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Puppy Love at Pius

Published by Laura Thomson on December 12, 2011 in Event Announcements, Free Stuff, General News, Library, On Campus and Social. 0 Comments

It’s a proven fact that stress and blood pressure go down when you pet a puppy. And since finals are just around the corner – not that we need to remind you – the College of Arts and Sciences and Pius XIII Memorial Library are trying to help you cope with the hectic time with the wagging tails of C.H.A.M.P. (Canine Helpers Allow More Possibilities), a local volunteer organization of therapy dogs and their owners. In other words: The puppies are back! The puppies are back!

The canines’ wiggle their way to Pius from 2-4 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 12, and from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, the study day before finals. The dogs will be located on the second floor and the lower level of the library.

A full line-up of cuddly friends can be found here.

Find out more information about the C.H.A.M.P. dogs online and remember to visit. Come on,  *baby talk* “who can say no to that face…?”

Puppy Love at Pius
Monday, Dec 12, 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec 13, 12-2 p.m.
Pius XIII Memorial Library, lower level and 2nd floor
Free

 

University Libraries December 2011 Newsletter

Published by Tynan Shevlin on November 29, 2011 in General News and Library. 0 Comments

The December issue of the University Libraries newsletter is out now. Click here to read about important information for graduating students, Ph. D. and non-returning students, as well as a gift book guide and an interesting Christmas photo from the vault (pictured above).

 

Vote on New Furniture for Pius Library

Published by Tynan Shevlin on November 14, 2011 in General News, Library, On Campus and SGA News. 1 Comment

Chairs are really underrated things. People rely on chairs every day to support and comfort them while they work. Without chairs, we would have to do work on the ground, or standing up, and that would be totally uncomfortable. Plus, the right chairs can really bring a room together, in a feng shui sort of way. What I’m trying to say is this: good furniture is important.

Which is why Pius Library is inviting students to come check out different options for new furniture. Starting today (Monday, November 14) until Friday, you can cast your vote on which style of study carrels, task chairs, lounge seating, group seating, and group study spaces you like best.

This event is brought to you by SGA, and they had this to say:

Your Student Government Association has been working with SLU’s administration to renovate Pius XII Memorial Library to improve the amount and the quality of student space available. We want the students to have a direct voice in the process, so please take five minutes before your study session in Pius this week to test out the furniture samples on the third floor.

If you have any questions about this event or would like to provide additional feedback on Pius Library, please email Patrick Grillot, SGA Academic Vice President, at pgrillot@slu.edu.

SGA is here to advocate for any concern that you have as a student at SLU might have. You can always contact SGA via email at sga@slu.edu.

 

Tastes of the World

Published by Genevieve Knab on November 8, 2011 in Event Announcements, Free Stuff, General News, International, Library and On Campus. 0 Comments

 

 

If you are tired of American food then you should join the International Student Federations this Wednesday (November 9th) in Pius Library’s Knights Room. Any time between 3:00p.m. and 5:00p.m. you can stop by and try different food from around the world.

If you have any more questions about this event or about the International Student Federations, shoot an email to isf@slu.edu.

 

Tastes of the World
Wednesday, Nov. 9th: 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Knights Room, Pius Library
free

 

Library Happenings in October

Published by Genevieve Knab on October 13, 2011 in Event Announcements, Free Stuff, General News, Library and On Campus. 0 Comments

More than just studying goes on at the Pius Library, here are a few events going on this October.

Tomorrow through Saturday (October 14-15th) will be the 38th Annual Saint Louis Conference on Manuscript Studies. Guest speaker Michelle P. Brown is joining us from the University of London and will be presenting the Lowrie J. Daly, SJ, Memorial Lecture on Manuscript Studies starting Friday at 4:00p.m. in the Pere Marquette Gallery, DuBourg Hall. Brown’s topic is Peopling Paternoster Row: Recovering the Artist of the Holkham Bible Picture-Book, so head over to DeBourg because it is a free event, open to all public.

 

Next week, Monday, October 17th, you can attend the Evening at Home with the Works of Mario Vargas Llosa. Everyone is welcome to join discussion on the works of the 2011 SLU Literary Award and Nobel Prize winner at 5:00p.m. in the Knights Room of the Pius Library. To find s list of Llosa’s work search the Pius catalogs under the author ” Vargas Llosa, Mario” here.The event is sponsored by the Saint Louis University Library Associates; more information on this group can be found here.

For more information on all October events check out the University Libraries E-Newsletter for October here.

 

Conference on MAnuscript Studies/ Evening @ Home with the Works of Llosa
Oct. 14-15th (Friday 4:00p.m.)/ Oct. 17th (5:00p.m.)
Pere Marquette Gallery, DuBourg Hall/ Knights Room, Pius Library
Free