Mskittie, one of the most creative Nottingtonians, has come with the great idea of a :

NOTTINGTON VILLAGE TRIVIA CHALLENGE

 
Here is the link to the trivia game:

http://my.funtrivia.com/tournament/NOTTINGTON-VILLAGE-TRIVIA-CHALLENGE-83480.html

She’s hoping everyone gets involved as it takes only a few moments to play, and it’s really fun (as this co-editor can say!)

Please, play and leave your thoughts below!

Mskittie will be announcing more news soon here!

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Have a service you need to advertise?

New business people should know about?

Here’s the place!

Just finished a new place?

Post here and let everybody know!

New to Nottington? Don’t be shy!  Introduce yourself!

Have an event, opening or party coming up? Spread the word here!

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Mskittie will be gifting a daily and a weekly winner. Please check details @ http://nottingtonu.wordpress.com/category/nu-serenomy-paper-vol-1-issue-4/.

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All NV citizens, please send your birthday’s dates to mskittie’s email: kathernsumrall@hotmail.com since she will be hosting a monthly party and send out a gift package to all on their special day! We’ll keep you posted!

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If you would like to dedicate a set of books in Grayling Library, please let me know and I’ll post your dedication. Because the text bubbles are so small, I set up this page so if you like you can share your dedication with us and tell us about the person to whom you made the dedication.

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Our policy on animal research is very clear and strictly enforced.
While NU does concede that animal testing has led to important
research, we don’t feel that such breakthroughs are to be accomplished
through the invasive, painful and unethical testing of animals. If
your research cannot be done through means such as simple blood work,
non-invasive procedures such as MRI’s or behavioral analysis, then it
will not be done at NU.
All animals are to be treated with dignity.
The animals are to be kept in habitats that are in keeping with their
natural environment.
NO cages.
NO sensory deprivation.
NO separation of mother and offspring.
NO repeated breeding ~ all breeding is to be done in sync with the
animals own estrus cycle.
NO quarantine unless the animal poses a threat to others in terms of
sickness or behavior. Even then the quarantine area is still to be
an  environment native to the species. Should the animal become ill
beyond treatment, the animal is to be euthanised with care, dignity,
respect and free of pain.
NO imported/smuggled/endangered species.
This protocol will be strictly followed by all researchers.
Failure to do so will result not only in loss of research space and
funding, but all ties with NU will be permanently severed. No
exceptions.
Should your research involve human subjects, the following rules
apply.
NO genetic testing. (for animals as well).
Consent is to be obtained only after full disclosure of the research
is made to the person.
Only legal adults may consent.
Minors may be used only in research that is done in a setting natural
to the child, such as developmental behavioral observation . Consent
is to be given only by the legal guardian and again only after full
disclosure of the research is made to the guardian.
Guardians are to be with the minor for all research sessions save
situations where it is necessary to observe the child without the
guardian. However, in these cases, the guardian is to be on hand to
watch and supervise the session. This can easily be done through one-
way mirrors.
NO invasive procedures save simple blood work.
Any lab, research area or researcher is subject to inspections,
explanations and audits and any time.

Nottington University Faculty Lounge

This building takes advantage of it’s unusual layout. A faculty club, this building features a small wine bar, a soundproof music hall, a room of club chairs and a fireplace for the English and Classics profs to be in and finally a room for the philosophy profs ~ lounging area where works by such philosophers as Camus, Hegel, Chomsky and many others are read and discussed.

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=93067

Nottington LaCave Restaurant

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=96414

Inspired by a restaurant I used to frequent in my undergrad years that was in the basement floor of a building, the actual restaurant featured “caves” around the walls that were intimate and small. My “caves” are intended to be as close to them as I could get. Each one features a painting and many are wont to request a cave by the name of the painting. You can get a full meal, but their award winning cheesecake (in actual life it is award winning) is enough to plan an evening around.

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=96637

Nottington University Off Campus Housing

This building is one of many scattered throughout the university. It houses a very serious artiste film major, a music major who hates the harp but is there on scholarship, a photography major who idolizes Annie Leibowitz and an English major who is surprisingly cheerful considering her favorite poets. Each room has its own entrance, bathroom and they all open onto a very small common room.

Nottington Campus Coffee House

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=98420

This is one of many coffee shops scattered throughout the campus. No $6 coffees here ~ but there is some killer chocolate fudge cake made by the owners. There are several types of toppings for your coffee ~ cinnamon, chocolate shavings and such. Let’s pretend that the plates on the tables are coffee much shall we? Meet up with friends, grab a coffee between friends or catch up on your reading.

Nottington University Philosophy House

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=104911

At NU many of the departments are housed of campus in houses. The phil house was in an old Victorian house and this is the first floor. As an Honors Philosophy major, I spent many hours in the seminar room in classes on ancient Greek philosophy (one of my favorites!), formal logic (HATED this one!) and 20th century Philosophy. The bubble text in the offices reflect the actual occupants.

Nottington University Arts and Administration Building

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=120327

This is where NU students come to enroll in their classes. Upon entering, you are greeted by faculty heads to advise, students to offer advice (residence, maps of campus etc) and you can also sample some fresh fruit from the Nottington Organic Farm and Greenhouse ~ which works in tandem with NU

Nottington University Early Childhood Development Center pt 1

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=128316

More than a daycare, the NUECDC is proud to have many leaders in their fields on staff. Nottington’s children learn about various cultures, themselves and their world at large through activities, reading, videos and field trips. The staff are also trained in early diagnosis of childhood disorders and they work with the children and their parents to maximize each child’s potential and gift. It is our belief that each child has their own gift to offer the world and what many perceive as barriers as not seen as such by the NUECDC staff. Our goal is to work towards not only the child grasping fully the gifts they have to offer the world, but also that the world be open to the gifts of each child.

Nottington University Early Childhood Development Center pt 2

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=138489

This space is the backyard of the NUECDC. Wyllow helps out with the small garden the children have planted and there are blackboards for the children to draw on. We also have a pool for water therapy and swimming and there is an adjustable basketball hoop (thanks MsKittie!) so that all the children can play basketball. There is also a play house where the children can read, make crafts or simply hang with their friends. Our staff to child ratio is 1-3 so each child gets the attention all children deserve.

Nottington University Glass Lecture Hall

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=144264

The newest addition to NU ~ and Nottington at large ~ is named in honor of our Mayor, and founder, Glass. The Hall is wheelchair accessible and the red stools are for the sign language interpretors. There are also 2 small seminar rooms. If you are interested in giving a lecture or leading a seminar, please contact me.

Nottington University Student Union 1st floor

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=148011

On this floor of the NUSU, you’ll find the offices of the NU radio station, the NUGLBT group, coffee counters and seating areas. There is also an an elevator to take you up to the second floor. Groups can book the tables at the front of the building for sales, information ~ anything they need. And the building is wheelchair accessible and service/communication in Sign is also available. The radio station can be heard on the speakers scattered throughout the building.

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=252092

: On the 2nd floor you’ll find the NU Student Union, Serenomy offices, the NUGLBT Christian group led by MsKittie, a seminar room that is available to any group and my office.

http://www.myminilife.com/viewhome.php?landid=330136

Nottington University Multi-Denominational Faith Center

The newest on the NU campus, this center provides a place of faith, prayer and worship in keeping with Nottington’s mandate. The benches can be arranged in any way necessary ~ the only items not to be moved are the Muslim prayer rugs. I did my best to have them facing to Mecca.

If you’ve ever watched Inside the Actor’s Studio, this is the infamous quiz that James Lipton asks every guest ~ the Bernard Pivot Quiz.

And what are your answers?

1. What is your favorite word?

2. What is your least favorite word?

3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?

4. What turns you off?

5. What is your favorite curse word?

6. What sound or noise do you love?

7. What sound or noise do you hate?

8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

9. What profession would you not like to attempt?

10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?