Guest Blogger: James M. Cox Snow, Ice and Fiberglass The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea are here! The games started on February 9, 2018 and will run through February 25, 2018. There are 102 Gold Medal Events across 15 sports! The sports are classified as “winter sports” because they require snow or ice.Continue reading “Explore Engineering & the Winter Olympics at Our New Exhibit!”
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Oscilloscope Basics! New Learn & Create Class!
We have joined with the Engineering Technology Centers to present a new series of classes!! The Learn & Create Xpress Classes will cover a variety of topics and are scheduled for Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. in the Engineering Library Creative Space. The classes are half an hour long and are limited to 20 participants. Click onContinue reading “Oscilloscope Basics! New Learn & Create Class!”
Creating Citations with EndNote – Learn & Create Xpress Class!
We have joined with the Engineering Technology Centers to present a new series of classes!! The Learn & Create Xpress Classes will cover a variety of topics and are scheduled for Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. in the Engineering Library Creative Space. The classes are half an hour long and are limited to 20 participants. Click onContinue reading “Creating Citations with EndNote – Learn & Create Xpress Class!”
New Learn & Create Xpress Classes!!!
We have joined with the Engineering Technology Centers to present a new series of classes!! The Learn & Create Xpress Classes will cover a variety of topics and are scheduled for Thursday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. in the Engineering Library Creative Space. The classes are half an hour long and are limited to 20 participants. ClickContinue reading “New Learn & Create Xpress Classes!!!”
It’s National Puzzle Day!!
Are you addicted to Sudoku? Rubik’s Cube© ? Logic puzzles? Well, you are in luck, because — January 29th is National Puzzle Day!! Nothing is a difficult as it seems Nothing is as easy as it looks Puzzles always have one, several, or no solutions (Gianni A. Sarcone in the introduction to Impossible Folding Puzzles and OtherContinue reading “It’s National Puzzle Day!!”
Rockbolting
If you are like me and are driving through a rock tunnel (like the one below in Custer State Park, South Dakota), you might be amazed at how sturdy it is and a little afraid of the “Falling Rock” sign. But, again, if you are like me, you’ve probably not given more than a passingContinue reading “Rockbolting”
Build Your Own Igloo!
So, it’s winter. You are tired of being cooped up inside. You need exercise (and not on a treadmill). You need fresh air. Got snow? Why not build an igloo? A great way to spend some time in the great outdoors – fresh air, exercise – fun with your family and friends! So, let’sContinue reading “Build Your Own Igloo!”
How Much Coffee? Make a Guess – Win a Mug!
How many cups of coffee will be made in the Engineering Library during Finals Week? Make a guess & win an official Lichtenberger Engineering Library Travel Mug!! Don’t forget we have extended hours! Sunday, December 10th, from 2:00 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, December 11th through 14th, 8:30 a.m. to midnight Friday, DecemberContinue reading “How Much Coffee? Make a Guess – Win a Mug!”
Extended Finals Week Hours!
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? Let us help! Extended Hours Sunday, December 10th: 2:00 p.m.Continue reading “Extended Finals Week Hours!”
SKYWARN® Recognition Day!
Tomorrow – December 2nd – is National SKYWARN® Recognition Day!! So, just what is SKYWARN® ? SKYWARN® is a National Weather Service (NWS) volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. The main responsibility of a SKYWARN® spotter is to identify and describe severe local weather and storms. Unlike storm chasers, they generally stay inContinue reading “SKYWARN® Recognition Day!”