The Big Read

Visit the Big Read blog at http://bigreadblog.arts.gov/

The entire Allen University community will be coming together for a campus-wide common reading experience called, "The Big Read", a program of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thanks to AU's own, Dr. Charlene Spearen, who led the efforts in receiving the grant that helped fund this program, Allen University's students, faculty, and staff will be reading Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God.





"There is no book more important to me than this one."
— Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize recipient and author of The Color Purple 



AU students, faculty, and staff-- Pick up your FREE copy of Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God in the AU bookstore! 

Be sure to bring a form of identification with you.

In March of 2013, there will be a collection of used copies for programs to be held in Hampton, Estill, Ridgeland, and Allendale counties (an integral part of the entire Big Read program), so be sure to take care of your copy!

Check back often and check out our Facebook Page for info about other BIG READ events and more news!

Predict Test Questions

Wish you had a crystal ball to take to your next test?

Good news is--if you come to the Study Skills Workshop today, you won't need one!

Learn how to predict test questions at today's Study Skills Workshop in the J. S. Flipper Library Computer Lab at 4pm.

We can't wait to see you there!

Hurricane Isaac Aftermath

The Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac 2012...





This visible image of Tropical Storm Isaac taken from NOAA's GOES-13 satellite shows the huge extent of the storm, where the eastern-most clouds lie over the Carolinas and the western-most clouds are brushing east Texas.
The image was captured on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at 10:25 a.m. EDT.
Image Credit: NASA GOES Project
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_gallery_2343d.html

 



Roger Harper holds his son Ari Harper, 4, as they play in the waves slashing up on the West End seawall in New Orleans, La., Tuesday, August 28, 2012. They plan to stay in New Orleans during Hurricane Isaac. Los Angeles Times / Carolyn Cole
Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2012/08/isaac-steers-clear-of-direct-h.html#storylink=cpy



Three men sit on a bench at the edge of Lake Pontchartrain as Hurricane Isaac approaches on August 28, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/gallery/news/news_photo_gallery/hurricane-isaac-makes-landfall-in-la#ixzz25VZE7EIy

A car sits submerged in the flood waters of Hurricane Isaac in the River Forest subdivision on August 29, 2012 in LaPlace, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen - GETTY IMAGES)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/hurricane-isaac-15-most-amazing-images/2012/08/30/4cb5f084-f2da-11e1-adc6-87dfa8eff430_blog.html

Be sure to watch the following video playlist for live footage and news coverage about the aftermath of the storm.



Test Your Research Skills!

Have a research assignment coming up?

Test your information literacy skills here: http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/info_literacy/

Complete these modules to learn about

• Different types of information sources
• How to identify a topic
• How to locate relevant information
• How to evaluate what you find
• How to share the information and avoiding academic dishonesty

Click here to search for resources (books, DVDs, etc.) in the J. S. Flipper Library Online Catalog

Thank you University of Idaho!

Jumpstart Your Career!

Jumpstart your career and build your resume by volunteering at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

 The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has opportunities for those interested in the following areas:

• Animal Care
• Education
• Horticulture
• Special Events
• Theater & Improv

Click here for volunteer opportunities.



The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden also offers excellent internship opportunities!

Click here for internship opportunities.

• Aquarium Program Intern
• Bird Department Internship
• Mammal Program Intern

To read more about the internship program at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, check out the following article, "My Internship Experience at Riverbanks" by Kristen Nicole Frizzell

PROJECT IMAGINAT10N

Interested in film and photography?

How would you like to inspire directors like Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx, Biz Stone, Georgina Chapman, and James Murphy?

Check out PROJECT IMAGINAT10N, a film festival inspired by your photos!
https://www.longliveimagination.com/

For a little inspiration, take a look at last year's winner "when you find me" directed by Bryce Dallas Howard.



The contest ends September 24, 2012, but be sure to read the Official Rules for more specific deadlines.

Improve Your Study Skills!

So, what if you missed the 1st part of our Study Skills Workshop series?

Don't worry!

Just stop by next Tuesday to learn helpful tips about

 How to organize your study time!

 Here's a video that covers what was discussed in today's lecture:

http://youtu.be/jJXOHKSnUNw 

So, I'm curious, what study habits do you practice that have helped you succeed? 

Post your responses below! :)