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.
 | 2009-07-04 Today in 1776, The Declaration of Independence was adopted, resulting in U.S. independence from Great Britain. Independence Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-06-20 Today is West Virginia Day! West Virginia Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-05-31 Today is the 21st anniversary of World No Tobacco Day. World No Tobacco Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-04-29 Get up and DANCE! Celebrate International Dance Day by trying out new kinds of dance from around the world! International Dance Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-04-27 Today in 1822, U.S. general and 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant, was born. Ulysses S. Grant Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-04-23 International Day of the Book also known as World Book and Copyright Day or World Book Day. This is a yearly event organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. International Day of the Book Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-04-22 Earth Day is one of two observances. The second Earth Day is celebrated in many countries on April 22nd. Founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, Earth Day marks the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Earth Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-04-12 Easter Day or Easter Sunday is celebrated by Christians as the day Jesus was resurrected. However, in modern days, many cultures adopted this holiday by adding the Easter Bunny. Now the Easter Bunny has become a symbol of this holiday and is often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. Happy Easter Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-04-11 Today in 1970, Apollo 13 was launched. Apollo 13 Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-04-02 International Children's Book Day is a project of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). This Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd in observance of Hans Christian Andersen's birthday. International Children's Book Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-03-22 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 designated March 22 as World Water Day hoping to raise awareness on the connection between water and health. World Water Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-03-21 Today in 1685, a popular German composer and organist, Johann Sebastian Bach, was born. Johann Sebastian Bach Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-03-17 Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do not forgot to wear green today! St. Patrick's Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-03-11 Remember one of America's Legends, Johnny Appleseed, today for his generous ways and great leadership during the Conservation Movement. Johnny Appleseed Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-03-06 Watchmen is hitting the theaters on March 6, 2009. To view information on the cast members, trailers or other information, visit http://www.watchmencomicmovie.com. Watchmen Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-02-29 Find out why we have leap day and what it has to do with the Gregorian calendar. Leap Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-02-22 Today in 1732, the first President of the United States, George Washington, was born. George Washington's Birthday Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-02-16 Happy Presidents Day Presidents Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-02-14 Happy Valentine's Day! Take today to show your loved ones how much you appreciate them. Valentine's Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-02-12 Celebrate Charles Darwin's birthday with your fellow peers by reading about some of Darwin's accomplishments. Charles Darwin Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-02-07 One of the most popular English novelists, Charles Dickens, was born today in 1812. To celebrate his birthday, come check out some of his books right here at Scarborough Library. Charles Dickens Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-02-04 Today is World Cancer Day. It's purpose is to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. This year's campaign is to protect our future leaders from second-hand smoke and to give them a smoke-free start. It is led by the UICC and you can check out their website for more information at www.uicc.org. World Cancer Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-02-02 Tradition has it that if a groundhog sees its shadow, be prepared for more winter! Groundhog Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-01-20 At 12:00 noon today, January 20th, Barack Obama will become the 44th President of the United States. Pictures provided by www.barackobama.com and www.senate.gov. Presidential Inauguration Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-01-19 The United States celebrates every third Monday in January to honor the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2009-01-18 Alan Alexander Milne was an English author who primarily wrote playwrights before his children's book Winnie the Pooh. Milne was born in January 18, 1882. Winnie the Pooh Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2009-01-01 Happy New Year! New Years Fireworks Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-12-31 Happy New Year's Eve. This is the time to make your New Year's resolution and remember the memories left by this year. New Years Eve Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-12-26 Kwanzaa begins today and ends Thursday, January 1st. This year's theme is Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles: Repairing and Renewing the World. Kwanzaa Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-12-25 Merry Christmas! Christmas Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-12-21 Hanukkah begins today at sundown and ends at nightfall on Monday, December 29th. So light the menorah, play with the dreidel and feast on latkes and sufganiyots! Hanukkah Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-12-07 Today is the 67th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attacks. You can help the Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund by making a donation at www.pearlharbormemorial.com. Pearl Harbor Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-12-02 United States Environment Protection Agency begins operations in 1970. Check out their website for issues, technologies and more. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-11-27 Happy Thanksgiving! Celebrate today with your friends and family and share what you are thankful for. Thanksgiving Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-11-18 This month is National Novel Writing Month. National Novel Writing Month Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-11-16 The United Nations founded UNESCO on November 16, 1945. Its purpose is to contribute peace and security by promoting education, science, and culture between different nations. In doing this UNESCO further advances universal respect for justice, human rights, and freedom. UNESCO Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-11-15 Help support the 11th annual America Recycles Day by throwing your recyclable items in the bins located around campus. For more information on why recycling is important and how it works, go to www.americarecyclesday.org. America Recycles Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-11-11 Veterans' Day is an American holiday to honor our military veterans. It can also be celebrated as Remembrance Day in other parts of the world due to the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. You can visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. to honor the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. Veterans' Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-11-10 Today the United States Marine Corps celebrates their 233rd birthday. United States Marine Corps' Birthday Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-11-05 Senator Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential Election and will become the next President of the United States. (images provided by www.senate.gov) President Obama Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-11-04 Today is Election Day! So remember to vote! Election Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-11-01 National Novel Writing Month starts today! Participants start writing today and try to finish a 175-page novel by midnight, November 30th. If you are interested, sign up now at www.nanowrimo.org National Novel Writing Month Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-10-31 Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen, Voices whisper in the trees, Tonight is Halloween! - Dexter Kozen Halloween Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-10-25 Today is International Walk Like a Zombie Day. Get your look, walk, and talk together and scare your friends and professors! International Walk Like a Zombie Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-10-13 On October 13th, discover the history behind this historical holiday that opened up exploration between Europe and America. Columbus Day Created by Sunny Ahsan. |
 | 2008-10-10 World Mental Health Day raises public awareness about mental health issues and promotes discussion of prevention and treatment services. World Mental Health Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-10-05 World Teachers' Day is set aside to celebrate teachers and the role they play in nurturing and guiding children through their learning process. World Teachers' Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-10-04 Today is World Animal Day. Show you care by helping out at a local shelter or by becoming a WAD Ambassador. For more information, go to www.worldanimalday.org.uk. World Animal Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-10-01 Today is the annual kick off of Vegetarian Awareness Month. World Vegetarian Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-09-21 Google's "beta" logo finally came off. Google out of beta Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-09-19 Arr! Dead Men Tell No Tales! Today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Pirate Day Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-09-14 Today in 1814, Francis Scott Key started writing our national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner" which he finished three days later on September 17th. The Star-Spangled Banner Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-09-11 Today is the 7th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Patriot Day Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-09-05 Create, Evolve, Explore, and Share all while playing Spore. Spore is similar to Sim City and the Sims, allowing you to create and nurture your creature through different stages of evolution. Spore Created by Rebecca Carlson. |
 | 2008-09-03 The Scarborough Library and the Program Board will be hosting a laser tag event in the Library tonight from 11pm to 2am. It will be free to Shepherd students with a Rambler ID. Laser Tag Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-09-02 The Scarborough Library and the Program Board will be hosting a laser tag event in the Library tomorrow,Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 11pm to 2am. It will be free to Shepherd students with a Rambler ID. Laser Tag Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-09-01 The Scarborough Library and the Program Board will be hosting a laser tag event in the Library on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd from 11pm to 2am. It will be free to Shepherd students with a Rambler ID. Laser Tag Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-08-25 On August 25, 1939, the Wizard of Oz was released in theaters. Wizard of Oz Created by Emmy Allen. |
 | 2008-08-20 This year's Common Reading will be the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. The Library has several copies of the book and a copy of the movie on DVD for checkout. This is not the original special header graphic for August 20, 2008. The Library only received permission from Randon House to display the header with the Persepolis character on it for one week. Persepolis 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. |
 | 2008-07-25 Today is SysAdmin Day, otherwise known System Administrator Appreciation Day. It was first celebrated in 2000 and takes place annually on the last Friday in July. The goal is to give those who maintain computer networks some long overdue credit and appreciation for all their efforts. SysAdmin Day 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. |
 | 2008-07-18 Today the next film in the Batman saga, The Dark Knight, arrives in cinemas. Like many comic book heroes, Batman is known for his ingenuity and use of the most advanced forms of technology and gadgets. Dark Knight 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 Video Valentine Day contest. First place video will win $100 donated to Relay for Life in their name. Simply submit a short video clip 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. |