Due to exams, the Learning Resource Centre at The Hub will be closed until 1pm on Tuesday 7th June 2016 and Thursday 9th June 2016.
The Online Learning Centre on level 4 at The Hub will be open as usual and available for walk-in computer use.
The Learning Resource Centre at University Centre, High Melton will also be open as usual. Please call them for any book renewals during this time on 01302 553722.
Alternatively, you can use the book drop at the Hub LRC’s main entrance to return any items. You will not incur any additional fines if you do this.
Well done to all of the students who received their Reading Ahead Challenge certificates yesterday! 29 certificates were awarded in this presentation to our ESOL students.
A special mention goes out to Tom Thongsub who won the goody bag and £10 book token!
Good luck to the other 9 students who will be in the running for the next one, due to their exemplary reading efforts which has seen them complete much more than the 6 required reads.
If you would like anymore information on the Reading Ahead Challenge then please visit us at any of our Learning Resource Centre’s and ask one of the Assistants or Advisors for help. Alternatively you can contact us through our email, social media accounts or contact your subject Librarian.
Congrats again to everyone who’s taken part so far! Keep up the good work & keep on reading.
This morning was the first presentation ceremony for the students who have completed the Reading Ahead Challenge (formally Six Book Challenge).
Every student who completes the challenge receives a certificate and is put forward into the National draw for a weekend in London. This is the seventh year Doncaster College has taken part in the Challenge which is run by the Reading Agency.
For the first time we have a group of Level 1 Engineering students who have completed the Challenge. The Performing Engineering operations Level 1 group were supported by their tutor, Jade Pinder. They were awarded the certificates by the Engineering Learning Resource Advisor Joe Elliott.
We want to extend our congratulations to all of the students who took part and we wish you good luck for the prize draw!
If you’re interested in taking part in the Reading Ahead Challenge and want to know more, visit us the the Learning Resource Centres any time and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.
Next week there will a presentation to ESOL students.
The Academic year is coming to a close and everyone’s busy with their final assignments, projects and dissertations. But what about those books you checked out of the LRC?
This is a reminder for all students graduating this year to return all LRC items either to the Hub LRC or the University Centre LRC at High Melton.
Failure to return items may affect your graduation status and your award.
So please give yourself plenty of time to return your items and make sure your LRC record is clear.
We want you to enjoy your last few weeks with us and wish all of our students success for the future!
“May the Fourth Be With You” Haul and Update. You Tube image. (Brickamigos, 2014)
For some of us, Star Wars day is everyday, but May the 4th is the time when we can all come together as fans of this amazing story brought to us from a galaxy far far away in 1977. This year we’ve created something a little different to share with you all, an interview with the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, or to be more specific his ‘Force spirit’.
We wondered what it would be like to chat with the Jedi genius himself as he’s such a great mentor to some of the most powerful Jedi we’ve come to know and love.
Keep reading below for the interview and May the Force be with you!
Is This The Mentor You’ve Been Looking For?
Оби Ван Кеноби( распаковка LEGO) 1 часть. You Tube image.(Glider и Taiger, 2015)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (or Ben Kenobi*) was a Jedi Master from the Star Wars Universe, originally from the planet Stewjon, he developed into the legacy that is Obi-Wan Kenobi after becoming the Padawan** of Qui-Gon Jinn and rising in the Jedi ranks. He later became the mentor for both Anakin and Luke Skywalker, only to die at the hands of Darth Vader after sacrificing his life so that Luke Skywalker could escape. As a Jedi, he is able to use the Force to fabricate his spirit to where he is needed. He has previously done this to offer guidance and Jedi training to Luke Skywalker and more recently to help Rey begin her quest to figure out her true identity. We have him here today to talk about his mentoring, amazing patience and what he thinks are the most important traits for any Jedi apprentice.
Interviewer: I’m so glad you could join us today, Mr Kenobi.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Please, call me Obi-Wan.
Interviewer: OK then, Obi-Wan. Do you not prefer Ben?
Obi-Wan Kenobi:Obi-Wan is fine.
Interviewer: Sure thing. We’re just so happy that you could join us all the way from the spirit realm. All those years respecting the light side of the Force really paid off, right?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Like every job, it has it’s perks. As well as its downsides.
Interviewer: Yeah, that was a very brave decision you made, giving your life up to Darth Vader. I’m sure Luke and the gang are forever grateful.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: I know they are. It was the right thing to do.
Interviewer: Well, that’s exactly why we’re here today, to celebrate you as a great Jedi Master and Mentor. You’ve taught some of the most powerful Jedi in the galaxy, you possess a great skill as a fighter as well as a very patient and wise teacher. The Force is definitely strong with this one, ey? *laughs*
Obi-Wan Kenobi: *clears throat*
Interviewer: Tell us, how do you manage to stay so calm when you’re faced with such peril?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Well, the force provides me with a lot of inner strength and I keep-I mean I used to keep my body in shape for all of the physical fighting. Good diet, plenty of exercise, lightsaber training, you know, the usual routine. It’s all in the preparation. My mentor taught me well and I can only hope that I have provided my Padawans with just as valuable guidance as Qui-Gon Jinn gave me.
I maybe taught someone a little too well, if you get my meaning. *chuckles to self*
Interviewer: You weren’t to know, Anakin could have done a lot of good with his power.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Yep, such a shame.
Interviewer: Qui-Gon Jinn, amazing Jedi. You’re very lucky to have been taught by him.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Great guy, yeah.
Interviewer: What about Yoda? He was also a big influence on you, wasn’t he? Did you learn any inner strength under his guidance?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Yeah, I mean, of course. Yoda is just so zen and at one with the force. He’s always very calm and ready to listen.
Interviewer: Do you have any words of wisdom you’d like to share with our readers that has been passed down to you?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: I was taught that focus is really important. You need to visualise your goals and have a clear objective to aim for. Take your time and make sure that the decision you’ve made is the right one. Being a Jedi isn’t just about the Force or being born with the talent. Hard work and determination is what makes you succeed. You don’t become great overnight and although the path of the light can be difficult sometimes, you need to remember what you’re aiming for, that will make the end result even the sweeter.
Interviewer: That’s really great advice, thanks Obi-Wan. One last question, what do you think of the latest Jedi recruit, Rey?
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Watch this space.
Interviewer: We’d like to thank you for giving us some of your precious time.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: No problem, anytime.
I think we can all take something away from this interview and know that even Jedi have it tough sometimes. Perseverance and focus are key to success and we sometimes need to be reminded that success doesn’t happen overnight. We leave you with this quote from the Jedi Master himself:
“In my experience, there’s no such thing as luck”
(Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode IV – A New Hope)
*Obi-Wan Kenobi was known as Ben Kenobi whilst in exile on Tatooine. This was after he left Anakin Skywalker for dead, only for him to be rehabilitated as Darth Vader. During his time in exile, Obi-Wan Kenobi looked out for Luke Skywalker.
**Padawan- Jedi apprentice, is someone who possess the ability to become a Jedi Knight because of their sensitivity to the Force but is currently in training with a Jedi Knight or Master.
Don’t forget to renew your loaned items over the Summer vacation – or you may incur charges. Both Learning Resource Centres are still open. So you can pop in or give us a call on: 01302 553713 & 01302 553722.
Alternatively, you can renew via our Web Catalogue that you will find on our Website.
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Top Tip: Save the Blackboard link in your favourites, or, better still – visit your app store and download the handy app! Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!
We know that course deadlines are looming and we’d like to make sure that you don’t get too stressed or for things to get on top of you. Within the College we have a free and confidential counselling service that is for you. For more information, advice or to book an appointment – email: counselling.service@don.ac.uk Or alternatively you can call: 01302 553741 Visit the website here for more information.
We’d like to say a massive well done to Natasha who has successfully completed the Six Book Challenge.Have you downloaded the Blackboard and Discover apps yet? The apps should work on most mobile devices. Visit your app store to install. (You will need a WiFi, 3G or 4G connection to do this)
Are you having problems accessing your student account or is your student email account playing up? Any problems – visit the self service portal here.
With the end of term fast approaching… follow our Twitter page and like ourFacebook page to keep in touch over the Summer.
**Please Note** Saturday 20th June will be the last Saturday opening of this academic year.
Are you planning a summer holiday away this year? Fancy having a snoop into the holiday company that you’re travelling with? Then why not check out Business Source Elite you’ll find this database within the e-library. You will find a huge amount of company profiles within this database; Thomas Cook, British Airways & Easy jet just to name a few. If you’re studying a course such as Business, Management, Human Resources or Marketing etc… You’ll find a huge source of information to help you with your studies. Don’t Forget: That your log in to the e-library has changed slightly. Your password will remain the same but your username is now in the following format: dc00xxxxxx@student.don.ac.uk
Have you used any Augmented Reality apps? Would you like to see Augmented Reality being used within the LRCs? We’re very excited about some idea’s that we have with regard to implementing Augmented Reality within the LRCs… so… Watch This Space! 🙂
Why not get ahead with the latest trends this Summer with the help of our fashion & Design Journals 🙂
We have the current issues as well as the back issues in stock – Just ask if you need any help 🙂
Top Tip: Don’t forget to renew your loan items either over the telephone on: 01302 553722 (High Melton) OR 01302 553713 (The Hub) OR online via the Web Catalogue . Don’t get caught out like this person did: Book Returned 55 Years Late
Summer has deffinitely landed here at High Melton 🙂 We hope that you’re enjoying your vacation time.
We are now on Vacation opening hours so please remember that the Learning Resource Centre at High Melton is closed on a Saturday. If you need to renew items that are currently out on loan either visit our website & renew via the Web Catalogue using your dc number followed by your first & last initial, your D.O.B in a 6 digit format, then an exclamatian mark ! Or if you prefer you can call the Learning Resource Centre at High Melton on: 01302 553722 or The Hub Learning Resource Centre on: 01302 553713.
Just a little reminder that your log in for the e-library & the college computers have changed slightly. Your user name is now set as: dc00123456@student.don.ac.uk (your password will remain the same) So your dc number remains the same but it’s the @student.don.ac.uk that is now slightly different .
A special mention goes out to Tom Thongsub who won the goody bag and £10 book token!
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