Over 100 years ago, hunters and anglers were the earliest and most vocal supporters of conservation and scientific wildlife management. They were the first to recognize that rapid development and unregulated uses of wildlife were threatening the future of many Continue reading National Hunting and Fishing Day
When British troops began to advance toward the United States’ new capital of Washington in the summer of 1814, it was clear that government leaders had not prepared an adequate defense for the city and its government buildings. Upon seeing Continue reading P.S. Remove the records!
Dr. Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress by Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. in the Great Hall of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, September 14. Continue reading 14th Librarian of Congress
Due to the Independence Day holiday, the James B. Duke Library and all campus branches will be closed on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. To help get your 4th off to a good start, here are just a few Continue reading Independence Day Hours
In honor of Memorial Day, the James B. Duke Library will operate on an adjusted schedule. May 28 – Saturday – CLOSED May 29 – Sunday – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 30 – Monday – 10:00 am – Continue reading Memorial Day Hours
Some call it an open convention, while others prefer the terms “contested,” “disputed,” or “brokered.” Whatever the words, Trump rivals Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich are trying to accrue enough delegates ahead of the July convention to deny the front-running billionaire Continue reading Brokered and Contested Conventions
In observance of the national holiday in Dr. King’s honor, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule. January 17 Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January 18 Monday 10:00 Continue reading MLK Holiday Schedule
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 Continue reading International Education Week
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 Continue reading Veterans Day Observance
Happy 100th birthday to Dr. Robert Tucker! Dr. Tucker worked as the university librarian at Furman University from 1947 to 1978. His tenure at the university witnessed the move from the downtown campus to the current location, and into a Continue reading Happy 100th to Dr. Tucker
