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Brooke and Carol Peirce Center Fellowships Announced The Brooke and Carol Peirce Center is looking for curious undergrads interested in a paid research opportunity for the coming Spring semester. more... [full story] |
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More Exhibits in the Library |
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Library Exhibits in the Athenaeum Be sure to see all four of these wonderful new displays. more information... [full story] |
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"The College Library in a Changing World" |
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Join us for a reading of the 1938 American first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. more information... [full story] |
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Athenaeum Opening--Special Events! |
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Brooke and Carol Peirce Center Created |
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Library Wins Grant to Catalog Special Collections Items |
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Librarian Nancy Magnuson addresses Omaha Jane Austen meeting |
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Winslow Collection of Political Memorabilia |
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Thurgood Marshall Exhibit |
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Doris Humphrey Collection at Goucher College A new exhibit highlights a major donation to the college... [full story] |
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Journalism in America: Just the Facts Learn more about "the ungentlemanly art"... [full story] |
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Other Voices: American Women Journalists |
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Notable African American Women An interview with Jewell Robinson, Goucher's first African-American student, highlights a new exhibit in the library... [full story] |
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Two of Neal Koger's sculptures are now on display in the library ... [full story] |
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See the the Athenaeum unfold in real time. [full story] |
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Mears Fellowship Winner |
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Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Named |
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Carl Linnaeus Anniversary Exhibit A new exhibit celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Father of Taxonomy... [full story] |
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A new library display honors the work of environmentalist Elizabeth Ebert Wilson '29... [full story] |
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Estelle Dennis Dance Theatre Exhibit |
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Lewis Carroll's 175th anniversary is commemorated in a new library exhibit. [full story] |
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Happy Birthday, Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf's 125th anniversary is commemorated in a new library exhibit. [full story] |
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International Studies Kangaroo Visits the Library A new study abroad program in Australia is promoted by a special visitor... [full story] |
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Ancient Egypt: New Display |
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Picasso Anniversary Exhibit |
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Domesday Book on Exhibit |
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Goucher College Spirit: Souvenirs from the Archives |
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Poodle Extraordinaire: the Jacques-Pierre Collection |
Other News
One Maryland/One Book
Join us for a panel discussion on October 27 to celebrate the 2009 selection, Song Yet Sung, by James McBride. more... [full story]
Friends of the Library Program: Elaine F. Weiss
The author of Fruits of Victory: The Woman's Land Army of America in the Great War, will discuss her book on October 27. more...
[full story]Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Enoch Pratt's guide has lots of interesting information about banned books... [full story]
Library Web to Have New Look!
Here's a preview of the new library web page, coming in mid-August... [full story]
From Julia to the Athenaeum!
Important information about library services, hours, and locations during the move to the Athenaeum can be found here... [full story]
2009-10 Burke-Austen Scholar Named
Juliette Wells, associate professor of English literature at Manhattanville College, has been named Goucher College’s Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence for 2009-2010. Learn more... [full story]
A Big Thank You to Our Graduating Student Workers!
We'll miss our wonderful senior student workers. See what each has selected for the library in his/her honor... [full story]
Goodbye, Julia Rogers
During the last weeks before the library moves to the Athenaeum, we celebrate our long-time namesake. Join us in special events to honor Julia Rogers! more... [full story]
Spirit of Place: Baltimore’s Favorite Spaces.
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with the authors of this special new book. Learn more...
[full story]Beth Spires Poetry Reading
The library is proud to present poet Beth Spires in a reading from her new book, I Heard God Talking to Me: William Edmondson and His Stone Carvings. Learn more... [full story]
National Library Week 2009
Join us in special activities to celebrate National Library Week! Learn more... [full story]
Central Search no longer available
You may have noticed the absence of links to Central Search. Learn more... [full story]
Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Grant Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 award. Learn more...
[full story]Director of Library Preservation position open
Goucher College invites applications for a Director of Library Preservation. Learn more... [full story]
5th Annual Julia Rogers Research Prize
Alert! Submissions for the 5th Annual Julia Rogers Research Prize are due by February 15, 2009. Learn more... [full story]
Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel
Make plans to attend a free reading and discussion series on identity and imagination in Jewish literature, beginning on October 12 ...more info [full story]
Bill Blackbeard: The Collector Who Rescued the Comics
The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor this free public talk on October 16...more info [full story]
New Library Web Page
We introduce a new look for the library's website... [full story]
Frank Zappa: Baltimore's Favorite Mother
A new exhibit recognizes one of Rock and Roll's sharpest musical minds, Baltimore native Frank Zappa...
[full story]Library Student Phi Beta Kappans
Congratulations to our Phi Beta Kappa Student Workers... [full story]
It's That Time of Year!
when paper deadlines and finals loom... [full story]
Julia Rogers Prize Ceremony 2008
See pictures from the 4th annual Prize Awards ceremony... [full story]
Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the 2007-2008 winners and honorable mentions... [full story]
"Jane Austen, Jane Porter, and Bath"
2008 Burke Scholar-in-Residence Devoney Looser speaks on Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 pm. Learn more...
[full story]Creative Nonfiction Reading
Don't miss a favorite event! Students in Barbara Roswell’s writing workshop present an evening of original creative nonfiction on Dec. 6... [full story]
William Blake at 250
It's the 250th anniversary of William Blake... [full story]
Celebrate Nancy Patz’s generous contribution of a collection that spans her career as a children’s book author and illustrator...
[full story]Fahrenheit 451 Discussion
The Big Read happened on October 30... [full story]
The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451
A panel discussion on this literary classic, hosted by Goucher President Sandy Ungar. Learn more about The Big Read... [full story]
JRL has Eco-Info
The library takes part in the Environmental Resource Fair... [full story]
Maryland Library Association Meets at Goucher
The Maryland Library Association holds a workshop in the library...
[full story]The Friends of the Goucher College Library present The Cone Sister
This one-woman show chronicles the lives of Baltimore's Cone sisters... [full story]
Summer Activities in the Library
See below for some of the great things that happen in the library in the "quiet" Summertime!
[full story]Summer Activities in the Library: Superkids!
The Superkids came to read. Photos... [full story]
Julia Rogers 2005 Research Prize Winners
2005 Prize winners are announced at National Library Week celebration... [full story]
Summer Activities in the Library: Educational Opportunity Program
EOP students get familiar with the library. Photos... [full story]
Chawton Conference
will focus on Private Collections and Their Role in Libraries... [full story]
Doonesbury Cartoons Featured in Library
Check out the work of Commencement Speaker Garry Trudeau. More...
[full story]Celebrate with us April 16-21! Learn more about the many special events, exhibits, and treats we have planned for you throughout the week...
[full story]Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced!
The Julia Rogers Library and the Friends of the Goucher College Library announce the winners of the 2007 research prizes... [full story]
Laura Lippman to Speak at Friends Event
Laura Lippman, mystery writer and novelist, will speak at the Friends of the Goucher College Library Spring event. Learn more...
[full story]The Fourth Biennial Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Grant
Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are due by April 17, 2007. More information...
[full story]February is Black History Month
Explore some excellent primary and secondary sources in the library's collection. [full story]
African Arts Exhibit
A new display showcases the richness of African arts. [full story]
Julia Rogers Research Prizes
The Julia Rogers Library and The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor an annual research prize for goucher students... [full story]
Read or download the report from the U.S. Institute of Peace, facilitator of the study group.
[full story]Creative Nonfiction Student Reading
Make plans to join Barbara Roswell’s students for a smorgasbord of Creative Nonfiction on December 8. [full story]
Friends Lecture Features ALA President
The Friends of the Goucher College Library presents Leslie Burger on November 2... [full story]
Big Changes in the Library
New hours, new services, new spaces! Find out more... [full story]
New Look for Library Catalog
The library catalog gets an update... [full story]
An Island Out of Time
Find out more about the Summer reading selection and its author, Tom Horton... [full story]
Children's Literature Exhibit
A new library exhibit celebrates award winning children's books... [full story]
Asian Cinema Exhibit
Take a look at some of the library's holdings in this popular genre... [full story]
Finals Week Treats from the Friends
The Friends of the Goucher College Library have once again provided sweet incentives for students preparing for their final exams... [full story]
Book Drive Ends
Baltimore Reads Book Drive Campaign Coordinator Jaime Bogardy '08 with some of the books collected for children in Baltimore... [full story]
Heroes!
Kudos to the IT Help Desk staff... [full story]
Childrens' Book Drive
Bring your new and gently used children's books for distribution through the Baltimore Reads Book Bank... [full story]
Marion Elizabeth Rodgers '81 To Speak About Mencken
Marion Rodgers '81 talks about her work on H.L.Mencken on April 20... [full story]
Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced
Winners of the Julia Rogers Research Prize for papers written in 2005 were announced at a ceremony held during National Library Week... [full story]
JRL Celebrates!
Join us in festivities marking National Library Week, National Poetry Month, and FUSION, March 30-April 8, 2006... [full story]
A Re-Reading With Anne Sexton on March 31
On March 31, Word 4 Word will host a listening of Poet Anne Sexton's last reading, given at Goucher College the day before her suicide ... [full story]
Research Fair to be held in the Library
All Goucher faculty, staff, and students are invited to share their work with the campus community during the week of April 3 to 8, National Library Week... [full story]
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature
The fourth of a free five-part reading and discussion series will be on March 22, at the Towson Library, 320 York Road, from 7-9 pm. Dr. Uta Larkey will lead a discussion of The Centaur in the Garden... [full story]
Victoria Van Hyning '06 Wins Poetry Prize
Victoria Van Hyning '06 is the winner of Goucher's 2006 Sara deFord Academy of American Poets' Prize... [full story]
New Goucher Notable Exhibit
Anthropologist Hortense Powdermaker is the latest in a series of exhibits featuring Goucher men and women of achievement... [full story]
Jane Austen's Romantic Myth
Rachel Brownstein, a prominent Jane Austen scholar, will present the 2006 Burke-Austen Lecture on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Merrick Lecture Hall... [full story]
National Science Foundation Award to Dr. Slocum
Dr. Robert D. Slocum recently received a $340,000 award from the National Science Foundation to continue his research... [full story]
