winners have been e-mailed

all prize winners have been e-mailed....but don't thinks its over yet.... if a prize is refused or not picked up on time, then another winner will be chosen and notified via e-mail.

prize drawings

Prize drawings will be today or tomorrow....winners will be notified by e-mail.

BONUS STATION FOR BLOG VIEWERS!

Yes...because you've looked at the Blog, you are special! Listen to the following podcast relating to gemstones and the Silk Road..

Take your answer to tour guides roaming the venue. They will have nametags denoting that they are tour guides. Give them the answer to this podcast, and they will give you credit for attending 1 station.

A special thanks to Dr. John Rakovan of the Geology department (the voice you will hear) for assisting us with this podcast.

QUESTION TO ANSWER: What gem has the most important connection to the Silk Road?


DOWNLOADS
for iPod
for other mp3 players
Powerpoint that accompanies the podcast

If you have trouble with the podcast, let Eric know immediately. (e-mail)

Giveaway Extravaganza!!

Various items will be given away throughout the afternoon on Friday. The giveaway extravaganza will occur at the top of each hour. Look for the tour guides walking around the library with baskets of stuff to give away (and you don't have to do anything to get this stuff)!

Keep watching this blog!

We'll keep posting new stuff to the blog throughout the week.....keep watching for new details AND opportunities!

For those required to attend or receiving extra credit....

What will you gain from attending the event? Our aim is to familiarize you with the library and library services in a fun atmosphere. We want you to utilize the library throughout your time at Miami, and its always better to start early.

If you're wondering "Why (or What Is) The Silk Road..."... The university is in the second year of "Silk Road ExplorAsian", an endeavor to inform campus about the Silk Road (this is spearheaded by the Havighurst Center for Russian and Postsoviet Studies).

Learn more about Silk Road History by listening to this podcast. And bring the answer to this question to the event on Friday (to the Silk Road History station). You'll receive credit for attending the station and be one step closer to prizes.

QUESTION TO BRING TO SILK ROAD HISTORY STATION ON FRIDAY:
What ruler traded in satin, raisins, swords, copper, iron, and melons ?

DOWNLOAD:
podcast for ipods
podcast for other mp3 players

Trouble using these files or don't have an ipod/mp3 player? go here

So....what can I win?

The majority of prizes available can now be viewed on the 2nd floor of Brill. Here is a short lists: iPod nanos, flash drives, iTunes gift cards, t-shirts, and much much more! Be sure to stop by for a look.

What's the event going to be like?

Look for the big tent at the entrance to Brill. There you can learn more about the Silk Road, the University Libraries, and the Havighurst Center. You will also receive a passport and have the opportunity to visit other "posts" along our version of the Silk Road, including:

Silk Road History
Silk Road Images
Silk Road Tourism
Silk Road Food & Drink
Instructional Materials Center....and many more!

You will receive a passport upon arrival...to be eligible for prizes & extra credit, you will have to visit 6 stations and complete the assessment. You will submit your passport for verification at the "custom station" (also in the tent).