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The Paladin Project
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Hear ye, hear ye, all students and campus clubs! Special Collection and Archives would like to invite you to contribute to the Paladin Project. This ongoing collaboration with student organizations is dedicated to preserving the full story of campus life. No detail is too small and no club is too niche. If it mattered to…
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Lucky Layers: The Tradition of Dressing Up Charlie
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If you’ve gone down the main stairway into our atrium, you’ve probably noticed the most fashion-forward figure on campus. It’s the memorial bust of Charlie Peace, the namesake of the Charlie Peace Wing. There is a long-standing tradition of dressing the bust in quirky outfits, everything from a Batman mask and cowboy hat to fuzzy…
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The Unofficial Library Wildlife Watch
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At the Furman Libraries, we like to think we offer something for everyone. Quiet study spaces, research support, access to numerous collections, and apparently a thriving social scene for the local wildlife. Being on an eco-friendly campus at the foothills of a mountain means we get the occasional bear sighting, lizards that slip in unnoticed, and moths…
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A Look Back at Homecoming 2025
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As Homecoming brought a wave of familiar faces across campus, Furman Libraries participated in the annual tailgate. Alumni stopped by to reconnect, pick up library swag, and get a glimpse of what we’ve been up to this year. Our yearbooks featuring the reunion years were easily the star of the day. Visitors gathered around to…
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Digital Collections Now Easier to Use!
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Furman University is in the process of migrating their extensive digital collections to a new software, TIND Digital Archive (TIND DA). With its modern and intuitive user interface and advanced metadata tools, TIND DA will help Furman make its materials more accessible and easier to use for researchers, students, and the public. Explore Furman’s Digital…
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International Education Week
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Every year, the Furman Libraries celebrate the richness that international learning adds to the Furman Advantage. This year, we partnered with the Furman University International Student Association (FUISA) to hang flags from around the world in the James B. Duke Library.
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What We’re Reading – November 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenA Knife in the Fog by Bradley HarperAmari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. AlstonRip Van Winkle & the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Robyn AndrewsA Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master…
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Daniel Fernandez Wins Scholarship
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Daniel Fernandez, Research Services Assistant at the Furman Libraries, was awarded the Scholarship for Diversity in Librarianship by the South Carolina Library Association. Most evenings you can find Daniel providing research assistance to students and faculty in the Duke Library. He is also pursuing a master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) at the…
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Furman Library Staff Awarded at SCLA!
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On October 28th, the South Carolina Library Association (SCLA) convened for its 110th convention at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Furman University was well-represented with both presenters (check back later for more info on that!) and award recipients. Robyn Andrews (she/her) was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Support Staff Member Award. This highly competitive award is…
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Homecoming 2025
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From study sessions to lifelong friendships, the Duke Library has always been part of the Furman story, and we can’t wait to celebrate that connection with you this Homecoming. Join us on Saturday, October 25, from 11 AM – 2 PM on the Furman Mall, where we’ll be sharing a tent with our friends at the…