This week check out "The Social Network." 

The Social Network

"On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history, but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications."

Streaming videos are available to current students, faculty, and staff at the University of Akron.

Streaming Video(s) of the Week

Last week we didn't post a streaming video of the week since we knew the students would be focused on final exam preparations.  So this week we're drawing your attention to TWO streaming videos that will help you unwind from finals week.

First, check out Hugo http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4180186~S0

"Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, twelve-year-old Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric girl and the owner of a small toy booth in the train station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message all come together to change Hugo's life forever."

The second video of the week is Invictus http://library.uakron.edu/record=b4043273~S0

"In 1994, having been released from his long imprisonment, Nelson Mandela is elected as the first president of post-apartheid South Africa. Racial tension runs high, even in the president's offices, and especially among the members of his half black, half Afrikaner security team. As hosts of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, South Africa's low ranked national team, the Springboks, have a berth in the tournament. Mandela begins makeing public appearances supporting the team, and meets privately with captain Francois Pienaar, encouraging him to inspire his teammates to victory. The Springboks' new slogan is "One team, One nation." President Mandela is betting that if they win the Cup, it might even be a bit true."

Streaming videos are available to current students, faculty, and staff at the University of Akron.

Fireside Readers Spring 2013 Selections

At the last meeting of the Fireside Readers book discussion group members selected the following titles to discuss in the Spring:

• February 4, 2013: Prague winter : a personal story of remembrance and war, 1937-1948 by Madeleine Albright
• March 4, 2013: Wild : from lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed 
• April 1, 2013: The red leather diary : reclaiming a life through the pages of a lost journal by Lily Koppel
• May 6, 2013: My year with Eleanor : a memoir by Noelle Hancock. 
• June 3, 2013: Killing Kennedy : the end of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly 

We hope you’ll plan to join us for these upcoming discussions. The group will meet at 7 p.m. in F-103. As always, new members and guests are always welcome. Join us, even if you haven’t finished the book! Light refreshments will be served.

Stay up to date with the website for the Fireside Readers: http://wayne.uakron.edu/library/fireside-readers-book-discussion-group.dot