Members of the community interested in Muslim history and culture will be able to enjoy “Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys,” a free 5-week long book discussion group beginning Jan. 23 in the Great Books room in Payson Library. Led by Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Dr. David Simonowitz, the discussions — only open to the first 20 people who sign up with … [Read more...] about Interfaith book series addresses Islam
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Library renovations planned for next year
Renovations of Payson Library are expected to begin fall 2014, bringing in new furniture, study spaces and more technology, according to Dean of Libraries Mark Roosa. “There’s a lot going on right now concerning the library,” Roosa said. “When I arrived here about nine years ago, there was a good deal of interest in renovating the facility. So we began a … [Read more...] about Library renovations planned for next year
Textbooks available for checkout
Textbooks will be more widely available in the library for students to check out starting Monday, according to Student Government Association freshman senator Edward Adutwum, who spearheaded the project. Some of the books can only be used in the library, but some of them will be available for students to check out for a week, similar to the iPad program, Dean of Libraries Mark … [Read more...] about Textbooks available for checkout
Staff Editorial: Payson and SGA join forces for GE courses
Art by Sacha Irick In a welcome move, SGA has continued to put our Student Activities fees to work to save us money. From last semester, we know off-campus meal points and their accompanying discounts will be implemented soon. And with a new SGA resolution, select GE textbooks will be available on reserve in the library starting next semester. This resolution from SGA is … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Payson and SGA join forces for GE courses
Plea from a “nerd”
When asked where on campus I live, I instinctively blurt out “the library.” Not only do I work in the Academic Center for Excellence as a writing tutor, but I spend a good portion of my day there. However, it did take me some time to realize that Payson Library is not a designated social area for eating, practicing your musical instrument, Skyping or sleeping. The sad truth is … [Read more...] about Plea from a “nerd”
