Thursday, September 25, 2014
Robert McMillan Lecture
On September 24, 2014, the Stephen B. Luce library welcomed Robert McMillan to kick off its Library Lecture Series. McMillan is the former chairman of the Panama Canal Commission, former board member of the American Medical Association, co-host of PBS's Face-Off, and author. He has penned numerous columns for The New York Times, Newsday, Florida's Charlotte Sun, among others. His latest book is Global Passage: Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal.
McMillan profiled many of his experiences as the former chairman, along with providing the audience with some insight into his career outside of the Panama Canal affairs.
The well attended lecture culminated in a wonderful exchange of questions and ideas between McMillan and his audience.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
140th Anniversary of Maritime College
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Documents, images, and videos showcase the founding of the College, the training ships and activities onboard, Fort Schuyler, the superintendents and presidents, alumni and much more. Take a few minutes to visit the Library’s foyer area to browse the physical exhibit and watch the digital shows on the screens. Go online to the Library’s web portal to experience more on our 140th Anniversary (http://www.sunymaritime.edu/stephenblucelibrary/140Anniversary.html)
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Stephen B. Luce Library
Monday, September 15, 2014
Upcoming Library Lecture Series: Robert, McMillan. September 24th, 2014 @ 1500
Library Lecture Series, Celebrating 140th Anniversary of Maritime College presents:
Global Passage: Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal
With Author
Robert McMillan, former Panama Canal Commission Chairman
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 @ 15:00, Stephen B. Luce Library
Robert McMillan is former chairman of the Panama Canal as well as a
widely published author. Since being confirmed to the post of United
States Senator in 1989, Mr. McMillan has served as a member of the board
of the American Medical
Association and Madison National Bank, and has founded the Long Island
Housing Partnership to facilitate the development of more choice in
affordable housing. He has written widely about news and policy issues,
the Panama Canal, and other topics, and is a
co-host and political commentator on the PBS show Face Off, as well as
news outlets such as
The New York Times and Newsday. His latest book “Global
Passage: Transformations of Panama and the Panama Canal” profiles the
challenges and evolution of democracy in Panama and the future of the
Panama Canal with its multibillion dollar expansion
plans.
Robert McMillan’s new book Global Passage: Transformation of Panama and the Panama Canal
is a brilliantly researched account of the history of the Panama Canal
and its multibillion dollar plans for future expansion. As
former Chairman of the Panama Canal Commission, McMillan gives us an
insider’s look into the canal’s impact on democracy in Panama, the role
of the Chinese on the canal’s development, and the possibility of a
brand new competing canal being built in Nicaragua.
“McMillan, an American, takes a personal
approach to history in this book about the evolution of the Panama
Canal, published in concert with the canal's 2014 centennial. As a
member of the canal's board in the late 1980s and as the
chairman in the 1990s, McMillan developed a thorough understanding of
the canal's role in both the Panamanian politics and in global commerce,
which he explains in clear, well-developed prose” – Kirkus Reviews
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Remembering 9/11
As we reflect back 13 years ago on this tragic day, The
Stephen B. Luce Library is repeating its “Remembering 9/11” exhibit and
slideshow. The physical exhibit showcases a few personal reflections on
what happened on September 11, 2001. On display are memorabilia donated by
Maritime’s own Major General Robert Wolf (Admissions)
and Prof. Michael Gray (GBAT Department) who were first responders to the 9/11
tragedy. Also on display are the personal photographs of Captain Robert Pouch,
then the Director of Board of Commissioners of Pilots of the State of NY, who
was a first responder on the rescue efforts by the maritime community in the
New York Harbor.
The physical and digital exhibits are on display in the
Library’s foyer area and at the Information Desk, and an online slideshow is
available via the Library’s web portal: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/stephenblucelibrary/911show.html
Stephen B. Luce Library
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Announcing Walk-Up Document/Image Scanning @ Luce Library
Announcing Walk-Up Document/Image
Scanning @ Luce Library
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Stephen
B. Luce Library announces the availability of our new Knowledge Imaging
Center or KIC machine, a high-quality scanning and copying station.
Located on the first floor of the library, the convenient “KIC” machine
boasts a variety of unique design features that includes an easy-to-use touch
screen, a large
format scanner bed that lets you capture documents up to 17” x 24”, and
the ability to save scanned files to usb flash drives, mobile devices, or
send them by email. The option to print is also available.
Its
V-cradle allows for making quick black and white and full color digital scans
of textbooks, journal articles, and personal documents with the option to
clip/crop images on the touch screen. Most of all, the service is free to all
Maritime users.
Designed
for continuous use, the cutting edge KIC machine helps avoid many technical
problems associated with poor copy quality, blurry images or text, and paper
jams. This allows for a more sustainable workflow for students and staff by
reducing paper output and toner use. We hope you enjoy our new enhanced scanning
system for your document and imaging needs. Special thanks to the
Department of Information Technology for supporting the acquisition of the
KIC.
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