Well bloggers it’s getting to be that time again. The cold is slowly sweeping in, and it’s starting to look like an early fall! I’m not a huge fan of the heat so I couldn’t be more excited about getting out my scarves, jeans, and….husker sweatshirts. Yep! In addition to fall it is now officially HUSKER SEASON! If you’re from Nebraska I’m sure your internal clock has already gone off  and with the first game (an impressive win) underway I think we’re headed for a great season. This week in history should prove to be just as exciting. We have quotes from the great Theodore Roosevelt, The Vietnam War, and a little boxing to liven things up a bit. Ready to join me bloggers?

Sept 1, 1923: Boxer Rocky Marciano is born today. He held the heavy weight champion of the world title from 1952-1956.
If you’re a boxing fan (because what’s not to love about it) the you might want to check out UNP’s new title The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing by David Scott.

Sept 2, 1901: VP of the US Theodore Roosevelt utters the famous phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick” at the Minnesota State Fair.
If you’ve looked at a newspaper lately you may have seen that one of our next VP’s could  be a woman. Non other than Alaska’s own Sarah Palin.  For a more local look at women in politics, take a look at this amazing biography of Mayor Helen Boosalis by Beth Davis Boosalis.

Sept 3, 1907: Writer, anthropologist, and Poet Loren Eiseley is born today.
There is much to be said about both the accomplishments and character of this man. For more information please check out this new book by UNP, Loren Eiseley: Commentary, Biography, and Remembrance edited by Hilda Raz.

Sept 4, 1967: Vietnam War- Operation Swift begins. U.S. Marines engage the North Vietnamese in  battle at the Qie Sun Valley
    For more on this interesting, albeit traumatic and divisive time in our history, please check out The Vietnam War: A personal journey by Bruce O. Solheim.

Sept 5: Sarvepali Rodnakrishnam is celebrated as Teachers Day.
Against Joie de Vivre: Personal Essays by Phillip Lopate is a culmination and celebration of “the knack of knowing how to live”. As a former teacher, his experiences with children add a reflective and humorous touch to this collection. Check it out at UNP.

Ok bloggers that’s it for today. You can find all these titles and more at the University of Nebraska Press
website!