Musical Moments Enjoy a brief interlude on study day, Wednesday, December 9th from noon til 12:20 in the Blackwell atrium of the Duke Library. Featuring The Gladden String Quartet Anne Katherine Stiekes & Alyssa Jouret (violins) Chase Mekdara (viola) Jesus Miranda (violoncello) performing music by Bach, Handel, and Grieg During this time, quiet study space . . .Continue reading Musical Moments in JBD
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Extended Hours During Exams
To help you get through Finals Week, the James B. Duke Library has extended its hours. Sunday, December 6 10:00 am – 2:00 am Monday, December 7 8:00 am – 2:00 am Tuesday, December 8 . . .Continue reading Extended Hours During Exams
Up All Night in the Science Library!
Anytime is the right time to study in the Sanders Science Library during finals week. We’ll be open all night before exam days, so come on over when you need that perfect place to review for exams or finish up term papers. Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours: Wednesday, December 9 8:30 . . .Continue reading Up All Night in the Science Library!
WINNER: Scholar of the Month
Congratulations to Sun Lee (’18)! He is the lucky winner of the “Scholar of the Month” contest. As Scholar of the Month, Sun wins a private study room in the library for the month of December. Would you like to become a Scholar of the Month and win a private study room in the library? Entry forms (one per person) and . . .Continue reading WINNER: Scholar of the Month
Scholar of the Month
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 library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Scholar of the Month
Calling All Bibliophiles!
The Furman University Libraries invites you for a gathering on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM in the Pitts Room (2nd floor of the library). Furman’s Bibliophiles have enjoyed several stimulating presentations and discussions in years past. And now after a hiatus of nearly a year and a half, we are once again extending . . .Continue reading Calling All Bibliophiles!
Ask a Diplomat!
Visit the latest display in the James B. Duke Library which highlights the publications and career opportunities of the United States Department of State. The State Department employs adventurous, adaptable, well-rounded, strategic problem-solvers, from diverse educational, geographic, and cultural backgrounds, who want to make a contribution to our global society. If you have the desire . . .Continue reading Ask a Diplomat!
International Education Week
International Education Week: November 16-20 International Education Week is an annual celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Furman University plays an important role in making education abroad accessible to U.S. students representing the full . . .Continue reading International Education Week
Light and Shadow
James B. Duke Library & Furman Art Present Light and Shadow Works by current Furman Art Majors Works on display in the James B. Duke Library from Nov. 16th – Dec. 9th Opening Reception on November 16th, 5:30-7:00 p.m. light refreshments will be served
Veterans Day Observance
This years marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Ia Drang, the first major land battle in the Vietnam War. One of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War, the 14–16 November 1965 battle in the Ia Drang Valley in South Vietnam’s central highlands between the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and the . . .Continue reading Veterans Day Observance