Category: Exhibits
The Good Place: Ethics, Pop Culture, and the Afterlife
Posted September 11, 2018
Now on display in Rose Library: The Good Place is a comedy about trying to be a better person, even in the afterlife. We’ve gathered materials about the trolley problem, shrimp, ethics in entertainment, cacti, living with robots, Kant, and other […]
Collaborations: Visualizing Musical Interpretation
Posted August 31, 2018
A new exhibit is on display in the Music Library’s Little Gallery Underground: In the Spring of 2018, a Woven Structures Advanced Fiber Arts course collaborated with a Public Music Theory undergraduate seminar to produce a series of artworks meant to […]
The 19th Amendment: A History of Women’s Rights on Campus
Posted May 14, 2018
JMU Libraries is pleased to present an exhibit in celebration of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification: The exhibit, featuring artifacts, images and ephemera, is the sixth Dressing for Education exhibit collaboration between Special Collections and the School of Theatre & […]
Mindfulness Meditation and More: Books selected by the JMU Initiative for Contemplative Study and Practice
Posted April 19, 2018
Feeling stressed? You are not alone. According to an AP survey, 1 out of 4 college students experienced chronic stress that can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes among other health problems. If you are looking for a […]
A New Exhibit at Rose Library Supplies Strategies for Coping with Stress
Posted April 19, 2018
Stressed? Next time you’re in Rose, check out the Display brought to you by the JMU Counseling Center that reviews tips on how to take care of yourself during this busy time of the semester. It’s a handy reminder that […]
New little Gallery Underground Exhibit: Inspiring Collaboration
Posted March 29, 2018
Inspiring Collaboration is an exhibition of current artworks created by residents of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in collaborative art classes led by JMU School of Art, Design, and Art History art education students. How music impacts my life was the […]
Beyond Pocahontas: Recognizing Native Peoples of Virginia
Posted March 16, 2018
In January, Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured federal recognition for six Native Virginian tribes: the Eastern Chickahominy, the Chickahominy, the Upper Mattaponi, the Nansemond, The Rappahannock, and the Monacan Nation. Please join us to celebrate the deep histories […]
JMU’s 9th Annual Disability Awareness Week
Posted March 16, 2018
In honor of JMU’s, 9th Annual Disability Awareness Week, this display in Carrier Library features resources concerning disabilities especially those that show grit! You will find everything from information on disability rights to personal stories and thought-provoking films. We hope […]
Physician Assistants: Collaboration and Care
Posted February 16, 2018
There is a new National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit up now in Rose Library. “Physician Assistants: Collaboration and Care” explores the profession from its early beginnings to the present day.
Generating Generosity: the Power of Giving
Posted February 13, 2018
Just in time for Giving Day 2018 (on March 13) check out the newest book display in Carrier Library. Learn more about the power of giving, who gives, ways to give, and the difference it can make.