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“We often ask the abstract painters what they meant to represent or say. Poets are rarely ask this type of questions, both are simply trying to express  reactions, sensations, and feelings inspired by society, current events, close relations, etc.

Today I paint because it is the only way for me to slip into the present moment, to intuitively express my reactions to the facts, to the environment, to the feelings created or aroused by the current events using color and body movements . ” Danièle Petit

This was great fun. Professor Jerry Toupin’s enthusiasm was greatly appreciated by his audience at the opening of the exhibit “Les Sciences de la Terre et de l’Atmosphère / Earth and Atmospheric Sciences” last Wednesday. “It was fascinating. I did not know a rock could float!” said one patron. Want to know what a stereoscope is for? Or what mineral is use to make mirrors, matches? How about how to measure wind and precipitation? Then this exhibit is a must-see.

• Informative and fun
• Happening at the Bibliothèque Saint-Jean library, Campus Saint-Jean, 8406 rue Marie-Anne Gaboury (91 Treet)
• Open for viewing until Wednesday, February 10th, during the Bibliothèque Saint-Jean’s hours of operation .
• Information: 780-465-8711 or odette.dionne@ualberta.ca

The African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) photo exhibit is currently on display at the H.T.Coutts Library as part of International Week, 2010 events. Better Health for Africa is a selection of 20 photographs taken at AMREF’s projects across Ethiopia, Kenya, Southern Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. Each photograph depicts a person benefiting from AMREF’s work but also empowered to improve his or her life and the lives of the people in his or her community. The Flying Doctor Service operated by AMREF is one of the most comprehensive air ambulance services in Africa.

Tags: Exhibits, Health Promotion

What’s going on at the Bibliothèque Saint-Jean (BSJ?) Last Thursday was the opening of the 5th exhibit of the year “Où s’en vont vos magazines?” or “Where do your magazines go?”, an exhibit of paintings and collages created by Sylvia Grist’s skillful hands to celebrate Alberta’s diversified landscapes.

Jasmine Lamarre, from the new environmental sustainability committee at Campus Saint-Jean, was the guest speaker at the opening. She linked the environmental efforts made by artist Sylvia Grist to what the new committee intends to do at the campus. 

Bibliothèque Saint-Jean was able to get in touch with the artist through the CAVA (Centre d’art visuel de l’Alberta). Born in the French city of Nice, Sylvia Grist started cutting up magazine paper dolls when she was eight years old. After travelling in North America, she decided to move to Canada in 1983. Her art work captivates visitors. The exhibit includes a display table showing books from the library collection on the topics of environmental sustainability and decoupage.

The exhibit is opened for viewing during the library hours from January 14th to 31st . For more information, please call 780-465-8711.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Library is currently hosting “Outside Noise,” an exhibition of works by members of the Student Design Association and the Visual Arts Student Association. This exhibition is part of International Week, February 1-5, 2010.

Tags: exhibition, Rutherford Library, Student Design Association, Visual Arts Student Association

The University of Alberta Augustana Campus Library is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 information literacy awards:

Teaching Faculty Award for the Support of Information Literacy: Dr. Janet Wesselius, Assistant Professor of Philosophy.

Nancy Goebel, Augustana Head Librarian and Chair of the Award Committee noted that “Dr. Wesselius’ interest in excellence in undergraduate teaching and learning provides many opportunities for strategic collaboration with librarians to address information literacy in the various Philosophy courses that she teaches.” In December 2009, Dr. Wesselius was also awarded the Augustana Faculty Teaching Award.

Initiated in 2005, this annual award is given to an Augustana Campus teaching faculty member who has contributed consistently and notably to the promotion of information literacy at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta.  Nominations are accepted from Augustana students, staff, faculty and administrators.

The award was presented to Dr. Wesselius at the 9th Annual Augustana Information Literacy in Academic Libraries Workshop. See here for information on the award.

Student Award for Library Research: Amy Wilhelm

Amy’s submission for the award was based on library research conducted for her paper, “The Evolution of Sustainable Development,” written for Dr. Glynnis Hood’s AUENV 324. The Award Committee was very impressed with Amy’s thoughtful and thorough research, and her insightful reflections on her research process.  See here for information on the award.

Additional information:
The Augustana Campus Library’s information literacy initiatives provide opportunities for the Augustana community to learn how to find and use library and information resources, crucial skills for success both at university and throughout life.

We are pleased to tell you that the new IEEE Xplore digital library will be here in early 2010.  IEEE is in the final development and testing phases now and the exact launch date will be communicated soon.

Completely redesigned, the new IEEE Xplore makes searching for and finding relevant research easier, faster and more streamlined with several customer-requested enhancements, including:

• New easy-to-navigate design
• Innovative search engine with post-search refinement and enhanced features
• New personalization features: preferences, saved searches and saved search alerts

Visit www.ieee.org/newieeexplore, our new web site that was created to keep you continually up-to-date on the launch.  Check this web site frequently for news and information about the new IEEE Xplore.

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