Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The library has created a private, upgraded study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry erase wall a comfy lounge chair a . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!
Category: Student Activities
Unplug & Recharge!
UNPLUG & RECHARGE! Visit room 043 in the James B. Duke Library throughout finals to unplug and recharge. Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and hot cocoa, relax on comfy bean bag mats, express yourself by drawing on the dry erase walls, use the meditation pillows to get your zen on, and unwind by coloring a mandala. . . .Continue reading Unplug & Recharge!
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. And, as always, the snack fairy arrives at midnight! Sanders Science Library Exam Week . . .Continue reading Up All Night in the Science Library!
Stick a pin in it!
Stick a pin in it! To celebrate International Education Week the library has created a display using a world map and push pins. We invite our international students to stick a “flag pin” on their hometown and our domestic students to stick a “ball pin” on their favorite international destination. The flags hanging in the . . .Continue reading Stick a pin in it!
International Education Week
2016 International Education Week Celebration! NOVEMBER 14-18, 2016 International Education Week, a nationally observed celebration presented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, aims to highlight the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Universities, colleges, K-12 schools, non-profit organizations, and local governments are encouraged to participate by hosting events . . .Continue reading International Education Week
Election Anxiety?
Feeling anxious about the election? We’ve got just the solution…a 2016 Race for the White House coloring book! Stop by the Research Assistance Desk and de-stress with a color therapy session. If you’re not feeling inspired by any of the candidates in the coloring book, we also have a mandala to help you relax.
Homecoming Photos
We had a great time seeing everyone at Homecoming! Here are a few photos in case you missed any of the fun. The library tent featured photos of our former student assistants. Library floorplans were also on display and alumni were encouraged to write their names near their favorite study area.
Homecoming Tent and Open House
Are you planning to attend Homecoming? If so, visit the Furman University Library’s tent on the mall in front of Furman Hall. We would love to see alumni, and especially library student assistant alums, on Saturday, November 5th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The Furman Special Collections and Archives is celebrating Homecoming with an Open . . .Continue reading Homecoming Tent and Open House
Open Access Open House
Open Access Open House What’s better than food, games, and free stuff? Open Access food, games, and free stuff! This is a casual edutainment drop-in for students, faculty, and staff. Where: James B. Duke Library Front Porch When: Monday, Oct 24, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Are you interested in making your research openly accessible . . .Continue reading Open Access Open House
Win a study room for a 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 their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry erase wall . . .Continue reading Win a study room for a month!