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This workshop will provide an introduction to library resources especially for international students.  Come with your questions!
Pre-registration is not required.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Time: noon – 1 pm
Place: Alden 323
Instructor: Sherri Saines
See the library workshops page for more information on our upcoming workshop opportunities.

The Center for Writing Excellence, part of The Faculty Commons, will host a panel of graduate students to discuss strategies for finishing the masters or doctoral thesis.  
Date: Thurssday, Oct. 30, 2008 
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Place: Alden Friends of the Library Room (3rd floor)
“The Center for Writing Excellence, housed in the Faculty Commons at Alden Library, collaborates with other faculty development [...]

Halloween is only days away, so it’s a great time to check out the information about Halloween in Athens and the hauntings and legends of Athens on the library’s Cion blog.
The blog even contains links to scholarly research about Athens and the Ridges.  Katherine Ziff’s 2004 PhD thesis explored the relationship between the Athens community [...]

Are you thinking about studying abroad? Come hear about resources that you can use to research the countries you’re interested in. Our area studies librarians will show you the basics of doing country research, with special emphasis on Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Pre-registration is not required.    
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008 
Time: noon – 1 pm 
Place: Alden 323 
Instructor: Araba Dawson-Andoh, Marne [...]

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