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Fall 2012 Extended Hours

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Starting November 30th, Salmon Library will be having extended hours for final exams!  Please see below for our extended hours until December 12th:

Friday November 30 7:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday December 1 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday December 2 1:00pm – 2:00am
Monday-Thursday December 3-6 7:30am – 2:00am
Friday December 7 7:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday December 8 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday December 9 1:00pm – 2:00am
Monday-Tuesday December 10-11 7:30am – 2:00am
Wednesday December 12 7:30am – 10:00pm

Don’t forget to contact the Reference Desk if you need any research or citation help on those final papers!  Best of luck to everyone during Finals week!

Salmon Library Thanksgiving Hours

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Please take note of our reduced holiday hours coming up for Thanksgiving break.  On Wednesday November 21st we will be closing early at 6:00pm.  The library will be closed all day November 22nd-24th.  We will resume regular hours Sunday, November 25th.  There will be no University classes November 21st-24th.

We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

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Thank you Dr. Sundar Christopher!

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Our kickoff to the Lunch and Lecture Series was a great success!  Thank you to Dr. Sundar Christopher for giving our students expert career advice.  We look forward to seeing you at the library for future Lunch and Lecture events.  Please let us know if you have any ideas for a lecture topic, and we will look into providing such an event for you.

Please see below for Dr. Christopher’s PowerPoint slides.

Dr. Sundar Christopher – Navigating Graduate School and Beyond

Copyright Sundar Christopher, all rights reserved. Used here with permission from author.

Anne Coleman presents at 63rd International Astronautical Congress!

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Our very own Anne Coleman represented Salmon Library at the 63rd International Astronautical Congress!  Her paper titled “Willy Ley:  Rocket Scientist and Book Collector” was about the unique Willy Ley Collection held at the UAHuntsville Salmon Library Archives and Special Collections.

The 63rd International Astronautical Congress, themed “Space Science and Technology for the Needs of All”, took place in Naples, Italy between October 1-5, 2012.  There were more than 3,300 attendees, including 34 UAHuntsville student researchers!  These students were selected by the International Astronautical Federation to give 42 oral presentations and 5 poster presentations in the full technical sessions of the regular congress.  The conference also included appearances by second man on the Moon Buzz Aldrin and first Chinese woman in space Liu Yang.  We are so proud of Anne and the student researchers for representing UAHuntsville on an international stage!  See below for a few pictures from Anne’s trip to Italy.

Salmon Library Lunch and Lecture with Dr. Sundar Christopher

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Please join us on Thursday, November 1st from 11:30-1:00pm for the kickoff of our Fall Lunch and Lecture Series!  Dr. Sundar Christopher, professor and chair of the Atmospheric Sciences department, is the author of Navigating Graduate School and Beyond, which outlines important steps and skills necessary to succeed in graduate school and in your career.  Dr. Christopher’s “insider tips” help students better understand their advisors, leading to more productive advisor/student relationships.  This event is open to everybody and will take place in the Faculty Resource Center, Room 233 of Salmon Library.  Free lunch will be provided.  We look forward to seeing you!

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

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This year, President Obama issued a presidential proclamation declaring October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month.  We lead Web-based, digital lives. From personal computers, smartphones, and tablets, e-book readers, to working, shopping, and social networking, virtually every aspect of our lives touches the digital world. Even when we are not directly connected to the Internet, this vast worldwide connection of computers, data, and websites supports our everyday lives through financial transactions, transportation systems, healthcare records, emergency response systems, personal communications, and more.

Everyone has a role in securing their part of cyberspace, including the devices and networks they use. Individual actions have a collective impact and when we use the Internet safely we make it more secure for everyone. If each of us does our part—implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating young people, training employees—together we will be a more resilient and safer digital society.

STOP. THINK. CONNECT.

Cyber Security begins with STOP. THINK. CONNECT. These three simple concepts are the starting point for staying safer and more secure online.

  • STOP:    Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems.
  • THINK:  Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider how your online actions could impact your safety or your family’s.
  • CONNECT:  Enjoy the Internet with greater confidence, knowing you’ve taken the right steps to safeguard yourself and your computer.

Interested in learning more?  Visit the Department of Homeland Security and Stay Safe Online.  If you are interested in learning more about cyber security practices at UAH, email i.t.solutions and they can assist you by providing collateral materials or present to your group about cyber security.

Fall 2012 Coffeehouse Writers Series at Salmon Library!

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Women’s Studies and Salmon Library are excited to continue the popular Coffeehouse Writers Series with programs featuring local writers reading their work.  The first Coffeehouse Writers program of the season is this coming Friday night, October 12th at 6:30, titled “Freedom to Imagine.” A special VIP guest poet will open the program, performing a short poem honoring women.  Featured poets and writers on the program in order will be as follows:
1. Carey Link (UAH alumnus and HLA board member)
2. Dr. Virginia Gilbert (Professor Emerita AAMU)
3. LaVerne Morgan Roxby (UAH Retired English Teacher)
4. Gatlianne (Writer, Artist and Vagabond Poet)
5. Melonie M. King (Artist, Poet, Teacher)

On Friday, November 16, at 6:30 p.m., Best Writing Friends Forever (BWFFs) return with poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.  BWFFs include Betty Clemens, Erin Reid, Heather Kilgore, Kathie Butler, LaWanda Siniard, Marylyn Coffey, Val Lotz, Rose Norman, Sandra Shattuck, Susan Gorrell, Susan Phelan, Sue Barbara, and Vikki Glynn.

Please note, the December 11th event has been cancelled.  On Tuesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m., high school students who will have competed in November to represent UAHuntsville and North Alabama at the Poetry Out Loud state competition will perform original poetry and poetry by famous writers.

Readings last about an hour and are held in the Salmon Library Art Gallery on the ground floor.  Admission is free, and Charger Brew will be open before the Tuesday night reading.

For information or to suggest a program, contact Marylyn Coffey at marylyn.coffey@uah.edu or (256) 824-6114.  We look forward to seeing you here!

Take care for flu season!

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The Madison County Health Department now has flu vaccines available.  They will be offering free flu shots for Madison County residents at various locations from September 17-25th.  Also, contact the Student Health Center to find out when and where they’ll be offering flu shots this season.  They are in room UC 203 and can be reached at 256-824-6775.

The easiest way to protect yourself from the flu is to wash your hands!  The CDC offers many tips on appropriate handwashing and how to best protect yourself from the flu.  Be sure to practice these tips and stay healthy!

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Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates (RCEU) Posters on Display at Salmon Library

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Salmon Library will display 10 student research posters from the Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates (RCEU) program starting today September 6, 2012.  The RCEU program is funded through the UAHuntsville President’s Office and Provost’s office, where a group of undergraduate students were selected to embark on a 10-12 week research program under the direct supervision of a full-time UAHuntsville faculty member.  These posters summarize the work the students did this past summer, so please visit their posters around the library and celebrate the hard work of these students!