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Okay, so really, it's a little bit crazy that March is upon us. And there are o' so many things that I love about March...but I'll save that for a later post.  Today, I want to talk a little bit more about what we are all about.   And it is...drumroll please...

I know, you are wondering about now what it is I'm talking about.  Well, here in the Library, our very reason for being here is to be here for YOU.  To make sure that all your informational needs are met, why of course.  To provide you with access to quality materials for your academic use, obviously.  To provide you with an excellent and diverse collection of materials (read books, movies, CDs, etc.) for your personal use and any other use you can think of but we won't name.  Did you know that?  And To provide inspiring, provocative, and engaging series of educational experiences outside of your classrooms.  I bet you didn't think of that when you thought about the Library.  And finally, in order to do all of this, we want to connect with you.  Your college experience is made up primarily of the education that we all hope you will achieve.  But it is also the experience of meeting new people, new ideas, new perspectives, and new ways of looking at the world.  Which is why the Library has lots of contests, drawings for prizes, and events. 
With that in mind, here is what's happening that you need to know about.
This week:  
Oh, yes, the Oscars are almost here!!!  Are you not as excited as we are?  Well, what's so great about watching the Oscars...ummm...it's hosted by Ellen this year.  Need we say more?  And according to our Gratefulness project wall, there are several of you that are big fans.  For the more studious film buffs, it is very interesting to see the awards play out.  For the rest of you, if you voted for who you think is going to win in our contest, then you could win a selection of new and fabulous DVDs including some new releases from this year's Oscar nominee list.  Remember, you are voting for who you think will win for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor & Actress in a Lead Role, and Best Actor & Actress in a Supporting Role.  If you've missed them, come check out our collection of this year's nominees in the Library.  Of the list, so far we have the DVD copies to check out of Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Blue Jasmine, and the rest we are eagerly awaiting.  If there isn't a copy in, get put on our wait list.
Next week:
Well, it is the start of Women's History Month.  We have so many interesting things to share with you but we are starting off with a fabulous film that will inspire and challenge what you think about our media culture and how it affects women.  On Tuesday, March 4th in Caldwell Room 211 and in Ontario on Thursday, March 6th at 6 p.m., the Library is hosting a special screening of this newly released film featuring some amazing women of our age addressing this issue such as Lisa Ling, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, Nancy Pelosi, Geena Davis, and so many more.  You will not want to miss this.  Stay tuned for more details.


And after you've made it through all of your finals, rejuvenated over Spring Break, when you come back we have so much more planned including some art contests, open mic nights, writers and poets coming to speak, more free movie nights, and that's just to get you interested and excited.
Looking forward to the rest of this school year with you.