https://youtu.be/OwNNUVbdfzI Title: Born on the Fourth of July Directed by Oliver Stone Genre: War, Biopic, Available via DVD at Durham Tech Library This movie was reviewed by Kyle Minton, Reference Librarian. Why did you choose to watch this film? I watched this the day before the 4th of July, primarily because of the holiday and I had not seen it before. It is notable for being part of Oliver Stone's trilogy regarding the Vietnam War, which includes Platoon (1986) and Heaven and Earth (1993)
In a repeating series highlighting current and recent reads around Durham Tech, here’s what the Durham Tech Library is currently reading and has recently read virtually or digitally: [caption id="attachment_3036" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Currently Reading: Irene Laube & Stephen Brooks[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3037" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Currently Listening To: Courtney Bippley[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3040" align="aligncenter" width="150"] Currently Reading
It (probably?) should go without saying that snakes and other pets are not allowed in the Durham Tech Library, but just in case you were wondering, based on a pretty popular news article going around lately, service animals must be approved as per college policy. Snakes are not approved service animals. If you want to know more about snakes and other animals, check out books in call letter S (for some specific domestic animals) and QL (for animals galore!), including some of the awesome picks
Want to listen to your favorite anime in Japanese? Want to read primary sources for your research in German? Just want to brush up that language you studied for years in school, but somehow can’t seem to remember at all? We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language Online free to all students, staff, and faculty at Durham Tech. Whether you’re starting at the very beginning with a new alphabet or you’re an intermediate learner looking to enhance your vocabulary and grammar
It's winter in Sokcho, a tourist town on the border between South and North Korea. The cold slows everything down. A young French Korean woman works as a receptionist in a tired guesthouse. One evening, an unexpected guest arrives: a French cartoonist determined to find inspiration in this desolate landscape. She agrees to accompany him on trips to discover an "authentic" Korea, [b]ut he takes no interest in the Sokcho she knows. As she's pulled into his vision and taken in by his drawings, she
The Durham Tech Library is thrilled to announce our Crafternoon schedule for the Fall 2023 semester. Crafternoons are co-sponsored by the Durham Tech Library and a generous grant from the Eichholz Foundation. Planners and Notebooks OCC: Tuesday, August 29, 11:00-1:00 in the OCC Lobby Main Campus: Wednesday, August 30, 1:00-3:00 in the Main Campus Library Downstairs Group Study Area (MC05-105A) All materials will be provided for students, faculty, and staff to decorate their own 12-month agenda
During the month of June, LGBT Pride Month is celebrated each year in memory of the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. The Stonewall riots were one of the key events of the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. The Library of Congress honors LGBT pride month and their "collections contain many books, posters, sound recordings, manuscripts and other resources produced by, about and for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community." Explore the Library of Congress LGBT Audio and
We’re excited to provide an important update on our transition to New Quizzes in Canvas, a change that will enhance the quizzing experience for both instructors and students. Below, you’ll find key dates, training sessions, and resources to help you navigate this transition smoothly. Key Dates for the Transition The official switch to New Quizzes will begin soon, and here are the critical dates you need to know: March 31, 2025: New Quizzes will be activated in Canvas Practice Courses. May 12
Tuesday through Saturday of next week (March 7-11) are Durham Tech's Inclement Weather Make-Up Days (aka "Not Spring Break"), and since we haven't had inclement weather, there will be a break in classes. March is National Reading Month and this year, Thursday, March 2 (today!) has been designated Read Across America Day. We get that sometimes when you're in school or teaching that it can be hard to budget time, energy, and attention for reading if it's not your go-to, but we believe that
At this point in the semester, your Gradebook in Canvas has probably gathered quite a few assignment columns. The presentation of columns can seem cluttered, especially when viewing all student work in your Gradebook. While it is not hard to navigate your Canvas Gradebook, the Filters feature can help to improve clarity, organization, and ease of grading. Filters allow you to narrow your Gradebook view to specific: Modules (i.e., Week 2) Assignment Groups (i.e, Exams) Status (i.e., Missing, Late