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Make It at UNCW Library

Discover what you can create at the MakerStudio during this hands-on afternoon of making, mixing and exploring. Paint a tote, make your own stamps, build a custom trail mix and leave with something uniquely yours.

 

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.

 

Academic Research & Writing Camp

Working on a thesis, dissertation or research project? Spend a day strengthening your research and writing skills at the Academic Research and Writing Camp.

 

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.

 

Library of Things

Need a tool, game or piece of equipment for your next project or hobby? Explore the Library of Things and borrow items like tool sets, bakeware, gardening tools, knitting needles and more, all available to current UNCW students.

 
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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
- ENG-201-007 College Writing and Reading II Auditorium, RL2047
- CTE Programming | Deep Work Meeting Room, RL1045
- SHELL Faculty Commons, All Rooms (RL2014)
- ENG-230-003 Women In Literature Auditorium, RL2047
- Makerstudio staff 1:1 Library Workroom, RL1010
- Clifton Strengths Leadership Coaching: Chancellor's Leadership Institute Meeting Room, DH1077F
- ECE 200 Distance Learning Classroom, RL2005
- COM-220-001 Interpersonal Communication Auditorium, RL2047
- EDN 303 (Reid-Griffin/MER/MW) Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- Pre-Health Learning Community library instruction Instructional Classroom, DH2097
- Book Circle | Grasp Faculty Commons, All Rooms (RL2014)
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Chairs & Directors Council Event Space, DH1070
- CFSC Roadless Rule In Front of Randall Hall
- GIS hours Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Stacks Signage Meeting Library Workroom, RL1010
- ANT-105-003 Introduction to Anthropology Auditorium, RL2047
- UNI-101-125 First-Year Seminar Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- HST 454/533 (Hart/Crisp) Instructional Classroom, DH2097
- HON 191 Zelick - Office Hours Meeting Room, DH1077F
- Stamp Making MakerStudio, DH1065
- CRW 201 - Dasgupta (Pilarski) Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC) Event Space, DH1070
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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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