Summer is here!! What can be more summer-like than the 4th of July, picnics, parades and, most of all, fireworks! Fireworks have a long and (yes, I’ll say it) colorful history. Fireworks go back as far as 7th century China. In 1292 Marco Polo took fireworks back to Italy where the Italians began to developContinue reading “It’s the 4th of July!!”
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Leveling Up in Gaming – New Exhibit
I am not a gamer. The extent of my gaming experience includes my nephews (years ago!) gleefully inviting me to play “Crash Test Dummy” with them – so they could laugh when I crashed; swiping my daughter’s Game Boy®; Wii® Bowling at my mom’s retirement home; and most recently, playing “Beat Saber®” with my niece. Continue reading “Leveling Up in Gaming – New Exhibit”
Finals Week Is Coming!!
It’s that time again – FINALS WEEK! Are you finding that you are having trouble concentrating when you try and study in your room? Too many distractions? The couch and TV or gaming system just too close? Or that nice, soft, comfy bed? Stop in – we have extended hours! Extended Hours Sunday, MayContinue reading “Finals Week Is Coming!!”
Earth Month 2019 – Protect Our Species!
Earth Month 2019 Protect Our Species! Happy Earth Day! April 22nd marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement While the Viet Nam war raged, the last Beatles album was recorded and Simon & Garfunkel released Bridge Over Troubled Water, Rachel Carson’s 1962 bestseller, Silent Spring, was raising awareness about environmental concerns and theContinue reading “Earth Month 2019 – Protect Our Species!”
Exciting Kick-Start Successes!
Creative Kick-Start Award Winning Projects! The Creative Kick-Start program was developed by the Engineering Library & the Engineering Technology Centers to encourage engineering students (undergraduate and graduate) to explore and develop projects. Students submit proposals which are reviewed by the Application Review Committee. Up to 10 wining projects receive funding – $500 which must beContinue reading “Exciting Kick-Start Successes!”
Kick-Start Winners Poster Presentations!
University of Iowa College of Engineering Research Open House Thursday, April 11, 2019 Creative Kick-Start Award Winners to Present Posters! Twenty-two Creative Kick-Start Award Winners will be presenting posters showcasing their award-winning inventions at the College of Engineering Research Open House on Thursday, April 11, 2019! The Creative Kick-Start is a program developed byContinue reading “Kick-Start Winners Poster Presentations!”
National Library Week!!
National Library Week! April 7-13, 2019!! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. This year’s theme, Libraries = Strong Communities, illustrates how today’s libraries are at the heart of our cities, towns, schools and campuses, providingContinue reading “National Library Week!!”
Our Professor Higbee Portrait is Home!
Frederic Goodson Higbee Professor & Head of Engineering Drawing 1905 – 1952 We, here in the Engineering Library, are very happy to have the portrait of Frederic Goodson Higbee back home again! The portrait of Professor Higbee has spent the last 11 months at the Conservation Center in Chicago for extensive restoration. ProfessorContinue reading “Our Professor Higbee Portrait is Home!”
National Worship of Tools Day!!!
IT IS NATIONAL WORSHIP OF TOOLS DAY!!! Can you imagine a life without tools? We can’t! And you don’t have to! We have approximately 233 tools in our Tool Library – and are always adding more! We have all sorts of things! We have laptotps and iPads, chargers and cables, hammers and screwdrivers, 3D scannersContinue reading “National Worship of Tools Day!!!”
Celebrate Open Education Week!!
Open Education Week! March 4-8, 2019 UI Libraries has scheduled events throughout Open Education Week! Open Education Week is a global celebration of the Open Education movement. The Libraries has always supported and provided information and assistance about using free and open resources, and this week special events have been scheduled to help spread theContinue reading “Celebrate Open Education Week!!”