Author: Christy Allen
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Happy Diwali!
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If you’ve visited the lower level of the Duke Library recently, you’ve experienced a colorful feast for the eyes. The sand art on the floor of the atrium is known as rangoli– an ancient Hindu art form from India. The rangoli is in celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights on November 12th. The beautiful…
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First Nations Lectures
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In Spring of 2018, Furman University hosted 3 Native authors and/or poets to read their work and speak about their culture and their experiences. Recordings of these lectures are available as part of the Libraries’ digital collections. Feel free to give them a listen! Cherokee Life Through Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle’s Short Stories This is a…
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SC Instructional Materials Review
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The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials recommended by the Instructional Materials Review Panels will be submitted to the State Board of Education (SBE) for adoption on December 12, 2023. The public may review materials on book trucks near…
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Land Acknowledgement Dedication
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In 2019, Furman University released a formal statement acknowledging that the campus was home to the Cherokee people. That acknowledgement will be unveiled on a plaque in an upcoming dedication ceremony. Scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3, at 12:30 p.m. the plaque will be officially unveiled between the Dining Hall and Furman Lake. Shelby Parker ’15…
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LSAT, GMAT, GRE on the Horizon? Try Mometrix!
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Furman Libraries now offers access to the test preparation database Mometrix eLibrary. Mometrix eLibrary is a cloud-based web application that allows you to access a database of test preparation materials including study guides, flashcards, and practice questions. There are study materials for over 1,800 different exams including teacher certifications, nursing, and medical professional exams, graduate…
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Visit Furman’s Little Free Library
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On April 14, there was a grand opening of Furman’s first Little Free Library. The effort to create the Library on campus was led by student Savannah Steet. A Little Free Library is a free book exchange where visitors are encouraged to “take a book, leave a book.” Some of the books for the Little…
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Music Library Closed until August
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The Music Library is currently closed due to renovations including new paint and carpet. It will reopen in August and will receive new furniture and new shelving over the next several months.
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Donate Now for New Porch Furniture!
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Where did you like to study when you were at Furman? Current and former students tell us that one of their favorite study spots is the front porch of the Duke Library. They recount memories of gathering with classmates or professors to work on a project, read a book, or cram before a final exam.…
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The Limping Lady – Women’s History Month
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The Limping Lady – Women’s History Month Written by Robyn Andrews We officially introduced the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit to the Duke Library atrium for the next month. It’s quite an exhibit and covers many aspects of America during the years of the Holocaust. One of the subjects is Hollywood! Yes, something that doesn’t…
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Frances Perkins – Women’s History Month
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Frances Perkins – Women’s History Month Written by Robyn Andrews The Americans and the Holocaust exhibit on the lower level of the Duke Library examines sentiment in America during that time and it doesn’t always show us in the best light. But one of the people who had a tremendous impact on America’s response to…