For those inclined to look back on the past year, here's a review of Friends of the UNCG Libraries events and celebrations.
Throughout the year, Friends members enjoy
• Access to a book collection of more than 1 million volumes
• A DVD collection of more 5000 items
• Current literature and paperback collections of popular titles for year-round reading
• Beautifully furnished libraries full of comfortable seating
• A helpful and professional group of library employees dedicated to helping patrons find the information they need when they need it
January
Kathy and David Crowe create endowments to support the University Libraries through planned gifts.
Others wishing to make major gifts through planned giving or other means should contact Director of Development Linda Burr at lgburr@uncg.edu or by phone at 336-256-0184.
February
Ron Cassell leads a book discussion of Robert Graves’ Goodbye to All That.
The Digital Media Commons in Jackson Library hosts an open house recently to show off its newly minted Gaming Lab and 3D printing service.
March
The Friends of the UNCG Libraries Dinner features An Evening of Love and Laughter with Poet Nikki Giovanni despite an impending snow storm.
Carolina Peacemaker editor Afrique Kilimanjaro speaks at Jackson Library
Georgann Eubanks speaks on the topic “Why Are There So Many NC Writers?” This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
UNCG faculty member Terry Kennedy reads from his new book of poetry in the Martha Blakeney Hodges Reading Room on the second floor of Jackson Library.
Keith Cushman leads a book discussion of Rebecca West’s The Return of the Soldier.
April
The Digital Projects unit launches the Teachers, Textiles & Troops Digital Project with an address by Dr. Kevin Cherry, NC Deputy Secretary for Archives & History, NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, delivered at the Greensboro Historical Museum, one of the project partners.
May
Reference Librarian and Diversity Coordinator Gerald Holmes is honored with a special Outstanding Service Award by the African American Studies Program at UNCG.
June
Tim Bucknall, Assistant Dean of Libraries and Head of Electronic Resources and Information Technologies at UNCG, receives recognition as the 2014 Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) Academic/Research Librarian of the Year.
Bill and Wilma Bates give to renovate and support the Bates Collaboratory in the Jackson Library Tower to provide versatile functionality, group study equipment, and comfortable seating.
July
Pat and Ira Gruber make a planned gift of a Discretionary Endowment to benefit the University Libraries.
August
Charlotte Holder Clinger and Noel W. Clinger establish the Colonel Charlotte Holder Clinger ’65 Oral History Fund to support the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Project.
September
Author and storyteller Doug Elliott comes to UNCG and to the Bookmarks Festival in Winston-Salem under UNCG sponsorship with support from the Pam and David Sprinkle Children’s Book Author and Storyteller Fund.
Keith Debbage leads a book discussion of Richard Florida’s The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited.
UNCG Faculty Members David Roderick and Lee Zacharias, give readings from their new books for the MFA Writing Program, co-sponsored by the Friends of the UNCG Libraries.
October
Dr. Joy Kasson of UNC Chapel Hill presents a talk about author and illustrator Lois Lenski, whose papers are in UNCG’s Special Collections.
The University Libraries host the inaugural event for a new series, “Margaret Maron Presents Women of Mystery” This year’s guest is author Nancy Pickard.
Retired UNCG professor Fred Chappell reads from his new book of poetry, sponsored by the MFA Writing Program in partnership with the Friends of the UNCG Libraries.
Anne Hershey leads a book discussion of Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food.
November
Richard A. DeMillo, author of Abelard to Apple: The Fate of American Colleges and Universities opens a series created by the University Libraries and the Provost’s Office called What Is College For?
Beth Macy, author of Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town speaks about and signs copies of her book.
Keith Cushman leads a book discussion of Carson McCullers’ The Member of the Wedding: the Play in conjunction with performances of the play by Triad Stage.
December
Many Friends and other supporters choose to make a year-end gift to the University Libraries. You may do so online at http://library.uncg.edu/giving/.
Before the Libraries close for the Winter Break Holiday and a short winter’s nap, coffee and other hot beverages are provided by the Friends of the UNCG Libraries for hard-studying students preparing for exams. Post exam and holiday hours may be found at http://library.uncg.edu/hours/fall/.
Throughout the year, Friends members enjoy
• Access to a book collection of more than 1 million volumes
• A DVD collection of more 5000 items
• Current literature and paperback collections of popular titles for year-round reading
• Beautifully furnished libraries full of comfortable seating
• A helpful and professional group of library employees dedicated to helping patrons find the information they need when they need it
January
Kathy and David Crowe create endowments to support the University Libraries through planned gifts.
Others wishing to make major gifts through planned giving or other means should contact Director of Development Linda Burr at lgburr@uncg.edu or by phone at 336-256-0184.
February
Ron Cassell leads a book discussion of Robert Graves’ Goodbye to All That.
The Digital Media Commons in Jackson Library hosts an open house recently to show off its newly minted Gaming Lab and 3D printing service.
March
The Friends of the UNCG Libraries Dinner features An Evening of Love and Laughter with Poet Nikki Giovanni despite an impending snow storm.
Carolina Peacemaker editor Afrique Kilimanjaro speaks at Jackson Library
Georgann Eubanks speaks on the topic “Why Are There So Many NC Writers?” This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
UNCG faculty member Terry Kennedy reads from his new book of poetry in the Martha Blakeney Hodges Reading Room on the second floor of Jackson Library.
Keith Cushman leads a book discussion of Rebecca West’s The Return of the Soldier.
April
The Digital Projects unit launches the Teachers, Textiles & Troops Digital Project with an address by Dr. Kevin Cherry, NC Deputy Secretary for Archives & History, NC Dept. of Cultural Resources, delivered at the Greensboro Historical Museum, one of the project partners.
May
Reference Librarian and Diversity Coordinator Gerald Holmes is honored with a special Outstanding Service Award by the African American Studies Program at UNCG.
June
Tim Bucknall, Assistant Dean of Libraries and Head of Electronic Resources and Information Technologies at UNCG, receives recognition as the 2014 Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) Academic/Research Librarian of the Year.
Bill and Wilma Bates give to renovate and support the Bates Collaboratory in the Jackson Library Tower to provide versatile functionality, group study equipment, and comfortable seating.
July
Pat and Ira Gruber make a planned gift of a Discretionary Endowment to benefit the University Libraries.
August
Charlotte Holder Clinger and Noel W. Clinger establish the Colonel Charlotte Holder Clinger ’65 Oral History Fund to support the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Project.
September
Author and storyteller Doug Elliott comes to UNCG and to the Bookmarks Festival in Winston-Salem under UNCG sponsorship with support from the Pam and David Sprinkle Children’s Book Author and Storyteller Fund.
Keith Debbage leads a book discussion of Richard Florida’s The Rise of the Creative Class, Revisited.
UNCG Faculty Members David Roderick and Lee Zacharias, give readings from their new books for the MFA Writing Program, co-sponsored by the Friends of the UNCG Libraries.
October
Dr. Joy Kasson of UNC Chapel Hill presents a talk about author and illustrator Lois Lenski, whose papers are in UNCG’s Special Collections.
The University Libraries host the inaugural event for a new series, “Margaret Maron Presents Women of Mystery” This year’s guest is author Nancy Pickard.
Retired UNCG professor Fred Chappell reads from his new book of poetry, sponsored by the MFA Writing Program in partnership with the Friends of the UNCG Libraries.
Anne Hershey leads a book discussion of Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food.
November
Richard A. DeMillo, author of Abelard to Apple: The Fate of American Colleges and Universities opens a series created by the University Libraries and the Provost’s Office called What Is College For?
Beth Macy, author of Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local - and Helped Save an American Town speaks about and signs copies of her book.
Keith Cushman leads a book discussion of Carson McCullers’ The Member of the Wedding: the Play in conjunction with performances of the play by Triad Stage.
December
Many Friends and other supporters choose to make a year-end gift to the University Libraries. You may do so online at http://library.uncg.edu/giving/.
Before the Libraries close for the Winter Break Holiday and a short winter’s nap, coffee and other hot beverages are provided by the Friends of the UNCG Libraries for hard-studying students preparing for exams. Post exam and holiday hours may be found at http://library.uncg.edu/hours/fall/.
Well done, all!
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