Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 28th at 7pm for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2018

Join SWOSU faculty and students for this informative workshop about the upcoming National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) being held at the University of Central Oklahoma from April 4-7, 2018.

The SWOSU NCUR workshop will be on Tuesday, Nov. 28th at 7:00PM in the Al Harris Library Instruction Room (2nd floor). The SWOSU workshop will cover

• how to write an abstract,
• design a research poster,
• and present like a pro!

Why should I present at NCUR 2018?

• It's a great opportunity to network at a national level
• Present and promote your research passions
• Learn about new fields
• Explore career options
• It's a road trip to UCO!

The deadline to submit a NCUR abstract is December 5th, 2017.

For more information contact

• Frederic Murray: frederic.murray@swosu.edu
• Erin Ridgeway: erin.ridgeway@swosu.edu
• Taylor Verkler: taylor.verkler@swosu.edu

International Science Fiction

Because the stories of science fiction are set in the greatest extremes of both place and time, the genre is able to present themes and symbols common to all humanity without the trappings of any particular culture to hinder understanding.  That ability to bridge cultural gaps is one reason that science fiction attracts a diverse set of storytellers, as well as having exploded in popularity internationally in the last few decades.

A new display at the Al Harris Library highlights some of the best science fiction authors from diverse cultures and languages.

One is Octavia E. Butler, the first science-fiction writer to win the MacArthur award, who believed that her existence as an African-American woman “equipped her spectacularly well to portray life in hostile dystopias where the odds of survival can be almost insurmountable,” according her obituary in The New York Times.

 Also featured are authors from around the world, such as Cixin Liu, perhaps China’s most popular science fiction author, and Carlos Ruiz Zafón, a Spanish author who writes both young adult and adult science fiction.

Science fiction’s popularity has ensured that works such as these are translated into several languages in order to reach the international audience hungry to experience places and times that don’t exist – yet.

Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7pm for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2018

Join SWOSU faculty and students for this informative workshop about the upcoming National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) being held at the University of Central Oklahoma from April 4-7, 2018.

The SWOSU NCUR workshop will be on Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 7:00PM in the Al Harris Library Instruction Room (2nd floor). The SWOSU workshop will cover

• how to write an abstract,
• design a research poster,
• and present like a pro!

Why should I present at NCUR 2018?

• It's a great opportunity to network at a national level
• Present and promote your research passions
• Learn about new fields
• Explore career options
• It's a road trip to UCO!

The deadline to submit a NCUR abstract is December 5th, 2017.

For more information contact

• Frederic Murray: frederic.murray@swosu.edu
• Taylor Verkler: taylor.verkler@swosu.edu

Campus power outage south of Davis St. [Update: Power is back!]

Updated 10/13/2017, 4:10pm

Power and A/C are back in the Al Harris Library.

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The Weatherford campus south of Davis St. is experiencing a power brown-out. The Al Harris Library is open and most library computers are working, but there's no air conditioning.

The World of Theatre

For thousands of years people have been telling stories in a variety of ways, including through the form of stage theatre.  The form of theatre that we know today originated with the Greeks.  One of the most famous playwrights of all time is William Shakespeare who wrote plays such as  Hamlet, Julius Caesar, and Romeo and Juliet during the 16^th and 17^th centuries.  Today theatre is still going strong from the bright lights of Broadway in New York City to community theatres in Oklahoma towns.

To ensure a successful theatrical performance, there must be many people working backstage in addition to the actors on the stage and the director.  This includes the stage manager, set designer, costume designer, and many more staff.  One of the most important persons in a theatrical production is the theatre or stage director who oversees and orchestrates the production as a whole.  The director's function is to ensure the quality and completeness of the production and to lead the members of the creative team, such as the actors, set designers, and costume designers, into realizing their artistic vision of it. Vital to a theatrical production are the actors, because they bring the script to life for the audience, evoking the emotions that were intended by the playwright. The design of the set is also a very important aspect of theatre production, because the set must be designed and constructed with the appropriate props to further bring the script to life.   

Come by the Al Harris Library and check out our display on “The World of Theatre”!

Family History

 
If you are curious about your family’s history and would like to find out more about your ancestry, come by the Al Harris Library this month to look at our Family History and Genealogy display.  If you see something you like on our display, feel free to check it out!   

You may have heard your relatives talk about incidents that happened in your family or you may have heard about other family members, and you may want to find out more about who they were and who you are.  The SWOSU Libraries has the resources to get you started!  If you have questions about how to start, please ask us and we will point you in the right direction.  In addition to the available printed materials, there are many online resources.

Power outage on Saturday, July 29th, 2017

The library's website and off-campus database access may be unavailable on Saturday, July 29th due to a campus power outage. PSO needs to shut off power to much of the campus to install new electrical equipment.

The Spring Finals DeStress Fest is On!

Extended hours Thursday, April 27 - Thursday, May 4

The Al Harris Library will be open extended hours Thursday, April 27th through Thursday, May 4th. View our full Finals Week schedule …

Refreshments

We'll have cookies, crackers, and drinks from 8:00pm until closing.

Let's get physical!

Sweat the stress out with our jump ropes and hula hoops.

Take a reality break

The Dept. of Business and Computer Science will share their HTC VIVE virtual reality goggles in the evening on Monday, May 1st.

Woof! Chill with the therapy dog

Relax with a chilled-out therapy dog at the Al Harris Library from 4:00pm-5:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

The art of taking a break

Color, draw, paint, and craft -- whatever takes your mind off studying. We provide the materials -- you provide the creativity!

Exercise your brain!

We'll have games, puzzles, and other activities to reset your brain.

Destress at the library!

Favorite Books and National Library Week

Do you have a favorite book? A book that has motivated you, entertained you, educated you, and changed your perspective? The Al Harris Library invites you to tell us about your favorite book!

In celebration of National Library Week (April 9^th-15^th), the Al Harris Library is displaying an exhibit of favorite books. We are asking students, staff, and faculty for information about why this book is a favorite.

    

If you would like to participate, please leave a comment on the Al Harris Library Facebook page or fill out this form:  https://library.swosu.edu/forms/favorite-book.html. 

Remember to check out the other displays at the Al Harris Library. You may discover your next favorite book!