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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
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Network of Enlightened Women Recruiting In Front of Randall Hall
- English 103 (A. Ess) Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- SLT Library Conference Room, RL2007E
- Kappa Delta Study Room Meeting Room, RL1045
- GAABS W Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- ENG-388-001 Rhetorical Theory to 1900 Auditorium, RL2047
- Career and Networking Fair - Dr. Tiffany Rogers Event Space, DH1070
- English 201 (A.Ess) Instructional Classroom, DH2097
- EDN 303 (Reid-Griffin/MER/AW) Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- CIE Student Engagement Meeting Room, RL1045
- Cataloging Library Workroom, RL1010
- GIS hours W Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Deep Work Faculty Commons, All Rooms (RL2014)
- HON 120-307: Be a Better Maker Instructional Classroom, DH2097
- English 201 (A.Ess) Instructional Classroom, DH2088
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- CSENCAH team meeting Library Workroom, RL1010
- SHELL Launch Video Auditorium, RL2047
- Learn to Sew MakerStudio, DH1065
- CHSSA Research Panel 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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