Hear ye, hear ye! The 2nd annual Maritime Film Festival will feature a new addition this time around. Students are invited to create and submit short movies for a Student Film Contest. Submissions must be all original work and shorter than 10 minutes. The films do not need to be maritime-themed, and all content must …
Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all Cal Maritime students, faculty and staff, and offers a fast and convenient solution for our community’s increasing language-learning needs. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance …
Earn a $20 print card and help improve the Cal Maritime Library’s website by participating in a usability study! Appointments are available between 1100-1700 on Monday, March 2nd and Monday, March 9th. The study will only take 30-45 minutes. Contact Hadia at hadia706@hotmail.com to set up your appointment today! Continue reading
Using a few simple materials and a lot of ingenuity, explore how engineering and physics come together to make a miniature catapult. Work on your own or collaborate with a friend to construct and fine-tune your catapulting machine. Friday, February 27 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Cal Maritime Library Brought to you by the Cal … Continue reading
Travel around the world with the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe alone! Join the POP Conference & the Maritime Film Festival for this special event, with introduction by Dr. Amy Parsons. Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm in Rizza Auditorium. Continue reading
During the month of February the Cal Maritime Library will be celebrating Femuary! Come check out one of our many fabulous movies that feature women in strong leading roles. Pam curated this exhibit Just For You! Movies on display include: The Help, Lucy, Hanna, Juno, Kick Ass, Gravity, Pride and Prejudice, Salt, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Miss Representation, Divergent, Silver Linings Playbook, The Hunger Games, Million Dollar Baby. Continue reading
Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a creative, friendly way? Join us in the Cal Maritime Library for some amazing crafting opportunities. Create cards for friends and loved ones, punch buttons from pre-made or custom designs, and make friendship bracelets as simple or complex as you like. See you on Thursday, February 12th from 3-5pm in … Continue reading
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to read more? The staff at the Cal Maritime Library are here to help you! Here are some favorite picks from our collection that we enjoyed in 2014. The Man in the Water (1961) Reviewed by Mark Stackpole Published by a minor paperback house, and never reprinted until … Continue reading
USS Corry WWI First installment of Excursions with Eric This find took me by surprise. All I wanted to do was ride the tide as far as I could up the Napa river, have lunch, and then ride the tide back out. I started out at the local Vallejo put in on Mare Island Causeway. … Continue reading
