Library News

Lunch and Learning Lab Series: Primary Sources for Historical (and other) Research

Explore the stories, voices, and records that bring history to life. Join Social Sciences & History Librarian Kiana Webster to discover digital primary sources across disciplines and learn tips for finding the right collections for your research.

 

48-Hour Film Competition returns with horror theme

Ready to make a horror film in 48 hours? Registration for the fifth annual 48-Hour Film Competition opens Oct. 12, giving student teams the chance to compete for cash prizes, bragging rights and glory.

 

Ink Making Workshop

Discover the art of making your own ink in this hands-on workshop with Art faculty member Katie Knoeringer. Come create, experiment and have fun at the MakerStudio. Free and open to all. Space is limited and first come, first served.

 

The Men of Carver: Mr. O and the Welding Class of 1973

The Men of Carver: Mr. O and the Welding Class of 1973 exhibit tells the story of a Jewish welding teacher and his first class of African American students, whose bond transcended race and transformed generations. The project celebrates the lasting impact of vocational education, mentorship, and hands-on learning.

 

Pups Pastries and Picture books

Take a break from your busy week with friendly pups, tasty pastries and picture books. Stop by Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Living Room to read, relax and recharge.

 
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Today in the Library

UNCW Library Today's Event's In The Library
Table of daily events at the UNCW library
When What Where
- Fall 2026 EAB Meeting Event Space, DH1070
- Library Operations Leadership Library Workroom, RL1010
- ECE 200 Distance Learning Classroom, RL2005
- Library Community Advisory Board Orientation Faculty Commons, All Rooms (RL2014)
- AI Task Force Library Workroom, RL1010
- Wingspan ILM Small Group Meeting Room, RL1045
- RDM Meeting Room, RL1045
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- UNI-101-125 First-Year Seminar Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- Library Wellbeing Committee Library Workroom, RL1010
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FEATURED DIGITAL COLLECTION


Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., Negatives Collection


This collection contains digitized negatives of photographs taken and/or collected by Navassa, NC, native Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., in approximately the 1940s and 1950s. Imagery includes daily life in Navassa for workers at the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company fertilizer plant, life in company housing for plant workers and their families, church events at Navassa’s Mount Cavalry AME Church, and occurrences like uncommon winter weather, explosions, and loved ones’ funeral services. This collection is presented courtesy of Mrs. Essie Willis and the Willis family.



FEATURED DIGITAL COLLECTION

Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., Negatives Collection

This collection contains digitized negatives of photographs taken and/or collected by Navassa, NC, native Willie Kiah Lofton, Sr., in approximately the 1940s and 1950s. Imagery includes daily life in Navassa for workers at the Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company fertilizer plant, life in company housing for plant workers and their families, church events at Navassa’s Mount Cavalry AME Church, and occurrences like uncommon winter weather, explosions, and loved ones’ funeral services. This collection is presented courtesy of Mrs. Essie Willis and the Willis family

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