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Category: Events

Nov 07 2022

Great Pumpkin Winner: Congratulations, Maddie!

Posted on November 7, 2022November 29, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

After amassing a colorful and creative collection of decorated pumpkins, we have determined a winner for the Sciences Library’s Great Pumpkin Halloween display. The winning pumpkin featured a spider’s web with glittery spiders and was decorated by Maddie! As a prize she received a giftcard to Dunkin’ Donuts. Thank you to all who voted and to all who entered pumpkins into the contest. Congratulations, Maddie!

one woman handing another woman a giftcard in front of a pumpkin display

a woman holding a giftcard standing in front of a pumpkin display

Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged prize, pumpkin decorating, winner
Oct 26 2022

Sciences Library Great Pumpkin exhibit: vote for your favorite pumpkin!

Posted on October 26, 2022November 29, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Are you waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive? Check out the new Great Pumpkin exhibit at the Sciences Library. The Sciences Library staff and student workers have been hard at work decorating pumpkins. You will find spiders, zombies, unicorns, and more in this spooky and sparkly collection! Vote for your favorite pumpkin, and the winner will receive a prize! Voting is open through October 31, 2022. Happy Halloween!Pumpkin carved to have triangle-shaped eyes and nose with a smile with teeth

Pumpkin decorated with spiders and webOrange pumpkin with green stemPumpkin decorated with a toothy smilePumpkin decorated to look like a zombiePumpkin decorated to look like it is devouring a personPumpkin decorated to look like a unicornPumpkin decorated to look like a ghostPumpkin decorated to show sharp teeth

Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged Great Pumpkin, halloween, pumpkins
Image of tree and people outside
Oct 20 2022

Highlights of the Tree Talk and Tour at the Sciences Library

Posted on October 20, 2022October 24, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

We had a great time learning about our campus trees at the Tree Talk and Tour at the Sciences Library. It was fascinating to learn about the oldest trees on campus as well as new plantings. We also learned about our State Champion trees, special trees such as the chestnut sapling planted to honor Anne Frank, and about the Tree Inventory App. We appreciate all the care and effort that goes into the trees that keep our campus looking green and beautiful! Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you to our University of Iowa Arborist Andy Dahl! 

Image of presenter and audienceImage of tree and people outsideImage of person standing in front of tree trunkImage of top of tree

Posted in Biology, Databases, Environmental Sciences, Events, GeosciencesTagged arboretum, campus trees, trees
Colorful trees
Aug 22 2022

Tree Talk & Tour at the Sciences Library

Posted on August 22, 2022October 17, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The tree talk will begin at 2 p.m. on the third floor of the Sciences Library. The walking tour of campus trees will begin after the talk. This program is free and open to the public. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

Tree Talk & Tour at the Sciences Library
120 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022
• 2 p.m.: Tree talk located on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library
• After the talk: Walking tour of campus trees starting at the Sciences Library

The Arbor Day Foundation has designated the University of Iowa as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, and the University of Iowa campus grounds are recognized as an arboretum by ArbNet, a professional network of arboreta and tree professionals. The University of Iowa campus showcases over 8,000 trees representing over 330 species.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu.

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Posted in Biology, Environmental Sciences, EventsTagged arboretum, campus tree tour, fall colors, tree talk, trees
HawkSci Lit Book Club at the Sciences Library
Mar 09 2022

Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything (HawkSci Lit Book Club)

Posted on March 9, 2022November 8, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg
Would you like to discuss a book written by one of our Iowa City Darwin Day speakers? Join the HawkSci Lit Book Club at the Sciences Library to discuss the delightful and witty book: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything.
 
This book was co-authored by Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, featured speaker at Iowa City Darwin Day 2022, and Zach Weinersmith, author of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal.
 
Thursday, April 7, 2022
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sciences Library 3rd floor
120 Iowa Ave
 
This event is free & open to the public. Zoom link available upon request.
 
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg in advance at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu
Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged Iowa City Darwin Day, science lit, science literature, tech, technologies
Image of antibody production in a cell
Jan 18 2022

Welcome back, Hawkeyes!

Posted on January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 by Laurie Neuerburg

Welcome back, Hawkeyes! We hope that you had a nice break, and we’re glad that you are back! Keep our Hawkeye community safe by getting your free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster if you have not done so yet.

Image of antibody production in a cell
Courtesy: National Human Genome Research Institute https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Understanding-COVID-19-mRNA-Vaccines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books, Articles, Laptops, and More

You can search InfoHawk+ to find books, articles, and other resources at the UI Libraries, and you can contact a sciences librarian to get expert help to use our resources.

We now have laptops that you can check out! Visit the Sciences Library Service Desk to check out a laptop. Laptops circulate for 3 days or for 3 weeks, depending on how long you need to use them.

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Study Spaces

The Sciences Library offers a variety of study spaces that are available to you! If you are looking for a good place to study, we have study spots that include computer stations, study carrels, study booths, and large tables for group work. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

Photo of study booths and tables

Sciences Library Spring 2022 Hours

The Sciences Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the spring semester. The Sciences Library is closed on Saturdays.

Sciences Library Spring 2022 Open Hours. Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Study Help for BIOL 1411: Foundations of Biology

If you are taking BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology, then you can take advantage of free study help with our Sciences Library Student Mentors!

Drop-in Tutoring for Foundations of Biology

  • Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, & Thursday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ask to meet with the student mentor at the Sciences Library Service Desk.

Group Study Sessions for Foundations of Biology

  • Sundays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The student mentor will lead a session to review material from the week’s lectures. This is located in room 102 at the Sciences Library.
  • Sundays, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The student mentor will provide help with lab content. This session will be held in room 102 at the Sciences Library.

Foundations of Biology Study Help at the Sciences Library

Posted in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Databases, Environmental Sciences, Events, Geosciences, Math, PhysicsTagged laptops, research help, study spaces
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Oct 21 2021

Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner!

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Congratulations to the Lord of the Rings Trivia Grand Prize Winner! We were pleased to present the book Middle-earth from Script to Screen: Building the World of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Nick, an undergraduate student at the University of Iowa and enthusiastic Lord of the Rings fan. Nick was excited to receive and start reading the book, which contains over 1,000 images of scenes from the films and behind-the-scenes stories.  Watch a video of Nick accepting the grand prize at the Sciences Library!

Image of student with book standing next to librarian

Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged grand prize winner, Lord of the Rings, LOTR
Image of trees along the Iowa River
Sep 08 2021

Tree Tour & Talk at the Sciences Library

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Image of trees along the Iowa River

Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021. The tree talk will begin at 2:00 PM on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library. There will be a short break at 2:45 PM for light refreshments. The walking tour of campus trees will begin at 3:00 PM at the Sciences Library. This program is free and open to the public. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave.

Tree Talk & Tour at the Sciences Library
120 Iowa Ave, Iowa City
Friday, October 1, 2021
• 2:00 PM: Tree talk located on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library
• 2:45 PM: Break for light refreshments
• 3:00 PM: Walking tour of campus trees starting at the Sciences Library

The Arbor Day Foundation has designated the University of Iowa as a Tree Campus Higher Education institution, and the University of Iowa campus grounds are recognized as an arboretum by ArbNet, a professional network of arboreta and tree professionals. The University of Iowa campus showcases over 8,000 trees representing over 330 species.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Laurie Neuerburg at 319-467-0216 or laurie-neuerburg@uiowa.edu.

Posted in Biology, Environmental Sciences, EventsTagged arboretum, campus trees, trees
Photo of study booths and tables
Aug 23 2021

Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes!

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg

Welcome to the fall 2021 semester, Hawkeyes! We are happy to have you back on campus in-person this fall! You can find the Sciences Library located between Phillips Hall and the Biology Building on Iowa Ave.

Open Hours

  • Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Photo of study booths and tablesStudy Spaces

  • Computer stations
  • Study carrels for individual use
  • Booths with USB and outlets for phones and computers
  • Large tables and large mobile monitors for group work

Find Books, Articles, and More

  • Meet with a sciences librarian in a one-on-one research consultation 
  • Search InfoHawk+ to find books, articles, and other resources the UI Libraries has that you can use online or check out & take home
  • You can request that the Sciences Library purchase something that we don’t have
  • Request a book or article that we don’t have at the UI Libraries through Interlibrary Loan
  • Ask Sciences Library staff for help

COVID-19 Safety

  • Use our hygiene stations stocked with disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer
  • You are encouraged to wear a face mask and get your free covid-19 vaccination, if you haven’t yet, to help keep our campus safe
  • Our book stacks are open so feel free to peruse the shelves!

Image of Lord of the Rings swords, banner, and plaqueLord of the Rings

  • Check out our display of swords and other replicas from the Lord of the Rings movies to celebrate their 20 year anniversary!

Have a great semester! We’re glad to have you at the Sciences Library!

Posted in Events
Image of Lord of the Rings swords, banner, and plaque
Jul 26 2021

Lord of the Rings Films: 20 Years On

Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021 by Laurie Neuerburg
Image of Lord of the Rings swords, banner, and plaqueVisit the Sciences Library to see our display of Lord of the Rings movie replicas and enter our Trivia Contest. The display will be up through September. Get all 10 questions right in the Trivia Contest to win a small prize. Winners will be entered into a drawing for a larger prize. The contest is open to all through Fri, Aug 20, 2021. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave in Iowa City and open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
 
The following Lord of the Rings books and DVDs are available for check out at the UI Libraries!
  • The Lord of the Rings, the Fellowship of the Ring (DVD, 2001)
  • The Lord of the Rings, the Two Towers (DVD, 2003)
  • The Lord of the Rings, the Return of the King (DVD, 2004)
  • The Lord of the Rings (DVD release of 1978 animated film)
  • The Lord of the Rings. Pt. 1. The Fellowship of the Ring; Pt. 2. The Two Towers (Print Book)
  • The Hobbit, or, There and Back Again (Print Book)
  • The Annotated Hobbit: The hobbit, or, There and Back Again (Print Book)
  • The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (Print Book)
  • Journeys of Frodo: An Atlas of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings (Print book)
  • Leaving Rivendell: Selected Songs and Poems from the Lord of the Rings (Streaming Audio)
  • The Lord of the Rings and Philosophy: One Book to Rule Them All (Ebook)
  • The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: How We Made Movie Magic (Print book)
  • The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films : A Comprehensive Account of Howard Shore’s Scores (Print Book and CD)
  • The Film book of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the rings : over 130 pictures from the Fantasy Films presentation of The Lord of the rings, Part one, with a text based on the film script (Print book)
  • Studying the Event Film : The Lord of the Rings (Print book)
Posted in Events, ExhibitsTagged Lord of the Rings, LOTR, Middle Earth, Tolkien

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