Donate Books to Help Howard Middle and High School Library
Chattanooga State has been asked to participate in the Howard School of Academics and Technology book drive for their library. Howard's library is at only 30% capacity. Leading this effort is the 2008 Chamber of Commerce class of Leadership Chattanooga and the Victory Academy at Howard High. We are being asked to donate new or "gently used" books.
Needed books include:
Fiction, non-fiction, local authors (Chattanooga), African American authors, novels, self-help, autobiographies, biographies, African American history, inspirational/motivational, sports, entertainment, medical, literature, poetry, and reference.
As you are cleaning your office or home at the end of the term, please consider a donation to this worthy cause. For your convenience, a book drop has been located outside the recruiting office next to the cafeteria.
This concentrated drive ends Friday, May 2, but donations would be accepted after this date.
Contact Debbie Adams, Asst. VP, Community Education and Outreach at 697-2493.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Read Adam Beavers' Thoughtful Story
The student readings that were presented this week were amazing! Some pieces were funny, some quite serious, and some thought-provoking, but all were memorable and sincerely read.
We often wonder what inspires a writer to go outside what might seem to be his or her everyday experiences and create a world unlike that which we have projected upon him/her. Whether a work is fiction or non-fiction, believablility is often the element that brings a piece to life. We hear responses such as, "I can relate," or "That happened to me, too," or "Man, I hope that never happens in my life."
Adam Beavers, one of Bill Teem's creative writing students, read his brief but moving story entitled "Pleasant Pasture" and touched the audience with his ability to draw us into a world many of us have or will face in our lives.
We invite you to take a few moments and read "Pleasant Pasture," and then reflect on whether this situation has meaning for your own life.
Thanks to Adam for allowing us to post his story.
The student readings that were presented this week were amazing! Some pieces were funny, some quite serious, and some thought-provoking, but all were memorable and sincerely read.
We often wonder what inspires a writer to go outside what might seem to be his or her everyday experiences and create a world unlike that which we have projected upon him/her. Whether a work is fiction or non-fiction, believablility is often the element that brings a piece to life. We hear responses such as, "I can relate," or "That happened to me, too," or "Man, I hope that never happens in my life."
Adam Beavers, one of Bill Teem's creative writing students, read his brief but moving story entitled "Pleasant Pasture" and touched the audience with his ability to draw us into a world many of us have or will face in our lives.
We invite you to take a few moments and read "Pleasant Pasture," and then reflect on whether this situation has meaning for your own life.
Thanks to Adam for allowing us to post his story.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Hear Outstanding Fiction! Listen in the Library This Week
Come hear some of the best of our current creative writers.
Take a break from end of the semester stress, sit back, relax, and listen to students in our Creative Writing program read their original works. Due to the growth of this program, we are sponsoring two different readings this week.
The first presentation will be Tuesday, April 22 from 5:00-6:30 pm, concluding in time to attend the "Hats Off to Excellence" awards program. The second will be Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm. Both events will be held in the main campus library.
We hope to see you there.
Come hear some of the best of our current creative writers.
Take a break from end of the semester stress, sit back, relax, and listen to students in our Creative Writing program read their original works. Due to the growth of this program, we are sponsoring two different readings this week.
The first presentation will be Tuesday, April 22 from 5:00-6:30 pm, concluding in time to attend the "Hats Off to Excellence" awards program. The second will be Thursday from 5:30-7:00 pm. Both events will be held in the main campus library.
We hope to see you there.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
April is National Poetry Month!
"Poetry is what Milton saw when he went blind."
--Don Marquis (1878 - 1937) US journalist, poet, dramatist, humorist
"Poetry is life distilled."
--Gwendolyn Brooks (1917 - 2000) US poet
If babies and children are fortunate enough to have someone read nursery rhymes to them, then the magic of language, imagery, and emotion go with them to enhance other areas of their developing minds--art, music, mathematics, history, and science. The vivid images of the cow jumping over the moon, the musical rhyming of the magical cat with the red-striped hat, and the playful artistry and humor of poets such as Jack Prelutsky unobtrusively introduce children to the possibilities that language offers them.
If you were not one of these fortunate youngsters, it's not too late to celebrate, appreciate, and even create the literary form known as poetry.
Come by the library this month and enjoy:
"Poetry is what Milton saw when he went blind."
--Don Marquis (1878 - 1937) US journalist, poet, dramatist, humorist
"Poetry is life distilled."
--Gwendolyn Brooks (1917 - 2000) US poet
If babies and children are fortunate enough to have someone read nursery rhymes to them, then the magic of language, imagery, and emotion go with them to enhance other areas of their developing minds--art, music, mathematics, history, and science. The vivid images of the cow jumping over the moon, the musical rhyming of the magical cat with the red-striped hat, and the playful artistry and humor of poets such as Jack Prelutsky unobtrusively introduce children to the possibilities that language offers them.
If you were not one of these fortunate youngsters, it's not too late to celebrate, appreciate, and even create the literary form known as poetry.
Come by the library this month and enjoy:
- A list of important poets (past and present), compiled by English professor Brian Hale
- A display of books of poetry by these and other poets selected by librarian Sandra Williford
- A copy of the Phoenix, a publication of creative writing by Chattanooga State students
We hope you will take a few moments to make poetry a part of your busy life this month. Sign up for a Poem-a-Day and one poem will be sent to your inbox during the month of April.
"Now, how cool is that?"
Said the cat with the hat
As he sat by the rat
Who had chewed on the bat
That Matt left on the mat.
"Way cool!" said the rat.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Celebrate National Library Week, April 13-19
Join the circle of knowledge @ your library: celebrate National Library Week at the the Augusta R. Kolwyck Library here at Chattanooga State, April 13-19
It’s National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide - and the perfect time to discover how you can join the circle of knowledge @ your library.
One of the ways we are celebrating this 50th anniversary is by offering free access to a variety of web-based resources provided by Greenwood Press and Gale. Visit our National Library Week: Free Resources page.
“Everyday, libraries in big cities and small towns, colleges and universities, in schools and in businesses help transform their communities,” says Vicky Leather, Dean of Library Services. At our library, people of all backgrounds are welcome to collaborate, to do individual research, or to work with the assistance of a professional librarian, an experienced staff person, or a trained student worker. That assistance can come in the form of extensive research for a class project, help with finding and checking out a book, or technical assistance with software.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April.
For more information, visit Chattanooga State's Augusta R. Kolwyck Library at 4501 Amnicola Hwy, call 697-4448, or see the library’s web site at http://library.chattanoogastate.edu/. The library's hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM-9:00 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, and Saturday, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.
And just for fun, visit Entertainment Weekly's Sexy Trips to the Library Stacks--Movie Clips and watch some funny library videos posted by American Libraries.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Prismism and More--Art in the Library
On display now through May 15 are eight beautiful and amazing paintings by local artist Terry West. Mr. West has been a professional visual artist for more than 45 years and has owned Studio West for 35 of those years. In addition to painting, Terry has created graphic designs for numerous nationally known products, services, and company brands, as well as architectural renderings and murals. He also offers private instruction in his studio.
He describes his work this way: "It's a delight to interpret what I consider to be the essence of ideas, things, and places that are of interest to me, whether real or imagined." He sees his subjects as "ideas and things that have exceptional visual value and sometimes ideas and things that are virtually valueless but visually and thought provokingly interesting." His objective is "to stimulate the sense of sight in an artistic way and to express these things and ideas in a style befitting the subject matter."
He explains that one of his unique painting techniques which he has termed, "Prismism," is a way to "bring vertical eye movement and added visual stimulation to what otherwise might be horizontally dominant and sedentary."
We invite everyone to come by the library for a tantalizing introduction to the art of Terry West.
A more extensive collection of Mr. West's works is currently on display at the Optimal Health Institute (downtown) and in Bennett's Western Art Gallery, Chattanooga.
On display now through May 15 are eight beautiful and amazing paintings by local artist Terry West. Mr. West has been a professional visual artist for more than 45 years and has owned Studio West for 35 of those years. In addition to painting, Terry has created graphic designs for numerous nationally known products, services, and company brands, as well as architectural renderings and murals. He also offers private instruction in his studio.
He describes his work this way: "It's a delight to interpret what I consider to be the essence of ideas, things, and places that are of interest to me, whether real or imagined." He sees his subjects as "ideas and things that have exceptional visual value and sometimes ideas and things that are virtually valueless but visually and thought provokingly interesting." His objective is "to stimulate the sense of sight in an artistic way and to express these things and ideas in a style befitting the subject matter."
He explains that one of his unique painting techniques which he has termed, "Prismism," is a way to "bring vertical eye movement and added visual stimulation to what otherwise might be horizontally dominant and sedentary."
We invite everyone to come by the library for a tantalizing introduction to the art of Terry West.
A more extensive collection of Mr. West's works is currently on display at the Optimal Health Institute (downtown) and in Bennett's Western Art Gallery, Chattanooga.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Library's Classroom Open 8:00 AM-Noon
on Mondays in April
Need help with a Power Point presentation, Word document, or other technical problem you're having?
Need a computer but the public computers are all in use?
Beginning today, April 7, and continuing every Monday in April, the library classroom will be open for general use and technical assistance from 8:00 to 12:00 noon. Lori Warren, Assistant Librarian, Instructional Technology, will be staffing the classroom during that time to assist students with problems or questions they have relative to coursework, assignments, or projects.
We encourage students to take advantage of Lori's expertise and the availablity of the classroom computers during this exceptionally busy time of the semester.
on Mondays in April
Need help with a Power Point presentation, Word document, or other technical problem you're having?
Need a computer but the public computers are all in use?
Beginning today, April 7, and continuing every Monday in April, the library classroom will be open for general use and technical assistance from 8:00 to 12:00 noon. Lori Warren, Assistant Librarian, Instructional Technology, will be staffing the classroom during that time to assist students with problems or questions they have relative to coursework, assignments, or projects.
We encourage students to take advantage of Lori's expertise and the availablity of the classroom computers during this exceptionally busy time of the semester.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
April is STD Awareness Month--free confidential testing today, April 2
Results of a study that was done by CDC researcher Dr. Sara Forhan reports that "at least one in four teenage girls has a sexually transmitted disease." That percentage translates into approximately 3 million teens, an alarming statistic considering that STDs can be spread by behaviors other than sexual intercourse. Even more shocking is the fact that one in two sexually active persons will contract an STD by the age of 25.
The Hamilton Health Department will conduct free confidential testing for chlamydia and HIV today in the cafeteria hallway from 10:00-12:00.
Find out more at the STD Awareness Month website, or come by the library to find information from books in the book display area inside, from magazines and newspapers in print and online, or from trusted websites such as the CDC, Medline, and the American Social Health Association.
Take control. Get the facts. Get tested.
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