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Library Director and Undergraduate Education Librarian at the UConn Stamford Campus - Jeremy Richard Library.

Article on Gayle Bessenoff’s Study

Posted on December 12, 2006 by PB

UConn Advance
Ultra-thin models may hurt women’s self-esteem, study finds
by Beth Krane – December 11, 2006

Magazine ads featuring ultra-thin models may make young women feel worse about themselves, especially if they already suffer from poor body image, according to a new study conducted by Gayle Bessenoff, an assistant professor of psychology based at the Stamford campus.

Bessenoff’s findings were published in the most recent issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly.

(Note: Psychology of Women Quarterly, Vol. 30, issue 4, pg 239 “Can the Media Affect us? Social Comparision, Self-Discrepancy, and the Thin Ideal.”)

Full UConn Advance story

Campus Scholarship Available

Posted on December 7, 2006 by PB

The Stamford Campus Scholarship is now on the Director for Student Services’ website. Just click on the link below, fill out and bring to Student Services (Room 2.01).

http://stamfordstudentlife.uconn.edu/assodir.html

The scholarship is for All Stamford Campus Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Students who plan to continue their undergraduate/graduate studies Fall, 2007 at UCONN/Stamford or Storrs.

Applicants should have completed One (1) full semester of coursework at the University of Connecticut to be eligible for a scholarship.

Love Your Library Fundraiser this Weekend! Dec 2 & 3

Posted on December 1, 2006 by PB

Today is the day. Love Your Library at Barnes & Noble (with your voucher) & up to 20% of your purchases go to Connecticut’s libraries! December 1!

Who: Connecticut Libraries & their supporters
What: Love Your Library Book Fair
Where: Connecticut Barnes & Noble Stores
When: Friday, December 1st
Saturday, December 2nd
Sunday, December 3rd

What can you do to help statewide library programs, like InfoAnytime? Shop at a participating Barnes & Noble store with your Love Your Library voucher (vouchers available at your local library or online) on Love Your Library days. Print out a voucher and bring with you to your Local Barnes & Noble and Support your local library!!

Free version of AGELINE Database

Posted on November 28, 2006 by PB

AgeLine Database can now be found at http://www.aarp.org/research/ageline/

Produced by AARP,(formerly offered via EBSCOhost) AgeLine abstracts the literature of social gerontology as well as aging-related research from psychology, sociology, social work, economics, public policy, and the health sciences. It covers aging-related issues for professionals in aging services, health, business, law, and mental health. AgeLine also includes selected consumer content.

Pep Rally on Wednesday 11/29 in front of Co-op Bookstore!

Posted on November 28, 2006 by PB

Pep Rally on Wednesday 11/29 in front of Co-op Bookstore!
Rich Concourse 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. – Performances by UConn Stamford students

Holiday Vendors:

UConn Co-op Technology Fair – Technology experts from Storrs with the latest products available through the Co-op

2 Jewelry Vendors

Enchanted Bear – Build your own Bear vendor, Rosie Blake’s Chocolates, Holiday makeovers and facials, Liberty Travel with package deals for Spring Break, Handouts and giveaways, refreshments and more!

Stop by, do some shopping with the holidays approaching fast and have some fun before finals!

Sponsored by the UConn Co-op, C.A.P and SGA

December 2006 Grapevine

Posted on November 27, 2006 by PB

The December issue of the Grapevine is now available at: http://stamfordstudentlife.uconn.edu/grapevine.pdf

In this issue:
Intersession Library Hours
Scholarship Information
Information on Spring Courses
The Source for Active Learning exam preparation
UConn Library digital commons information
A special thank you from Enrollment Services
Announcements from the Fitness center
Vagina Monologues announcement

Upcoming events:
11/28: Global Leadership Seminar
11/29: Campus Pep rally,
11/29: Creative Writing Sustenance Benefit Reading
12/1: Another Octave: Connecticut Women’s Chorus
12/7: Amnesty International Holiday Card Action
12/8: Last day of Fall classes

The Grapevine is a monthly newsletter. It is the source for important campus announcements and upcoming events.

Library Hours for week of Thanksgiving ‘06

Posted on November 20, 2006 by PB

The Jeremy Richard Library will be open from 9:00-5:00PM on Monday, November 20st- Wednesday, November 22nd.
The library is Closed from November 23th-November 26th. We will reopen on Monday, November 27th at 8:00AM.

Thanksgiving Pot-Luck Dinner Thursday

Posted on November 13, 2006 by PB

UCONN STAMFORD -The Student Goverment
Presents…..

Thanksgiving Pot-Luck Dinner
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
5:00pm-7:30pm
Room A1.

UConn Staff, Faculty and Students

Spring 2007 Registration

Posted on November 9, 2006 by PB

Don’t forget to see your advisor if you have questions about your Spring 2007 registration. Advising ends Friday, December 1st.

www.studentadmin.uconn.edu

to view your advisor

to view your enrollmenet appointment

How do I get an appointment?
Sign up outside advisor’s office or contact via email

View Schedule of Courses Here

Algae Database Finished

Posted on November 8, 2006 by PB

The Benthic Marine Algal Herbarium of Long Island Sound Digital Collection, created, digitized, and cataloged by JRL librarians Shelley Cudiner and Nancy Gillies, has finally been completed. Professor Charles Yarish donated his collection and taxonomic expertise. This database was created to produce an identification database of collected and pressed specimens of algae from the Long Island Sound for teaching purposes while at the same time creating an image archive for UConn’s algal herbarium. Specimans from the University of New Hampshire and the Millstone Environmental Lab have also been included. There are 299 images and accompanying photographs of all 236 Long Island Sound species. Check it out. www.algae.uconn.edu

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