For other photos of the event (and the fabulous cake), see the Mudd’s Flickr site.
But It’s So WARM!
A word for you non-natives: beware the feelings of euphoria that will descend upon you this next week. It is predicted that temperatures will soar well into the “not freezing” portion of the spectrum. This is a tease. Here is a snapshot of what April (in this case, 2007) can look like in Appleton. Winter has a long way to go. Keep that long underwear at the ready.
In the meantime, get over your cabin fever by checking out a CD featuring the tune “Cabin fever” as performed by Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Jack DeJohnette, Dave Holland and Joey Calderazzo.
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Thank you to everyone who attended the Main Hall Forum presentation “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” on February 4th. If you missed it or would like to see the article we discussed and the various responses to it, take a look at our handout.
Edith Widder comes to Lawrence
Edith Widder, Senior Scientist at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution and co-founder of the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA) in Fort Pierce, FL, will deliver a convocation address entitled “Eye in the Sea: What Does Deep Sea Exploration Tell Us About Marine Conservation.” Widder’s expertise in oceanographic research and technological innovation was recognized in 2006 with a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship.
As usual, the librarians at the Mudd have created a physical display in one of the display cases on the first floor of the Mudd, and a webpage linking to resources about Dr. Widder and her work. Enjoy!
We’re Doing Our Part
Wisconsin’s participation in this year’s Super Bowl will be relegated to textile manufacturing, but this textile couldn’t be more important to the success of one of the contenders.
A local company is again charged with keeping the country fully supplied with Terrible Towels. One can only hope some of those towels remain in the state for those who are from Pittsburgh, lived in Pittsburgh, or always worshiped the Steelers from afar.
Read about the history of the Terrible Towel by its creator, Myron Cope.
And if you’d like to see a real TT in person, please visit the Mudd.
(P.S. Pictured are three Pittsburgh icons seen greeting visitors at Pittsburgh International: Franco, H.J. and George.)
Lost something?
Check the Library’s Lost and Found at the Circulation Desk. All items in the Library’s Lost and Found will be taken to the information desk this Friday, January 30th
John Updike,1933-2009
John Updike, novelist, essayist, critic, poet, and Lawrence convo speaker, died today at the age of 76. Updike spoke at Lawrence in 1993 and a recording is available in the library. You can, of course, search LUCIA for many, many other works by Updike..
Inauguration Day at the Mudd, Part II
Well, our best laid plans to show live streaming video of today’s events in D.C. went awry, but that doesn’t mean we gave up. We live to serve! And as evidence groups could be found huddled around office PC monitors throughout the Mudd watching history being made.
“Praise song for the day”
Here’s the text of Elizabeth Alexander’s poem, read at the inauguration of President Obama. You can find out more about Elizabeth Alexander at her website or you can search for works by Alexander in the library catalog.
Inauguration Day at the Mudd
The Mudd is hosting a viewing of the Presidential Inauguration on Tuesday, January 20th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Live streaming video of the events will take place on the first floor by the south end study area. Stop by and check out the action!