The WPI Woodwind Ensemble performed a delightful concert in the Gallery from Noon to 12.30 p.m. and at 1 p.m. President Parrish gave an interesting talk to an attentive audience on the subject of the Digital Library, a program he is familiar with through his work as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE monthly periodical "Computer" and IEEE's involvement in the Digital Library project. At 2 p.m. Professor Joel Brattin intrigued the audience with information and exhibits from the new Dickens' Collection in Gordon Library, a gift of Robert Fellman which contains many first editions and unique items such as handwritten letters from well known scientists of Dickens' era.
Library staff at the Registration Desk gave out limited edition mugs to the first hundred registrants - quite a mob of early birds were eager to get one of these popular items. Additional staff helped patrons locate interesting World Wide Web sites on the third floor pc's, while other staff were in charge of the refreshment area and made sure that there were plenty of homemade cookies and cold drinks available.
The art show was a big attraction with many votes cast for the best in show. The overall winner was Eron Flory (Class of '97) for his piece "Recycled Time". Two honorable mentions were awarded to Michael Michaud (Class of '99) for three entries entitled "Voices", "Walfllower #1" and "Wallflower #2" and to Yvette Rutledge from Human Resources for her three entries entitled "Wildlife", "Garrick and Zack", and "Grapepicker".
Prize winners for the door prizes were Josh Binder, Chris Borg, Jake Forrest, Harriet Fresolo, Edward Gaboriault, Kris Glover, Chris Hamel, Bethy Jaskal, Marc Ortins, Jeevan Ramapriya, Roger Roy, Tomi Stefani, Chris Vandette, Jose Vargos, Caren Villano, and Xiang Zhang. Many thanks to the Bookstore for donating the WPI golf shirt, to Gompei's for the free pizza, and to DAKA for the 5 free meal certificates.
The library staff would like to thank those who entered the art show, and everyone who participated in the events of the day. We hope all of you enjoyed it as much as we did.
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