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  • On Display: Science Literacy Week 2017

    Monday, September 18, 2017 | By

    Science Literacy Week, September 18-24, 2017
    The James A. Gibson Library is proud to participate in Science Literacy Week, a Canada wide celebration of science and science literature. Learn more.

    Events:

    Exploring Our Geologic Past: a campus rock tour     led by Dr. Francine McCarthy, Dept. of Earth Science
    When: Tuesday, September 19, from 5 p.m to 6 p.m
    Where: James A. Gibson Library / Learning Commons (meeting location)
    Note: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear as the tour will run rain or shine
    Admission: Free

    Let’s Talk Science … in the Learning Commons
    When: Thursday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    Where:  Learning Commons / James A. Gibson Library (main floor)
    Admission: Free

    Focus on Fossils Display
    When: September 18-24, 2017
    Where: Display cases at the Thistle entrance to the Learning Commons and inside the Library, main floor

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  • On Display: Inuit Carvings from the Pelino Collection

    Tuesday, August 22, 2017 | By

    Bears on a rock by Tommy Takpanie.

    The sculpture of Tommy Takpanie. Pelino Collection

    Through December 15th, the Library is hosting an exhibit of exquisite Inuit soap stone sculptures on loan from the private collection of Brock alumnus Joe Pelino (BSc ’91). Learn more about Pelino, his collection and his connection to Iqlauit in the Brock News.

     

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  • On Display : Astérix and Obélix

    Tuesday, April 04, 2017 | By

    “The year is 50 B.C. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely! One small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. And life is not easy for the Roman legionaires who garrison the fortified camps of Totorum, Aquarium, Laudanum and Compendium …”

    Translated into 107 languages and adored around the world, the comic series Astérix et Obélix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo debuted in 1959. In all, 36 albumns have been published since then. In addition to print, the anti-heroes have been featured in numerous films and games. In 1989, their influence extended further with the opening of Parc Astérix, a theme park north of Paris.

    The Library and Learning Commons display cases – in a light-hearted end to the winter term, are exhibiting several albums and figurines of the characters. Enjoy the display and be on the look-out for Dogmatix (Astérix’s loyal companion and tiny fearless terrier). He has his own method for dealing with the invading Romans!

    Special thanks to Sébastien Marchal (University Marketing and Communications) and Catherine Parayre (Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures – French Studies) for this entertaining exhibit.

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