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Library Staff Recommendation: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Shannon Robinson

Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this novel is a must-read for those interested in comics, religion and mythology, history, romance – well, everyone, really! Continue reading →

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Library Staff Recommendation: Palestine

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Joshua Roberts

Greenfield Circulation Assistant, Mike Sgier recommends war journalist/comics artist Joe Sacco’s account of the Occupied Territories after the first intifada. Continue reading →

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Cabinets of Curiosities: Selections from the University Libraries Special Collections

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Joshua Roberts

The exhibit Cabinets of Curiosities: Selections from the University Libraries Special Collections in the President’s Office gallery contains some unique and eclectic items ranging from an Imperial Court Robe to theatre costume illustration to artists’ books. Continue reading →

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Welcome and Welcome Back!

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Carol Graney

The University Libraries staff are pleased to welcome new students and faculty, and to welcome back those who are returning. Continue reading →

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SuMFA Food for Thought Lecture Series: Walter McConnell

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Shannon Robinson

Walter McConnell often uses unfired ceramics to visually discuss relationships between time, space, nature, and people. He will talk about his work this Thursday, July 28 at 1 p.m. The lecture will be held in CBS Auditorium in Hamilton Hall. Read on to find out more about him. Continue reading →

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SuMFA Food for Thought Lecture Series: Kathleen Gilrain

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Shannon Robinson

Kathleen Gilrain is the Executive Director of Smack Mellon Studios in Brooklyn. She will discuss career as an artist, curator, and professor on Wednesday, July 28 at 1 p.m. The lecture will be held in CBS Auditorium in Hamilton Hall. Read on to find out more about her. Continue reading →

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Alexander Street Press Downtime

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Joshua Roberts

All Alexander Street Press online collections will be down for maintenance on Saturday, April 24, from 8am to 4pm. Read on for affected collections… Continue reading →

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Alumnus Charles Santore

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Carol Graney

Charles Santore, class of 1956, illustrated the 2009 Library of Congress National Book Festival poster. Watch a webcast of Santore speaking at the festival about his work as a children’s book illustrator and the creative process he used to develop … Continue reading →

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Student Work at the Greenfield Library

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Shannon Robinson

If you were in the library this past month, you probably noticed a terrific work by junior printmaker Chris Terrell. His work, Passages, was inspired by his travels in Guatemala… Continue reading →

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Exhibit your artwork in Greenfield Library!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Shannon Robinson

Now that the Greenfield Library has been renovated and we’re hanging our artwork back up, we’d love to show some student work too. Continue reading →

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