Current News at the Libraries

Current News at the Libraries

Bookworms Expansion and New Art Celebration Oct. 23
Runs from October 15, 2008 to October 23, 2008

The University Libraries will celebrate the expansion of Bookworms Cafe and installation of the sculpture "Endangered Species" by internationally known sculptor, printmaker, and painter Werner Pfeiffer on Thursday October 23, from 2 - 4 p.m. Click here to learn more ...

Video Editing Software Available
Runs from October 15, 2008 to November 15, 2008

Two new multimedia studios equipped with the technology for editing videos are now open to students in the Learning Commons on Level 1 of Babbidge Library. Click here to learn more ...

Bookworms Expansion and New Art Celebration Oct. 23
Runs from October 15, 2008 to October 23, 2008

Bunch to Deliver Sackler Lecture
Runs from October 14, 2008 to October 20, 2008

Charlotte Bunch, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Women's Global Leadership at Rutgers University, will deliver the 15th Raymond & Beverly Sackler Distinguished Lecture in Human Rights on Monday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. in Konover Auditorium, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center. Click here to learn more ...

Lunchtime Talk on Asian American Archives
Runs from October 7, 2008 to November 1, 2008
Reme Grefalda, Librarian for the Asian Pacific American Collection at the Library of Congress

Long-time Filipina cultural activist and archivist Reme Grefalda will present on the newly established Asian Pacific American Collection at the Library of Congress. The talk is the kickoff event for the East of California Conference being held at UConn October 31- November 1, 2008. Click here to learn more ...

Leonard Marcus to Speak Oct. 22
Runs from October 6, 2008 to October 22, 2008

Leonard S. Marcus, one of the most respected and versatile writers, historians, and critics in children's literature, will deliver a talk titled "Wonder in the Wake of War: the Fantasy Tradition in American Children's Literature," on Wednesday, October 22, 2008. The talk will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Konover Auditorium, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center. A reception and book signing will follow. Click here to learn more ...

UConn Libraries Celebrate LGBTQ History Month
Runs from October 1, 2008 to October 31, 2008

In celebration of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) History Month in October, UConn Libraries are featuring related library and archival resources, including books, films, manuscript collections, and events. Click here to learn more ...

Library Offers Food for Thought in Faculty Lunchtime Talks
Runs from September 24, 2008 to October 16, 2008

Professor of Physics Ronald Mallett will talk about "Time Travel: The Possibilities and Promise" On Thursday, October 16 in a series sponsored by the library, "Research Highlights @ Noon." Mallett's talk will take place in the Class of '47 Lecture Room, adjacent to Bookworms Cafe on the library's plaza level. A question and answer session will follow the talks. Those who plan to attend are invited to bring a lunch. Click here to learn more ...

UConn Libraries Celebrate Latino Heritage Month
Runs from September 15, 2008 to October 16, 2008

In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, UConn Libraries are featuring related library and archival resources, including books, films, manuscript collections, and events. Click here to learn more ...