Friends of the Wesleyan Library Book Sale
The book sale that was postponed from the spring will be held on Saturday Sept. 12 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of Olin Memorial Library, 252 Church Street, Middletown. There will be over 4000 academic and popular books, most books priced $1-$5, with special books $10-$20+. There will also be a not-to-be missed Silent Auction of collectible titles and older, scarce and unusual items from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.. Cash and checks accepted. For more information or to volunteer for the event, email libfriends@wesleyan.edu, call 860-685-3897, or visit http://www.wesleyan.edu/libr/
"The 'Molten Core' of the Constitution: Habeas Corpus After Guantanamo"
The Friends are hosting a talk by Stephen Oleskey, Wesleyan '64, entitled "The 'Molten Core' of the Constitution: Habeas Corpus After Guantanamo" on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Oleskey is a partner at WilmerHale in Boston and co-lead counsel in the case of Boumediene v. Bush, which established habeas corpus rights for Guantanamo prisoners. He has been lauded for his international pro bono work and commitment to public service. The talk is free and open to the public and will be held in Smith Reading Room, Olin Memorial Library, 252 Church Street, Middletown. For more information, email libfriends@wesleyan.edu or call 860-685-3897. This event is part of a series in honor of Constitution Day. It will conclude with a post-talk discussion moderated by Professor Richard Adelstein on Sept. 17 at 4:30 in the Develin Room, Olin Library.
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