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Kent Library Mitten Tree

Kent Library is sponsoring a campus-wide mittens-gloves-hats-scarves-socks drive for children in need of warmth during the coming winter season. A Christmas tree has been placed on the main level of Kent Library for donations. These items will be distributed through the Salvation Army, Jefferson School, Head Start, and Birthright. The drive will run through Wednesday, December 16. For additional information, please contact Twylla James at tjames@semo.edu Thanks in advance for your generosity!

Athenæum Fall Series: Experiencing Panama through the Peace Corps

Jacob McCleland served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the small nation of Panama from 2002 to 2005. He lived and worked in a small village of about 350 people situated in the rugged foothills of western Panama. As an agriculture volunteer, McCleland worked with subsistence farmers to teach a few slightly modified approaches to their traditional methods of farming in order to improve yields and nutrition. In this presentation, McCleland will discuss his work as a Peace Corps volunteer and how the region’s environmental problems affect the village. McCleland graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 2000 with degrees in Anthropology and Spanish. He is currently a host and producer at KRCU, Southeast Missouri State University’s NPR affiliate.

 

http://library.semo.edu/images/athenaeum/Fall_2009/McCleland_Fall_2009.pdf

Kent Library Photo Contest – “Where do you info lit?”

Submit your photos and be entered in a weekly drawing to win a pair of headphones.  All entries will also be entered in a drawing for the grand prize of an ipod shuffle.  Creativity and silliness is encouraged!

Contest information at http://library.semo.edu/info/infolitphotos.shtml

View contest photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentlibrary/sets/72157622768641768/

Kent Library’s Fall 2009 Athenæum Series: Do Human Races Exist?

People all over the world see themselves as members of subgroups- sometimes as small as a tribe or family, other times as large as a continental “race”. The U.S. Census Bureau counts individuals as members of one of four races (or “other”). Yet many geneticists argue that humans cannot be divided into such categories based on their DNA. On the other hand, some techniques have been devised recently to use DNA testing to discern the geographic origin of people’s ancestors. On Wednesday, November 18, 2009 in Kent Library’s Sadie’s Place Dr. Gathman will discuss recent research on human genetic variation and whether the idea of “race” has any scientific meaning. The presentation is open to all, and refreshments will be served. For more information, please go to: http://library.semo.edu/info/athenaeum.shtml .

Taste the World 2009.

“Taste the World” Event in Kent Library

You are invited to a free tasting of international dishes (“Taste the World”) prepared by our international students on Thursday, November 19 at 4:30 p.m. in Kent Library.  Come sample various cuisines and meet with some of the international students in a relaxed setting.

Student Music Recital

On Wednesday, November 11th,  12:30 p.m. in Sadie’s Place, Kent Library is pleased to showcase the talents of student musicians from Southeast Missouri State University’s Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts, Department of Music. This recital has become a highly anticipated part of each Athenaeum series, and Kent Library is proud to introduce this season’s extraordinary musicians. This is an exciting opportunity to support developing musicians and enjoy some of the world’s most treasured musical masterpieces. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Noonan of the Department of Music for assisting with the organization of this presentation. This performance is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served. For mor information, visit http://library.semo.edu/info/athenaeum2009.shtml

Kent Library’s Fall 2009 Athenæum Series: Southeast Brass Quintet

 

On Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. in Kent Library at Sadie’s Place, the Southeast Brass Quintet will present a performance of brass chamber music. Come join us as we enjoy a unique blend of brass chamber music by five talented musicians. The free event is open to all, and refreshments will be served. For more information visit http://library.semo.edu/info/athenaeum2009.shtml

Kent Library’s Fall 2009 Athenæum Series: The Environment: Does God Really Care? Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 Noon Kent Library’s Sadie’s Place

Does God really care about the environment?  Genesis 2:15 says “And the Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to tend and guard and keep it.”  Has that command from God changed?  From pollution, global warming, animal extinction, hybrid cars, and nuclear power does any of it really matter to God? Are people who worship God supposed to care about recycling, littering, or going green?  Does the Bible give guidance on our responsibilities towards the earth?  Brett Cheek, M.Div., College Pastor for Ignite and Dr. Kerry Wynn,  Dept. of Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion, from the Association of Campus Ministries will delve into this timely area of concern in today’s society.  Come and join us for a time of teaching and dialogue about the environment as expressed in scripture. This presentation is open to all and refreshments will be served.

http://library.semo.edu/images/athenaeum/Fall_2009/campusministries_fall2009.pdf

Title: Mississippi Musings Author Talk Series Welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Noonan and Dr. Glen Williams. Date/Time: Tuesday, November 3rd, 3:00 p.m. at Sadie’s Place in Kent Library

Join Kent Library in welcoming Southeast faculty Dr. Jeffrey Noonan, from the Department of Music, and Dr. Glen Williams, from the Department of Communication Studies, as they lead discussions on their writing experiences. Dr. Noonan has published two works on the history of guitar in America, The Guitar in America: Victorian Era to Jazz Age and The Guitar in Late Nineteenth-Century American Periodicals. Dr. Williams is co-authoring the textbook Public Speaking and Civic Engagement. All are welcome to the presentation, and refreshments will be served. Southeast Bookstore will be providing copies of the presenters’ books, which will be available to purchase at the event.