Category: Student Activities

Tonight we had some unexpected visitors to the library.  A quiet, but very entertaining conga line danced through the Rinker Research Commons on the first floor of the library around 9:00.  Causing minimal disturbance they wound their way around the computers, and then, as quickly as they came, they made their exit.  Everyone around was . . .Continue reading Unexpected Visitors

The James B. Duke Library would like to welcome all incoming freshmen and their families during this week of orientation.  While you’re here, please join us in the main library for a QR code tour/scavenger hunt of the libraries.Throughout the hunt, you’ll learn about what the library has to offer.  You’ll find a candy stash . . .Continue reading Library Scavenger Hunt

Last night, from 7 – 8 PM, we served snacks to students studying in the library.  By all accounts, both the event and food were extremely well received.   Tables were set up on the main floor in the Research Commons.  Einstein’s donated coffee and coffee cake for the event, and the library provided bottled water, . . .Continue reading Feeding the masses

Need a little something to get you through this last Study Day (Night)?  There will be snacks served on the first floor of the library in the Research Commons at 7:00 tonight, Sunday, April 29th.  Brought to you by the Furman University Libraries and Einstein’s Bros. Bagels, there will be coffee, juice, fresh fruit, granola bars, . . .Continue reading Snacks in the library tonight!

Feeling stressed?Need a break? Students got some help getting their minds off of deadlines and tests today when the Resident Life Council brought about a dozen therapy dogs to the patio in front of the library. These dogs love to give and receive affection! Students swarmed out of the library to get some pet love! . . .Continue reading Pet Your Stress Away

Tonight in the Library7:30-9:30 Massage Need some focus for studying? “Research shows that it increases levels of the good-mood chemicals serotonin and dopamine (the same chemicals increased by some antidepressant medications); physically loosens tight muscles, ligaments, and tendons; and causes the body to release food-absorption hormones. Last but not least, rubdowns decrease levels of cortisol, . . .Continue reading Massage in the Library!

Nothing says “thank you” like ice cream! The library held an ice cream social for its almost 80 student workers.They came from the music library, circulation, research assistance, document delivery, the science library, cataloging and serials. They all seem to like to eat!