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J. Conrad Dunagan Library Newsletter
March 2015
Falcon Finder
W
e have launched a new webpage in preparation of a complete redesign. At the top of the page, you will find Falcon Finder search tool to
facilitate your research needs. Use this quick reference search to find what
is out there—books, e-books, articles, journals, films, archival materials,
and more. Now you’ll be able to access them all with this one stop all encompassing search. Click Here: library.utpb.edu
Spring Semester Hours
Monday—Thursday
8am—11:45pm
Friday
8am—5:45pm
Saturday
10am—5:45pm
Sunday
Spring Forward
The Library has added eight new computer systems for student use (six of
them on the second floor), increasing our total by over 20%!
4pm—11:45pm
Get Our Free App Now -
Available on Android &
Apple
Laptop Checkouts
Coming Soon—The Dunagan Library will lend HP laptops to current
students. They will be checked out at the Library Services Desk.
The loan period is 3 days; however, 2 renewals of 3 days each are
allowed, if the laptop is renewed on or before the due date. For
more information, contact Michele Kuchel at 552-2398.
Celebrate National Library Week
April 12th through the 18th is Celebrate National Library Week.
During the week, the nation’s librarians are promoting participation
and awareness of libraries—history, staff, outreach, and support.
For Information:
http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/
natlibraryweek
Author
Presentation Series
Our next guest author is
UTPB Athletic Director Steve
Aicinena, who will appear at
the Library on Thursday, April
9th in room 142 at 6pm.
Mr. Aicinena was born in San
Diego, California, and because
of its proximity to the Mexican
border, he was able to travel
to the Mexican Cities of
Tijuana and Ensenada on
dozens of occasions
throughout his youth.
The journey of Luz Luna will
help you appreciate the
blessings you’ve been given.
It illustrates the power of
forgiveness and demonstrates
to all that, through hard work
and perseverance, dreams can
be fulfilled in spite of
overwhelming odds.
Aicinena is currently a Professor of Kinesiology at UTPB. He
also serves as the University's
athletic director and head
volleyball coach. Though he
has published one book and
numerous professional papers, this is his first novel.
New Equipment
KwikBoost
Charging
Stations
Charge your mobile devices while you study.
Courtesy Amazon.com
Boldly Go
On November 29, 1976, Leonard Nimoy visited the University . Here is an
excerpt from the story in the December 8, 1976 issue of The Windmill.
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It was safe to say that Leonard Nimoy was among friends during his
appearance on campus Nov. 29. In fact, about 900 friends of all ages and
sizes attended his Student Services sponsored talk which was moved to
the gymnasium to handle the crowd.
It was the largest crowd at any event here except commencement
programs since the university opened in 1973.
Leonard Nimoy
1931—2015
What did actor Nimoy talk about? Mostly he talked about and answered
questions about his role as Mr. Spock on TV’s ever-popular series
“Star Trek” which filmed for three seasons and remains in the public eye
via syndication eight years later.
He touched on his two-year role as Paris on another longtime favorite,
“Mission: Impossible”, and also on his stage roles, his movies, his poetry
publications and his photography publications since then.
But throughout the on-campus lecture and his news conference at
KMID-TV immediately upon late afternoon arrival, the main subject was
Spock and Star Trek.
He answered questions by the score about friction among the Star Trek
cast (none; it was very harmonious), about his favorite episodes (several;
among them the one in which half-human and half-Vulcan Mr. Spock
returned to Vulcan “in heat,” which happens every seven years,
according to the story line), about possible resumption of Star Trek (a
movie is planned, but is not entirely assured yet as far as he is concerned), and his newest projects: another book coming out and a new
television series entitled “In Search of…” Which concerns elusive and intriguing subjects. The audience laughed and applauded several times
during his program, and gave prolonged applause as Nimoy exited. Then
he was deluged for autographs at a reception in the gymnasium lobby.
From the Archives
For any archival project, it is wisest to contact the Archives (552-2402 or 552-2406) prior to a visit to discuss
research needs and parameters. We customarily open up the Archives by appointment only, but we also
have evening hours on Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm. The archives has a climate-controlled closed stacks
room. Our collections include regional history and interest. We also house John Ben Shepperd’s papers and
personal library.
Editors: Nanci Harris, Jacqueline Salter, Howard Marks Writers: Nanci Harris, Howard Marks, UTPB Staff Page design: Nanci Harris
Photographs (otherwise noted): Nanci Harris, Joseph Grawburg, Media Services, Archives and Special Collections