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Flagler College Undergraduate Conference
Apr 25th
Recently, three Flagler College seniors presented research on early American literature at the Butler Undergraduate Research Conference, the largest of its kind in North America.
Elizabeth Doolittle, William Arbogast and James Hastings delivered a panel entitled “The Construction of Pre-National Identity through Early American Literature” which discussed various ways that early authors used things such as race, gender and religion to define themselves in the new world.
The panel featured each student presenting a paper written for their Intro to American Literature class.
The conference, which was held in Indianapolis on April 11, featured students from more than 45 colleges and universities presenting more than 500 presentations on topics from anthropology and art to chemistry and literature.
“The chance to share our research at a larger level was wonderful,” said Doolittle. “Not only did we enjoy presenting our work, but the opportunity to meet and hear the research of our peers from across the country opened our eyes to the importance of undergraduate scholarship.”
Flagler College is an independent, four-year, comprehensive baccalaureate college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 29 majors, 34 minors and two pre-professional programs, the largest majors being business, education and communication. Small by intent, Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as a satellite campus at Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Fla. A Flagler education is less than half the cost of similar private colleges, and competitive with many state universities. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for its historic beauty. The centerpiece of the campus is the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a grand resort built in 1888 by Henry M. Flagler, industrialist, railroad pioneer and co-founder of Standard Oil. The Ponce has been designated as a National Historic Landmark.
Source: Flagler College
St. Johns County Library December Events
Nov 30th
Anastasia Island Movie Club
Tuesday, December 3 @ 5:30pm
We have a new selection for you the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, or the name of this month’s film, call 209-3730.
Stories with Santa
Wednesday, December 4 @ 10:30am
Bring in your little ones to have a very special visit with Santa and Ms. Clause. He will be here sharing stories about the North Pole and answering questions from the wee ones about what life is like for Santa. Be sure to bring in your cameras, as this is sure to be a memory you won’t want to forget.
New Disney DVD Family Movie Event
Friday, December 6 @ 3:30pm
(PG) The whole family will enjoy seeing this new DVD Disney release film about a cropdusting plane with a fear of heights. Dusty lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race. Light snacks are provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Winter Wonderland Crafts for Kids & Tweens
Wednesday, December 11 @ 2:30pm
We’re feeling festive. Join us in creating holiday crafts and ornaments. We’ll supply the craft materials – you supply the creativity. All crafting supplies are provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Boom Science @ the Library
Friday, December 13 @ 3:30pm
Greg from Boom Science + crazy science experiments = Freaky Friday. Stop by to see what fun he has in store for us this time. Sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.
Source: St. Johns Public Library System
Ender’s Game – Movie Trailer
Nov 10th
In the near future, a hostile alien race (called the Formics) have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham (Ben Kingsley), all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff (Harrison Ford) and the International Military are training only the best young children to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a shy, but strategically brilliant boy is pulled out of his school to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult war games, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham, himself, to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race. Based on the best-selling, award winning novel, ENDER’S GAME is an epic adventure which stars Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Ben Kingsley, Viola Davis, with Abigail Breslin and Harrison Ford.