Congratulations to Joe (’16)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Joe wins a private study room in the library for the month of April through the last day of exams (May 4th). Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: floor to ceiling dry erase . . .Continue reading Winner! Scholar of the Month!
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The Eccentricity Effect
A new display in the Maxwell Music Library highlights a recent study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, “From Van Gogh to Lady Gaga: Artist Eccentricity Increases Perceived Artistic Skill and Art Appreciation.” article abstract: We examined the impact of eccentricity on the evaluation of artistic skills and the quality of artworks. Based . . .Continue reading The Eccentricity Effect
Win a private study room!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The James B. Duke Library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!
Musical Moments in JBD
Enjoy a brief musical interlude on Wednesday, March 30, from noon til 12:20 in the Blackwell Atrium of the James B. Duke Library. This month’s Musical Moments features piano majors from Furman’s Department of Music. During this time, quiet study space is available on the 2nd floor of the library in Special Collections & Archives. Musical . . .Continue reading Musical Moments in JBD
Past Portents: Stories in Prose and Poetry – Wed 4PM
Past Portents: Stories in Prose & Poetry The Friends of the Furman University Libraries will present a reading and book signing by Furman English Professor Joni Tevis, Ph.D., author of The World is on Fire, and Education Professor Scott Henderson, Ph.D., author of Gin and Gardenias, 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, second floor of the Library.
On Display: Birds and the Bees
Currently on display in the Sanders Science Library is a selection of materials from our collection relating to “the birds and the bees.” Titles include: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex Dawn of the Deed: The Prehistoric Origins of Sex Sex on Six Legs: Lessons on Life, Love, and Language From the Insect World . . .Continue reading On Display: Birds and the Bees
Win a private study room!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The James B. Duke Library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!
Calling all bibliophiles!
The Furman University Libraries invites you for a gathering on Wednesday, March 16 at 3:00 PM in the Pitts Room (2nd floor of the library). Furman’s Bibliophiles have enjoyed several stimulating presentations and discussions over the years. This spring’s meeting will be an informal viewing of a group of recent acquisitions in Special Collections and Archives. . . .Continue reading Calling all bibliophiles!
Scholar of the Month
Congratulations to Jada (’18)! She is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Jada wins a private study room in the library for the month of March. Would you like to become a Scholar of the Month and win a private study room in the library? Entry forms (one per . . .Continue reading Scholar of the Month
Win a private study room!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The James B. Duke Library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!