December 2016

Laura Anderson Barbata: Collaborations Beyond Borders is on display in the Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series Galleries at Douglass Library.
Laura Anderson Barbata: Collaborations Beyond Borders is on display in the Mary H. Dana Women Artists Series Galleries at Douglass Library.
Transfer students working in groups to find clues in the library program, “Decoding a mystery at the Alexander Library.” Students used artwork throughout the building to gather letters to spell out words. Approximately 200 transfer students attended over 2 nights. Photo credit: Jill Nathanson.
Lance Bryant and his band at Clement’s Place on November 18, 2016. Photo credit: Ed Berger.
Lance Bryant at Clement’s Place on November 18, 2016. Photo credit: Ed Berger.
Gaetano Partipilo and the Contemporary Five at Clement’s Place on November 13, 2016. Photo credit: Ed Berger.
Class of 1950 representatives Arthur Lerner, David Cayer, Richard Metzger, and Robert Hubbard (l-r) cut the ribbon at the opening of the Learning Technologies Lab in Alexander Library.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the State of the Libraries on December 7. We will be at the Busch Student Center (Multipurpose Room, International Lounge, and Fireside Cove). Poster presenters should plan to arrive around 10 a.m. Lunch will be available to those who pre-ordered starting at 11 a.m.

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