This week in 1950 a very (and I mean very) controversial self help book was first published which to this day sparks heated discussions all over the world. Please give me the author and the name of his book. And if you choose to do it anonymously I completely understand.
If you want to experience this book first hand then try finding it on the stacks of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. I do not want to give away the title but the call number is RZ415 .H82 1950. If you need assistance finding this book or any other book at the UST libraries please contact your favorite librarian.
Last week I wondered which famous landmark to this day retains what is said to be the longest held phone number in New York City and was the inspiration behind Glen Miller’s song PEnnsylvania 6-5000. The answer is The Hotel Pennsylvania across from Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan.
Congratulations to campus jazz enthusiasts Anne Kenne and Peter Erickson for playing along!
Thank you very much!

Music in the Library presents UST music students in a free concert on Tuesday, May 6 from Noon – 1pm in the O’Shaughnessy Room of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. The program will include pianists, a flutist, and a vocalist performing a number of classical works by Handel, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, and others. Take some time out from your busy end of the semester schedule to listen to this springtime serenade! Bring your lunch if you wish; light refreshments will be provided.

UST Libraries article in Bulletin Today describes features of LexisNexis Congressional Research. If you have any difficulty please speak with a reference librarian at 651-962-5001.

You are all invited to a publication reading celebrating the 2008 Summit Avenue Review, the student-edited art and literary magazine of the University of St. Thomas. The reading will take place at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 2 in the O’Shaughnessy Room of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library on the St. Paul campus. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome!

This week in 1940 the Glenn Miller Orchestra released this signature song. Can you give me the name and location of this landmark that has this famous phone number to this day. If you can drop me a message.
If you don’t know the answer off your head and/or want a research ‘project’ to work on for the rest of the week might I recommend using a library database like Proquest Newsstand Complete? You can search individual publication titles like the New York Times (hint, hint) for this or any news item.
Last week’s question was basically a two parter. First you had to know that Manfred von Richthofen was none other than the infamous Red Baron. Then you could have gone the serious route to look up the names of valiant British flyers who engaged him in battle….or….you could have remembered the name of the most famous WW I flying ace… Snoopy! I suggest going the second route because that is who I had in mind. These campus military experts got at least part of the answer correct –
Marianne Hageman
Janice Kragness
Peter Erickson
Kathie Connor
Thanks for playing!

This week in 1940 the Glenn Miller Orchestra released this signature song. Can you give me the name and location of this landmark that has this famous phone number to this day. If you can drop me a message.
If you don’t know the answer off your head and/or want a research ‘project’ to work on for the rest of the week might I recommend using a library database like Proquest Newsstand Complete? You can search individual publication titles like the New York Times (hint, hint) for this or any news item.
Last week’s question was basically a two parter. First you had to know that Manfred von Richthofen was none other than the infamous Red Baron. Then you could have gone the serious route to look up the names of valiant British flyers who engaged him in battle….or….you could have remembered the name of the most famous WW I flying ace… Snoopy! I suggest going the second route because that is who I had in mind. These campus military experts got at least part of the answer correct –
Marianne Hageman
Janice Kragness
Peter Erickson
Kathie Connor
Thanks for playing!

You are all cordially invited to the 10th annual Poetry on the Patio reading, hosted by library director, Dan Gjelten. It will take place from Noon to 1pm on Tuesday, April 29 on the terrace of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Members of the UST community will read their favorite poems while we listen and enjoy. This year our readers include Sherrie Maze, Lawrence Potter, Julia Risser, Denise Dieffenbach, Kory Kutz, Dejen Tesfagiorgis, John Bannigan, Kathleen Keller, and Jessica Webb. Read today’s article in the Bulletin Today for complete information on Poetry on the Patio. Bring your lunch and take part in a fun and very popular noon hour event. If the weather is especially cold or rainy, come inside the library to Room 102. We’ll be there – hope you wil too.

You are cordially invited to join us on Tuesday, April 29, at Noon on the terrace of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Members from across the St. Thomas community – faculty, students, staff members – will share their love of poetry and read one or two of their favorites over the noon hour. This year is the 10th anniversary of this popular event and you are all invited to attend. If the weather is very cold and rainy, we will go inside the library to Room 102. Hope you can join us!

The UST Media Resources Collection recently obtained several business and technology related DVDs to update its collection. Bulletin Today article lists these new dvds. You are invited to come to Room 309, O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library and view them.

Using Ralph W. Franklin’s The Poems of Emily Dickinson readers from the UST community will take a turn with a poem and read all 1,789 poems of Emily Dickinson. This marathon reading is hosted by the English department and everyone is invited to help bring the words of the poet to life. The marathon will take place on Friday, April 25 beginning at 8am and go until 8pm in the O’Shaughnessy Room of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Please read Bulletin Today article for more information. If you would like to join the readers and schedule a time, contact Dr. Erika Scheurer at 651-962-5669. Or just drop by when you can!