http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:55:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The OSU Science Cafe presents the Whiz Bang Science Show at 2 pm on August 6 in the South Campus Gateway Landmark Movie Theater. Dr. Dave will use the amazing subject of air pressure to present his scientific demonstrations. With a smoke machine, leaf blower, and liquid nitrogen the Whiz ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2008/07/10/science-cafe-august-6-at-2-pm/ The Digital Storytelling Team of staff from University Libraries, Technology Enhanced Learning and Research, and Faculty and TA Development created an OSU campus event on Friday, May 16, 2008 to coincide with the International Day for Sharing Life Stories in conjunction with The Center for Digital Storytelling. The day ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2008/07/03/international-day-for-sharing-life-stories/ This summer we featured Reading Bone ,a free 3 session reading and discussion series on Jeff Smith's epic graphic novel Bone, facilitated by Steven Fink, OSU Professor of English. The group met on Monday evenings June 9, 16, and 23 from 7:00 -8:30 pm in the Cartoon Research Library ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2008/05/12/reading-bone/ OSU Libraries repeated the Jewish Literature Series Modern Marvels Spring quarter 2008. We were pleased to offer the community a five-part reading and discussion series called “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature – Identity and Imagination,” which explores Jewish literature and culture though scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2008/02/22/modern-marvels-jewish-adventures-in-the-graphic-novel-2/ OSU Libraries' new book group, Reading ReMix, debuted Winter Quarter 2008. The program is open to all OSU students and features discussions of contemporary books in a casual setting. Complimentary copies of each book will be provided courtesy of OSU Libraries. A long-term commitment is not necessary. Students may choose ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2007/12/31/reading-remix/ The Faculty Recognition Book Exhibit opened at the Sullivant Library on November 14, 2007 and featured some of the books selected by Ohio State University faculty granted tenure or promotion in 2007/08. The 152 honorees, including regular and clinical faculty from all OSU campuses, chose a title to be book-plated ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2007/11/13/faculty-recognition-book-exhibit-2/ OSU Libraries presented a five-part reading and discussion series called "Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature - Identity and Imagination," which explores Jewish literature and culture though scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on a common theme. The library's series explored the theme Modern Marvels: Jewish ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2007/07/30/modern-marvels-jewish-adventures-in-the-graphic-novel/ OSU Libraries hosted a seminar on Library 2.0 topics for Ohio librarians on June 13 & 14, 2007 at the Longaberger Alumni House. The seminar was funded in part by an Institute of Museum and Library Services LSTA grant awarded by the State Library of Ohio. More information ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2007/06/05/library-20-seminar/ The Libraries' ReadAloud program was pleased to be a participant in Listening to The Land...A Year Long Reading of Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac. Thursday September 27th from 3-4 pm an appreciative audience gathered for a reading of the remarkable essays "Choral Copse", "Guacamaja" and "Song of Gavilan" by ... http://library.osu.edu/blogs/outreach/2007/05/10/libraries-readaloud/