Why is it Called Agawasie Day?

In 1914, the School of Science published its first annual, called the Agawasie.

According to the authors of NDSCS: 100 Years of Excellence, the origin of this name is obscure but that in an early issue of the annual it was explained as an Indian word for Ascience.@

However, there also is a story that 2 wily students, Max Lauder and Arnold Forbes had neglected to actually research any real Indian word for science. In order to cover up their blunder, they contrived the word AAggy-Wassy@, which later became the easier form Agawasie.

After publishing the Agawasie for three years, it was discontinued from 1917 through 1920 because of World War I. Again in 1943 and 1944 the yearbook was reduced in size and made a softcover instead of the more usual hardcover edition.

Financing the annual varied from the sale of candy, proceeds from the Penny Carnival, student activity fees, nominal sale price, and solicited advertisements. The arrival of the annual became a day for celebration, and the annual Agawasie Day Picnic was started.

Publishing an annual yearbook was discontinued in 2004, but the day for celebration continues as Agawasie Day.

Information from the NDSCS College Archives at Mildred Johnson Library, compiled by Karen Chobot, Director.

Smart Money Week

Hello all,

I wanted to thank all who attended the Money Smart Week program and our speaker Justin Neppl from First Community Credit Union, we had a near full house. The video of the program has been posted on the library’s website on the Guide page. Here is the direct link Money Smart Week Program be warned the program ran a bit log (an hour and a half).

Thanks - Daniel

Library EduStations

Good morning, everyone!

We want to support and include all students and staff and truly let each of you know that “You Belong Here”.  Therefore, the EduStations Online Tour & Survey is up online allowing you to partake from afar for a chance to win the Nook Simple Touch Reader.  Just go to the Mildred Johnson Library Home Page at the following link and complete the brief tour and survey.

http://www.ndscs.edu/academics/services/library/

Please note we welcome all your ideas as students, staff, employees, and faculty.  We want to support you in your journey of learning and educating, as we all do both daily.  Feel free to contact us with your questions and ideas.  If you have any EduStation concepts you would like to see implemented I would love to hear them!

Learning should feel limitless…

Enjoy this snowy April Thursday & Happy National Library Week from all of us at the Mildred Johnson Library!

Tina

National Library Week 2013

Come celebrate with us…

The Mildred Johnson Library is proud to celebrate National Library Week, April 14-19, 2013.  We invite you to share in the celebration throughout the week.  In particular, on Tuesday April 16^th  in the afternoon from 1 to 4 pm in the afternoon we will be initiating the beginning of EduStations featuring EduTools.  Educational learning stations to “learn by doing” for NDSCS students, staff, and faculty to use to promote learning!  Did we mention if you visit all the stations plus take a survey, you can register for a chance to win a NOOK Simple Touch Reader!

The EduStations are:

·        Curriculum Topic areas including 3-D Learning Tools (Featured area is Allied Health)

·        Dry Erase Easel for collective/individual creative brainstorming.

·        Interactive Games – Board games for social interaction.

·        Mango (an interactive language program) allowing you to learn up to 41 languages with ESL components.

·        The Barnes and Noble Nook for check-out.

·        Last, but not least, the Apple TV & iPads (3) allowing you to wirelessly connect to a station and have small or large group discussions.

o   Utilizing the Apple TV and iPad a sample training will be demonstrated with Overdrive.

·        Other ideas are in motion and suggestions are encouraged!

From 3-D curriculum-related learning tools to an Apple TV and iPad accessibility, the stations are in early development and will grow based on your suggestions, needs, and wants.  Please contact Tina Grenier for additional ideas at 701-671-2612 or Tina.Grenier@ndscs.edu.  In the meantime, check out the stations that are up!

Note:  A video will be available online in conjunction with the survey Wednesday April 17^th for NDSCS Fargo and those otherwise unable to attend in person.