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Each year Wittenberg University honors outstanding students, faculty and staff at the annual Honors Convocation. This year the Honors Convocation was held on Friday, April 10, 2015, in Weaver Chapel. We are always pleased to find names of library student-employees who have received well-deserved recognition and it is my pleasure to recognize them now. I apologize if I missed your name and you were not included on the list. Please know it was not intentional.

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Megan Gerrity Pick and Pen Emily Kahlig Ivy Ring Pick and Pen Caitlin N. Lobl Archaeology Ð The Nancy L. Benco Archaeological Research Fund Mortar Board Phi Alpha Theta Alexa Murrieta Alpha Lambda Delta James C. Shull Business Department Ð The Tau Pi Phi Award Tau Pi Phi Emily A. Rayens Beta Beta Beta Mortar Board Tia N. Simpson Pick and Pen Zoey Wilson Art Department Ð The Ralston C. Thompson Awards Pick and Pen

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Grace E. Bartley Phi Alpha Theta Pick and Pen Sigma Delta Pi Siham M. Shehebo Pick and Pen Tau Pi Phi Deanna M. Volz Alpha Lambda Delta Ya Haddy Sallah The Global Awareness Award Phi Beta Kappa Seniors Earning University Honors Additionally, several Thomas Library student employees participated in ÒLiberal Arts in Action: A Celebration of LearningÓ on April 10, 2015. Megan Gerrity participated in the poster session on the second floor of the Shouvlin Atrium, presenting ÒSex-Based Trends in the Tendency to Sit Alone or in Groups.Ó Logan Liming was a presenter on the panel session, ÒCriminal ActivitiesÓ where she presented a paper on ÒChildhood Risk Factors for Adult Criminality: Social Bonds.Ó Caitlin Lobl participated in the poster session in Geil Lounge, presenting ÒMy Summer With Thomas Jefferson and the JoinerÕs Shop.Ó Elizabeth Price participated in the poster session on the first floor of the Shouvlin Atrium, presenting ÒWho Has More Personable Conversations: Males or Females?Ó Emily Rayens performed in Post 95 in a session entitled, ÒMusic of Doppler, CPE Bach, and ClarkÓ (flute). Emily Rayens was a presenter on the panel session, ÒGoddesses, Paupers, and Modern Voices: WomenÕs Experiences from Antiquity to the PresentÓ where she presented a paper entitled: ÒSh(r)edding Gender Roles: Advising Styles in the Writing Center.Ó Siham Shehebo participated in the poster session on the second floor of the Shouvlin Atrium, presenting ÒThe Story of the American International Association.Ó James Shull participated in the poster session in the Geil Lounge, presenting ÒIssues In Sport Management: Should Sports Betting Be Legalized?Ó Lucy Timko participated in the Tai Chi performance in front of the Benham-Pence Student Center. Stephanie Weaver was a presenter on the panel session, ÒImproving Selves and SchoolsÓ where she presented a paper entitled: ÒAnalysis of Exemplary Practices of the Pittsburgh Public Schools.Ó Whitney Yarbrough was a presenter on the panel session, ÒPublic Spaces: An Analysis of Museums and SchoolsÓ where she presented a paper entitled: ÒMuseums as a Social Construct: A Study of the Epistemology of Museum Interpretation.Ó Whitney Yarbrough participated in the poster session on the second floor of the Shouvlin Atrium, presenting ÒAmerican Through the Lens.Ó In addition, three Thomas Library faculty participated in ÒThe Celebration of Learning.Ó Suzanne Smailes participated in the Tai Chi Dance Class performance in front of the Benham-Pence Student Center. Ken Irwin, Doug Lehman and Suzanne Smailes chaired panels. Again, congratulations on your accomplishments and honors. On behalf of Thomas Library I want to tell you that we are proud of you and are happy to have you working for us in Thomas Library. For the seniors, I wish you the best of luck as you pursue the next step in your lifeÕs journey. For the non-seniors we look forward to your return next academic year and your continued success in the classroom. Best wishes! Doug Lehman Director, Thomas Library

[caption id="attachment_1331" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Mural by Carly Sparrow for Thomas Library's Curriculum Resource Center[/caption] Came and celebrate National Library Week with us in Thomas Library! Grand Reopening of the Curriculum Resource Center Thursday, April 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Curriculum Resource Center, Thomas Library Join us for cake and lemonade at the reopening of the new and improved CRC. Swap Cans for Fines April 12 Ð April 18 For every nonperishable, unexpired canned good you bring to the Circulation Desk, we will take up to $5 (per can) off of your Thomas Library fine.Ê We cannot accept canned goods for lost or damaged book fees or OhioLINK fines. Canned goods will be taken to the Second Harvest Food Bank.Ê Donations of canned goods will also be accepted.ÊÊ Blind Date with a Book All week in the Lobby of Thomas Library Select a Òblind dateÓ from our shelf of eligible, single titles and set off on a romantic adventure, or maybe just a good read.

[caption id="attachment_1331" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Mural by Carly Sparrow for Thomas Library's Curriculum Resource Center[/caption] During the fall of 2013 a library student worker, and Education major, Kara Snyder, suggested a rearrangement of the Curriculum Resource Center materials to make the area more user-friendly for her and her fellow education students. With the approval of Doug Lehman, Library Director, a meeting was held in Thomas Library with Lora Lawson from the Education Department, Ken Irwin, liaison to the Education Department, Joan Pallant, Head of Circulation, and Kara Snyder in attendance. A survey was conducted early in 2014 among Education faculty and students. Results were compiled and analyzed, and, with the overwhelming interest and approval of Education faculty and students, work on the project began in May 2014. Three library student workers and Education majors, Kara Snyder, Maggie Huffman, and Carly Sparrow spent countless hours over the entire summer bringing the project to its conclusion. Assistance from the Education Department was consistent and welcome throughout the summer. Among the tasks undertaken were an inventory of the entire collection and the weeding of outdated materials. The relabeling of resources and placing them into new containers was also a part of the project. New shelving and new signage was added to the space. The entire Curriculum Resource Center was rearranged by material type. A beautiful mural was painted by May 2014 graduate and Education major, Carly Sparrow, to draw attention to the beautiful new space. The CRC has been completely transformed into a welcoming and functional resource. More details about an Open House during National Library Week in mid-April will be forthcoming.