Learn About Civil Rights and Win an iPod

In celebration of Black History Month, the library has a new display of books and DVD's about civil rights. The display touches on civil rights for African Americans, workers, immigrants and GLBT's.

Accompanying the display is a contest, which allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and research skills by identifying historically important African Americans depicted in a poster displayed near the exhibit. The student identifying the most figures will win an iPod shuffle. If there is a tie, the winners will be ranked by a lottery. All names must be legible. Please include your name and contact information . To be counted, entries must be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Winners will be notified by 5:00 PM on Thursday, February 24. The contest is only open to Dominican Students.

1st Prize, New iPod Shuffle
2nd Prize, $20 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd Prize, $10 Amazon Gift Certificate

Entries should be turned in to the circulation desk. Numbered sheets for answers are available you can make your own answer key.

Any questions should be addressed to Ethan Annis (ethan.annis@dominican.edu) or Suzanne Roybal (suzanne.roybal@dominican.edu)

(Contest Hint: Many of the figures can be found in pictures on the pages of the books.)