A selection of photo projects for ART 303: The Photographic Essay are on display in the James B. Duke Library. In this course, students propose and complete a semester-long project of their choosing. Their photographic essay visually identifies a subject — a person, group of people, place, social or environmental issue — and communicates the . . .Continue reading The Photographic Essay
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Add a leaf to the poet tree!
April is National Poetry Month and this year we are celebrating by growing a poet tree in the Blackwell Atrium of the James B. Duke Library. Write a poem, haiku, or a line from one of your favorite poems on a leaf and hang it on the poet tree. A selection of poetry books are . . .Continue reading Add a leaf to the poet tree!
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Lauren (’18)! She is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Lauren wins a private study room in the library for the month of April through the last day of exams (May 2). Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: • floor to . . .Continue reading Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Group Poetry Reading & Book Launch – CLP
To celebrate National Poetry Month and the publication of Archive: South Carolina Poetry Since 2005, a group poetry reading will take place in Burgiss Theater in the Trone Student Center on the Furman University campus on Wednesday, April 11 at 4:00. This CLP event is free and open to the public. Archive: South Carolina Poetry Since . . .Continue reading Group Poetry Reading & Book Launch – CLP
Dr. Ruby Morgan – Gem of the Music Department
Dr. Ruby Norris Morgan pianist ⋅ educator ⋅ friend by Anne Katherine Stiekes ’18 Ruby Norris Morgan joined the Furman Music Faculty in 1968, while working on doctoral studies at Florida State University. She immediately began investing in the lives of students while continuing a performing career outside the University. Dr. Morgan has given countless performances for . . .Continue reading Dr. Ruby Morgan – Gem of the Music Department
Win a private study room for a month!
The library has created a private, upgraded study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and their friends. Perks include: exclusive access to the upgraded study room for one month (think of it as your own office in the library for the month of April thru the last day of exams, May 2)! floor-to-ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Win a private study room for a month!
Faculty Scholarship Reception Photos & Video
On February 23, 2018, the Furman University Libraries and the Office of the Provost hosted Furman’s second Faculty Scholarship Reception to recognize and celebrate the scholarly publications and creative works of Furman faculty members. Held in the Blackwell Atrium of the James B. Duke Library, the reception showcased 137 examples of scholarship published by 70 . . .Continue reading Faculty Scholarship Reception Photos & Video
Untranslatable Words
Visit the James B. Duke Library to view an exhibit of literary translations published by Open Letter, the University of Rochester’s nonprofit, literary translation press. Open Letter is one of only a handful of publishing houses dedicated to increasing access to world literature for English readers. Open Letter searches for works that are extraordinary and influential, . . .Continue reading Untranslatable Words
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Dan (’18)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Dan wins a private study room in the library for the month of March. Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: • floor to ceiling dry erase wall • super-duper comfy chair . . .Continue reading Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Feeling Spring “Broke”?
Did shelling out for textbooks leave you spring broke? March 5-9 is Spring Break here at Furman. It is also Open Education Week, a chance to advocate for affordable learning options that save students money, increase pedagogical freedom, and facilitate student success. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that from January 2006 to July 2016, . . .Continue reading Feeling Spring “Broke”?