Are you considering graduate study after Furman? Each year the Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship is offered to graduating Furman students or alumni who plan to attend, or are attending, an American Library Association approved masters program in library science. The application for this scholarship is being accepted now and must be completed by February 28. . . .Continue reading Scholarship for Graduate Study Offered
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Study Day Pictures
Check out some of the pictures from “Study Day Recharge,” aka Yoga in the Library! We had a great turnout for the healthy grub and yoga sessions. The green monster smoothies were a huge hit! So we decided to share the recipe . . . you’ll find it below the pictures. Hope everyone has a wonderful break . . .Continue reading Study Day Pictures
Up All Night in the Science Library for Finals!
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 Open: Wednesday @ 8:30 am – Friday . . .Continue reading Up All Night in the Science Library for Finals!
Yoga in the Library
Tuesday is the last day of class and final exams begin on Thursday. We know this week might be a little stressful. So recharge yourself at the James B. Duke Library with yoga sessions and healthy grub! The library has partnered with the Department of Health Sciences, the Furman Culinary Club, and the Furman Fitness Center to help . . .Continue reading Yoga in the Library
In Memoriam: Nelson Mandela
The Furman University Libraries join the world in mourning the passing and celebrating the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918 – 2013). Visit the James B. Duke Library today to learn more about the life of this exemplary world leader, educator, and human rights champion. A display of books, audiobooks, and DVDs by and about Nelson Mandela is located . . .Continue reading In Memoriam: Nelson Mandela
Copyright Workshop
Workshop for Faculty
Library Research Assignments When: Tuesday, November 19 @ 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Wednesday, November 20 @ 11:30 am – 12:20 pm Friday, November 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm Location: James B. Duke Library, Room 043 How can you encourage sophisticated research skills in your students? By crafting strong research assignments. Come learn about . . .Continue reading Workshop for Faculty
Lyles Alley Reception – Nov. 9th
Special Collections and Archives would like to remind you of the opening remarks and reception for our new exhibition, A Coach for Life: the J. Lyles Alley Collection. The event will begin at 9:30 am on November 9, 2013 with remarks by Interim President Carl Kohrt, and a reception will follow until 1:00 pm. For more information about . . .Continue reading Lyles Alley Reception – Nov. 9th
A Pyramid in D.C.
A recently received government document,Civic Art: a Centennial History of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, is on display in the government documents collection on the main floor of the James B. Duke Library. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is a presidentially appointed body of seven well-qualified judges of the fine arts who review . . .Continue reading A Pyramid in D.C.
World Religions Symposium
This year, Furman’s World Religions Symposium focuses on Judaism. Come visit the James B. Duke Library’s display highlighting books about the beliefs and traditions of this rich religion. The display also includes a schedule of the symposium’s events.