Semester break is almost here, and with it will come three much-needed homework-free weeks! Wondering what to do with all that spare time? Why not check out a book from Van Wylen’s browsing collection to keep yourself occupied? The browsing collection, located on the west side of the first floor, has many recently published books …
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Looking to get in the holiday spirit? The library has many Christmas music CDs available. You can check out sound recordings of every Vespers since 1993 and DVDs of Vespers since 1991. There are also many other Christmas CDs available, ranging from A Bach Christmas to Silly Christmas Songs. The library has several classic Christmas …
Looking for somewhere new to study as you prepare for your finals? Check out where some of these Hope students like to study: Edith L. (’12) works on her Colonial Latin American History homework at a table on the north side of the first floor. She likes to study there because it’s a quiet corner …
Van Wylen will have extended hours during exam week that are as follows: Friday, December 11: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday, December 12: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday, December 13: 1 p.m. – 2 a.m. Monday, December 14: 8 a.m.- 2 a.m. Tuesday, December 15: 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. Wednesday, December 16: …
Are you interested in a job that allows you to solve new problems every day? Would you like to have the opportunity to meet and help many different people find the information they’re looking for? If you answered yes to either of these questions, librarianship could be the field for you! While you may not …
Van Wylen Library users have probably noticed the marble bust directly to the left of the main entrance of the library. This exquisite piece of art depicts Laetitia Mathilde Frédérique Aloissia Elizabeth Bonaparte, the niece of Napoleon, though around the library she just goes by Mathilde. Hiram Powers, an American sculptor from Vermont, formed the …
Journalism and newspapers have been called the “fourth branch of the government” by some because of their importance to self-government. In reporting on decisions made by government leaders both at state and national levels, the press allows citizens to make informed choices regarding those in office, a necessary aspect of democracy. However, with the rise …
