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Hugh Morton Photographs from Library Part of N.C. Cancer Hospital

Photographs taken by the late North Carolina photographer Hugh Morton are now part of the newly opened North Carolina Cancer Hospital. The half-dozen mural-size enlargements are copies from the Hugh Morton Collection in the Photographic Archives of the Wilson Special Collections Library. All depict natural scenery of the Tar Heel State, from the mountains to … Continue reading »

Exhibit on African American History Topic of Nov. 18 Tour

Gallery Talk for We Shall Not Be Moved: African Americans in the South, 18th Century to the Present Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 2-3 p.m. Wilson Special Collections Library, Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Free and open to the public Program information: Liza Terll, UNC Friends of the Library, … Continue reading »

Geographic Information Systems Day Events in Davis Library, Nov. 18

Celebrate GIS Day Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 214 Davis Library 1 p.m. Program: “Preserving North Carolina’s Vanishing Geospatial Data” 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Map competition and refreshments Free and open to the public Information: Amanda Henley, GIS Librarian, (919) 962-1151 Join the staff of Davis Library for GIS Day, a celebration of Geographic Information Systems, … Continue reading »

Liberalism, Black Power, American Politics Book Talk Nov. 2

Liberalism, Black Power, and the Making of American Politics, 1965-1980 Program with author Devin Fergus Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 Reception at 5 p.m. | Program at 5:45 p.m. Wilson Special Collections Library, UNC-Chapel Hill Free and open to the public Information: Liza Terll, Friends of the Library (liza_terll@unc.edu, 919-962-4207) Hear an interview with Devin Fergus. … Continue reading »

Cuban Bookmaking Cooperative Ediciones Vigía is Topic of Talk Nov. 18

Dreams and Creativity: Cuban Artists’ Books and Prints: 1985-2009 Talk by Linda Howe Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 5 – 6:30 p.m. Wilson Special Collections Library, Pleasants Family Assembly Room Free and open to the public Program information: Liza Terll, UNC Friends of the Library, (919) 962-4207 or liza_terll@unc.edu Linda Howe, associate professor of Romance languages … Continue reading »

Symposium, Concert Remember Work of Folklorist Archie Green Nov. 21

Work’s Many Voices: A Memorial Symposium in Honor of Archie Green Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 Symposium 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Reception 5 p.m. | Concert 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pleasants Family Assembly Room, Wilson Special Collections Library Free and open to the public Registration required: RSVP to Liza Terll, Friends of the … Continue reading »

Black and Blue Tour of UNC Campus Oct. 28

Campus tour with Prof. Tim McMillan Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 2-4 p.m. Meet at the Unsung Founders Memorial on McCorkle Place Free and open to the public Information and rain date: Liza Terll, Friends of the Library, (919) 962-4207 Tim McMillan, Ph.D., UNC professor in African and Afro-American studies, will lead a walking tour of … Continue reading »

Most Campus Libraries to Close Early Oct. 22

In alignment with the University’s changed work day on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, most campus libraries will close at 3 p.m. Davis Library and the Health Sciences Library will both remain open until 5 p.m. Please consult the library hours page for special hours during fall break, which begins Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. … Continue reading »

Open Access to be Topic of Panel Discussion Oct. 19

Perspectives on open access will be the topic of a panel discussion Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. The free public panel will take place in room 214, Davis Library. Panelists will be: James Boyle, William Neal Reynolds Professor of Law at Duke University Phil Edwards, Instructor, UNC School of Information and Library … Continue reading »

Class of 2010 Designates Library for Giving

The class of 2010 has chosen to endorse the University Library for senior class giving. Every year, Carolina’s senior class designates a campaign beneficiary and encourages members of the class to make a financial donation as a way to give back to the University. “Everyone has studied, slept, and socialized in at least one of … Continue reading »

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