Book of the week
"In the search for the sweet spot where nature and modern-day living meet, The House of Green delivers solutions for a perfect blend of both worlds. Longing for nature is no strange feeling for anyone. We dream about forests and waterfalls whenever we need a minute to breathe and relax. But what if the calming lushness were a part of our daily life and work? The House of Green is a collection of the most stunning architecture and interiors incorporating nature in their designs, that explores the benefits of this approach to homes, workplaces, and more. Whether you are a design lover looking to revamp your home or a designer searching for new professional solutions, we invite you to dive in and fully experience The House of Green through the immersive visual pages inside"
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Last updated 07/03/2025 by S. Wilson"Over several decades beginning in 1620, tens of thousands of devout English colonists known as Puritans came to America. They believed that...
By Mike Stark "Starlings is a first-of-its-kind history of starlings in America, an oddball, love-hate story at the intersection of human...
By Ana Raquel Minian "A probing work of narrative history that reveals the hidden story of immigrant detention in the United...
University Archives
This is a rerun, but it's "timeless" (sorry could not help myself)
Take a look at the first picture of the tower and compare it to the second. Notice anything? (Aside from the fact that it needed a good cleaning!) The tower built in 1927 to cover up a smoke stack of the central heating plant for the university, was dedicated as a memorial to former students who gave their lives during World War I. Since the clocks were installed, they never did work well, all four clocks would have different times and at some point stopped all together. While undergoing repair, they took the hands off the clocks. The most interesting part about the repair of the tower clocks is that it was done as a personal gift by a few students of the university. Thomas Toenjes, a senior in electrical engineering, along with his associates, Edward Sailer, Peter Kay, and Leo Moore, spent months of their own time getting no money or class credit working on repairing the clocks. The university paid for the material they used which came to about $800. The university had gotten estimates to repair the clocks of $10,000-$25,000. After having the correct time only twice a day for some 12 years, the clocks finally got running on time in 1965-but that’s not the end of the story. It still had no bells, which leads to another interesting story.
It has been ten years since I last posted this item! An oldie but goodie that I think is worth posting again. There are races like the...
As Donald B. Taylor has been offically installed as the latest president of the University of Detroit Mercy, here is a bit of trivia on some past...
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From the research desk
The American Psychological Association has released the latest edition, the seventh edition, of the Publication Manual.
Highlights include:
Full color throughout.
An updated chapter with guidelines for writing without bias that address age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality .
A new chapter about APA’s updated journal article reporting standards.
Two paper formats: one for students and one for professionals. The student paper format does not require a running head nor does it require an abstract. The required content on the title page differs as well.
Best practices for ethical writing, including discussions on avoiding plagiarism and updated guidance on navigating the publication process and disseminating research findings.
100+ new reference examples, including coverage for websites, social media and classroom resources, plus more than 40 new sample tables and figures.
Considerable information on punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and the use of italics.
Detailed information about how to report statistical data.
The APA will continue to provide support and resources for the 6th edition until August 2020 at which time they expect the transition to the new edition will be complete.
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We know you're getting geared up for the toughest time of the term- FINALS! Don't panic. We have you covered.
The McNichols Campus Library is open during finals week. Remember to have your Student ID with you to enter the building.
Sunday December 10: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday December 11 through Thursday December 14: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Friday December 15: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday December 16: 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Library Also Offers:
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On Monday, July 17, former President Barack Obama published an open letter to librarians thanking them for all that they do to protect the...