Small team of student volunteers needed!

Thanks to creative input from student focus groups this spring, I’m excited to share that the library will be getting a fresh look before students return in September!

In order to prepare for these changes, I need the assistance of a small team of three to six reliable students willing to shift furniture, remove books from shelves (while keeping the books in order), return books to shelves, and other tasks.

The related community service dates are as follows:

Monday, June 18th: Shift furniture, remove books from shelves, remove posters and wall hangings, and complete other preparatory tasks

Tuesday, June 19th (all or part of the day, if needed): complete any remaining preparatory work

[The facilities team will make more changes after this prep work is complete.]

Monday, June 25th: Return books to shelves, spruce up furniture, and rehang wall art on walls not scheduled for painting

Tuesday, June 26th (all or part of the day, if needed): Complete any remaining post-rearrangement cleanup.

If you’re interested in this community service opportunity, please stop by the library to talk with Ms. DeGroat between now and next Wednesday, June 13th.

 

3D printed objects using Mathematica

Stop by the library to see 3D objects printed by students in Mrs. Reed’s Multivariable Calculus class. They will be on display through June 8th.

Dr. Christopher Hanusa showed students how to export 3D designs created in Mathematica to .stl files which then can be used with a 3D printer to “make real.”  He also brought examples of his creations that were 3D printed in a variety of media.

The students self-selected to use Mathematica to create either a curve, a surface, or a solid (closed surface).  Each finished design was either printed using the MakerBot or the Statasys machines.

Mrs. Reed extends warm thanks to Mu Alpha Theta and the Foundation for their financial support in bringing Dr. Hanusa to our campus.  Additional thanks to the Foundation for providing the 3D printers and printing materials.  Lastly, she and her students appreciate Mr. Boyle, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Hall for their support of these 3D design projects.

 

Scatch-n-sniff and color-your-own bookmarks in the library this week

Stop by the library during Stress Less, Laugh More week (April 30 – May 4) for a playful diversion from the library’s Creativity and Calm station.  You’ll find magnetic poetry kits, origami paper, and special scratch-n-sniff and color-your-own bookmarks (with new scents and designs each day).

 

 

Ceramics by Art 2 students in library

Drop by the library to browse the beautiful ceramic tiles and bowls on display by Ms. Mosley’s Art 2 students!

Students investigated the distinctive patterns used in Islamic art and architecture, then with traditional geometric, calligraphic, and vegetal patterns as inspiration, they created their own patterns and applied them to handmade ceramic tiles and bowls.

Guest artist David Camden helped each student learn how to use the potter’s wheel.

Tiles were created using a combination of hand-building techniques, including impressing, incising, excising, and relief applique. Glazes were selected for specific color harmonies and even some special effects. Patterns were created by hand application and/or with various masking techniques.