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FOGLER LIBRARY NEWS SERVICE
Publicizing events, collections, acquisitions and services at UMaine's library
-- Wednesday, February 1, 2006--

SUMMARY
1. People
       A. Fogler Library Friends
2.   Digital Resources
       A.  Transcripts of Energy Speeches Now Available Online
3. Events
       A. Please Join Us for and International Buffet
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1. PEOPLE
A. FOGLER LIBRARY FRIENDS
"Fogler Library Friends" is a group of Library supporters who work to develop strategies to raise awareness of library resources and services. Friends members include students, faculty, and staff from UMaine as well as member of the larger Maine community. This type of private support is critical as Fogler Library strives to maintain its leadership position in teaching, research, and public service.

The Friends sponsor a variety of events and programming. One example is last week’s very successful Tapas Bar. Upcoming programming includes, “Atypical Bodies: an exploration of disability writing and culture” on Feb.22, an International Buffet (co-sponsored with SHAC) on Feb 26, Maureen Elgersman Lee, author of “Black Bangor” on 23 March (co-sponsored by WIC and Multicultural Programs), popular Maine author Van Reid on 11 April, awarding winning poet Wes McNair on 20 April, and the Edith Patch Cookbook Dinner on 23 April. More information about Friends events is posted at: http://www.library.umaine.edu/friends/events.htm

For information about joining the Friends and becoming part of this very special tradition, contact Gretchen Gfeller. Voice : 581-1696 Email: gretchen.gfeller@umit.maine.edu

2. DIGITAL RESOURCES
A. TRANSCRIPTS OF ENERGY SPEECHES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Seven audio files of speeches from "The Promise of Energy Independence" forum last fall have been transcribed, thanks to assistance from the Maine Folklife Center. Speakers included Susan Tierney who is a member of the National Commission on Energy Policy and a partner in The Analysis Group in Boston, Helena Chum of the National Bioenergy Center at the U.S. Department of Energy, Governor John Baldacci, Denis Bergeron of Efficiency Maine, Dave Wilby of Independent Energy Producers of Maine, Beth Nagusky of the Governor's Office of Energy Independence, and Rob Gardiner of the Conservation Law Foundation.

The PDF files are linked through the following web page: http://www.library.umaine.edu/cohen/forum/energy.htm

3.   EVENTS
A. PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN INTERNATIONAL BUFFET
Please join us for an international buffet Sunday, February 26, 2006, 5 - 7 p.m. at the Thomas Lynch University Club, second floor Fogler Library, prepared by members of the Student Heritage Alliance Center. Proceeds will be shared by Fogler Library and SHAC’s Agent Orange Awareness Project.

Appetizers
   Olivie Russian Salad (bologna, cucumbers, carrots, green peas, potato, onion, mayonnaise)
   Nem cuon - Vietnamese Spring Rolls (vegetarian version available)
Main Course
   Banh chung (Vietnamese square cakes with sticky rice, green beans, pork,
and fish sauce; vegetarian version will be available),
   Fried Rice (Philippines),
   Chicken Curry (India), Bun thang (vermicelli soup from Vietnam),
   Mang xao nam (Vietnamese vegetable stir fry), Mapo Tofu (China),
   Tushoniy Perec (Korean dish with fried pepper and beef or pork)
Deserts
   Suong sa (Vietnamese Jello), Rice Pudding (Thailand)
Beverages: fresh lime juice, green tea

$20.00 per person R.s.v.p. by February 17, 2006 (prepaid registration required) For more information, contact Gretchen Gfeller. Voice: 581-1696. E-mail: gretchen.gfeller @umit.maine.edu

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