If you ever have a few moments to browse the Furman University digital collections for unique and interesting images, an excellent place to start is the Furman Glass Plate Negatives collection. The digital collection contains materials from both Furman University and Greenville Woman’s College from the 1910s through the 1930s. Tucked away in this digital . . .Continue reading A Memory Captured in Time
Author: Christy Allen
Roses are Blooming!
The Janie Earle Furman Rose Garden is starting to bloom on the campus of Furman University. Beautiful roses in shades of red, pink, and yellow line the walks and perfume the air. Here are a few photographs of the garden taken yesterday afternoon: The beautiful rose garden we see today started out as an expanse . . .Continue reading Roses are Blooming!
May Day at Greenville Woman’s College
Greenville Woman’s College was an independent college for women that was established in 1854 by the South Carolina Baptist Convention. In the financial uncertainty following the Great Depression, it merged with Furman University but maintained a separate campus for nearly 30 years. In 1961, when Furman University moved to its current site, the two campuses . . .Continue reading May Day at Greenville Woman’s College
Finals? Don’t stress ’em.
Stressed out with finals? We can help! Stop by the James B. Duke library porch on Monday to make your very own squishy stress ball! They are fun to make and decorate. A great way to de-stress.
Celebrate Earth Day with Cougars!
Earth Day provides a great opportunity to learn more about the earth’s natural habitat and the projects that seek to study and preserve it. One such effort is The Furman Cougar Project which is led by Furman University Biology Professor, Dr. Travis Perry. The Furman Cougar Project began in 2008 as an effort to monitor . . .Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with Cougars!
Exam Week Up All Night in the Science Library!
It’s back again! The Sanders Science Library will be open all night before exam days. Stay safe, stay focused, stay in the library. Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours Wednesday, April 24 – 8:30 am – MidnightThursday, April 25 – Open 24 hoursFriday, April 26 – Midnight – 5:00 pmSaturday, April 27 – 10:30 am . . .Continue reading Exam Week Up All Night in the Science Library!
Earth Day 2013
Earth Day is Monday, April 22. This year’s focus is the face of climate change. To connect, take action, find books, watch film, read articles, and more, check out http://libguides.furman.edu/earthday2013
New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Digicenter is proud to announce its newest collection: The Furman University Faculty Notices. This collection contains over 1,500 items dating from 2002 to 2012. Materials in the collection include committee notes, annual reports, policies, presentations, curriculum information, program proposals, meeting minutes, and other documentation created by and for the faculty of Furman University. Because . . .Continue reading New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Digicenter is proud to announce its newest collection: The Furman University Faculty Notices. This collection contains over 1,500 items dating from 2002 to 2012. Materials in the collection include committee notes, annual reports, policies, presentations, curriculum information, program proposals, meeting minutes, and other documentation created by and for the faculty of Furman University. Because . . .Continue reading New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Glosser, a Poem in Two Books
Continuing our theme of National Poetry Month, today’s feature is an odd little volume entitled The Glosser, a Poem in Two Books written by Giles Julap and published in 1802. It can be found in the Jeffersonian Americana microfilm collection, and is one of many scanned titles relating to Thomas Jefferson. Little is known about . . .Continue reading The Glosser, a Poem in Two Books