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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

SUL Rosette

It’s no trick: A better commute can be a real treat

Stanford commuter,

This fall, you’re in for a treat if you use sustainable transportation, even if it’s just once or twice a month.

  • Pledge to try it part time, and you could win a $1,000 prize.
  • Join the Commute Club, and you could win a $3,500 grand prize.
  • Both prize drawings in our 2015 Fall Promotion include additional prizes, so act today!

We can help! Request a do-it-yourself or custom (we do it for you) commute plan to explore your sustainable commute options.

Thanks for considering a sustainable commute for health, savings, and the environment.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Stanford Quad corner and column

SUL has the following new positions this week:
   
Center Services Supervisor, Library Specialist 3 (#68873)
   
Assistant/Associate Editor (#68843)

For a complete description of open positions within SUL, go to the Stanford Library Jobs page.

Gilead book cover

The latest Stanford Presidential Lecture website was published recently, highlighting upcoming lecturer Marilynne Robinson, excellently written and curated by Rebecca Wingfield, Stanford University Libraries' Curator for British and American Literature.

You can find this unique collection of writings (including Rebecca's essay, selected bibliography, and selection of excerpts of Robinson's work) on Stanford's Presidential Lectures in the Humanities and Arts website.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Dangerous Summer book cover image

The Baltic film series continues with the film screening of "Dangerous Summer" (2000) with introduction by Marta Mannenbach.

When: Monday, November 2, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: Pigott Hall, 450 Serra Mall, Building 260
Contact: Liisi Esse or CREEES, 650-725-2563

Set in Riga, the capital of Latvia, the film tells a tragic love story before and during the Soviet invasion of Latvia in 1940 and the early stages of World War II.

All film screenings are free and open to the public. RSVP requested.

Following this event, the Baltic Film Series will feature: "In the Crosswind" (2014), and "Land of Songs" (2014). Please see the Baltic Film Series page for a full listing of films, event times and locations, and film synopses.

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