ECU Contributor Archives

Jun 29, 2017
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Laupus Library makes science, history and medicine fun for kids

“We were really overwhelmed by the attendance and positive response from the families who came out for our event,” said Beth Ketterman, interim director of Laupus Library. “The kids all seemed really excited by the interactive stations and the chance to talk with our experts about the plants they were viewing and handling.”...

May 16, 2017
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ECU Libraries awarded funding to partner with research faculty on open science

East Carolina University’s 2017-2018 Interdisciplinary Research Awards (IRA) recipients include a collaboration between Joyner and Laupus libraries and the College of Allied Health Sciences. The project, “Transitioning to Open Science in Research Labs: a partnership between librarians and research faculty,” will explore open science tools for faculty and students to use in the lab, with the ultimate goal of developing an institutional infrastructure to facilitate open science now and in the future at ECU....

Apr 26, 2017
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Laupus extends study space outdoors

On behalf of Spring Semester Reading Day, Laupus Library invites you to take a break and enjoy the beautiful weather by using our new outdoor furniture located on the 4th-floor terrace balcony. Although libraries were once known for strict policies prohibiting food and drink, Laupus Health Sciences Library at ECU transforms our space to embrace the needs of our users with the support of the Friends of Laupus Library....

Apr 11, 2017
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Laupus Celebrates National Library Week

Libraries transform lives every day opening a world of possibilities for you, our East Carolina University Health Sciences Students! Celebrate with us April 9-15 for National Library Week. Check out our Laupus Library by the numbers infographic to see the impact of our services on our many users. Visit Laupus Health Sciences Library at ECU today or visit http://www.ilovelibraries.org/. ...

Mar 30, 2017
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Registration Open: 2017 Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards

Registration is now open for the 2017 Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards. This program provides an opportunity for both faculty and staff to be honored for their published research and scholarly contributions to their area of study....

Mar 23, 2017
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Ideum Touch Table now available at Laupus Library

Laupus Library now offers patrons access to a highly innovative Ideum Platform Touch Table, presently located on the second floor of the library. The 65” table has a 4K Ultra High Definition display and comes pre-loaded with Windows 10 and internet access. Students, faculty and staff can use any of our databases on the table, including our anatomy-based ones, such as Primal Pictures: Anatomy.tv and Visible Body....

Two views of a wooden side table with intricate floral carvings on the drawer and lower edge of the tabletop. The right view focuses on the corner, showing detailed textures and dovetail joints
Mar 01, 2017
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“Early American Woodworking: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Wood” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Entitled, “Early American Woodworking: Exploring the Natural Beauty of Wood,” Chalovich will showcase a collection of 17th Century furniture carvings using wood from fallen trees. The exhibit is on display in the Laupus Library fourth-floor gallery beginning today, March 7, 2017, and will run through June 9, 2017. ...

Feb 09, 2017
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Show us your love: Join the Friends of Laupus Library today!

Do you love Laupus Library? February is the time of year we acknowledge those we love and admire, and the Friends of Laupus Library would like you to take a...

Nov 30, 2016
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LAUPUS LIBRARY CELEBRATES SCHOLARSHIP IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Faculty and staff from across East Carolina University’s Division of Health Sciences recently gathered for an annual celebration of research and scholarship. There were 114 authors honored this year, who contributed to nearly 375 journal articles, book chapters, books and other creative works between July 2015 and June 2016....

A painting of a stylized bird with a red head, yellow beak, and black and white striped body against a beige background. The bird has a simple, cartoon-like appearance with bold colors and distinct lines, giving it a playful and graphic quality.
Sep 26, 2016
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“Lemons for Lemonade” – An Art as Avocation Exhibit

Entitled, “Lemons for Lemonade,” Stroud will showcase a collection of acrylic paintings that capture the constructive use of the negative emotions felt in higher education and professional practice. The exhibit is on display in the Laupus Library fourth-floor gallery beginning September 27, 2016, and will run through December 9, 2016. ...