CLP: Princeton’s Alexander Nehamas on Love and Friendship Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 5 – 6:30pm Johns Hall 101 This lecture, entitled “Metaphors in Life: ‘I Love You for Yourself,’” will be part of the Tocqueville Program’s lecture series on “Love, Friendship, and Politics.” In it, one of the nation’s most distinguished philosophers will examine what . . .Continue reading I Love You for Yourself: CLP
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Win a private study room!
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 February!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!
He Continues to Make a Difference CLP
Lesléa Newman, writer, poet, editor, and advocate, will visit the campus of Furman University on February 1st. Newman is the author of 70 books for readers of all ages, including A Letter to Harvey Milk; October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard; I Carry My Mother; The Boy Who Cried Fabulous; Ketzel, The Cat Who . . .Continue reading He Continues to Make a Difference CLP
Student Diversity Photo Contest Winners
In October 2017, the Furman Libraries and Center for Inclusive Communities launched the Furman Student Diversity Photography Contest. They sought digital photographs that represented what diversity and inclusion looked like to Furman students. In addition to the photographs, students were asked to submit a brief description that told the story of the photograph. Staff and . . .Continue reading Student Diversity Photo Contest Winners
On Display: Supercool(ed) Animals
A new display in the Sanders Science Library called “Supercool(ed) Animals: An Appreciation for Winter Survival Strategies” includes the following titles: Winter world : the ingenuity of animal survival Ravens in winter Behavior of North American mammals Life in the cold : an introduction to winter ecology The biology of small mammals The beaver : . . .Continue reading On Display: Supercool(ed) Animals
Theft: The History of Music Piracy
A new display in the Maxwell Music Library called “Theft: The History of Music Piracy” highlights bootlegs, mixed tapes, Napster, and copyright infringement. Titles include: Pop song piracy : disobedient music distribution since 1929 Ripped : how the wired generation revolutionized music This is not a remix : piracy, authenticity and popular music Music and . . .Continue reading Theft: The History of Music Piracy
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit, Just for Study Day! Stop by the Special Collections table in the Rinker Research Commons of James B. Duke Library to see some highlights from our collections, including: newly-acquired medieval manuscripts, a first edition of Thoreau’s Walden, historic campus photographs, 1960s Furman underground newspapers, and more! Today only, 12:00-2:00.
Do you hear what I hear?
Drop by the Sanders Science Library to browse a display of audiobooks called “Do You Hear What I Hear? Great Science, Great Fiction, Great Listens.” Titles include: Copenhagen Snow crash Cryptonomicon When you reach me Flight behavior The golden compass The subtle knife The amber spyglass A wrinkle in time The world set free
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Andrew (’19)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Andrew wins a private study room in the library for the months of December and January. 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!
Student Photo Contest with Prizes!
The Furman Libraries and Center for Inclusive Communities are sponsoring a Student Diversity Photograph Contest that provides prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Prizes include wireless headphones or PalaPoints! We are seeking digital photographs that represent what diversity and inclusion look like to students at Furman. Along with the photo, we are seeking . . .Continue reading Student Photo Contest with Prizes!