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The Science and Engineering Library will be hosting its annual showcase of University teaching, learning and research in the physical sciences and engineering.

This year our presenters will be from the student Solar Decathlon Team who will be competing in an international competition this fall in Washington D.C.

Come and learn about their innovations in constructing a house that is completely powered by the sun!

SCImagine! 2009: Solar House on the Prairie
Walter Library, Room 101
Friday, May 8
3:00-4:30
Open to the public (spread the word!)

Light refreshments will be served.

The University Libraries have won a national "Excellence in Academic Libraries" Award sponsored by the Association of College and Research Libraries and Blackwell’s Book Services.

To celebrate the award we're having a reception in the Great Hall of Walter Library (on the second floor, where the reference and circulation desk is located) on Wednesday, April 22 @ 3pm.

Members of campus and the community are welcome to attend. The celebration will start at 3:00 pm and the award will be presented to Provost Tom Sullivan and University Librarian Wendy Pradt Lougee at 3:15. Refreshments will be served.

You can learn more about the award and reception here.

The Science Quiz Bowl is coming up as part of IT Week. It's the annual friendly knowledge contest sponsored by the Mathematics and Science & Engineering Libraries. Registration is open and limited to IT students.

Teams consist of four members. If you don't have a team but still want to participate there are possibilities to be on a randomly generated team. Registration closes on March 25 and only the first 32 teams to register will be able to participate.

Learn more and REGISTER here!

Walter Library will be sponsoring some special events this week and next as the semester winds down:

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SMART Commons Cram Slam
The Smart Learning Commons will be offering tutoring, workshops, and snacks at Walter Library (Room 204) on Wednesday, December 10 from 1pm - 6 pm. To learn more about the event visit their website.

Walter Library Study Break!
Walter Library's Annual Final's Study Break will be held on Thursday, December 11 @ 7pm in Walter 101. We'll have free treats, giving you an extra boost of energy as you make it through your final exams, papers and projects!

Great Hall Open 24 Hours
The Great Hall on Walter's 2nd Floor will be open 24 hours for studying starting on Thursday, December 11 @ 8 am and continuing through until Thursday, December 18 @ 9pm. Good luck with your studies!

On Tuesday, November 18 from 11-2 the Science and Engineering Library along with University Libraries is hosting a Library Information Fair to celebrate International Education Week.

This is an opportunity to find answers to those questions you've been trying to solve all semester long when it comes to library resources. Meet with a librarian for a one-on-one interaction to answer your questions. We'll also be featuring an international soundtrack, the chance to find international newspapers using Library PressDisplay, and light refreshments.

The event will be in the Upson Room of Walter Library (Room 102).

All are welcome!

Any questions, let me know!