Congratulations to Sun Lee (’18)! He is the lucky winner of the “Scholar of the Month” contest. As Scholar of the Month, Sun wins a private study room in the library for the month of December. Would you like to become a Scholar of the Month and win a private study room in the library? Entry forms (one per person) and . . .Continue reading WINNER: Scholar of the Month
Year: 2015
Scholar of the Month
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Scholar of the Month
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The James B. Duke Library will have modified hours of operation during the Thanksgiving holiday. November 24 Tuesday 8:00am – 5:00pm November 25 Wednesday closed November 26 Thursday closed November 27 Friday closed November 28 Saturday closed November 29 Sunday 5:00pm – 1:00am Thanksgiving wishes postcard addressed to Miss Stella Rossignol, postmarked 1909. This postcard is part . . .Continue reading Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
ILL Deadlines
Nov 24th – the last day to submit Interlibrary Loan requests for books, audiobooks, DVDs, and music scores Dec 5th – the last day to submit Interlibrary Loan requests for articles The deadlines apply only to those items needed before the end of Fall term. Requests submitted after these deadlines will be addressed on a . . .Continue reading ILL Deadlines
Libby’s Passage to India
Libby’s Passage to India – On Monday, November 16th, our very own Outreach Librarian, Libby Young, began her 3 ½ -week India adventure as part of the India Study Away program. 14 students and faculty, Dr. Veena Khandke and Dr. Karni Bhati departed earlier this term and spent time in Chennai, India and Sri Lanka. . . .Continue reading Libby’s Passage to India
Calling All Bibliophiles!
The Furman University Libraries invites you for a gathering on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM in the Pitts Room (2nd floor of the library). Furman’s Bibliophiles have enjoyed several stimulating presentations and discussions in years past. And now after a hiatus of nearly a year and a half, we are once again extending . . .Continue reading Calling All Bibliophiles!
Ask a Diplomat!
Visit the latest display in the James B. Duke Library which highlights the publications and career opportunities of the United States Department of State. The State Department employs adventurous, adaptable, well-rounded, strategic problem-solvers, from diverse educational, geographic, and cultural backgrounds, who want to make a contribution to our global society. If you have the desire . . .Continue reading Ask a Diplomat!
International Education Week
International Education Week: November 16-20 International Education Week is an annual celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Furman University plays an important role in making education abroad accessible to U.S. students representing the full . . .Continue reading International Education Week
Light and Shadow
James B. Duke Library & Furman Art Present Light and Shadow Works by current Furman Art Majors Works on display in the James B. Duke Library from Nov. 16th – Dec. 9th Opening Reception on November 16th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. light refreshments will be served
Veterans Day Observance
This years marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Ia Drang, the first major land battle in the Vietnam War. One of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War, the 14–16 November 1965 battle in the Ia Drang Valley in South Vietnam’s central highlands between the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and the . . .Continue reading Veterans Day Observance