| Summary: | FAST FACTS About one of four persons enrolled in higher education in the US in 1995 was classified as belonging to a minority. The largest fraction were African Americans (about 42% of total minority enrollment), followed by Hispanics, who represented about 31% of minority enrollment. From: Education Statistics of the United States (1999), p. 2. (REF L11 E38 1999) Mother's Day did not start off as a gift-giving holiday. Instead, it began with Anna Jarvis, a West Virginia schoolteacher, who wanted to honor her mother on the anniversary of her death, held on May 10, 1908. More than 400 children attended and each mother received a red carnation. Four years later, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. From: Encyclopedia of North American Traditions, Customs and Rituals, p. 171. (Ref GT2853 U5 G39 1996) Alcohol consumption has long been an important aspect of social life in most areas of the UK. The British public house (pub) remains a key focus for recreation and leisure activity, and drinking, whether at home, in bars, or in restaurants, is normal behavior for most people. Alcohol is not only considered as a beverage, but also widely regarded as a token of celebration and of conviviality. From: International Handbook on Alcohol and Culture, p. 295. (Ref HV5035 I57 1995) Before and during World War II, the Japan military system catered to the sexual needs of its soldiers through the use of 'jugun iantu' (military comfort women). It is estimated that between 70,000 and 200,000 women were forced into sexual labor during the war. Testimonies of former comfort women reveal they were forced into a social condition of female sexual slavery. From: The Historical Encyclopedia of World Slavery, p. 579. BULLETIN BOARD National Library Week UPDATE our "Friend of the Library" award was presented to Linda Smithberg. You deserved it Linda --Congratulations! You do a great job. We wish to thank everyone who participated in our daily trivia contest on the 7 continents. Gift certificates were awarded to the following Winners - Kabindra Pradhan (Antarctica) Jeff Walker (N.America/Caribbean) Madhukar Devkota (Europe) Sue Sampson (Africa) Alex Negrillo (Asia) Kenneth Johnson (Australia/Oceania) Christine Grindstaff (S.America) Congratulations to all of you! Congratulations, Graduates Best Wishes to you in the future and Good Luck -- From all of us in the Library DID YOU KNOW? The ProQuest workstations have laser printers? The cost of copies are five cents a page. The library hours are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 4 p.m? These hours remain the same all year, including the Summer. We have 3 Research Librarians to help you with your research projects? One is always available to assist with any questions. A SPECIAL THOUGHT Go confidently in the direction of your dreams --Thoreau Editor Robin Bernstein Assistant Editor Sandra Donovan Contributors Robin Bernstein Maggie Tarelli-Falcon Sandra Donovan Layne Pierce Steven Scheuler Barbara Haney Melba Howe Penny Throop Lisa Martin Jerilynn Burbee Shannon Treblic Design/Layout/Typeset Sandra Donovan Online Technical Assistance Tessa White FUTURE FEATURE "Teamwork in Research" Layne Pierce
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