On October 1st at 6:30 PM, UNCW Library and the Creative Writing Department invite you to First Drafts in DH 1070, Discovery Hall, First Floor. This event highlights the writing process with readings from works in progress, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with fellow writers and creatives.
Want to share your work at the event? Sign up here.
Slots are limited. The submission form will close at 5 PM on Thursday, September 26th.
Join us Thursday, August 29, 1-3 pm or Friday, September 6, 1-3 pm in Discovery Hall, The Link, First Floor for an informal coffee (or beverage of your choice) klatch to chat with your liaison librarian and get the latest news and updates about library spaces and services. Stop by for a quick tour of the library expansion, share ideas about new teaching or research projects, and linger for the conversation and community as we kick off the new academic year!
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a month-long series of exciting activities in anticipation of the grand opening of UNCW Library’s Discovery Hall. From August 21 through September 25, engage in a diverse array of events, including contests, tours, and special treats on Tuesdays, designed to showcase our new space.
The grand opening will culminate on September 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 PM. We warmly welcome everyone to attend this momentous event and explore Discovery Hall’s innovative new features.
Check out our calendar for more!
Join us on September 12 from 10 am - 1 pm in the Discovery Hall to explore all the exciting projects you can create in the MakerStudio. Dive into activities like stamp making, zine creation, and more. Don’t forget to visit our custom trail mix station to craft your unique blend and take home a special keepsake.
We are excited the UNCW Library expansion and renovation is nearing completion, with an expected re-opening on August 15, 2024! We can’t wait for you to see it and experience what both buildings have to offer to support your teaching, learning, research, and discovery. Our Summer 2024 Closure and Modified Service Plans remain in effect until we re-open on August 15. Learn more about how to access our services during the building closure.
Randall Library is gearing up for significant renovations slated for summer 2024. The library will close from May to August to facilitate upgrades aimed at enhancing functionality and aesthetics. While the physical space will be inaccessible during this period, alternative study spaces will be available to minimize disruption to academic activities. Mediated access to library materials and resources will be provided. The renovation project signifies a milestone for Randall Library, promising enhanced facilities and services.
Library users are encouraged to stay updated on developments and announcements regarding the library's reopening. For more information and updates on the Randall Library renovation project and summer closure, visit:
Watch this video to learn more about modified service plans and locker pickups:
This semester we invite you to enjoy a variety of de-stress activities designed to help you unwind, take a breather, and simply have some fun amidst the final exam hustle. Join us for Recharge at Randall, May 1-3. Check out the list of event activities below! Don't miss this opportunity to unwind, recharge, and have a blast! Your well-being matters, and we've got the perfect mix to make your stress vanish.
MAY 1-3 | Recharge Coffee & Snacks Station 7 PM nightly
Enjoy hot beverages, snacks, and recharge to power through. Grab yours before supplies run out!
MAY 2 | De-stress Games & Activities 1-4 PM
Petting Pups with Paws4People 1-3 PM
Unleash your stress as our furry friends from Paws4People are here to lend a paw! Take a break from the books, enjoy some canine companionship, and let the soothing presence of these therapy dogs melt away your anxiety.
Sweet Trolley 1:30 & 3:30 PM
Be on the lookout for the Sweet Trolley! Grab snacks, pencils, funny and motivational stickers, index cards, and more!
MAY 2 | Bonus Activities
Guided Visual Meditation w/ Light Stretching 12-12:30 PM (Retreat at Randall, 2016)
Escape information overload and chaos and take a tranquil journey with a guided visual meditation paired with gentle stretching for relaxation and rejuvenation. Space is limited. Don't miss out! Register now!
Beat Saber Tournament 4-6 PM (Digital Markerspace, 1st Floor)
Immerse yourself in a thrilling virtual reality experience, swinging through energetic beats in competition. Open to all skill levels, join us for a chance to destress and have a blast with friends. Mark your calendars and get ready to slice your way to victory!
SPONSORS | Randall Library, Student Government Association, Academic Affairs, Aramark, Paws4people
Escape information overload and chaos and take a tranquil journey with a guided visual meditation paired with gentle stretching for relaxation and rejuvenation. Space is limited. Registration is required.
On Tuesday, April 9, our final presenter in the 2023-2024 Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History "Coffee and Cookies" series at UNCW's Randall Library will be Dr. Rob Hart. Dr. Hart will discuss "Culture, Wildlife, and the Stuart Marks Collection,” a valuable source for understanding hunting, conservation, and the human relationship with wildlife in North America and Africa. Stuart Marks, whose collection is housed in the Center's Special Collections, is an anthropologist who has focused much of his career on African wildlife management and conservation. Marks earned degrees at North Carolina State University and Michigan State University, where he earned his Ph.D. in Ecology/Anthropology. He served as a professor, lecturer, or visiting scholar at Oklahoma State University, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University. Dr. Mark's distinguished career includes numerous major honors and awards, including research grants from the H. F. Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Ford Foundation/Foreign Area Fellowship, and he is the author of five books, 13 book chapters, and 82 professional journal articles.
T. Robert Hart, Ph.D. is a senior lecturer in the Department of History. His teaching and research focus on the intersection of culture, politics, and the environment. The program will be held at 11:30 a.m. in Room 1045 on the first floor of Randall Library. All members of both the UNCW campus community and the public are invited to attend.
UNCW encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Center's public services archivist, Samantha Crisp (910-962-7810, crisps@uncw.edu) in advance of this event.
