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April Services News

National Autism Awareness Month
On March 29, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its estimate of autism prevalence in the United States to 1 in 88 children (1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls). By comparison, this is more children than are affected by diabetes, AIDS, cancer, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or Down syndrome – combined. Autism Speaks' multi-year Ad Council public service advertising campaign stresses the importance of recognizing the early signs of autism and seeking early intervention services. Learn the signs here. To review a list of Waggoner library books, videos and DVDs relating to autism, Click here

In April we celebrate National Poetry Month when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture. Come by Waggoner and check out a volume of poetry.

National Humor Month (also celebrated in April) was founded in 1976 by best-selling humorist Larry Wilde, Director of The Carmel Institute of Humor. It is designed to heighten public awareness on how the joy and therapeutic value of laughter can improve health, boost morale, increase communication skills and enrich the quality of one's life. Read the Joke of the Day or peruse a list of books and resources about application of humor in your organization by clicking here

On April 20, Waggoner hosts the Trevecca Authors Celebration where we recognize the scholarly publishing of our faculty and administrators. Scholarly works include books, essays, journal articles, conference proceedings, original writings [poetry, short fiction, choral music...] published within the 2011-2012 school year. Works are displayed in the library as well as listed on the library website.

The Möbius strip : Dr. August Möbius's marvelous band in mathematics, games, literature, art, technology, and cosmology by Clifford Pickover is an "infinite fountain of strange and wondrous forms that can help explain how mathematics has permeated every field of scientific endeavor. Mathematics can help explain the colors of a sunset or the architecture of our brains, how to build supersonic aircraft and roller coasters, and depict faraway galaxies. Following the tortuous path of the Möbius strip, we learn how mathematics has changed the way we understand the cosmos.

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