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! :)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Just finished the cult classic, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky over the weekend.  I heard many great things about the book, but I must say, as a huge movie lover, I mainly just wanted to check it out before I saw the film. 

Overall, I loved it.  It's a sweet, yet complicated coming-of-age story about well, you guessed it-- a wallflower (named Charlie).  Charlie's endearing innocence will take you right back to freshman year of high school (or maybe middle school for some and college for others) as you try to figure your way through a world of embarrassing Rocky Horror experiences, music, sex, drugs, family get-togethers, love, loss, and friendship.

The film of the same name comes out September 20, 2012 and stars Ezra Miller as Patrick, Emma Watson (HP films) as Sam, and Logan Lerman ("Percy Jackson" films) as Charlie. 

So, for those of you who have read the book, how do you feel about the casting of the up-coming film?--S. D.

Check out the trailer below:

Get More: Nina Dobrev, Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, 2012 Movie Awards, New Movies

Mrs. Howard receives farewell and award for her service

Mrs. Howard, Director of the J. S. Flipper Library, received a farewell gift and "thank you" for her six years of service at Allen University.  Dr. Cole and Dr. Lane congratulated and thanked Mrs. Howard while attending the Faculty Retreat, held at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden earlier this month (May 17th).  Mrs. Howard plans to leave AU at the end of June.

Be sure to post your "farewell" message below for Mrs. Howard: