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Virtual Learning Commons Weekly
Announcements
Weekly Announcements
2/17/2013-2/23/2013

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The Virtual Learning Commons is a
wonderful place for students,
faculty, librarians and staff to
collaborate, learn, and educate
each other. It is always a work in
progress and you are always
welcome to contact us to add to
the site. From school, to art, web
2.0 technologies, there is a wealth
of knowledge out there just
screaming to be learned.

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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Come check out
the amazing display by the elevators. It has plenty
of information to read, you can contribute your
thoughts, and even listen to speaches.
There is also a display in the
library of amazing books to
check out that go along with
Black History Month.

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Goodwin College Celebrates Black History Month.
Throughout the month of February, Goodwin College will have
presentations and events celebrating Black History Month.
To see what is happening, check out the link below.
Goodwin College Celebrates Black History
http://www.goodwin.edu/BHM/

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The Emancipation Proclamation: Panel Reflects on
Emboldening the Fight Against Slavery
During Black History Month, Goodwin
College has a multitude of events. Guest
and faculty panelists explained during a
February 12th event, when the war
began, Abraham Lincoln was trying to
preserve the Union. Read more here:
http://bit.ly/Z2ipuc

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A Look Back at 2012
The past year saw Goodwin College continue to grow, literally and
figuratively. Here’s a recap of the events, milestones, and memories
that made 2012 special.
Recap of 2012
http://bit.ly/12q8C5U
The library welcomed two
Goodwin College’s new full time librarians!
Community Garden
and Celebration of
Black History
Month! Crash Crew Dances Up Downtown
Hartford

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Coming Soon to the Hoffman Family
Library!!
A Maker's Space is a place for
people to connect, invent and create.
It is a great way to utilize your
library here at Goodwin College along
with finding books or movies,
working on projects, and getting
research and reference assistance!
Learn more about MakerSpace’s:
http://bit.ly/UMXueW
and here: http://bit.ly/VQnuoP

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English as a Second Language Students
Graduate from the Program
The ESL graduates stood proudly as they
received their certificates on Wednesday
December 12, 2012. Their teachers and
other students in various stages of the
program listened as they spoke about
experiences, difficulties, and
accomplishments along the way. This day
has been one in which these students have
looked forward to for many months. The
journey has been difficult for most, but
each student has worked incredibly hard
to get to this point.

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Environmental Studies
Increased government and private investment in
green technology combined with a growing
awareness of environmental challenges make
environmental science some of the fastest
growing — and best paying — emerging career
fields!
Goodwin College's Environmental Studies
program provides technical training for jobs in
this rapidly growing field while also focusing on
the scientific arguments for environmental
stewardship. Graduates gain real-world skills, as
well as a comprehensive understanding of the
factors that impact environmental health.

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Research Databases and Libguides at Your
Fingertips!!
The Hoffman Family Library offers its patrons a wide variety of research
databases and guides to assist in your education needs. Check them
out today!
Library Research Databases!
http://bit.ly/VWIhIr
Libguides on Many
Subjects!
http://bit.ly/WsrcVN

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New Titles are Added to the Library All
the Time!
Check them out!!
http://bit.ly/11GyY3k

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The 2013 Newbery Medal
Winner!
“ The 2013 Newbery Medal winner is The One and
Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate, published by
HarperCollins Children's Books, a division of
HarperCollins Publishers
Ivan’s transformative emergence from the “Ape at Exit
8” to “The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback,”
comes to life through the gorilla’s own distinct
narrative voice, which is filled with wry humor, deep
emotion and thought-provoking insights into the
nature of friendship, hope and humanity.
“Katherine Applegate gives readers a unique and
unforgettable gorilla’s-eye-view of the world that
challenges the way we look at animals and at
ourselves,” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair
Steven Engelfried (ALA.org).”

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2013 CALDECOTT MEDAL
WINNER
“The 2013 Caldecott Medal winner is This Is Not My
Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen, published
by Candlewick Press.
In this darkly humorous tale, a tiny fish knows it’s
wrong to steal a hat. It fits him just right. But the big
fish wants his hat back. Klassen’s controlled palette,
opposing narratives and subtle cues compel readers to
follow the fish and imagine the consequence.
“With minute changes in eyes and the slightest
displacement of seagrass, Klassen’s masterful
illustrations tell the story the narrator doesn’t know,”
Caldecott Chair Sandra Imdieke said (ALA.org).”

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Hoffman Family Library is on Twitter!
Follow us!
http://bit.ly/YR50ZA

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IMPORTANT!!!!
In order to check out materials from the
library or access databases from home, you
must register with the library system. You
can do this by coming in to the library or
filling out this form:
http://goodwin.edu/library/studentadd.asp

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Cell Phone Use
Prohibited In the
Library!
PLEASE NOTE: Talking on your
cellphone is PROHIBITED in the
Hoffman Family Library. Failure to
comply with requests will result in
being asked to leave the library. Thank
you for your cooperation.

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Can’t get to the library?
You can still get help
Call!
from your friendly
Email!
Goodwin College
IM!
librarians!!
Text!
Find out more!
http://bit.ly/Y7WQ9l

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Library Policy!!!
It is Library Policy that
when printing out
PowerPoints, you MUST
print SIX slides per page.
Thank you.

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More Questions? Ask Us!
Visit the Library Website or Contact
one of your friendly librarians for
more information on School and
Library News!
www.goodwin.edu/library