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Rod Library Newsletter: Rod Notes, V8n4, November 2015, University Of Northern Iowa. Rod Library.

Rod Library newsletter: Notes for the Stalled

Contents:

-- Around the World in 180 Minutes
-- Veterans Day Photo Wall
-- Reaching for Higher Ground
-- Family Weekend Maker Activity

“I Am More Productive In The Library Because It’S Quiet”: Commuter Students In The College Library, Mariana Regalado, Maura A. Smale

Publications and Research

This article discusses commuter students’ experiences with the academic library, drawn from a qualitative study at the City University of New York. Undergraduates at six community and baccalaureate colleges were interviewed to explore how they fit schoolwork into their days, and the challenges and opportunities they encountered. Students identified physical and environmental features that informed their ability to successfully engage in academic work in the library. They valued the library as a distraction-free place for academic work, in contrast to the constraints they experienced in other places—including in their homes and on the commute.

2015 November, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for November of 2015.

Chimes: October 30, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

High participation for Food Day by Bethany Cok

Upperclassmen help harvest in the Community Garden by Alicia De Jong

Freelance journalist visits Calvin by Maddie Hughey

"Steve Jobs" a poignant portrait of an imperfect man by Nate Hunt

Holly Ellerbroek's moment of grace by Mark Peless

Could beer hold the key to saving the bees? by Michael Messina

Sesame Street and autism by Kelsey Powers

Ellen White Descendant Shares Family Insights: Portrait Unveiling Event Honors Both Artist And Subject, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

This article covers the unveiling of James White Library's portrait of Ellen White. One of Ellen White's descendants was also in attendance.

Architecture Students Design University Campus: Martin Smith's Students Help Colombian School In Relocation, Samuel Fry

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Corporacion Universitaria Adventista (UNAC), located in Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia, is relocating its campus to a rural area as part of the institution’s 2020 development goals... Assisting in the design process of the campus relocation is a team composed of Andrews University School of Architecture students, led by Martin Smith, assistant professor of architecture."

What's New In Preservation At Musselman Library: Student Workers And The Beauty Of The Book, Carolyn Sautter, Mary Wootton

All Musselman Library Staff Works

Musselman Library's Special Collections and College Archives at Gettysburg College involves student workers and interns in our preservation and conservation efforts. The recent addition to the staff of a half-time conservator position has opened up new avenues for training. This has also resulted in additional access points for our students, faculty and other researchers to interact with our collections. This presentation discusses our preservation activities and our new digital collection The Beauty of the Book. It also illustrates how we have engaged student workers in conservation and enhanced cataloging description projects giving them a deeper appreciation for and understanding …

Fifty Years: The Associated College Libraries Of Central Pennsylvania (Or The History Of Aclcp In Less Than 10 Minutes), Robin Wagner

All Musselman Library Staff Works

A brief presentation given by Gettysburg College's Dean of the Library and ACLCP's 2015 President, Robin Wagner, commemorating fifty years of history of the Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania.

It Takes A University: Oer And The Psu Reduce Student Costs Initiative, Marilyn K. Moody

Library Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

OER have a major role to play in student affordability efforts. Portland State University’s Reducing Student Costs Initiative is a broad-based effort to reduce student textbook and course materials costs. This presentation looks at the opportunities and challenges of involving stakeholders from across the campus in this initiative, including faculty, staff, students, administrators, donors, and external partners. OER related strategies of the Initiative, including plans for increasing OER use in courses and programs are described.

The Initiative’s work and implementation plans involving the adoption, use, and creation of OER include:

• Developing courses and programs that utilize OER, including online flexible …

6th Annual Egg Drop Competition A Success: Engineering Assignment Becomes Spectator Sport, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Spectators from all departments and majors on campus stood outside the Science Complex on Thursday to watch the 6^th annual Egg Drop Contest. The article provides details of this Egg Drop Contest, including winners.

Students Clean Up Local Community: Service Projects A Special Focus This Year, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Nearly 100 students from Andrews University and Youth Build participated in a Benton Harbor Park Cleanup community service project."

Chimes: October 23, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Students pray outside abortion clinic, meet opposition by Bethany Cok

Student Organization Spotlight: Cave Cafe by Nate Hunt

Grand Rapids Symphony seeks new music director by Josh Parks

Cross country finishes eleventh by Marissa Hielkema

Drew Holcomb performs personal folk concert by Marissa Heule

Flint water crisis estimated to affect 45,000 homes by Leira Law

Chris Tomlin returns to the Van Andel Arena by Eckhart Chan

Digialcommons@Otterbein, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

This campus presentation uses key metrics to assess the first-year impact of the digitalcommons@otterbein institutional repository.

Andrews Autumn Conference On Religion And Science: Keynote Speaker Gregory Boyd Presents Oct. 23-24, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The annual Andrews Autumn Conference on Religion and Science was scheduled for October 23-24, 2015. This article also provides a short background on the conference.

Ellen White Portrait Unveiling Oct. 26: Artist Reveals Companion Piece For James White Portrait In Library Lobby, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Recently, Larry Onsager, dean of libraries, commissioned a companion portrait of James White’s wife, Ellen G. White, painted by renowned portrait artist Harry Ahn, who painted James White Library's portrait of James White several years ago. The portrait of Ellen White was unveiled October 26, 2015.

Nimba Donates Signage To Andrews Trails: University Bike & Hike Trails Enhanced Even More Through Gift, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association (NIMBA), a chapter of the International Mountain Bike Association, donated 35 signposts to the Andrews University Bike Trails.

A Mixed-Methods (Quantitative-Qualitative) Study To Identify The Perceived Level Of, Zeky Zardo

Dissertations

Different approaches to developing leaders have been established through various forms of self-assessment, action learning, and education and training activities (Smither et al., 2005). The existing body of research on the impact and success of college and university leadership development programs focuses heavily on undergraduate leadership programs and not graduate-level programs such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or the doctorate. The purpose of this mixed-methods (quantitative–qualitative) study was to identify the perceived level of transformational leadership skill development by students enrolled in a doctoral program in organizational leadership. In addition, it was the purpose of this study to …

Chimes: October 16, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Program cuts finalized, German major stays by Anna Delph

Nate Reuss impresses with energy, passion by Daniel Baas

Campfires on Commons Lawn bring summer back to Calvin by Bethany Cok

Literature classes: unfair to international students? by Jared Vanoeffen & Jon Gorter

Latin out loud by Maddie Hughey

Calvin musicians connect in the Pop Music Guild by Natalie Henderson

Cross country teams leave Lansing with success and optimism by Julie Woudenberg

U.S. honeybees content with mind-altering parasite by Natasha Strydhorst

ISIS to execute 180 assyrian Christian hostages by Eckhart Chan

Alumnus Appointed Dean Of Nursing At Msu: Randolph Rasch Holds A Number Of "Firsts" In Nursing Field, Danni Francis

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University nursing alumnus Randolph Rasch was appointed as the ninth Dean of Nursing for Michigan State University (MSU), the eighth largest public university in America. This article shares some of his background.

Seminary On Homosexuality & Pastoral Care: Position Paper Released On Homosexuality, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Link to the full text of the Andrews University Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary's position paper on homosexuality.

Chimes: October 9, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Accredited film alumna returns to Calvin by Jack Van Allsburg & Juliana Ludenma

Student organization hosts talk about animal ethics by Alicia Dejong

Calvin hosts an Amazing Race-esque Art Prize scavenger hunt by Marisa Huele

New virtual reality technology signals bright future for video gaming by Nate Hunt

Hockey off to quick start of the season behind solid team work by Anna Gernant

Paid college athletes ruling overturned by Mark Peless

Prioritization, the new barbarianism by Frans Van Lier

Passion Play Returns In 2016: Popular Easter Event Scheduled For March, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University's Passion Play scheduled to return in the spring of 2016.

Associate Dean Of Distance Ed To Serve In Usdla: Janine Lim Nominated By Usdla Board President, Samuel Fry

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Janine Lim, associate dean for online higher education in the School of Distance Education at Andrews University, was appointed to serve on the United States Distance Learning Association Board (USDLA)." This article details USDLA and gives mini bio of Janine Lim.

Andrews Launches Health & Wellness Initiative: University Works Toward A Healthier Campus And Community, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

"Andrews University officially launched its new University Health & Wellness initiative on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, built on the principle and Andrews core strength of Live Wholly. This new initiative is ongoing and includes the development and construction of a Health & Wellness Center."

Nimba Hosts Bike Ride On Andrews Trails: Advanced Mountain Biking Group Enjoys New Challenges, Samuel Fry

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

The Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association (NIMBA), a local chapter of the International Mountain Bikers Association, began utilizing Andrews University’s trails for group rides.

New Director Of Campus Safety Appointed: Ben Panigot Leads With 8 Years Of Experience At Andrews, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Ben Panigot becomes new Director of Campus Safety.

Andrews Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: New York Ensemble Performs "Los Valientes" On Tuesday, Becky St. Clair

Andrews Agenda: Campus News

Andrews University invited the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a performance of “Los Valientes” (The Courageous Ones) in the Howard Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.

Chimes: October 2, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Calvin considers its Future by Anna Delph, Katelyn Bosch & Josh Parks

New rehabilitation clinic to open on the East Beltline by Jon Gorter

Remembering the voice of men's basketball Doug Wentworth by Mark Peless

"The Intern" a feel-good comedy with wide audience appeal by Helen Groothuis

Plaster Creek Stewards event assists Alger Heights by Bethany Cok

Compassion at Calvin by Katy Gerber

10-2015 Newsletter, Minnesota State University, Mankato. Library Services

Library Services Newsletters

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Library Services Newsletter for October 2015.

Ciis Today, Fall 2015 Issue, California Institute Of Integral Studies

CIIS Today

This volume is the Fall 2015 issue of CIIS Today, the Magazine of the California Institute of Integral Studies.