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Monopoly MoneyTo celebrate Brad Ricca’s screening of his independent film, “Only Son” here on the Hamilton campus, Rentschler Library is featuring the stars of its illustrated collections. From cartoon strips to graphic novels, we have everything your eyes may crave. Whether you’re a die-hard comic collector, a fan of graphic novels, or a skeptic about literature with illustrations, you’ll want to see what’s waiting for you at Rentschler Library.
The display will only run from November 2nd through 13th, so don’t miss out! And, don’t forget to make it to the free screening of Brad Ricca’s “Only Son” on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 pm in Wilks. You can view the Media Guide (pdf/388KB) for more information about the film.
HA! It’s a FRUIT!! According to history.com’s “All About Halloween” website, ” Pumpkins are fruits. A pumpkin is a type of squash and is a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitacae), which also includes squash, cucumbers, gherkins, and melons.” Next question…what’s a gherkin??
If you’re looking to kill a little bit of time before Saturday, be sure to check out all of the cool facts and quizzy items on history.com’s Halloween website. You can learn about the history of the Jack O’Lantern, get spooked by some true (?) stories of hauntings, learn about superstitions, see how Halloween is celebrated throughout the world, discover more fun pumpkin trivia, print out stencils to make your carved pumpkin the coolest in the neighborhood…..and more! So, if you run out of candy when you’re passing it out this weekend, you can always impress the neighborhood kids with your knowledge on the topic!
In England, people used to carve WHAT instead of pumpkins? Apples? Beets? Potatoes? You’ll have to go to history.com to find out!
From NFL football players sporting pink athletic gear ranging from mouthguards to hat brims, to an Illinois bus driver suspended for wearing a pink tie to work, people everywhere are donning pink gear and pink ribbons to increase awareness about breast cancer. Heck, even NASCAR is going pink! If you get a chance, check out Rentschler Library’s “Breast Cancer Awareness” Display and learn more about prevention, treatment, and support for cancer survivors. (Pink ribbon image copyrighted by Bobbie Peachy)
“Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.” ~ Jacques Diouf, FAO
This Friday, October 16th, is World Food Day–”a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger” (U.S. National Committee for World Food Day). So, as you grab that pop tart on your way to class–or cruise through that drive-through for a cheesburger on your way home–this is a good week to think about where your food comes from and to remember those who aren’t as fortunate. If you’re bored between classes or trying to kill a little time at home, go to www.freerice.com to play a little vocabulary game. You benefit by building your vocabulary a bit, and they’ll donate 10 grains of rice for each correct answer you get. Warning–the game can be a bit addictive!
If you want to learn more about hunger issues in the world today, check out some of the library’s resources listed below. Better yet, check around town to see if there is any way you can get involved locally to combat hunger right here at home.
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To celebrate Brad Ricca’s screening of his independent film, “Only Son” here on the Hamilton campus, Rentschler Library is featuring the stars of its illustrated collections. From cartoon strips to graphic novels, we have everything your eyes may crave. Whether you’re a die-hard comic collector, a fan of graphic novels, or a skeptic about literature with illustrations, you’ll want to see what’s waiting for you at Rentschler Library.
