Do you need a place to take your finals? Trexler Library is open! If you live near campus, you can still use Trexler Library to study for or take your exams. You can reserve a spot in a computer lab through myDSU or book one of our study rooms online.

You do not need to check in with campus police before coming to the library if you are a current DeSales student, just bring your DeSales ID to swipe in. If you are an ACCESS or graduate student without an ID, please call the library at (610) 282-1100 x1266 when you arrive to be let into the building.

You can find all of our hours through the end of the year at desales.libcal.com.

Questions? Katelyn.Manwiller@DeSales.edu

Make a $50 gift in the month of December and get this special edition DeSales scarf!

For the month of December, we’re taking part in the global day of giving and unity by supporting our students. Kicking off on December 1, when you make a gift of $50 or more to The DeSales Fund or Athletics Endowment, we will send you a limited edition DeSales University Scarf to say thank you. Bundle up this holiday season for a good cause!

To claim your scarf during the month of December, please visit www.desales.edu/scarf. There are many giving options available. Please see below:

• Make a one-time gift of $50 or more.
• Monthly giving is available to make a greater impact!
• Split your gift and donate to both The DeSales Fund and the DeSales University Athletic Endowment. For example, if Michael makes a gift of $50, he can split his gift by putting $25 towards The DeSales Fund and $25 towards the Athletic Endowment.
• Interested in making a gift through Employee Payroll Deduction? Reach out to Director of Annual Giving Catherine Logan at Catherine.Logan@desales.edu for more information.

Scarf is limited to one per donor. Gifts must be received from December 1 to December 31, 2020. Scarves will be mailed out to billing address 3 to 5 business days after time of receipt.

As we near the last day of classes, the move home, and Finals Week, we want to remind you to return your library books and other items that you no longer need before you leave for the semester break.

Library hours are posted on Trexler Library’s website.

Stay well and have a Happy Holiday Season!

Questions? reference@desales.edu.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.

Follow these simple steps to keep you and your family safe this Thanksgiving:

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy, or coffee could cause serious burns.
• Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks, or bags.
• Keep knives out of the reach of children.
• Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
• Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
• Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

 Did you know?

Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment.

 Have activities that keep kids out of the kitchen during this busy time. Games, puzzles, or books can keep them busy. Kids can get involved in Thanksgiving preparations with recipes that can be done outside the kitchen.

For questions or additional safety tips, please contact Dennis Rasley, Director of Occupational Safety & Health at extension 1513 or dennis.rasley@desales.edu.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Occupational Safety & Health team!