2:30 – Keeping up with Your Research: Alerts and Notifications
April 16th – Keeping up with Your Research: Alerts and Notifications Learn to set up alerts and notifications on some of your favorite databases and library resources so that you can keep up to date on the latest information in your area of research. Taught by Kari Kozak (Head, Lichtenberger Engineering Library).
Leonardo da Vinci the Engineer
Come see the exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci: The Engineer at the Lichtenberger Engineering Library. The exhibit includes models of some of his engineering feats: a catapult and a multiple sling designed as war machines to hurl stones, a paddleboat and a great kite. Stop by and see pictures of his underwater breathing machine, aContinue reading “Leonardo da Vinci the Engineer”