Special Library Headers
The idea of having special Library header logos initially was proposed as a way to stir interest on certain historic and important people, events and topics, but it has evolved into an avenue for the Library to add some academic flare and librarian spice to the Shepherd community.
 | 2008-11-05 Remember, remember the 5th of November. The gunpowder, treason, and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-08-18 Welcome Back! Hope you enjoyed the Summer, because now it's time to hit the books again! Good luck with the fall semester. Welcome Back Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-07-24 On July 24th, 1924 the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (aka FIDE), better known as the World Chess Foundation, was founded in Paris, France. Chess Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-07-07 On July 7th, 1947 unknown materials were recovered from the desert near Roswell, New Mexico. All though the official reports claim the materials recovered was a research balloon, many people believe that it was actually a piece of alien technology. Even today, conspiracy theories about the Roswell Crash still circulate. Area 51 Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-07-04 On July 4th, 1985 Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll was published. Wonderland Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-06-17 Today is the release of Firefox 3, an open source web browser developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Release of Firefox 3 Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-06-13 Are you a paraskavedekatriaphobia? If you are, then today is not your lucky day as it's Friday the 13th. |
 | 2008-05-25 On May 25th, 1977 the original Star Wars film, A New Hope, opened in cinemas. Since it's original run in theaters, the Star Wars saga has had a drastic impact on the way films are created and on general pop culture. Star Wars Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-05-22 Today, a cultural icon returns to cinemas. The fourth film in the Indiana Jones saga, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, opens after a 19 year absence from theaters. The film's premise appears to revolve around the search for the crystal skulls, which are real archaelogical items of interest. Indiana Jones Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-05-17 Shepherd University's 135th Commencement is today. Recognize those graduates for their hard work and determination of the last several years. |
 | 2008-05-12 International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12 to remember and honor all the valuable contributions made by nurses. Learn more about the nursing program at Shepherd University. International Nurses Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-05-10 Today is the annual Astronomy Day, a day organized to show how much fun Astronomy can be. Astronomy Day Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-05-09 Tomorrow you can see John Nash, the mathematical genius who struggled with schizophrenia and who was the subject for the Hollywood movie, A Beautiful Mind. He is speaking at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown. John Nash's Visit to Shepherd Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-05-08 On this day in 1884, our 33rd president was born. Harry S. Truman is ranked among the top ten presidents by U.S. scholars. Among many things, he authorized the use of atomic weapons against the Japanese in 1945. Harry S. Truman's Birthday Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-05-07 A 2008 Presidential Candidate will be speaking in front of McMurran Hall at 11:45am today. 2008 Presidential Candidate visit Created by Erin Germ. |
 | 2008-05-06 It may be late, but it's finally here- the Wii! The Library originally purchased a Wii for the Shepherd University students to use as part of its Study Break Central program back in October, but it was stolen. Study Break Central is a program geared to offer activities for students to do during breaks; the puzzles on the 3rd floor are also part of Study Break Central too. If you need a break from studying from finals, why not play Wii Sports. |
 | 2008-05-04 Take a break from your study and come enjoy a healthy breakfast at the Student Center at the 18th Midnight Breakfast. The Midnight Breakfast is from 11:00pm-1:00am. Come get some brain food! |
 | 2008-04-30 Subliminal messages are often incorporated into our media based culture, for various reasons. On occasion, even Shepherd University has been subject to hidden messages. Subliminal Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-04-24 Today Ubuntu 8.04 is released. What is Ubuntu? Ubuntu is a free Linux-based operating system for laptops, desktops and servers. It has has the basic applications such as a web browser, word processor, spreadsheet, instant messaging, and photo editor. Diversify your knowledge of computers by trying out a new operating system. |
 | 2008-04-22 Celebrate Earth Day 2008 as it inspires awareness and appreciation for the environment. It inspired Rachel Carson to write Silent Spring which you can check out right here in Scarborough Library. Earth Day 2008 Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-04-15 Leonardo was not just a fighting turtle. Today in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was born. Celebrate this very talented painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist today by reflecting on his works and contributions. |
 | 2008-04-13 Today in 1743 our third president,Thomas Jefferson,was born. Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-04-10 Today in 1925, F.Scott Fitzgerald published his famous book, The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-04-07 Since 1950, World Health Day has been celebrated annually on April 7th. The World Health Organization is dedicated to their theme: protecting health from climate change. World Health Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-04-04 Today, April 4th, from 7:00pm-9:00pm the Shepherd University Program Board and ALLIES present the 2008 Drag Show fundraising event. The event will be held in the Storer Ballroom in the Student Center, across from the Library. All donations from the silent auction and performance will be given to Community Networks Moses House, a local agency supporting people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. Drag Show Created by Sunny Ahsan and Emmylou Allen. |
 | 2008-04-02 Celebrate International Children's Book Day today in recognition of Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday. International Children's Book Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-04-01 For thirty one years, Shepherd Unviersity's Library has been known as the Ruth Scarborough Library. However, yesterday the current university administration has decided to rechristen the library to a more well known figure. As of April 1st, 2008 Scarborough Library will be known as Livingston Library, named after the beloved Shepherd University mascot. Provided is a link to the new library seal. April Fools Day Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-03-31 This week is Shepherd University's Pride Week. On Tuesday at 7:00pm there will be a speakers beareau in Turner Lobby and on Friday the drag show is from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Don't forget to stop by the Library to check out the display cases. Pride Week Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-03-30 Today in 1858 Vincent Van Gogh was born. Vincent Van Gogh's Birthday Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-03-17 Today is Saint Patrick's Day, a holiday that celebrates one of the patron Saints of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick's Day Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-03-15 Spring Break 2008. Enjoy! |
 | 2008-02-05 The Library is having its first annual Valentine's Day Video Valentine contest. First place video will win $100 donated to Relay for Life in their name. Simply submit a short video clip, like from a cell phone, about how much the Library means to you. For more information, read the Video Valentine 2008 rules. Video Valentine Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-02-03 Phil: Excuse me, where is everyone going? |
 | 2008-02-02 According to weather folklore, if a groundhog emerges from its burrow and is not scared by its shadow, Winter will end soon; if a groundhog sees it shadow and retreats back into its burrow Winter will continue for six more weeks. Groundhog Day spoof Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-01-26 On January 26, 1988, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera has its first performance on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre in New York. Phantom of the Opera Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-01-01 Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-12-28 Stan Lee, born Stanley Martin Lieber on December 28, 1922, is a comic-book writer, editor, publishing executive, and a film and television producer. He is probably best known for being the cocreator of comic book superheros such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the X-Men, Iron Man, and the Fantastic Four. Stan Lee Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-12-06 Today in 1884, the Washington Monument was completed. Provided are few scans of the October 29th, 1796 issue of Claypoole's American Daily Advertifer where George Washington wrote to the Inhabitants of Shepherd's Town, and its vicinity. Washington Monument Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-12-01 World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1st to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic. World AIDS Day Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-11-23 Today in 1963, the first episode of the science fiction television series Doctor Who, An Unearthly Child, aired on the BBC. Doctor Who Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-10-30 Directed by Orson Welles, an adaptation of H. G. Wells' classic novel, The War of the Worlds (1898), was performed as a Halloween special on October 30, 1938. War of the Worlds Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-10-27 The Inauguration of Suzanne Shipley. Inauguration Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-10-24 Born today in 1915, Bob Kane was a comic book artist and
writer who is credited as the creator of the superhero Batman. Bob Kane Batman Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2007-10-15 Today in 1940 The Great Dictator, a satiric social commentary
film by and starring Charlie Chaplin, was released Charlie Chaplin Created by Emmy Allen. |