Library Calendar

The ancient poet Sappho coined "sweetbitter" in one of her most evocative verses, still striking us to the heart nearly three millennia later. As with so many ancient figures, the poet is more legend than person today, her story told and retold even as her poetry continues to enchant and move. This exhibit will be on display through mid-August 2026.

Each year newly promoted or tenured faculty are asked to select a meaningful book to be plated in their honor for the University Library’s collections. This exhibit showcases the selections and their significance for faculty members promoted in 2025.

All campus libraries will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an all-employee event. Library digital resources will remain available during this closure and may be accessed through the Library Gateway (click the link above). Please arrange your study or research schedule accordingly.

Ebony Elizabeth Thomas will explore visual representations of the Middle Passage in children’s picture books and comics, re-envisioning the slave ship as a metaphorical floating “dark forest.”

8 teams of 4 people will compete to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. This program will be open for up to 8 teams on a first come, first-served basis. The winning team will receive a prize!