Library News

Nominations Open for UNCW Library Awards

UNCW Library is accepting nominations for three annual awards recognizing outstanding contributions by library faculty, library staff, and UNCW faculty and instructors who partner with the Library. Help celebrate the individuals whose dedication, innovation, and collaboration support student success, scholarship, and community engagement by submitting a nomination before the applicable deadlines.

 

The Chronicle of Higher Education App Now Available to the UNCW Campus Community

Stay informed about the latest news, trends, and issues in higher education with the new Chronicle of Higher Education mobile app, now available to UNCW students, faculty, and staff. Create a free account using your UNCW email address and enjoy convenient access to articles, podcasts, and higher education news wherever you go.

 

Global Games & Grub

Explore the World Through Food, Games, and Culture at Global Games & Grub! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to meet new people, this event offers a welcoming way to experience diverse cultures and celebrate the global community at UNCW. 

 

Fall Wellbeing Series

Take a break, recharge and focus on your well-being with the Fall Wellbeing Series, featuring five free sessions focused on relaxation, stress relief, mindfulness and joy. Presented by UNCW Library and the Office of Student Wellbeing, the series runs Wednesdays from Oct. 28–Dec. 2, with sessions from 3–4 p.m.

 

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.

 
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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
- Library Budget Meeting Library Conference Room, RL2007E
- CTE Teaching Lab | Digital Accessibility Essentials in Action Instructional Classroom, DH2097
- Data Analysis Lab Drop-in Consultations Digital Scholarship Lab, RL1023G
- Library Student Advisory Board Meeting Room, RL1045
- Sewing Repair Workshop MakerStudio, DH1065
- Kenan Auditorium Presents - Pre Show Artist Meals Event Space, DH1070
- Spanish Conversation and Reading Group Auditorium, RL2047
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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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