Fun Distraction: Coffee Tasting

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Did you know that you can do coffee tastings and it’s called Coffee Cupping? Coffee Mania’s Coffee Tasting videos with Mandy will teach you all about it!

Watch Mandy’s introduction video to Coffee Cupping – https://youtu.be/uto2WGBQKgs

Or watch the entire Coffee Cupping series – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp5RknJ24WSZgcq1huT_xYaOrgauia4qa

Find Coffee Mania …
Online – https://www.cnycoffee.com
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/coffeemania13045
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/coffeemania607
Twitter – https://twitter.com/coffeemania

If you want to purchase a Coffee Cupping Kit, they are for sale at Coffee Mania’s Origins store located on Route 281 in Homer, NY or online from their web store.

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Fun Distraction: Cornell Bird Feeder

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Image from the video feed for Cornell's Bird Feeder camera of four birds at the feeder

Relax while watching and listening to the sounds of Sapsucker Woods and the wild bird feeders at the Cornell Ornithology Lab in Ithaca, NY.

Cornell FeederWatch Cam: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams/cornell-lab-feederwatch

This busy feeder will not disappoint. And if you have pet cats, it makes the perfect CatTV. Stream it to your television and enjoy the antics of your kitties enjoying wild birds in the comfort of your home.

Links to many more bird cams are available as well: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/cams

Owls, Hawks, Water fowl, Tropical birds and more

Also check out the live Cornell Bird Cams from the Cornell Ornithology Lab on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/birdcams/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cornellbirdcams
Twitter – https://twitter.com/birdcams

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Drop-In Research Q&A Sessions: Science, History, Philosophy, Sport Management, Physical Education, & Recreation

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Memorial Library is offering a series of targeted drop-in sessions to help you with your research this semester.

This week’s featured topics are:

  • Science with Hilary Wong, 5/3 1-3pm and 5/4 10am-12pm. Join via Webex
  • History and Philosophy with Jeremy Pekarek, 5/5 10am-12pm. Join via Webex
  • Sport Management, Physical Education, & Recreation with Rick Powell, 5/6 2-4pm. Join via Webex

Image of Hilary Wong  Image of Jeremy Pekarek  Image of Rick Powell

Video chat with librarians Hilary, Jeremy, or Rick for help with these (or other) research topics. No appointment necessary. They can help you find, evaluate, and cite resources.

Have a question but need a different time? Please sign up for a Research Help Appointment or get drop-in help at the Research Help Desk.

Other librarians are available at the following times:
• Monday-Wednesday 10am-6pm
• Saturdays 10am-6pm.
Research Help is also available online 24/7, in myRedDragon and wherever you see the Ask a Librarian chat button.

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COVID Time Capsule Collection and Reflection Week at Memorial Library May 3 – May 7, 2021

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COVID-19 has affected us all in many ways. These shared and unique experiences should be preserved for research, reflection, and understanding how we are making it through these tough times.

The university is looking to preserve the history of the COVID-19 era on campus, both as a service to future scholarship and also as a time capsule that will be opened during the university’s bicentennial celebration in 2068. You can contribute to this important project by dropping off donations!

Potential items to donate may include:

  • Photographs
  • Projects and research related to COVID-19
  • Personal statements or recollections of this period (like diary/journal entries for example)
  • Physical artifacts, i.e., masks, posters, etc.

How and When to Donate:
You may drop off items in the Memorial Library building at the Help Center desk. This event will take place during the last week of classes (Monday 5/3 – Friday 5/7). Please note that Memorial Library is currently restricted to those with a valid Cortland ID card.

If you prefer to submit something digitally for consideration, please use this online form.

“Library Graffiti Board”
Upon arriving at Memorial Library, you may also write a message on the “Library Graffiti Board.” This is available when entering the building. The “Graffiti Board” allows you to express yourself through words or art reflecting on experiences at Cortland during COVID-19. These messages will be preserved and included in the Time Capsule project as well.

If you have questions on how/what you can contribute to the Time Capsule please contact the College Archives at Library.Archives@cortland.edu.

Fun Distraction: Finger Lakes Land Trust

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Images of the Finger Lakes Land Trust: a nature presebe, map of the Finger Lakes area

What to take a hike or a bike ride? Or bring a kayak somewhere new? Check out the Finger Lakes Land Trust to find a nature preserve in the area.

“You can explore over 35 nature preserves conserved by the Finger Lakes Land Trust. They are free and open to the public for quiet recreation. See our interactive map … to find new places for hiking, paddling, birding, and family outings.”

Also on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/FingerLakesLandTrust
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/fingerlakeslandtrust
Twitter – https://twitter.com/FLLandTrust

Visit SUNY Cortland’s Outdoor Pursuits Gear Rental Center to rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, hiking gear, mountain bikes and many other things to use when you visit the Finger Lakes nature preserves.

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Fun Distraction: Skywatching

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Image from NASA's Solar System Exploration website depicting a view of a night's sky

Take a walk after dark and check out the night sky. Did you know that April 26th was the peak of the pink supermoon?

NASA provides a great guide to keep you informed of “What’s Up” in the night sky called …

“What’s Up: Skywatching Tips from NASA”
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/whats-up-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/

Want to learn more about the 𝓟𝓲𝓷𝓴 𝓢𝓾𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓶𝓸𝓸𝓷?
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/news/1818/the-next-full-moon-is-a-supermoon-pink-moon/

NASA is also available on …
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/NASA
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nasa
Twitter –
NASA Moon – https://twitter.com/nasamoon
NASA Mars – https://twitter.com/nasamars

Check out NASA’s What’s Up video series on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTiv_XWHnOZrT_ppDGiT__fI3yjD4t7dI

Remember when you are out after dark to … LOOK UP!

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Database Trial for Westlaw Campus Research

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Memorial Library is currently running a database trial for Westlaw Campus Research until May 14th. Westlaw would be a replacement for Nexis-Uni.  

We encourage your feedback using this form. The library’s goal is to provide content that meets the curriculum and research needs of students and faculty. If you need assistance with using Westlaw Campus Research, please contact your liaison librarian or chat with Research Help.

Training will be offered on 5/3 from 1-2 by the vendor using Teams via this link.

Please contact your liaison if additional training is needed.

Drop-In Research Q&A Sessions: Psychology, Anthropology, Education, Health, Communication Disorders, Art and Art History

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Memorial Library is offering a series of targeted drop-in sessions to help you with your research this semester. This week’s featured topics are:
• Psychology and Anthropology with Dan Harms, 4/27 1-3pm. Join via Webex
• Education with Lisa Czirr, 4/27 1-3pm and 4/29 1-3pm. Join via Webex
• Art and Art History with Maaike Oldemans, 4/28 1-3pm. Join via Webex
• Health and Communication Disorders with Jennifer Moore, 4/29 1-3pm. Join via Webex

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Video chat with librarians Dan, Lisa, Maaike, or Jennifer for help with these (or other) research topics. No appointment necessary. They can help you find, evaluate, and cite resources.

Have a question but need a different time? Please sign up for a Research Help Appointment or get drop-in help at the Research Help Desk.

Other librarians are available at the following times:
• Monday-Wednesday 10am-6pm
• Saturdays 10am-6pm.
Research Help is also available online 24/7, in myRedDragon and wherever you see the Ask a Librarian chat button.

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Fun Distraction: Golden Retrievers

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A number of images of a golden retriever

Golden Retrievers are amazing pets, adorable, fluffy, very interested in anything you are eating, and super playful. If you want to spend some time with some very cute Golden Retrievers, there are several great accounts on social media!

Here are a few to check out …

Tucker Budzyn
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/tuckerbudzyn
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tuckerbudzyn
Twitter – https://mobile.twitter.com/tuckerbudzyn
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@tuckerbudzyn

I Love Golden Retrievers
Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/ILoveGoldenRetrievers1
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ilovegolden_retrievers
Twitter – https://twitter.com/retriever_i?lang=en

Golden Retrievers
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/goldenretrievers

Retriever Puppies
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/retrieverpuppies

A Golden Named Kevin
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/agoldennamedkevin
TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@agoldennamedkevin

Photos are of Teddy one of our local SUNY Cortland Goldens. Teddy loves puppuccinos from Coffee Mania, taking walks, drooling over other people’s lunch, rolling in the snow, and playing in the sprinkler on hot summer days.

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Fun Distraction: Assassin’s Teapot

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Image of a green, ornate Asian teapot

What in the world is The Assassin’s Teapot?!
Only the most interesting teapot imaginable and it could totally be a murder weapon in an novel! 

Watch the video from Tim at Grand Illusions to learn the secrets of The Assassin’s Teapot: https://youtu.be/kkrgUT70Mbo

You can even purchase your very own Assassin’s Teapot at the Grand Illusions shop:
https://www.grand-illusions.com/assassin-s-teapot-c2x21140265

Grand Illusions has a great YouTube channel full of videos about interesting science related objects and toys. https://youtu.be/kAUZB3eiEmQ

Grand Illusions is also online …
https://www.grand-illusions.com

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