Year: 2018
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The American Presidency – February – June 2018
February-June 2018 From George Washington to Barack Obama, America’s past commanders in chief have provided domestic and international leadership during world wars, political unrest and the struggle for basic human rights. Their personal lives have been shaped by great joy and heartbreak, deep-rooted conflict and public scrutiny. Along the… Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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America Creative: Portraits by Everett Raymond Kinstler | February 1 – March 2, 2018
Lecture and Demonstration by Everett Raymond Kinstler. Video from event on 3/24/2018 Everett Raymond Kinstler(American, b. 1926)Tom Wolfe, 1987Oil on canvas50” x 27”Collection of the artist An opening reception, which is free and open to the public, will take place on March 23, from… Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Syriac: Preserving an Endangered World Culture | February 1 – March 2, 2018
In the West Atrium of Cohen Memorial Hall For nearly two thousand years, Christians across the Middle East and Asia have shared a common heritage through Syriac language and culture. Many of these communities face the threat of extinction today. In response, this exhibit showcases the enduring presence of Syriac… Read MoreFeb 1, 2018
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Cultural historian Robert Darnton to speak at the Library
Robert Darnton, Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and University Librarian, Emeritus, Harvard University will be speaking at the Central Library on February 7th. His presentation entitled “Censors at Work: How States Shaped Literature” will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room, followed by a reception… Read MoreJan 28, 2018
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Libraries Quarterly Report
For highlights about the Libraries’ activities and events for Fall/Winter 2017, read our Quarterly Report. QR-VUL–2017- FallWinter… Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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Zome Competition 2018
In celebration of National Engineering Week, the Stevenson Science & Engineering Library will be hosting a Design and Build Competition using Zometools. Teams of up to four students each will have four hours to build a design along the theme of Technology of Space Exploration: Applications to Daily Life. Read MoreJan 24, 2018
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Library hosts “The Sound of Silent Voices” concert
The Sound of Silent Voices concert brings to life the voices of children silenced at the hands of the Nazis. Under the artistic direction of Blair faculty member Zachary Ebin, the Toronto-based Ton Beau String Quartet will perform trios and quartets by young composers based on poetry written by children of… Read MoreJan 23, 2018
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Scott Ellsworth Wild Bunch talk, book signing February 7
This spring the Wild Bunch sponsors a talk and book signing with historian Scott Ellsworth from University of Michigan. His book The Secret Game (2015) brings to light an important, nearly-forgotten story about WWII, the New South, and basketball. Focusing on a game played in Durham, NC,… Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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New Faculty Interview with Jaco Hamman
Librarian Chris Benda talks with Divinity School faculty member Jaco Hamman about his new open-access article “The Organ of Tactility: Fantasy, Image and Male Masturbation,” an “Online First Article” in Pastoral Psychology. Listen to the interview here. Read MoreJan 11, 2018
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Scott Ellsworth
The Secret Game This spring the Wild Bunch sponsors a talk and book signing with historian Scott Ellsworth from University of Michigan. His book The Secret Game (2015) brings to light an important, nearly-forgotten story about WWII, the New South, and basketball. Focusing on a game played in Durham,… Read MoreJan 10, 2018