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 . . .Continue reading Frances Perkins – Women’s History Month
Flags representing over 190 countries are on display in the Duke, Sanders Science and Maxwell Music libraries this week as we mark International Education Week 2022! We take time during IEW to recognize the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. We celebrate our international students, faculty, and staff as well as our domestic students . . .Continue reading International Education Week 2022
Lecture by June Manning Thomas, who entered Furman in the fall of 1967 as one of Furman’s first three African American women students. Her new book, Struggling to Learn: An Intimate History of School Desegregation in South Carolina, traces her experiences desegregating schools in Orangeburg and at Furman. Dr. Thomas is the Mary Frances Berry Distinguished . . .Continue reading A Protracted Struggle: Raising Up Black Education in South Carolina (CLP)
What do you know about Africa? Do you think you know a decent amount? Are you confident that the knowledge you have is accurate? The spotlight on Africa Display, located in the James B. Duke Library, offers passersby the opportunity to explore and challenge their preconceived notions about the vast continent of Africa. Come take . . .Continue reading Spotlight on Africa
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
Katherine McCann, Biology and Spanish double major on the Pre-Health track, also works in Digital Collections in the Furman Libraries during the year. She had the idea to challenge the Furman community to read this summer and developed this BINGO card challenge. The BINGO card can be clicked on and downloaded. Those using screen readers . . .Continue reading Summer Reading BINGO Challenge
Dr. Janis Bandelin (Director of Furman Libraries emerita) and her husband, Bill Fitzpatrick, have offered a challenge: if 100 donors give to the Libraries, they will donate $10,000. Every donation matters and will help us reach our goal of 100 donors! This year, all Dins Day gifts to the Libraries will be directed to support . . .Continue reading 100 donors for the Libraries!
Furman University Library and Information Science Career Info Panel What do you really know about careers in Library and Information Science? Hint: it’s not just books and reading! The Furman University Libraries and Malone Career Center invite you to join them for a panel discussion on careers in the Library and Information Science field. The . . .Continue reading Library and Information Science Career Info Panel
On exhibit August 26 – December 1, 2020 James B. Duke Library, Second Floor Gallery In accordance with the centennial of the 19th Amendment, “The Simple Ground of Justice”: Greenvillians in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage will open on August 26 and be on display until December 2020. Curated by Dr. Courtney Tollison, Distinguished University . . .Continue reading New Exhibit: “The Simple Ground of Justice”: Greenvillians in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
February is Black History Month and to celebrate the Furman Libraries have several displays featuring black scientists, artists, and authors. Each library location has a unique display or exhibit so be sure to visit each one before they’re changed. Keep reading for a brief description of the displays at each location. Sanders Science Library The . . .Continue reading Libraries Honor Black History Month
