The Virtual Learning Commons weekly announcements document provides updates about resources and events at the Hoffman Family Library at Goodwin College. It announces displays for Black History Month, a recap of campus events from 2012, an environmental studies program, new library titles and research databases, the library's presence on social media, and upcoming additions like a Makerspace. It also celebrates the graduation of ESL students from the language program.

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Virtual Learning Commons Weekly
Announcements
Weekly Announcements
2/4/2013-2/9/2013

2. Hoffman Family Library Virtual
Learning Commons
The Virtual Learning Commons is a
wonderful place for students,
faculty, librarians and staff to
collaborate, learn, and educate
each other. It is always a work in
progress and you are always
welcome to contact us to add to
the site. From school, to art, web
2.0 technologies, there is a wealth
of knowledge out there just
screaming to be learned.

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Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Come check out
the amazing display by the elevators. It has plenty
of information to read, you can contribute your
thoughts, and even listen to speaches.
There is also a display in the
library of amazing books to
check out that go along with
Black History Month.

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Goodwin College Celebrates Black History Month.
Throughout the month of February, Goodwin College will have
presentations and events celebrating Black History Month.
To see what is happening, check out the link below.
Goodwin College Celebrates Black History

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A Look Back at 2012
The past year saw Goodwin College continue to grow, literally and
figuratively. Here’s a recap of the events, milestones, and memories
that made 2012 special.
Recap of 2012
http://bit.ly/12q8C5U
The library welcomed two
Goodwin College’s new full time librarians!
Community Garden
and Celebration of
Black History
Month! Crash Crew Dances Up Downtown
Hartford

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Environmental Studies
Increased government and private investment in
green technology combined with a growing
awareness of environmental challenges make
environmental science some of the fastest
growing — and best paying — emerging career
fields!
Goodwin College's Environmental Studies
program provides technical training for jobs in
this rapidly growing field while also focusing on
the scientific arguments for environmental
stewardship. Graduates gain real-world skills, as
well as a comprehensive understanding of the
factors that impact environmental health.

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New Titles are Added to the Library All
the Time!
Check them out!!
http://bit.ly/11GyY3k

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Hoffman Family Library is on Twitter!
Follow us!
http://bit.ly/YR50ZA

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Can’t get to the library?
Call! You can still get help
Email! from your friendly
IM! Goodwin College
Text! librarians!!
Find out more!
http://bit.ly/Y7WQ9l

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Research Databases and Libguides at Your
Fingertips!!
The Hoffman Family Library offers its patrons a wide variety of research
databases and guides to assist in your education needs. Check them out
today!
Library Research Databases!
http://bit.ly/VWIhIr
Libguides on Many
Subjects!
http://bit.ly/WsrcVN

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Coming Soon to the Hoffman Family
Library!!
A Maker's Space is a place for
people to connect, invent and create.
It is a great way to utilize your
library here at Goodwin College along
with finding books or movies,
working on projects, and getting
research and reference assistance!
Learn more about MakerSpace’s:
http://bit.ly/UMXueW
and here: http://bit.ly/VQnuoP

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English as a Second Language Students
Graduate from the Program
The ESL graduates stood proudly as they
received their certificates on Wednesday
December 12, 2012. Their teachers and
other students in various stages of the
program listened as they spoke about
experiences, difficulties, and
accomplishments along the way. This day
has been one in which these students have
looked forward to for many months. The
journey has been difficult for most, but
each student has worked incredibly hard
to get to this point.

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More Questions? Ask Us!
Visit the Library Website or Contact
one of your friendly librarians for
more information on School and
Library News!
www.goodwin.edu/library