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A 19th Century TWEET!

Staff of Boyden Library — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:00:19 +0000

This 19^th century artist and ornithologist is best known for creating the first great collection of American birds that were drawn in their natural habitats. Copies of his work – in several formats – are available at the library.

Our December Library Question of the Month is …

Who is this artist and what is the name of his most famous work?

Be sure to drop off your answer in the Question of the Month Box located at the entrance of our library. Good luck!

From all the correct answers, a winner will be drawn and a prize will be awarded on December 14, 2011.

We Have a Winner!

Staff of Boyden Library — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:50:06 +0000

Congratulations to Tara Murty, winner of our November Library Question of the Month

The Question: This DA alumnus, who is a professional builder, has written a number of books on a type of custom house that “inspires dreams (and) represent(s) freedom: from adults or adulthood, and duties and responsibilities, from an earthbound perspective.”*

Who is this author and what is the custom house that he writes about?

The Answer: Peter Nelson, author of Treehouses : the art and craft of living out on a limb (available for loan from our library)

The Library received 3 correct answers and randomly selected our winner by lottery. Thank you to everyone who participated.

*From the jacket of Treehouses

Greer Open Sunday Mornings

Ms. Newman — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:30:15 +0000

Starting on Sunday, December 4, the Greer Store will be opening at 10:30am for breakfast.

Be sure to check the Dining Hours calendar for all other changes in hours.

Exam Feed Menus 11/15-11/17

Ms. Newman — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:35:07 +0000

Tuesday, November 15 at 9:15pm in the Dining Hall

Grilled cheese
Tomato soup
Berry crisp
Bagels
Iced tea
Lemonade
Hot cocoa
Hot cider

Wednesday, November 16 at 9:15pm in the Dining Hall

Chicken tenders (plain or with buffalo sauce)
bbq sauce, sweet & sour sauce, honey mustard, ketchup, and ranch
Sweet potato fries
Cookies
Bagels
Soda
Hot cocoa
Hot cider

Thursday, November 17 at 9:15pm in the Dining Hall

Chocolate chip pancakes
Pumpkin muffins
Bacon and sausage
Bagels
Raspberry sorbet
Ice cream with toppings
Fresh fruit salad
Iced tea
Lemonade
Hot cocoa
Hot cider

Candy Contest Results Are In

Ms. Newman — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:42:45 +0000

Congratulations to all the winners of the Koch Cafe’s Welcome Back to School Candy Contest! The total was 123, and 9 students guessed correctly: Sarah Cox, Colin Crihfield, Lily G., Lizzie J., Eliza Mott, Maddy Melly, Lauren S., Julie Wardwell, and Trip. The winners should go to the Cafe to pick up their candy.

Advisor-Advisee Lunches

Ms. Newman — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:14:46 +0000

Table assignments for Thursday Advisor-Advisee Lunches have been posted. These lunches will take place every Thursday September 15 through May 17.

Greer Closed Tonight 9/12

Ms. Newman — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:06:47 +0000

Because of tonight’s early curfew (7:45pm), the Greer Store will be closed tonight, Monday, September 12.

A Corny Question for September (and August)

Staff of Boyden Library — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:42:05 +0000

Who wrote … “I’m as corny as Kansas in August …” ???

Be sure to drop off your answer in the Library Question of the Month Box located at the entrance of our library. Good luck! From all the correct answers, a winner will be drawn and a prize will be awarded on September 30, 2011.

Boyden Library’s Server Upgrade

Kelly, Patricia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:46:51 +0000

The Boyden Library’s server will be upgraded on Sept. 13. There will be no access to the library’s online catalog. Databases and LibGuides will be available. I apologize for the inconvenience.

Deerfield Welcomes Keith Finan

Communications — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:33:49 +0000

Deerfield is pleased to welcome Keith Finan as its new CFO and Associate Head for Finance, commencing August 1. For the past eighteen years, Keith has served as Associate Provost at Williams College, managing the financial affairs of the college and serving as a liaison between the Provost and other college departments. Prior to his appointment as Associate Provost, Keith held other positions at Williams as Assistant Provost, Assistant Registrar, and Lecturer in Economics. Earlier in his career, he worked as a manager for the Hospital Association of New York State, and as an instructor in the Department of Economics and Business at Lafayette College. Keith holds a BA in Economics from Miami University in Ohio, and an MA in Economics from the State University of New York at Binghamton. For many years, Keith and his family have been an integral part of the Williams community. His wife, Laurie, is a professor of psychology at Williams, his son is a Williams student, and his daughter is a 2009 graduate of Dickinson College. Please join us in welcoming Keith and his family into the Deerfield community!