“Poetry is a political act because it involves telling the truth.” —June Jordan “Poetry might be defined as the clear expression of mixed feelings.” —W.H. Auden So what is it? Truth? Feelings? Is there a difference? Maybe poetry, like all art, is something with a slippery definition. Maybe that's what makes it so personal, inspiring, … Continue reading Celebrate National Poetry Month by Watching Some Poetry!
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Animal cognition and a declaration…
Most of us who have a pet are more than willing to discuss (sometimes at great length to less-than-enthusiastic-audiences) how brilliant our pet is. Generally, it's a given that people think highly of the pets they observe everyday, and thus have an elevated view of their intelligence. But what if the truth is simple and … Continue reading Animal cognition and a declaration…
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and considering it is a Friday and the sun is doing its best to shine, why not celebrate! There are all sorts of ways to celebrate- writing, reading, even watching films (such as the classic Dead Poet's Society). Or even just this scene from that film: https://youtu.be/LjHORRHXtyI?si=PaXR3J0sp0FSt7R2 And now, I … Continue reading National Poetry Month
Who Started April Fool’s Day?
It's the first day of April, and you know what that means: It's April Fools' Day. While this prank-filled holiday may seem like a modern observance, celebrating April Fools is actually quite old--at least as far as anyone can tell. The truth is, no one is really sure exactly how or when the tradition started. … Continue reading Who Started April Fool’s Day?
Friday Recommendations
It's Friday! And it's almost April. So, why not jump into the weekend and enter the new month with a new book? Or podcast? Or youtube video? First, a quick laugh to brighten your Friday: https://youtu.be/xDHDM7PfyYs?si=pt1BOpKFBuZr9lxH If you aren't in the mood to read, why not check out something cool on youtube? For example, the … Continue reading Friday Recommendations
March 14th is Pi Day
Pi (π) is a fundamental mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is typically denoted by the Greek letter π and is approximately equal to 3.14159. That's why today--3.14--is celebrated as Pi Day! What is Pi? A (very) basic refresher Definition: Pi is the ratio of a circle's … Continue reading March 14th is Pi Day
Exploring A.I. (artificial intelligence)
It feels like you can't go a day without hearing the letters A.I. It's in the news, it's online, you're probably even talking about it in your classes. From ChatGPT to your Netflix recommendations to your banking app, AI is used in nearly every aspect of modern life. Commerce, politics, education, manufacturing, health care, the … Continue reading Exploring A.I. (artificial intelligence)
March is Women’s History Month
Women's History Month honors the many contributions women have made throughout American history. Did you know? Women's History Month started out as Women's History Week. It might surprise you to learn how modern this national observance is. Nationally, the origin of Women's History Month officially begins in 1980, when, after successful lobbying by women organizers, … Continue reading March is Women’s History Month
Open Education Week 2024!!
Reynolds Libraries and CETL are participating in OEGlobal Week 2024! Join us on Wednesday, March 6 from 1-2 pm both in person in Burnette Hall, Rm. 178 and via Zoom. If you can't make that, we will also be facilitating the same session on Friday, March 8, from 12-1 pm both in person in Burnette … Continue reading Open Education Week 2024!!
Make the most of your New York Times subscription
Did you know you could get a free digital subscription to the NYT as a Reynolds student? Maybe you're thinking why would I want that stodgy old paper founded in 1851? Well, although there are plenty of news stories there are many other items you might want to check out. Netflix? Prime? Max? Don't rely … Continue reading Make the most of your New York Times subscription