http://www.unf.edu/library/info/events.html Upcoming events in the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. mirabyte Feed Writer 1.0 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:05:27 -0500 Libraries Coming Events The display honors UNF staff, students and faculty military veterans and the military family members of UNF staff. Materials on display include numerous photographs of the veterans in uniform, and military badges and uniforms. The exhibit was created by Kathy Westberry and Linda Burks from UNF Enrollment Services. The display is in the Special Collections Reading Room on the ground floor and will remain until November 30, during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on the exhibit, contact Eileen Brady at ebrady@unf.edu or ext. 1533. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:02:10 -0500 A multi-dimensional poem entitled "Floating Formless" is available for viewing from November 2-15. This installation is on the library's adjacent pond and stairway windows, with an accompanying sound installation inside the library's main elevators. This poem, by Prof. Clark Lunberry, Dept. of English, is part of his on-going "Writing on Water" series. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:26:07 -0500 The exhibit features mock proposals of mosaic projects intended to be located throughout the UNF campus created by Nofa Dixon’s Mosaic Project Class. For information on the exhibit, contact the Library Exhibits Committee at mailto:lib-exhibits@unf.edu or ext. 1529.  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:41:38 -0500 The exhibit features the UNF Transportation and Logistics Flagship Program. It was created by the Program’s Associate Director Lynn Brown and members of the professional student organization, the UNF Transportation & Logistics Society. The materials on display highlight the faculty’s research and the Program’s extensive involvement in the community, along with awards and photographs showing the activities and achievements of the students in the program. The exhibit is in the Special Collections Reading Room on the ground floor and will remain on display until October 30, during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on the exhibit, contact Eileen Brady at mailto:ebrady@unf.edu or ext. 1533. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:17:47 -0500 The library is now using Twitter to help get information out to users. http://twitter.com/unflibrary Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:44:10 -0500 The exhibit features Library resources in recognition of Darwin Year 2009, which marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species. The exhibit is located in the Library’s large first-floor display case near Special Collections and will be available for viewing through October 25th, 2009. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:43:37 -0500 The exhibit features recently published faculty and staff monographs held in Special Collections on the first floor of the Library. Materials will remain on display from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until October 1. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:42:39 -0500 This exhibit features the Library's resources on Florida tourism. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:49:15 -0500 The exhibit features recently donated materials by Walter R. Graham Jr. on the early 20th century American author Thomas Wolfe (1900-1938). Unique items include first editions of biographical works on Wolfe, postcards and prints and numbered and limited editions published by the Thomas Wolfe Society. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:56:13 -0500 The exhibit features journals in education. It is located in the library entrance display case. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:55:40 -0500 This exhibit features the Library's resources on historic preservation in recognition of Historic Preservation Month 2009. The exhibit includes local materials as well as items from the general collections, government documents, and periodicals. For more information on the Library's historic preservation resources, link to the subject guide. Sun, 24 May 2009 18:24:31 -0500 This exhibit features a selection of the library's extensive resources on Jazz. Sun, 24 May 2009 18:23:41 -0500 Through April 30. First floor entrance display case. Celebrates Poetry Month Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:23:31 -0500 Through March 31, 2009 Library entry exhibit case. This exhibit, created by the Women's Center, recognizes Women’s History Month and relates to the theme of equality. It will be available for viewing until March 31st. For more information on the exhibit, contact the Exhibits Committee at mailto:lib-exhibits@unf.edu or ext. 1529. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:30:27 -0500 Through April 30, 2009 Exhibit case near the entrance to Special Collections, 1st Floor This exhibit was created by campus horticulturalist Chuck Hubbuch featuring the roles of controlled burns and irrigation in sustainability. The exhibit also features information about the UNF campus landscape. The exhibit is located in the Library’s first floor display case, just outside of Special Collections and will be available for viewing through April 30th. For more information on the exhibit, contact the Exhibits Committee at mailto:lib-exhibits@unf.edu or ext. 1529. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:29:47 -0500 Through April 30 Special Collections Reading Room, 1st Floor 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The exhibit features printed materials, awards and honors, photographs and other memorabilia from his tenure as Sheriff of Jacksonville (1995-2003), his extensive service to the local community and from his recent work as an ambassador for higher education in Jacksonville. Unique items include photographs and newspaper clippings relating to his longtime involvement with UNF: master’s in education (M.Ed.) degree (1987); recipient of the UNF Distinguished Alumni Award (1995); College of Education and Human Services Outstanding Alumni Award (1995); and UNF Commencement Speaker (Spring 2000). Glover currently serves as special advisor to President John Delaney. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:27:46 -0500 Please join us for a special preview celebration of recent works by the artist, Peter Max, on Friday, March 6th, at 6:00 p.m. at the R. Roberts Gallery, 3606 Saint Johns Avenue, in Avondale. A percentage of art sales that evening will benefit the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida. This special event is hosted by UNF alumna Jennifer R. Jones, the owner of R. Roberts Gallery. Jennifer (Leonard) graduated from UNF in 1998 with a B.A. in Art History, and is a member of the Library Dean’s Leadership Council. She served as director of the gallery for ten years before becoming its new owner in 2008. Please note that if you cannot attend the special March 6th event, you are welcome to attend the initial preview party on February 28th or visit the gallery at other times. Pre-sales of Peter Max art prior to March 6th will also benefit the Thomas G. Carpenter Library if UNF is mentioned. The location is the R. Roberts Gallery, 3606 St. Johns Avenue in Avondale Please RSVP to 388-1188 or email jen@rrobertsgallery.com Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:24:53 -0500 The campus community is invited to a presentation by Nat Glover, Special Advisor to President Delaney, on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 2 p.m., in the Special Collections Reading Room on the Library’s first floor. Mr. Glover is a Jacksonville native, and he will be discussing his early years in Jacksonville, his tenure as Duval County Sheriff from 1995 to 2003, and his present role as an ambassador for higher education on behalf of UNF. Currently, he is working with the Jacksonville Commitment scholarship program to promote higher education and encourage students to remain in school and continue on to college. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Seating is limited; please plan to arrive early. For more information, contact Eileen Brady at ebrady@unf.edu or ext. 1533. http://www.unf.edu/library/graphics/glover.jpg Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:07:07 -0500