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AMAZING RACE
Two hundred and twenty-two freshmen and trans-
fers attended Library’s new student orientation, The
Amazing Race, a few days before classes started in
Fall semester. This event introduced students to the
library’s services and resources through a fun, team
event that had student groups visiting six areas of the
library to complete a set of tasks. The activity was
concluded with ice cream for all participants.
BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK
Students took a chance on a book during our
popular annual event, Blind Date With a Book.
Adventurous patrons chose from among disguised
books with only a few terse clues hinting at what
they might find inside to help them with their
choice. Each year this event has grown in
popularity, with 150 book blind dates this year.
PHOTO CONTEST
“Winter in the Ville” was the theme of the first Library
photo contest for students. Fifty students entered a total
of 84 photos, which were judged by the Digital
Photography class in a number of categories. The Best in
Show was awarded to Benjamin Lucas for his photo,
shown at left, entitled “Ice cold sunset.” All photos were
on display in the Library and drew great interest from
patrons.
CARDBOARD CANOE RACE
The Library cardboard canoe team, composed of
library student staff, built and raced a canoe for the
departmental
portion
of
the
Engineering
department’s annual race across Cedar Lake. The
library canoe paddlers completed the race in the 5th
fastest time of the day, besting most of the canoes
paddled by engineering students. The Library canoe
placed second in the demolition derby.
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