The flags are up in the library! It must be International Education Week! As we start this year’s celebration, it is important to acknowledge that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic. Even as we ache for a “return to normal,” we remember that in much of the world and in many . . .Continue reading International Education Week 2021
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International Education Week 2020
We won’t let COVID stop us from celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide!! We are hopeful for the future of international travel. We look forward to resuming our study abroad programs and welcoming many of our international students back to campus. We miss you! Following is a schedule of events for November . . .Continue reading International Education Week 2020
A/C and a Microwave!
Are you on campus doing research or taking classes this summer and need a cool place to eat your lunch? If so, stop by the Library Café. While the café is not open for service, the space is open for use! Besides a microwave to warm your lunch, you’ll find the vending machines and the . . .Continue reading A/C and a Microwave!
While Librarians are sleeping
While Librarians are sleeping (Or at least the library is closed) Did you know that for some research-related questions, you can get library help in the middle of the night? The library has a collection of answers to some of the most frequently asked research assistance questions, like “how can I find peer-reviewed journal articles?” . . .Continue reading While Librarians are sleeping
Artstor Additions
New Content in Artstor If you are curious at all about the new content that Artstor adds on a regular basis, be sure to check out the Artstor blog. A quick review reveals amazing treasures: restoration projects of Mexican architectural landmarks Japanese and South Korean contemporary architecture new images from the Corning Museum of Glass . . .Continue reading Artstor Additions
Ready! Set! Mango Languages!
It’s International Education Week. Time to learn a new language with Mango Languages! Mango Languages uses common, everyday conversations as the basis of each lesson, so you can start using and appreciating what you learn right away. Mango’s methodology includes all four key-language components (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture) and integrates memory building and critical-thinking exercises to . . .Continue reading Ready! Set! Mango Languages!
Celebrating International Connections
Celebrating International Connections Refugee Library in Malawi Just in case you missed it, this August, the Furman Libraries donated 40 boxes containing 621 books to the library at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, Africa, increasing the size of library’s holdings by 13 percent. Read more about the project: https://news.furman.edu/2017/09/07/over-land-air-and-sea/ and learn more about the refugee camp: . . .Continue reading Celebrating International Connections
Smithsonian Global Sound
Pick up a new beat, poem or speech Smithsonian Global Sound Celebrate International Education Week by checking out Smithsonian Global Sound (SGS). It’s the largest and most comprehensive streaming audio collection of world music. It currently provides streaming access to over 3,000 albums and more than 40,000 individual tracks of music, spoken word, and natural . . .Continue reading Smithsonian Global Sound
International Education Week 2017
2017 IEW CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 13-17, 2017 International Education Week, a nationally observed celebration presented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, aims to highlight the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Universities, colleges, K-12 schools, non profit organizations, and local governments are encouraged to participate by hosting events that . . .Continue reading International Education Week 2017