Filed on Apr 28th 2008 in alert
Starting Wednesday, April 30, the Dibner Library will stay open 24 hours on weekdays until Friday, May 9. On Friday and Saturday nights the library will close at midnight and open at 9 am the following morning. A complete schedule of library hours is available on the library home page. We know the end of the semester can be a stressful time. Please respect your fellow students by keeping your...
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Filed on Apr 25th 2008 in Science
If you're in need of a study break, play around in Phun - a 2D physics sandbox. A Swedish computer science student developed Phun for his Masters thesis. The program (which is free to download) lets you flex your creativity and build fantastic contraptions, all while obeying the laws of physics.
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Filed on Apr 21st 2008 in environment
Climate change is a huge issue that affects us all. If you're unsure of your role in the problem (and solution) take a minute to calculate your impact with the carbon footprint calculator. Answer a few questions about your energy use, diet, transportation, and recycling habits and get an estimate of how many tons of carbon dioxide your choices create each year. The web site also provides...
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Filed on Apr 18th 2008 in Tips & Tools
Whether you're looking for your first position as a new graduate or a way to earn some cash this summer, take advantage of the library's resources to help you land the perfect job. The Dibner Library has books to help you with everything from choosing a career path that suits your personality to writing a stand-out resume. Here's a sample of some of our titles:
How to...
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Filed on Apr 11th 2008 in Fun
For more funny graphs, check out GraphJam, the latest from the creators of I Can Has Cheezburger?
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