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University Libraries Keeps Students Going During Pre-Finals Week

Once again, Bierce Library will extend its hours during pre-finals week, December 1-7. Monday through Thursday, as well as Sunday, December 7th, the library will be open until 1 a.m.; Friday and Saturday until midnight. Students can take a break from their studies and enjoy some free and fun activities.

Late-night coffee will be served at both Bierce and the Science & Technology Library from 8 p.m. until closing, Monday through Thursday. Early birds can enjoy Krispy Kreme doughnuts at Bierce Library on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, starting at 8 a.m. Night owls can opt for the PB & J deli on Tuesday night, starting at 8 p.m.

On Thursday, December 4, at 3 p.m. students are invited to celebrate the winners of this year’s Common Reading essay contest.

Back by popular demand, Summa Health System’s WAGtime program will bring some of their favorite four-legged volunteers to Bierce. Students can spend time with therapy dogs on Monday and Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, please contact Beate Gersch at bgersch@uakron.edu.

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General Interest Research & Learning Services

Banned Books Week Read-Out

Bierce Library will celebrate Banned Books Week, September 21-27.

We are still looking for students, faculty, and staff to join us in a Read-Out of challenged and banned books.

When: Wednesday, September 24 between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.
What:  A 7-10 minute excerpt from your favorite challenged or banned book
Not sure what has been challenged or banned? Check out the list of Challenged Books in 2013 or Challenged Classics, which include “The Hunger Games,” “Harry Potter,” “The Great Gatsby,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Brave New World,” and “A Wrinkle in Time.”

To add your voice to the Read-Out, please e-mail Beate Gersch at bgersch@uakron.edu.

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General Interest Research & Learning Services

Banned Books Reading Today and Tomorrow

Members of the campus community will read from challenged/banned books today and tomorrow in the Bierce Library lobby between 12 and 1: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Holy Bible, Lolita, Clockwork Orange, The Scarlett Letter, Last Exit to Brooklyn, A Wrinkle in Time, and more…

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Professional Development Research & Learning Services

New Faculty Open House

 

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