Author: Troy Swanson

The Life of the Buddha as a Graphic Novel by Osamu TezukaThis a very cool retelling of the biography of Shiddhartha, Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Like books with pictures? This one’s for you.

The library and bookstore’s One Book, One College Malcolm X Web site won a gold medal award at a recent marketing competition held in Cincinnati, OH. Congratulations to the College’s Marketing and Creative Services Department for their good work.

Autism Lecture, . Barbara Tobias, from the DuPage County Autism Society, October 31st, 9a.m.-11a.m. In today’s world, it is estimated that one out of every 140,000 children will become a successful pro golfer. Unfortunately, one out of every 150 children will be diagnosed with autism. Autism is a complex developmental disability that is a result… Continue reading Autism Lecture, October 31st, 9am-11am

Stop by the library and checkout the HIspanic Heritage Display.

In an effort to help students work together in groups, two computers have been added to group study room A in the library. These computers can be reserved at the Library Circulation Desk.

Another look at the ?60s Dr. Lendol Calder, professor of History at Augustana College, will asked audience members in the library to think about the 1960s in new ways during his lecture on October 9th, 2007. The recording from this event is available on our podcast page. Dr. Calder?s presentation is part of the 40th… Continue reading The Other 1960s: Wednesday, 1pm

The Library and Bookstore were happy to welcome Sheikh Kifah Mustapha from the Mosque Foundation to present The Basics of Islam on September 26th as part of our One Book, One College events on The Autobiography of Malcolm X. Sheikh Mustapha’s lecture is online on the library’s podcast page. Here are a few images from… Continue reading Special Event Held: Basics of Islam

As part of our One Book, One College program on the Autobiography of Malcolm X, we welcomed Dr. Abdul Alkalimat from the University of Illinois who delivered a great lecture on the life, times, historical context, and teachings of Malcolm X. Dr. Alkalimat’s lecture we a great kickoff to all of our One Book Events.… Continue reading Malcolm X Opening Lecture Featuring Dr. Abdul Alkalimat

4 Little GirlsThis video has been added to our collection as part of the resources purchased on our One Book, One College program on the Autobiography of Malcolm X. This is a great work that is worth watching. This video is in the library and can be checkedout with a valid MVCC ID. Here’s part… Continue reading New in the Library: 4 Little Girls by Spike Lee

As this blog post from the Library of Congress notes, the US Constitution turns 220 years old today. It was ratified on September 17, 1787. According to this Britannica Article, the US Constiution is the world’s oldest written national constitution that is still in use. In honor of this anniversary, I’d like to send along… Continue reading Happy Constituion Day: 220 Years Old