Music in the Library presents a musical preview of the upcoming CSC/UST production of Guys and Dolls on Thursday, February 28, Noon – 1pm in the O’Shaughnessy Room of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. Members of the cast, under the direction of UST alumnus Gregg Sawyer and Rob Strusinski (Music Dept) will perform a number of selections from this award-winning Broadway musical by Frank Loesser. Based on short stories by Damon Runyon, the plot depicts the lives of lovers, gamblers, and a Salvation Army-style mission on the gritty streets of mid-120th century New York. Bring your lunch; light refreshments will be provided.
Music in the Library provides opportunities for musicians in the UST community to perform in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Any student, faculty, or staff member interested in participating in future musical offerings is invited to contact Cathny Lutz (2-5459) or Conie Borchardt (x-6874).

Bring your lunch and join fellow faculty members in viewing and discussing the live EduCAUSE webinar, “Powerful But Not a Panacea: Virtual Worlds as a Tool for Situational Learning.” This event will be held at noon, Tuesday, February 19, in room 303 of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center. Cookies and beverages will be provided.
Register for this event at the Faculty Center for eLearning registration page and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win an official 1GB Faculty Center for eLearning USB “thumb drive.” You must be present to win.
Read on for more information.

The UST Libraries provide access to a wide range of electronic and print infomation resources, and is now in the process of creating video tutorials to help patrons learn tips and the skills needed to effectively search these resources. Read today’s Library Today article from the Bulletin Today, February 14 issue, for more information on what you can expect, and for a list of video tutorials that are already available!

While love may be in the air this week bullets were also in the air in Chicago on February 14th 1929 when seven people were gunned down in what is now called the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre. Ironically enough this tragic event was the kick off of a very funny movie with Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis. Name the movie with no Googling! If you don’t know the title off your head I am sure there is a friendly librarian who would be more than happy to help you with this query; and when you have an answer send it to arhudson@stthomas.edu
Last week I wondered about the name of the world chess champion beating computer who head to head with Garry Kasparov. The answer was IBM’s Deep Blue and the campus chess experts with the correct answers are
Eric Jorgensen and Holly Schultz
Thanks for playing!

While love may be in the air this week bullets were also in the air in Chicago on February 14th 1929 when seven people were gunned down in what is now called the Saint Valentine’s Day massacre. Ironically enough this tragic event was the kick off of a very funny movie with Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis. Name the movie with no Googling! If you don’t know the title off your head I am sure there is a friendly librarian who would be more than happy to help you with this query; and when you have an answer send it to arhudson@stthomas.edu
Last week I wondered about the name of the world chess champion beating computer who head to head with Garry Kasparov. The answer was IBM’s Deep Blue and the campus chess experts with the correct answers are
Eric Jorgensen and Holly Schultz
Thanks for playing!

Come to the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center and you will find a new look in several areas of the library:
* The reference desk and the IRT tech desk on Level 1 are now combined – please stop by whenever you need help with your research and/or technology questions.
* Some tall shelves in the Level 1 Reference Room were removed and replaced with comfortable furniture to provide a home for New Books, as well as a nice group study space.
* The O’Shaughnessy Room has new carpeting and some of the bookshelves have been removed, making it even more spacious and welcoming than it always had been. New window treatments are on their way – and yes, the big leather chairs are still there for you!
* Some of the shelving on Level 2 has been removed, providing easier access to the Great Hall.
Read on to see the complete article in January 31 Bulletin Today.

Come to the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Center and you will find a new look in several areas of the library:
* The reference desk and the IRT tech desk on Level 1 are now combined – please stop by whenever you need help with your research and/or technology questions.
* Some tall shelves in the Level 1 Reference Room were removed and replaced with comfortable furniture to provide a home for New Books, as well as a nice group study space.
* The O’Shaughnessy Room has new carpeting and some of the bookshelves have been removed, making it even more spacious and welcoming than it always had been. New window treatments are on their way – and yes, the big leather chairs are still there for you!
* Some of the shelving on Level 2 has been removed, providing easier access to the Great Hall.
Read on to see the complete article in January 31 Bulletin Today.

You are all invited to a reception formally introducing the Winter 2007 issue of the New Hibernia Review this Wednesday, January 9, from 3 – 4pm, in the O’Shaughnessy Room of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. A short program at 3:30 pm will discuss the issue and its particular features of interest. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome; no reservation is needed. For more information please read the complete article from January 7, Monday’s Bulletin Today.

Last week I asked which museum was the primary beneficiary of Joesph Mallord Turner’s works. The answer is the Tate museum in London and the campus art historian who knew that fact was Roderick Teh
A new week and a new trivia question.
This week is primary week in New Hampshire and international attention is once again focused on the granite state. So important is that state in national politics that a fictional two term governor of New Hampshire was eventually elected president of the United States. Can you name this fictional POTUS?
Send guesses to arhudson@stthomas.edu As always there are no prizes for winners, exept for the thrill of seeing your name up in lights.