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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.

 

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.

 
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Today in the Library

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Table of daily events at the UNCW library
When What Where
- Quality Matters Symposium Various Locations
- Health and Wellbeing Committee RH First Floor, Table A
- CTE Teaching Lab | Digital Accessibility Essentials in Action Auditorium, RL2047
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Pedagogy Workshops | Back to Basics Auditorium, RL2047
- Position request Library Workroom, RL1010
- MakerStudio Team Meeting Meeting Room, DH1077F
- Meeting 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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