09/22 - Banned Books Week: Celebrating our Freedom to Read

This week is Banned Books week.  We are celebrating our freedom to read by highlighting books which have been banned or challenged.  Stop by the first floor of the Library to check out a few.  Learn why some books get challenged and share a banned book that you've read with us.
For more information check out the American Library Association's website:

http://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek

http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/

2/25 Fahrenheit 451: the must see film at 7pm - Celebration of the Book

The last Celebration of the Book - Censorship series event is the 1966 movie Fahrenheit 451 (based on Ray Bradbury’s novel). Join the campus community in viewing and discussion of censorship this week.
When: Wednesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Science Laboratory Center 120
Summary of the film via the Internet Movie Database

2/18 Celebration of the Book at 7pm - Censorship and the Author's view

As part of the 2009 Celebration of the Book, WSU will host the panel discussion "The Author View" with Gary Eddy and Emilio DeGrazia at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in Stark 103.

Please note: Lyda Morehouse, one of the original speakers, will not be participating in this panel discussion.

2/11 Celebration of the Book at 7pm: Censorship the Publisher's view

Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.

Location: Stark 103

PANEL DISCUSSION: The Publisher View with Rusty Cunningham of Lee Enterprises and John Vitek of Saint Mary’s Press

2/4 Celebration of the Book at 7pm- Shades of Censorship: A legal view

On Wednesday February 4 at 7:00pm in Stark auditorium (103) the Celebration of the Book will kick off their first of four events with a panel discussion titled: Shades of Censorship: The Legal View with Attorney Tom Foley of PACE and Chuck Samuelson, ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director

Chuck Samuelson of the ACLU and Attorney Tom Foley will share their experiences and expertise dealing with the legal issues of censorship. Their initial comments will lead into a question/answer forum to engage the WSU and greater Winona community in discussion and to think more critically about the issue of censorship and the way it affects us all. The panelists will lead us in the discussion of the different circumstances in which censorship or restriction of expression can occur.

Chuck Samuelson the Executive Director of the Minnesota ACLU will provide an introduction to the issue of censorship and the first amendment. affects of censorship and access to materials (print and online access) and may share specific scenarios and the current situation in Minnesota and around the country. Which may include themes of censorship (or absence of censorship) at the University or K-12 levels and/or public libraries.

Attorney Tom Foley, argued for the respondent in the case R.A.V. vs. City of St. Paul Minnesota (1992) to the U.S. Supreme Court, will share his experience and the arguments for curtailing of expression in regards to hate crimes.

The updated Celebration of the Book schedule can be found at: http://www.winona.edu/celebrationofthebook/

------------CELEBRATION OF THE BOOK SERIES 2009 SCHEDULE--------------
Celebration of the BookSpring 2009 Theme: Censorship
Wednesday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.PANEL DISCUSSION: Shades of CensorshipThe Legal View with Attorney Tom Foley of PACE and Chuck Samuelson, ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director Location: Stark 103Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.PANEL DISCUSSION: The Publisher View with Rusty Cunningham of Lee Enterprises and John Vitek of Saint Mary’s PressLocation: Stark 103Wednesday, February 18, 7:00 p.m.PANEL DISCUSSION: The Author View with TBA and Emilio DeGraziaLocation: Stark 103Wednesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.FILM: Fahrenheit 451Location: Science Laboratory Center 120

9/24 Athenaeum at 1pm - Degooglization by Allison Quam

Join us on Wednesday (9/24) at 1pm for Allison Quam's presentation on "De-Googlization: Where to Begin?"

Allison Quam will explore how Google has influenced our assumptions about research, its influence on the dissemination of information, and its monopoly on the web. Also, explore whether citizens should trust a billionaire dollar company that includes in its philosophy, “You can make money without doing evil.”

For the full Athenaeum schedule please go to: http://www.winona.edu/library/athenaeum/ The Athenaeum is located on the second floor of the WSU Krueger Library (the bluff side).