Documenting India: Getting There and Day 1

Over Spring Break, Jay Sinnard, manager of the Student Technology Resources Center (STRC), is traveling with a class to provide media support as they record testimonials as part of their class project.

Over the course of their trip, Jay and the students will share on this blog some of their observations, images and video from their travels. Check back often…

From Jay:

Getting There:paris

We had some excitement at the CVG airport when one of the students arrived at checking with only 30 seconds to spare . I pleaded at the gate to hold off she will be here . I explained how important making the plane was for her. I think I bought her some time.  Then in Paris airport one student did not have her second boarding pass.  Everyone was already through security except her and I so we wandered around the airport looking for the ticket agents.  Found it and got back to the group about half hour later. Pictured here is us at the Paris airport.

deli delhiDay 1:

We went to a traditional outside market place in Delhi.  Other picture is lobby of hotel room the royal plaza.

Zombies to Attack Langsam Library on Friday

Zombie PostersFriday @ 4 in Langsam Library

February 7th, 2014, 4pm, 4th floor (next to the Triceracopter)

 Zombies Attack!

 Build your survival kit so you can (hopefully) stay alive during the zombie apocalypse!

 Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best kit/most surviving members!

Food will be provided to both zombies and non-zombies alike!

Libraries Closed for Thanksgiving

UC Libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All library locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27. Regular hours resume Saturday, November 30. A listing of library hours is available online.

UCit@Langsam, the 24/7 computer and study space, will remain open. Entrance is available via Langsam Library’s 5th floor lobby.

Looking for a Place to Study Late for Exams?

owlLangsam Library will offer extended hours until 2am from Sunday, December 1 through Thursday, December 12.

After the regular Langsam Library hours, library space only will be open for students to study until 2am during exams. To enter the library after the regular closing time, students must do so via the 5th floor UCit@Langsam card-swipe entrance (a valid UC ID is required).

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Discovering Countries and Cultures at UC Libraries

nov15event

On November 15 UC Libraries hosted an event focused on exploring  countries and cultures. Librarians Pam Bach and Olya Hart engaged students in planning the event. During brainstorming sessions students suggested discussing the phenomenon of culture shock and sharing what surprised, puzzled, or scared them when they came to the U.S. At the suggestion of Srinivasa “Sid” Thatham, President of the Indian Students Association, we started the event with the video American culture shock for international students, which inspired a lively discussion. Continue reading