Lambuth is making ready for the holidays. Students have packed up and departed for home for the Christmas break. Those of us left on campus are busy doing end-of-semester tasks and getting ready for the next term.
Anyone who has items checked out of the library please return them as soon as possible.
Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.
The answer to the last trivia question is the novel, Gadsby, written by Ernest Vincent Wright.
Until after the break...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
long overdue post
Sorry to any of you who keep up with the blog. It seems that the website being used for the blog was experiencing problems, so the last two posts did not get published.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday break. We have approximately two more weeks of classes. For seniors working on Senior Theses, come by the library to get help finding sources, using MLA format, and other questions. You can also look on the library's website for MLA help.
The coming weeks will be a mad rush of getting papers written and studying for the approaching final exams. Be sure to check the library door for the scheduled open hours during this critical time.
The word for the day is: usufructuary (noun), which means a person or agent having the right to use the property of another, without altering or damaging it.
Answer to the last trivia: Betty Ford
Today's trivia question: What novel was writtten entirely without the use of the letter "e"?
The answer to the trivia question will be given on the next blog post.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday break. We have approximately two more weeks of classes. For seniors working on Senior Theses, come by the library to get help finding sources, using MLA format, and other questions. You can also look on the library's website for MLA help.
The coming weeks will be a mad rush of getting papers written and studying for the approaching final exams. Be sure to check the library door for the scheduled open hours during this critical time.
The word for the day is: usufructuary (noun), which means a person or agent having the right to use the property of another, without altering or damaging it.
Answer to the last trivia: Betty Ford
Today's trivia question: What novel was writtten entirely without the use of the letter "e"?
The answer to the trivia question will be given on the next blog post.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
First Ladies of the United States
Once relegated to the primarily ornamental role of hostess to the President, the office of the First Lady has undergone somewhat radical changes throughout the history of the United States. Many early First Ladies avoided the limelight associated with national politics while contemporary First Ladies give interviews, campaign for their husbands and other party members, and pursue their own political agendas. The modern First Lady occupies a suite of offices in the East Wing of the White House and employs a full-time staff of personnel, who aid her in crafting her position on various issues. The First Lady also provides counsel to the President and, on some occasions, may serve as a diplomatic liason between the nation's top executive and other heads of state.
Many First Ladies have earned undergraduate degrees, many have earned graduate degrees, and former First Lady and current United States Senator from New York, Hillary Rodham Clinton, holds a doctorate in jurisprudence from Yale, served as faculty in the University of Arkansas School of Law, and was a practicing attorney with the Rose Law Firm. Also notable, former First Lady, Rosalyn Carter, conversed in Spanish while conducting diplomatic talks with leaders from Latin and South American countries often served as President Carter's emissary to these countries. Also, in another first, current First Lady, Laura Bush, delivered her husband's weekly radio address; the topic was the plight of women of Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Over the couse of time, the role the First Lady has become more and more complex. No longer is the First Lady considered merely the wife of the President; today's First Lady fulfills her duties as hostess, wife, and many times, mother while also playing a substantive role in the shaping of policy and contributing to the legacy of husband, the President.
The public is invited to hear Carl S. Anthony speak and share interesting First Lady facts and stories, including three First Ladies from Tennessee: Mrs. Andrew Jackson, Mrs. Andrew Johnson, and Mrs. James Knox Polk on Thursday, November 9th in the Hamilton Room, Wilder Student Union. His talk begins at 1:30 p.m., followed by an informal tea at 2:30 p.m. featuring First Ladies' recipes for canapes and sweets as served to world dignitaries visiting the White House.
Carl Sferrazza Anthony is the nation's foremost expert on America's First ladies and their White House experiences. Mr. Anthony has written at least ten books, including one on Jackie Kennedy Onassis. His latest book is Nellie Taft: The Unconvential First Lady of the Ragtime Era.
The answer to the last trivia question: Herbert Hoover
Today's trivia question: Which First Lady appeared as a dancer at Carnegie Hall?
Word for the Day: compendium (noun): a comprehensive summary
The library has a collection of books on the First Ladies featured this month on display. Come by and check out the collection.
Everyone have a good day!
Many First Ladies have earned undergraduate degrees, many have earned graduate degrees, and former First Lady and current United States Senator from New York, Hillary Rodham Clinton, holds a doctorate in jurisprudence from Yale, served as faculty in the University of Arkansas School of Law, and was a practicing attorney with the Rose Law Firm. Also notable, former First Lady, Rosalyn Carter, conversed in Spanish while conducting diplomatic talks with leaders from Latin and South American countries often served as President Carter's emissary to these countries. Also, in another first, current First Lady, Laura Bush, delivered her husband's weekly radio address; the topic was the plight of women of Afghanistan under the Taliban.
Over the couse of time, the role the First Lady has become more and more complex. No longer is the First Lady considered merely the wife of the President; today's First Lady fulfills her duties as hostess, wife, and many times, mother while also playing a substantive role in the shaping of policy and contributing to the legacy of husband, the President.
The public is invited to hear Carl S. Anthony speak and share interesting First Lady facts and stories, including three First Ladies from Tennessee: Mrs. Andrew Jackson, Mrs. Andrew Johnson, and Mrs. James Knox Polk on Thursday, November 9th in the Hamilton Room, Wilder Student Union. His talk begins at 1:30 p.m., followed by an informal tea at 2:30 p.m. featuring First Ladies' recipes for canapes and sweets as served to world dignitaries visiting the White House.
Carl Sferrazza Anthony is the nation's foremost expert on America's First ladies and their White House experiences. Mr. Anthony has written at least ten books, including one on Jackie Kennedy Onassis. His latest book is Nellie Taft: The Unconvential First Lady of the Ragtime Era.
The answer to the last trivia question: Herbert Hoover
Today's trivia question: Which First Lady appeared as a dancer at Carnegie Hall?
Word for the Day: compendium (noun): a comprehensive summary
The library has a collection of books on the First Ladies featured this month on display. Come by and check out the collection.
Everyone have a good day!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Exercise Your Right to Vote
November 7 is Election Day. U.S. House of Representative seats, U.S. Senate seats, Senate and House seats, and governorships are up for grabs. This election has become controversial with many candidates using less than flattering ads about their opponents. There is a reason for the mudslinging and negative campaigning--each party is trying desperately to gain control of the U.S. Congress. The Senatorial races in Tennessee, Virginia, and Missouri are hotly contested and being watched closely by both parties as a win in any of these states could swing the balance of Congress to one party or the other.
Voting is not only a right but also a responsibility. All citizens should exercise their right to vote. Casting a ballot is one of the options citizens have in order to make their voices heard.
Below are some interesting voting statistics:
V0ter Turnout Among Citizens by Age Demographic
November 2004
18-24 47%
25-34 56%
35-44 64%
45-54 69%
55-64 73%
65-74 69%
75+ 69%
12% African American
7% Hispanic
3% Pacific Islander
The actual number of voters in 2000 was 111 million, which falls short of the record high of 114 million set in 1992. Statistics courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Exercise your right to vote on November 7; remember your vote counts, and you can make a difference.
Answer to the previous trivia question: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Voting is not only a right but also a responsibility. All citizens should exercise their right to vote. Casting a ballot is one of the options citizens have in order to make their voices heard.
Below are some interesting voting statistics:
V0ter Turnout Among Citizens by Age Demographic
November 2004
18-24 47%
25-34 56%
35-44 64%
45-54 69%
55-64 73%
65-74 69%
75+ 69%
Voter Breakdown by Ethnic Group
November 2004
78% White/Non-Hispanic12% African American
7% Hispanic
3% Pacific Islander
The actual number of voters in 2000 was 111 million, which falls short of the record high of 114 million set in 1992. Statistics courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Exercise your right to vote on November 7; remember your vote counts, and you can make a difference.
Answer to the previous trivia question: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Trivia Question for the Day: Who ran for President using the campaign slogan, "A Chicken in every pot and a car in every garage"?
Word of the day: bicameral: having or consisting of two distinct legislative bodies
Hope everyone has a great day!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Events at the Lambuth Library
The Lambuth Library hosted a book signing/talk yesterday by Dr. Cynthia A. Bond Hopson at 12:15. Dr. Hopson is a former University of Memphis journalism faculty member who now serves as Assistant General Secretary for the Black College Fund and Ethnic Concerns for the Division of Higher Education at the United Methodist Church's General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Dr. Hopson earned her Ph.D. in Journalism from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and is the author of books including Wiggle Tales: A Collection of Hopson's Haywood Columns from the Brownsville States-Graphic and Bad Hair Days, Rainy Days and Mondays: Wison and Encouragement to Lift a Woman's Spirit. She spoke yesterday to an enthusiastic group composed of Lambuth students and alumni, faculty members, and guests about her book, Times of Challenge and Controversy: Voter Registration in Haywood County, Tennessee, 1960-1961: A Content Analysis of Local, Regional, and National Coverage. The book signing/talk was well attended, and many came out to enjoy Dr. Hopson's presentation and signing of her book.
Displays for the month of October include famous October birthdays. Included in the display were books authored by or written about Luciano Pavarotti, Senator Hillary Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, Desmond Tutu, Ezra Pound, and Friedrich Nietszche. The display ran through October 19th.The library is decked out for the upcoming Halloween holiday. Currently on display in the library are books and leisure videos for Halloween. These books and films are available for check out in the library, so come by and check out the display for these "fright-filled" materials. Book titles include: Frankenstein, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Bird's Nest, The Salem Witch Trials, and Monster. Leisure video titles included in the display are: "The Ring," "The Exorcist," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "Altered States." Thanks to John Osbourne and Katie Rast for their help with the displays.
The answer to the last trivia question is "lettuce."
Word for the day: persistence (noun): to continue on resolutely
Trivia Question for the Day: Robert Louis Stevenson is famous for writing what novel, which is said to represent both the evil and good sides in humanity?
The answer to today's trivia question will be on the next blog posting. Hope everyone has a great day.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Just before Break and Right During Mid-terms
The week before homecoming brings the much anticipated Fall Break and Mid-term exams. Students are busy studying and putting the final polish on papers while getting ready for the eagerly awaited trip home.
The library's hours during the week of break are as follows:
Monday and Tuesday--7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Wednesday--7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday--8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday--Closed
Saturday--Cl0sed
Sunday--6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Answer to the last trivia question: "The Fly"
Trivia Question for the Day: What is the only vegetable or fruit never sold frozen, processed, canned, or cooked, or in any other form but fresh?
Word of the Day: bellweather: one that takes the lead or initiative
Hope everyone has a great week!
The library's hours during the week of break are as follows:
Monday and Tuesday--7:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Wednesday--7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Thursday--8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday--Closed
Saturday--Cl0sed
Sunday--6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Answer to the last trivia question: "The Fly"
Trivia Question for the Day: What is the only vegetable or fruit never sold frozen, processed, canned, or cooked, or in any other form but fresh?
Word of the Day: bellweather: one that takes the lead or initiative
Hope everyone has a great week!
Monday, October 09, 2006
October 9
The first display for October is up. Making the display were Noah
Webster, Gandhi, Dwight D. Einsenhower, Picasso, Hillary Clinton, and Dan Rather. What do these famous people have in common? The were all born in the month of October. The display showcases works written by or about these influential people.
Today is Columbus Day. We celebrate this day in honor of Christopher Columbus, Spanish explorer who is credited for finding the New World. On October 12, 1492, a sailor aboard the Pinta, one of Columbus' three sea-faring vessels spotted land, which turned out to be an island in the Bahamas. This voyage marked the beginning of an era of Euporean exploration and expansion.
At LU today, the October 9th edition of "Weekly Tidbits" is out. Pick up one on campus and see what's going on.
Answer to the last trivia question: "Mach" speed.
Word of the Day: quotidian (adj): ordinary or everyday
Trivia Question for the Day: What movie contained the line: "Be afraid. Be very afraid" ?
Hope everyone had a great weekend and have a good week.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
What a difference two days make...
The campus has truly started to look like it might be Autumn after all. A cold front moving across West Tennessee has issued in what feels like cooler weather at least for a day or two. Leaves are turning and starting to fall on campus making the lawn look like a multi-colored carpet of gold, red, and green.
A second display is being constructed in the library using famous or influential people born in the month of October. Check out the display table for copies of books such as Nietzsche's On the Genealogy of Morals or the autobiography of businessman, Lee Iacocca, former CEO of the Chrysler Corporation. These books will be on display for most of the month of October.
Word of the Day: elucidate (verb) to make clear; to explain.
Answer to the last trivia question: The man who valiantly served his country in the Army and later as 34th president of the United States is Dwight D. Einsenhower. As president he ended the Korean War, kept pressure on the Soviet Union during the cold war, reoriented the defense budget toward nuclear weapons, enlarged the Social Security system, and built the interstate highway system in the United States. Dwight D. Einsenhower was born on 14 October.
Trivia Question for the Day: What "number" is the speed of an object measured in multiples of the speed of sound, often applied to jets?
Check the next blog entry for the answer to today's trivia question. Hope everyone has a great day!
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Tuesday and it's supposed to be Autumn
It appears that we have another few days of hot weather even though the calendar has officially declared it to be Autumn. Maybe we'll have something that resembles "football" weather before football season is officially over!
The answer to the last trivia question is the hardest mineral in the world is reported to also be, at least according to Marilyn Monroe, a girl's best friend--the diamond.
The word for the day is stentorian (adj), which means extremely loud. An example of its usage: Stentor is described by Homer in The Illiad as a Greek herald with the voice of fifty men.
The display for October will be a collection of books from the library relating to Halloween. It should be ready by next week, so come by and check out a book of scary stories, chronicle of the Salem witchcraft trials, or a book about Tennessee's own Bell witch.
Trivia Question for the Day: A young Army cadet, who was also a good running back and an even better placekicker, broke his leg and was told by doctors if he continued to play football and risked injury to the leg, he would be unable to continue his service in the Army. The young man felt service to his country was more important, so he gave up his college football career. Who was he?
Good luck with the trivia question and have a great day!
The answer to the last trivia question is the hardest mineral in the world is reported to also be, at least according to Marilyn Monroe, a girl's best friend--the diamond.
The word for the day is stentorian (adj), which means extremely loud. An example of its usage: Stentor is described by Homer in The Illiad as a Greek herald with the voice of fifty men.
The display for October will be a collection of books from the library relating to Halloween. It should be ready by next week, so come by and check out a book of scary stories, chronicle of the Salem witchcraft trials, or a book about Tennessee's own Bell witch.
Trivia Question for the Day: A young Army cadet, who was also a good running back and an even better placekicker, broke his leg and was told by doctors if he continued to play football and risked injury to the leg, he would be unable to continue his service in the Army. The young man felt service to his country was more important, so he gave up his college football career. Who was he?
Good luck with the trivia question and have a great day!
Friday, September 29, 2006
Friday!
Papers turned in, homework finished, Lambuth students are ready for the weekend.
This week is the second annual Tennessee week for the Animals in addition to Banned Books Week. We have a pet wall in the library is you'd like to post a picture of your "baby." We already have several photos of staff and student pets including "Campus Cat" AKA Henry. Even if you don't have an animal to show off, you can come by and look at all the great pets in the Lambuth family.
The answer to the last trivia question is: A rebec is a bowed sting instrument. In its most common form, it has three strings and is played on the arm or under the chin like a violin.
Today's trivia Question: What is the hardest mineral in the world?
Word for the Day: impecunious (adj): having little or no money; poor.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
This week is the second annual Tennessee week for the Animals in addition to Banned Books Week. We have a pet wall in the library is you'd like to post a picture of your "baby." We already have several photos of staff and student pets including "Campus Cat" AKA Henry. Even if you don't have an animal to show off, you can come by and look at all the great pets in the Lambuth family.
The answer to the last trivia question is: A rebec is a bowed sting instrument. In its most common form, it has three strings and is played on the arm or under the chin like a violin.
Today's trivia Question: What is the hardest mineral in the world?
Word for the Day: impecunious (adj): having little or no money; poor.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Thursday's Blog
As writing and research paper assignments are being given, LU students should remember that the library is an excellent resource for gathering research materials. The library has many scholarly journals, magazines, and periodicals as well as databases and many, many books. The library staff will be glad to aid you in searching the catalog.
The style guides for MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago are on permanent reserve at the circulation desk if you should have questions about how sources should be cited properly. Also, there are handouts in front of the reference desk on each of the styles. When using sources, remember not to plagarize. Cite each source properly. When writing a paper, it is best to use summarizations and paraphrases and use quotations sparingly for emphasis. Always consult your instructor for any special instructions when beginning a writing project.
The answer to the last trivia question is: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Trivia question for the day: What is a rebec?
Word for the day: ethical (adj)-a standard of behavior
Hope everyone has a good day.
The style guides for MLA, APA, Turabian, and Chicago are on permanent reserve at the circulation desk if you should have questions about how sources should be cited properly. Also, there are handouts in front of the reference desk on each of the styles. When using sources, remember not to plagarize. Cite each source properly. When writing a paper, it is best to use summarizations and paraphrases and use quotations sparingly for emphasis. Always consult your instructor for any special instructions when beginning a writing project.
The answer to the last trivia question is: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Trivia question for the day: What is a rebec?
Word for the day: ethical (adj)-a standard of behavior
Hope everyone has a good day.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Friday Morning and Senior Seminar Papers
Bustling with activity, the computer lab in the library was filled to capacity with seniors doing last minute adjustments or crunch-time-write-your-paper-in-3-hours on what appeared to be their first writing assignment for Dr. Dennis' Senior Seminar class. The library handbook and the library webpage can be valuable resources when trying to figure out how to properly cite a source. A link to the library's webpage is on the blog. Also, on permanent reserve is a copy of the MLA style book. There are also handouts available in the reference section of the library.
The answer to the previous question should have been an easy one for religion majors! The answer is King David.
Trivia Question: What familiar proverb is camouflaged in the following poem?
Inhabitants of domiciles of vitreous formation,
With lapidary fragments should ne'er perform jactation.
Word for the Day: quixotic(adj)-idealistic but ridiculously impractical.
Everyone have a good weekend. Good luck to the Lambuth Eagle football team on Saturday. Go Eagles!
The answer to the previous question should have been an easy one for religion majors! The answer is King David.
Trivia Question: What familiar proverb is camouflaged in the following poem?
Inhabitants of domiciles of vitreous formation,
With lapidary fragments should ne'er perform jactation.
Word for the Day: quixotic(adj)-idealistic but ridiculously impractical.
Everyone have a good weekend. Good luck to the Lambuth Eagle football team on Saturday. Go Eagles!
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Wednesday at the library
The answer to the last blog trivia question is defenselessness.
I really didn't make that up. The library caught a second raccoon, Luther 2. Seems as like Luther 2 was not as please to be captured as his predecessor. He had a rather unpleasant disposition. He's been set free along with Luther 1.
Today's Trivia Question: Jesse was his father, and Absolom was his son. Who is he?
If you know the answer to today's trivia question, leave a comment.
September 23rd through October 1st is Tennessee's Week for the Animals. Come by the library and post a photo of your pet on the showcase in the circulation area.
Remember Banned Books Week--September 23-30! The ALA has a list of the top ten challenged books for 2005 and a list of the top 100 banned books. On the ALA's website you can vote for your favorite banned book and see lists of challenged and banned books.
Everyone have a great day!
I really didn't make that up. The library caught a second raccoon, Luther 2. Seems as like Luther 2 was not as please to be captured as his predecessor. He had a rather unpleasant disposition. He's been set free along with Luther 1.
Today's Trivia Question: Jesse was his father, and Absolom was his son. Who is he?
If you know the answer to today's trivia question, leave a comment.
September 23rd through October 1st is Tennessee's Week for the Animals. Come by the library and post a photo of your pet on the showcase in the circulation area.
Remember Banned Books Week--September 23-30! The ALA has a list of the top ten challenged books for 2005 and a list of the top 100 banned books. On the ALA's website you can vote for your favorite banned book and see lists of challenged and banned books.
Everyone have a great day!
Monday, September 18, 2006
Good Morning Lambuth U!
Maintenance caught a second raccoon on Thursday, whom we'll call Luther 2. Luther 2 expressed a bit more displeasure at being caught than did his predecessor. As of this writing, no new raccoons or other animals have been caught in the live trap.
The dark rainy ambiance on this Monday at LU should bring people to the library in droves. What a good opportunity to curl up somewhere in the library and study or read a good book.
The answer to the last trivia question is South Dakota.
The word for the day: epideictic: (adj)-an expositiory type of rhetortic which was applied by the Greeks; this ceremonical type of speech, by full amplification seeks to explain.
Trivia question for the Day:What fifteen letter word contains the vowel "e" and no other vowels?
Hope everyone has a great day! Look forward to seeing answers to today's trivia question. Also, September 23-30 is banned books week. Come by the library to see our display of the books, which have been banned by schools and librarys.
The dark rainy ambiance on this Monday at LU should bring people to the library in droves. What a good opportunity to curl up somewhere in the library and study or read a good book.
The answer to the last trivia question is South Dakota.
The word for the day: epideictic: (adj)-an expositiory type of rhetortic which was applied by the Greeks; this ceremonical type of speech, by full amplification seeks to explain.
Trivia question for the Day:What fifteen letter word contains the vowel "e" and no other vowels?
Hope everyone has a great day! Look forward to seeing answers to today's trivia question. Also, September 23-30 is banned books week. Come by the library to see our display of the books, which have been banned by schools and librarys.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Library Mascot?
It seems the library has a new "mascot" of sorts. Although no one has officially named the raccoon, which is a male, it seems only fitting that he be called "Luther" in honor of Luther L. Gobbel. Reminder--Banned books week is the last week of September.
Word of the Day: laconic (adj)-thrifty with words; brief or pithy
Trivia Question of the Day: What state in the United States has the lowest life expectancy?
Everyone have a great day!
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Thursday at Lambuth
The LU Eagle Football team plays its first home game Saturday. Eagles will play host to West Alabama; kickoff is at 1:30. Go Eagles! To view the Eagle football schedule, click here.
The answer to the last trivia question is the Nile River.
Word for the Day: indemnify (verb)--to compensate for loss or damage; to reimburse
Trivia question for today: Which US president became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his term in office as president?
Reading hint for the day: The Latin root for see is vid or vis. Words using this root are advise, envision, evidence, supervise, and visible.
Hope everyone is having a good day.
The answer to the last trivia question is the Nile River.
Word for the Day: indemnify (verb)--to compensate for loss or damage; to reimburse
Trivia question for today: Which US president became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court after his term in office as president?
Reading hint for the day: The Latin root for see is vid or vis. Words using this root are advise, envision, evidence, supervise, and visible.
Hope everyone is having a good day.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Tuesday's blog
Good Morning! The beginning of the 2006-2007 Fall Semeter at Lambuth University is off to a great start. Welcome back to returning students, we're happy to see the freshman class (Class of 2010) and all the transfer students on campus. Hope everyone has an enjoyable learning experience and makes the most of all that the Lambuth community has to offer.
Word of the Day: mawkish (adj) meaning sickly sentimental.
Reading Hint for the Day: intro, intra: Greek for within.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Today's trivia question: Which river runs south to north instead of north to south?
Everyone have a good first day of class.
Word of the Day: mawkish (adj) meaning sickly sentimental.
Reading Hint for the Day: intro, intra: Greek for within.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Today's trivia question: Which river runs south to north instead of north to south?
Everyone have a good first day of class.
Monday, August 28, 2006
monday morning ended up being monday afternoon.
Good afternoon, LU! The campus has come to life. Students are busy getting their schedules and staff and faculty are frantically making sure that everything is ready for the start of classes tomorrow. This post's title should indicate that the post began this morning but didn't get completed until after the noon hour! Busy, busy!
Word of the Day: insouciant(adj) carefree; unconcerned.
The answer to Friday's trivia question is 15 stripes and 15 stars.
The Greek root "therm" means heat. Modern derivatives of the word are hypothemic, thermometer, thermonuclear, and thermostat.
Trivia Question for the Day: What fictional character is quoted as saying, "Out, out damned spot! Out I say?"
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog. You can also find the answer to this trivia question by using the library's reference section or checking out one of the videos from our video question.
Everyone have a great day!!
Word of the Day: insouciant(adj) carefree; unconcerned.
The answer to Friday's trivia question is 15 stripes and 15 stars.
The Greek root "therm" means heat. Modern derivatives of the word are hypothemic, thermometer, thermonuclear, and thermostat.
Trivia Question for the Day: What fictional character is quoted as saying, "Out, out damned spot! Out I say?"
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog. You can also find the answer to this trivia question by using the library's reference section or checking out one of the videos from our video question.
Everyone have a great day!!
Friday, August 25, 2006
Friday's Library Reception
Today, as the students register for class, the faculty will be working hard to get the students ready for the academic year. The library is hosting an opening reception. Faculty and staff are invited to drop by for a bite to eat and to see new additions to the Lambuth library.
The Word for the Day-immutability (noun) the state of not being capable of changing or altering.
Reading Hint for the Day-"spec, spect" are Latin root words meaning "to look." Modern derivatives of these roots are: aspect, circumspect, introspection, spectacle, and spectrum.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is the 13th Amendment to the United States gave African Americans the right to vote.
Today's trivia question: How many stars and tripes were in the United States flag when the "Star-Spangled Banner" was written?
The summer break is winding to a close as everyone on campus is looking forward to a great semester. Welcome to the freshmen (Class of 2010) and also welcome to the other returning students.
The Word for the Day-immutability (noun) the state of not being capable of changing or altering.
Reading Hint for the Day-"spec, spect" are Latin root words meaning "to look." Modern derivatives of these roots are: aspect, circumspect, introspection, spectacle, and spectrum.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is the 13th Amendment to the United States gave African Americans the right to vote.
Today's trivia question: How many stars and tripes were in the United States flag when the "Star-Spangled Banner" was written?
The summer break is winding to a close as everyone on campus is looking forward to a great semester. Welcome to the freshmen (Class of 2010) and also welcome to the other returning students.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Back to school for faculty
Today the faculty is back on campus for faculty conference. Things are starting to come together as the first day of classes rapidly approaches. Dr. Dennis and Laura are giving a presentation on turnitin.com, which will be a new resource for LU's faculty and students.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is Alice from Alice in Wonderland. The Lambuth library has an excellent collection of juvenile/young adult books available for check-out.
Today's trivia question: What did the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do?
The answer to today's question will be posted on tomorrow's blog.
Word for the Day: solecism (noun) meaning a grammatical blunder.
Reading Tip for the Day: "Ante" is a Latin prefix meaning "before." Antebellum, antedated, and anterior are derivatives using this prefix.
Hope everyone has a really good day!
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is Alice from Alice in Wonderland. The Lambuth library has an excellent collection of juvenile/young adult books available for check-out.
Today's trivia question: What did the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do?
The answer to today's question will be posted on tomorrow's blog.
Word for the Day: solecism (noun) meaning a grammatical blunder.
Reading Tip for the Day: "Ante" is a Latin prefix meaning "before." Antebellum, antedated, and anterior are derivatives using this prefix.
Hope everyone has a really good day!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Scampering Squirrels on LU's campus
It's Wednesday morning, and the squirrels are lively and playing on LU's campus. It appears that we have a new addition. Two "blond," for lack of a better descriptive term, squirrels have previously been spotted on the campus, but this morning, a lighter-colored much smaller version of the little animal appeared scampering about. The almost tame animals are but one of the many things that give Lambuth's campus its unique charm.
The Word for the Day: "torpor," a noun, which means "apathy" or "dullness."
Reading Hint for the Day: "aud" or "audit" means "hear." Unknown word which contains this Latin derivative has something to do with hearing or sound. Modern uses of this word are audible, audile, audio-visual, audit, and auditory.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is "look before you leap."
Today's trivia question: What character in a children's book has to "run as fast as her legs would carry her to remain in the same place"?
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog.
For a hint in answering today's trivia question, check out the library's children and young adult section of the library. This section is housed on the second floor; these books are part of the circulating collection and may be checked out.
Everyone have a great day!
The Word for the Day: "torpor," a noun, which means "apathy" or "dullness."
Reading Hint for the Day: "aud" or "audit" means "hear." Unknown word which contains this Latin derivative has something to do with hearing or sound. Modern uses of this word are audible, audile, audio-visual, audit, and auditory.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is "look before you leap."
Today's trivia question: What character in a children's book has to "run as fast as her legs would carry her to remain in the same place"?
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog.
For a hint in answering today's trivia question, check out the library's children and young adult section of the library. This section is housed on the second floor; these books are part of the circulating collection and may be checked out.
Everyone have a great day!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Tuesday at Lambuth University Library
U.S. News and World Report ranks Lambuth University as the 27th university (Comprehensive) for undergraduates in the South. Rhodes in Memphis also made the cut for best liberal arts universities.
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is Robert Browning. The quotation is from Browning's poem, "Pippa's Song."
Today's Trivia Question: What familiar saying is camouflaged in the following poem?
Your immediate environment submit to circumspection,
'Ere you traverse some feet of space by muscular projection.
Word for the Day: synchronicity (noun) meaning a concidental occurence of events.
Reading Hint for the Day: The Latin "port" or "portat" means "carry." Words using this Latin root are comport, deport, export, portable, portfolio, and purport.
The answer for today's trivia question may be found on tomorrow's blog. Feel free to try and answer the trivia question by commenting on the blog. Everyone have a great day!
The answer to yesterday's trivia question is Robert Browning. The quotation is from Browning's poem, "Pippa's Song."
Today's Trivia Question: What familiar saying is camouflaged in the following poem?
Your immediate environment submit to circumspection,
'Ere you traverse some feet of space by muscular projection.
Word for the Day: synchronicity (noun) meaning a concidental occurence of events.
Reading Hint for the Day: The Latin "port" or "portat" means "carry." Words using this Latin root are comport, deport, export, portable, portfolio, and purport.
The answer for today's trivia question may be found on tomorrow's blog. Feel free to try and answer the trivia question by commenting on the blog. Everyone have a great day!
Monday, August 21, 2006
Rainy Monday morning
It is a rainy Monday morning at LU. Not a gloomy one though. The library staff is working hard to get ready for the coming semester. The faculty reception is set for Friday, and everyone in the library is looking forward to seeing the faculty back on campus
Word for the Day: serendipity (noun)-the ability or faculty to find things not sought for.
Reading Hint for the Day: The Greek root, "phil," means "loving." Its modern derivatives are philanthrophy, philharmonic, philosophy, and bibliophile.
Today's Trivia Question: Who wrote: "God's in his heaven: All's right with the world"?
The answer to last Wednesday's trivia question is Andrew Jackson. Jackson and Dickinson had agreed to race horses. At the last hour, Dickinson withdrew his horse from the competition. Jackson, enraged by his behavior, challenged Dickinson to a duel. After taking a shot to the ribs from Dickinson, Jackson shot and fatally wounded Dickinson on May 30, 1806. Jackson, a notorious brawler and dueler, was elected to the presidency of the United States in 1828 and re-elected in 1832.
If you are interested in finding out more about word roots or origins, the Lambuth library has many dictionaries, which provide etymological information as well as word meaning in the reference section.
Hope everyone has a good day!
Word for the Day: serendipity (noun)-the ability or faculty to find things not sought for.
Reading Hint for the Day: The Greek root, "phil," means "loving." Its modern derivatives are philanthrophy, philharmonic, philosophy, and bibliophile.
Today's Trivia Question: Who wrote: "God's in his heaven: All's right with the world"?
The answer to last Wednesday's trivia question is Andrew Jackson. Jackson and Dickinson had agreed to race horses. At the last hour, Dickinson withdrew his horse from the competition. Jackson, enraged by his behavior, challenged Dickinson to a duel. After taking a shot to the ribs from Dickinson, Jackson shot and fatally wounded Dickinson on May 30, 1806. Jackson, a notorious brawler and dueler, was elected to the presidency of the United States in 1828 and re-elected in 1832.
If you are interested in finding out more about word roots or origins, the Lambuth library has many dictionaries, which provide etymological information as well as word meaning in the reference section.
Hope everyone has a good day!
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wednesday's Blog
Good Wednesday morning.
The Word for the Day: extirpate: (verb) to abolish or destroy completely.
Reading Hint for the Day: The Latin root for believe is "cred." Words which include this root are incredible, credible, creed, credentials, discredit.
Today's trivia question: In a famous duel, a man who later became President of the United States shot and killed Charles Dickinson? Who was he?
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog.
The library has an assortment of CDs, DVDs, and leisure videos available for checkout. Come by the library and look for a favorite movie.
The Word for the Day: extirpate: (verb) to abolish or destroy completely.
Reading Hint for the Day: The Latin root for believe is "cred." Words which include this root are incredible, credible, creed, credentials, discredit.
Today's trivia question: In a famous duel, a man who later became President of the United States shot and killed Charles Dickinson? Who was he?
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog.
The library has an assortment of CDs, DVDs, and leisure videos available for checkout. Come by the library and look for a favorite movie.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tuesday
Today's post will be brief but still filled with fun facts!
Word for the Day: indigenous (adj) native to the land.
Reading Hint for the Day: "Dem" is a Greek root meaning "people." Derivatives of the word are: democracy, demographic, epidemic, democrat.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question: All the people on the list are left-handed.
Today's trivia question: Johann Sebastian Bach played an instrument called a "clavier?" What is this instrument?
a. a harpsichord-a precursor to the piano
b. any keyboard instrument
c. a clavichord- a precusor to the piano
d. a pipe organ
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog.
If you would like to listen to Johann Sebastian Bach, you can find sound recordings of his work in the library's online catalog. We also have a listening room so that you'll be able to listen with headphones. Anyone interested may ask at the circulation desk about the listening lab and the sound recordings available at Lambuth's library.
Have a good day.
Word for the Day: indigenous (adj) native to the land.
Reading Hint for the Day: "Dem" is a Greek root meaning "people." Derivatives of the word are: democracy, demographic, epidemic, democrat.
Answer to yesterday's trivia question: All the people on the list are left-handed.
Today's trivia question: Johann Sebastian Bach played an instrument called a "clavier?" What is this instrument?
a. a harpsichord-a precursor to the piano
b. any keyboard instrument
c. a clavichord- a precusor to the piano
d. a pipe organ
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog.
If you would like to listen to Johann Sebastian Bach, you can find sound recordings of his work in the library's online catalog. We also have a listening room so that you'll be able to listen with headphones. Anyone interested may ask at the circulation desk about the listening lab and the sound recordings available at Lambuth's library.
Have a good day.
Monday, August 14, 2006
It's just another manic Monday?
The last days of summer are dwindling. Students have already gone back to school, and the big yellow/orange (some indeterminate shade of one or the other) buses are rolling/stopping picking up anxious or petulant children on their way to school. Most universities and colleges are ramping up for registration, and college students are getting all their gear ready for another year on college campuses. Autumn also brings football, and LU's team is already on campus getting ready for the coming season. According to the local news, the team is looking to improve over last season's 4-6 record; go Eagles!
Everyone have a good day!
Word of the Day—parsimonious (adj)—frugal to excess; economical
Reading Tip—The Greek, “dyn” means power. Modern usages of the word include: dynamite, dynamic, dynamo, dynasty, and thermodynamics.
Answer to Friday’s Trivia Question: C. Schindler’s List
Trivia question for the day: What thing do the people listed below have in common--
Henry Ford
50 cent
Eminem
Albert Einstein
Morgan Freeman
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog, so be sure to check.
An excellent way to search for answers to questions such as today's trivia, do research, or just find a book for pleasure reading is to come by LU's library. The library is wireless for anyone who wishes to bring a laptop, and the library has computers in the lab. Any staff member will be glad to help you!
Everyone have a good day!
Word of the Day—parsimonious (adj)—frugal to excess; economical
Reading Tip—The Greek, “dyn” means power. Modern usages of the word include: dynamite, dynamic, dynamo, dynasty, and thermodynamics.
Answer to Friday’s Trivia Question: C. Schindler’s List
Trivia question for the day: What thing do the people listed below have in common--
Henry Ford
50 cent
Eminem
Albert Einstein
Morgan Freeman
The answer to today's trivia question will be on tomorrow's blog, so be sure to check.
An excellent way to search for answers to questions such as today's trivia, do research, or just find a book for pleasure reading is to come by LU's library. The library is wireless for anyone who wishes to bring a laptop, and the library has computers in the lab. Any staff member will be glad to help you!
Friday, August 11, 2006
It's Friday!
The air has cooled, and it's a gloomy Friday morning. Just the time to settle in with a hot cup of tea or coffee and read a good book! There are several new titles on the front table in the library. Come on over and see what's new in the library. There are also videos for leisure viewing if you'd rather watch a movie on a rainy afternoon.
Word for the day--inveigle-(tr. verb)--to win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk.
The answer to yesterday’s trivia question is B. It takes four hits to sink a battleship.
Word Hint for the day--The Latin "aqu" means "water." So anytime you see a word that has "aqu" as its beginning, you'll know that it has something to do with water. Some words you are likely to see are aqua, aquarium, aqueous, Aquarius, and aquamarine.
Trivia Question: Which grand, masterful film epic directed by Steven Spielberg won an Academy Award for Best Picture of 1993?
A. The Color Purple
B. Saving Private Ryan
C. Schindler’s List
D. Amistad
The Jewish Collection in the Lambuth library has Jewish historical information. The collection also has a great deal of information about the ancestry of people of Jewish descent in the Jackson area. Popular books by renown writers such as Elie Wiesel and other authors are available for check out. When you're in the library if you haven't seen the Jewish Collection, ask at the circulation desk.
Please post comments if you'd like to know more about the Jewish collection or other items available at the library. Or try and answer the trivia question!
Have a good weekend!
Word for the day--inveigle-(tr. verb)--to win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk.
The answer to yesterday’s trivia question is B. It takes four hits to sink a battleship.
Word Hint for the day--The Latin "aqu" means "water." So anytime you see a word that has "aqu" as its beginning, you'll know that it has something to do with water. Some words you are likely to see are aqua, aquarium, aqueous, Aquarius, and aquamarine.
Trivia Question: Which grand, masterful film epic directed by Steven Spielberg won an Academy Award for Best Picture of 1993?
A. The Color Purple
B. Saving Private Ryan
C. Schindler’s List
D. Amistad
The Jewish Collection in the Lambuth library has Jewish historical information. The collection also has a great deal of information about the ancestry of people of Jewish descent in the Jackson area. Popular books by renown writers such as Elie Wiesel and other authors are available for check out. When you're in the library if you haven't seen the Jewish Collection, ask at the circulation desk.
Please post comments if you'd like to know more about the Jewish collection or other items available at the library. Or try and answer the trivia question!
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, August 10, 2006
post please!!
If anyone is reading the blog and likes the content, please feel free to post a comment, answer the trivia question, or leave suggestions.
Another hot August day in Jackson. The Lambuth campus is coming to life with the sounds of the returning football players. Everyone is keeping former Lambuth linebacker, Johnathan Frazier, in their thoughts. A memorial service is planned for sometime after the students return to campus.
Word of the Day: misogyny (noun)—the hatred of women
What’s That Word? The root word, “poly,” means “many.” “Poly” is a Greek derivative; some of its current uses are polygon, polysyllable, polyester, and polytechnic.
Answer to yesterday’s trivia question: The Diamond Back Rattler is ‘venomous’ but not ‘poisonous.’
Trivia Question: In the boardgame, “Battleship,” how many hits does it take to sink a battleship?
A. 3 B.4 C.5 D.6
From The Christian Science Monitor-Interesting Way of Relieving Stress: As you are entering college, you are almost sure to endure the stresses and rigors that go along with being a college student. Although there are many ways to reduce and relieve stress, the Indian army has implemented an usual method of stress management for its troops.
Six hundred thousand Indian troops are currently deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. Every morning at 6:30 a.m., the soldiers gather under the shade of a giant Chinar tree and practice the ancient art of yoga. Many of the soldiers claim that practicing yoga has not only relieved stress (in often times unbearable situations) but also focused their minds and helped to reduce family tensions. Yoga combines stretching muscles, holding prescribed poses, deep breathing, and ridding the body of negative energy. Yoga makes the mind as well as the body more alert and sharper.
To find out more about yoga, check out these books available at the campus library:
Yoga: the Eight Steps to Health and Peace
Science of Yoga
Word of the Day: misogyny (noun)—the hatred of women
What’s That Word? The root word, “poly,” means “many.” “Poly” is a Greek derivative; some of its current uses are polygon, polysyllable, polyester, and polytechnic.
Answer to yesterday’s trivia question: The Diamond Back Rattler is ‘venomous’ but not ‘poisonous.’
Trivia Question: In the boardgame, “Battleship,” how many hits does it take to sink a battleship?
A. 3 B.4 C.5 D.6
From The Christian Science Monitor-Interesting Way of Relieving Stress: As you are entering college, you are almost sure to endure the stresses and rigors that go along with being a college student. Although there are many ways to reduce and relieve stress, the Indian army has implemented an usual method of stress management for its troops.
Six hundred thousand Indian troops are currently deployed in Jammu and Kashmir. Every morning at 6:30 a.m., the soldiers gather under the shade of a giant Chinar tree and practice the ancient art of yoga. Many of the soldiers claim that practicing yoga has not only relieved stress (in often times unbearable situations) but also focused their minds and helped to reduce family tensions. Yoga combines stretching muscles, holding prescribed poses, deep breathing, and ridding the body of negative energy. Yoga makes the mind as well as the body more alert and sharper.
To find out more about yoga, check out these books available at the campus library:
Yoga: the Eight Steps to Health and Peace
Science of Yoga
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Another summer day
It's just another summer day as the library staff works to get everything ready for the return of students. Classes begin on August 29.
Word for the Day: ubiquitous-(adj)-being everywhere at the same time; ominpresent.
Reading hint for the day: If you see any word which begins, "bibli," or uses some form of the prefix, you should know that the word has to do with books. "Bibli" is the Greet root for book. Some of its derivatives are: Bible Biblicist, bibliography, and bibliophile.
From The Wall Street Journal: The Maryland School of Medicine conducted a study funded jointly by the U.S. Army and the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders on the use of galantamine, a drug used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, in treating the victims of poison by soman and sarin gas. In the study, laboratory rats were used as test subjects. The animals treated with galantamine suffered fewer side effects from the nervous system toxins, one of which was used in the 1990s subway attacks in Japan. Soman and sarin attack the central nervous system and cause respiratory distress. When the test animals were treated with a combination of galantamine and atropine, the animals showed no adverse side effects after being exposed to soman and sarin gas.
Trivia Question: Which of the following animals is not poisonous? A. a pitcohui B. Japanese fugu C. Diamond back rattler D. Poison Arrow Frogs
You can read this article and other articles in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers in the Lambuth Library.
Word for the Day: ubiquitous-(adj)-being everywhere at the same time; ominpresent.
Reading hint for the day: If you see any word which begins, "bibli," or uses some form of the prefix, you should know that the word has to do with books. "Bibli" is the Greet root for book. Some of its derivatives are: Bible Biblicist, bibliography, and bibliophile.
From The Wall Street Journal: The Maryland School of Medicine conducted a study funded jointly by the U.S. Army and the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders on the use of galantamine, a drug used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, in treating the victims of poison by soman and sarin gas. In the study, laboratory rats were used as test subjects. The animals treated with galantamine suffered fewer side effects from the nervous system toxins, one of which was used in the 1990s subway attacks in Japan. Soman and sarin attack the central nervous system and cause respiratory distress. When the test animals were treated with a combination of galantamine and atropine, the animals showed no adverse side effects after being exposed to soman and sarin gas.
Trivia Question: Which of the following animals is not poisonous? A. a pitcohui B. Japanese fugu C. Diamond back rattler D. Poison Arrow Frogs
You can read this article and other articles in The Wall Street Journal and other newspapers in the Lambuth Library.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Interesting Trivia from the Library
The suffixes, “mit,” and “mis,” come from the Latin meaning “to send.” Modern day usages of these suffixes are dismiss, admissible, commit, emissary, omit, or permit. Sometimes knowing a part of a word is helpful when learning new vocabulary.
Word for the Day: malerific-(adj) means evil.
An Interesting Bit of Historical Trivia:
Early in the birth of our nation, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were good friends and shared a great deal of philosophical letter writing and collaborated in the writing of the Declaration of Independence, though Jefferson, ultimately penned the document.
Adam’s election as POTUS, however, split the friends almost irreparably. Jefferson had paired up with James Madison in an effort to undermine Adam’s efforts at passing legislation and governing as he believed was outlined in the spirit of the Revolution. In the process of all his subterfuge, Jefferson somehow got a few items published that hinted at Adams being a bit of a fuitcake. Eventually, the two former friends ran against each other in the third presidential election, and with Madison’s assistance with the “Adams as a fruitcake” campaign, Jefferson won. (Possibly the birth of political mudslinging?) The election marked a period of total silence in their friendship.
Beyond this slight on his person that Adams felt Jefferson had done (besides being totally unsupportive of a friend during his presidency), Adams was beginning to resent the popularity that Jefferson and Washington enjoyed as a result of their involvement with the development of the nation. Adams was jealous because Jefferson had merely penned a document that reflected Adams’ philosophy and goals. Adams felt like a bit of a limp dishrag being neither the author of brilliant prose nor the warrior for a nation. At some point during this period, Abagail Adams, John’s wife, began corresponding with Jefferson despite the animosity between her husband and Thomas Jefferson. Abagail’s writing, while being a friendly pastime, was also an attempt to bring two old friends to reconciliation. This pursuit ultimately won over the two men, and Jefferson and Adams, late in the lives, picked up their pens and once again enjoyed lively banter and debate through correspondence.
Adams, on his death bed, said, “Thomas Jefferson still survives.” Adams had no way of knowing that Jefferson had died at 9:50 AM on the same day Adams would later succumb to death—July 4, 1826.
These and other interesting things you can find in your campus library.
Have a great day!
Word for the Day: malerific-(adj) means evil.
An Interesting Bit of Historical Trivia:
Early in the birth of our nation, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were good friends and shared a great deal of philosophical letter writing and collaborated in the writing of the Declaration of Independence, though Jefferson, ultimately penned the document.
Adam’s election as POTUS, however, split the friends almost irreparably. Jefferson had paired up with James Madison in an effort to undermine Adam’s efforts at passing legislation and governing as he believed was outlined in the spirit of the Revolution. In the process of all his subterfuge, Jefferson somehow got a few items published that hinted at Adams being a bit of a fuitcake. Eventually, the two former friends ran against each other in the third presidential election, and with Madison’s assistance with the “Adams as a fruitcake” campaign, Jefferson won. (Possibly the birth of political mudslinging?) The election marked a period of total silence in their friendship.
Beyond this slight on his person that Adams felt Jefferson had done (besides being totally unsupportive of a friend during his presidency), Adams was beginning to resent the popularity that Jefferson and Washington enjoyed as a result of their involvement with the development of the nation. Adams was jealous because Jefferson had merely penned a document that reflected Adams’ philosophy and goals. Adams felt like a bit of a limp dishrag being neither the author of brilliant prose nor the warrior for a nation. At some point during this period, Abagail Adams, John’s wife, began corresponding with Jefferson despite the animosity between her husband and Thomas Jefferson. Abagail’s writing, while being a friendly pastime, was also an attempt to bring two old friends to reconciliation. This pursuit ultimately won over the two men, and Jefferson and Adams, late in the lives, picked up their pens and once again enjoyed lively banter and debate through correspondence.
Adams, on his death bed, said, “Thomas Jefferson still survives.” Adams had no way of knowing that Jefferson had died at 9:50 AM on the same day Adams would later succumb to death—July 4, 1826.
These and other interesting things you can find in your campus library.
Have a great day!
Monday, July 31, 2006
moving on...
Our summer workers are working their last day today. We will miss them when they are gone. The library staff wishes Bobby and Lauren the best possible luck in all their future endeavors. Both of you are wonderful people and have bright futures ahead.
Paul, we will see you this fall on the court and hopefully, working in the library.
The video collection has been moved from the back office to the first floor in reference. The videos and DVDs are on carosels and are now part of the circulating collection. Also new in the library is Lendon Noe's altar piece of St. Theresa of Avila. The altar piece is a beautiful work of art commemorating the life of St. Theresa. Come by the library and see it.
We have also added some new videos to the collection for student leisure viewing. These videos were donated to the library. The titles include:
Paul, we will see you this fall on the court and hopefully, working in the library.
The video collection has been moved from the back office to the first floor in reference. The videos and DVDs are on carosels and are now part of the circulating collection. Also new in the library is Lendon Noe's altar piece of St. Theresa of Avila. The altar piece is a beautiful work of art commemorating the life of St. Theresa. Come by the library and see it.
We have also added some new videos to the collection for student leisure viewing. These videos were donated to the library. The titles include:
Thursday, July 27, 2006
LU Library's Great Summer Workers
We are busy in the library getting things ready for the fall term. We are sad to see our student workers go; they have been so great all during the summer. Thanks, guys and Lauren! Paul, great man of the Bible, we hope to see you back during the fall. We wish Lauren well in her career in communications. She is returning to Popular Bluff, Mo. and will pursue her career in broadcasting. Bobby is headed back to Las Vegas and is awaiting word from football prospects. Good luck and thanks for all your help.
Friday, July 21, 2006
last day of book sale
Today is the final day of the book sale. We've done really well and want to thank everyone who helped with the sale and everyone who came in and bought books. The money we made will allow us to buy new books for the library.
We are beginning to get ready for the start of the fall semester. Soon the LU campus will be filled with students.
We are beginning to get ready for the start of the fall semester. Soon the LU campus will be filled with students.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Half Price Sale!!
Just a quick note to let everyone know that all the items available in the booksale and now HALF PRICE. The book sale will continue until Friday, July 21, and the hours are 9AM until 4PM. We would love for these great books to find new homes! Stop by and get a good deal. Also, we still have many video tapes, which were donated to the library, that we are giving away. The staff at Lambuth library really appreciates all the people who have helped to make the booksale a rousing success.
Friday, July 14, 2006
July Library News
We would like to thank everyone for coming by the library and supporting us during our booksale. We have another week to go, so if you haven't been by the library, come by and check out the items we have on sale.
The media room has successfully been relocated, and our student workers, Paul and Lauren, have been really wonderful working on this move. Bobby has been busy working in Government Documents. We really appreciate all the hard work Paul, Bobby, and Lauren have put in this summer.
The library staff is looking forward to the fall semester and seeing students back on campus when the semester begins.
Another summer reading suggestion: A Mysterious Spirit: The Bell Witch of Tennessee by Charles Bailey Bell. A movie was made this summer called An American Haunting about the Bell Witch.
Hope you're having a great summer!
The media room has successfully been relocated, and our student workers, Paul and Lauren, have been really wonderful working on this move. Bobby has been busy working in Government Documents. We really appreciate all the hard work Paul, Bobby, and Lauren have put in this summer.
The library staff is looking forward to the fall semester and seeing students back on campus when the semester begins.
Another summer reading suggestion: A Mysterious Spirit: The Bell Witch of Tennessee by Charles Bailey Bell. A movie was made this summer called An American Haunting about the Bell Witch.
Hope you're having a great summer!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
LU Library New Blog
Student workers and staff will use our blog to keep the LU community informed about what's going on in the library. This blog will also serve as a means for library workers to communicate with one another and with the staff.
During the month of July, the LU library is having a book sale. The proceeds will be used to buy new books and equipment for the library. Come on out and get some great deals at our book sale. The sale begins on July 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will then keep the booksale going Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:00 the week of July 10-14. The booksale will continue the week of July 17-21 from the hours of 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Come by and have a look at the large selection of books we have for sale.
During the month of July, the LU library is having a book sale. The proceeds will be used to buy new books and equipment for the library. Come on out and get some great deals at our book sale. The sale begins on July 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will then keep the booksale going Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4:00 the week of July 10-14. The booksale will continue the week of July 17-21 from the hours of 9 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Come by and have a look at the large selection of books we have for sale.
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