Thomas Library Blog

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 7, 2017, 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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Chelby Dye Apha Lambda Delta Megan E. Gerrity Seniors Earning University Honors Anna M. Gutridge Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Program Ð The Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Chemistry Department Ð The James T. Gregory Award Seniors Earning University Honors Emily C. Kahlig Health Professions Program Ð The John Stauffer Scholarship Psi Chi Madison N. Kritsch Ivy Ring Pick and Pen Madison T. Nadler Alpha Lambda Delta Sierra N. Sandy Ivy Ring Kappa Delta Pi Pick and Pen Lindsey M. Shannon Alpha Lambda Delta Lucille M. Timko Music Department Ð The Jan Bender Award Phuc ÒLeoÓ H. Vo Chemistry Department Ð The Nelson E. Sartoris Award Phi Eta Sigma Senior Award_

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Grace Bartley Seniors Earning University Honors Whitney P. Hoover Alpha Lambda Delta Ethan Raines Seniors Earning University Honors Samantha Reynolds Alpha Lambda Delta Siham M. Shehebo Business Department Ð Financial Executives International Award Clay Waidelich Phi Eta Sigma

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Leah G. Hilley Pick and Pen Additionally, several Thomas Library student employees participated in ÒLiberal Arts in Action: A Celebration of LearningÓ on April 7, 2017. Grace Bartley was a participant on the panel session, New Insights Into Latino Immigration and Education where she presented a paper entitled, ÒAnalysis of the Benefits and Challenges of the Creation of a Book Club for Eighteen of the Fifth and Sixth Grade Students of the Arturo Jimenes Sabter School.Ó Hannah Carroll participated in the poster session, presenting ÒImmortality in Daoism.Ó Hannah Carroll participated in the poster session with other members of East Asian Studies, presenting ÒEast Asian Club Volunteer Involvement in Springfield Schools.Ó Chelby Dye was a participant, with other Education students, at the panel session Gardens and Food Ð Real and Imaginary where they presented ÒSociological Perspectives and The Promise Neighborhood.Ó Megan Gerrity was a participant at the panel session Athletes Ð Impact and Stressors where she presented a paper entitled ÒThe Effects of Thriving With Stress on Athletes: Stress, Coping and Anxiety.Ó Alexandra Kukovich participated in the poster session, presenting ÒWitt In Washington DC Program.Ó Alexandra Kukovich participated with other students from the International Studies Ð Peace Corps Preparation program in the poster session in the Geil Lounge, presenting ÒLesotho Nutrition Initiative.Ó Valerie Richards was a participant on the panel session, Politics: Domestic and International Issues where she presented her paper, ÒThe Experience of ÔThe BundÕ in Soviet Russia.Ó Destiny Smith performed ÒRegarding MirrorsÓ in Shouvlin 201. In addition, Doug Lehman, the Library Director, participated in ÒThe Celebration of Learning,Ó chairing the panel, ÒAthletes Ð Impact and Stressors.Ó 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 the 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_1596" align="aligncenter" width="625"] Thomas Library at Wittenberg University[/caption] National Library Week is being held this year from April 9 to 15. Come and celebrate with us in Thomas Library! Swap Cans for Fines 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. Offer not available for OhioLINK fines. 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. Donations of canned goods will also be accepted. Blind Date with a Book 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.