UM Graduate Students Get Caught Reading

Our latest edition of Get Caught Reading marks the first time we've captured Montevallo graduate students in the act. Pictured above is Dr. Lee Rozelle's Graduate Seminar on Literature and Film. The class has been studying the films of Stanley Kubrick and David Cronenberg. You can also see some of the books the class has been reading this semester, including works by Stephen King, William S. Burroughs, J. G. Ballard, and Anthony Burgess.

These students represent both the Master's program in English and the Master's program offered by the College of Education. Pictured from left to right (back row) are: Scott McClellan, Lee Rozelle, Emily McCaffety, Jacqueline Cooper, Judy Le, Susan Smith, and Shannon MacMichael. Front row: Richard Scott, Amanda Dinsmore, Leigh Anne Henry, and Quinn White.

Many thanks to Dr. Rozelle and his class for participating in Get Caught Reading. Also, thanks to the library's Joel Bullock for his excellent photography and graphic work.

Mercedes in Brazil, April Update

The adventures of Mercedes in Brazil continue as we enter the spring months. She's made recent trips to Brasilia and the southern city of Florianopolis. Above is a postcard that we received around the time of our last update on Mercedes. It's always neat to get a look at the stamps from different countries! Below is Mercedes' photo of Brasilia's Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady Aparecida. The style of this building really captures the modernistic look of Brazil's capital city.


Last month, Mercedes wrote a post that should be of particular interest to current students who are considering Montevallo's study abroad opportunities. Among her tips for making the most out of the exchange program: "fully commit" to studying the language of the country that you'll be visiting.

With the spring term ending back here in the states it is easy to forget that our friend is in the thick of her studies down in Brazil. Thanks, Mercedes, for sharing your travels with those of us back home!

Extended Hours Continue Through May 7th

The library's end-of-semester extended hours began yesterday and will continue through Thursday of this week. The library will be open until midnight for the next four nights. We'll also be here late next week during final exams.

Monday, April 27 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 A.M.
Tuesday, April 28 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Wednesday, April 29 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Thursday, April 30 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Friday, May 1 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 2 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Sunday, May 3 2:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M.
Monday, May 4 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M.
Tuesday, May 5 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M.
Wednesday, May 6 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 A.M.
Thursday, May 7 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 A.M.
Friday, May 8 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Saturday, May 9 Closed
Sunday, May 10 Closed

Photo credit: Creative Commons license

Catalog Problems Resolved

Our apologies to those who experienced problems while attempting to access our catalog yesterday and this morning. We were notified of the issue a few moments ago and the problem has now been resolved.

As always, please report any problems you may have with our website by calling us at (205) 665-6100. You may also send us an e-mail at library(at)montevallo.edu.

Information Resources on Swine Flu

The outbreak of swine flu that started in Mexico and that is spreading into the United States has many people concerned. Listed below are some authoritative sites providing information on the disease.

World Health Organization

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC's Swine Flu and You

CDC's Key Facts about Swine Flu

Overview of swine flu from epidemiologist Tara Smith

WebMD

Swine Flu FAQ from WebMD