Category: Exhibits
Behind the Sport: There’s more to it than game day
Posted November 6, 2017
From conference championships to College Gameday, we all see how successful our athletic teams are on the field. But what goes on in those moments off the field in the lives of student-athletes? Academic success, mental wellness, stress management, training […]
From DNA to Beer…
Posted October 26, 2017
There is a new National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit up now in Rose Library. “From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry” explores some of the processes, problems, and potentials inherent in technologies that use life. Through […]
A Memorial to Dr. Carrier
Posted October 26, 2017
A new temporary exhibit honoring our eponym, Dr. Carrier is currently on display in the historic lobby of Carrier Library. The memorial display features pictures of Dr. Carrier, lovingly called “Uncle Ron” by JMU students, from every decade he spent […]
Teaching with Technology Display Now Up at Rose
Posted October 4, 2017
JMU Libraries’ Innovation Services and 4-VA collaborated to create “Teaching with Technology,” a showcase of the different technologies available to the JMU community through JMU Libraries. In the case users can see a 3D printer along with 3D printed items, a drone […]
Stories of struggle & survival: dystopian fiction, post-apocalyptic literature, and zombies
Posted October 2, 2017
Immerse yourself this autumn in a thrilling story of struggle and survival. This display in Rose Library features books & movies set in a dystopian or post-apocalyptic society, including zombie scenarios. From early classic dystopian stories, such as Brave New […]
Fables and Folk Tales: New and Old
Posted October 2, 2017
Studies show that readers of fables and folk tales (and, yes, some fairy tales) will find beauty in a thousand new faces, and that they almost certainly will enjoy the wealth and power of a thousand kings. Some readers may […]
“Traces and Detritus: Visual Echoes”
Posted August 31, 2017
ON EXHIBIT NOW IN THE LITTLE GALLERY UNDERGROUND: Traces and Detritus by R. Mertens. “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” — Nikola Tesla This exhibit is partially inspired by Ernst Chladni, the […]
Readbox: Don’t Judge a Book by its Movie
Posted August 25, 2017
Thousands of books have been made into movies, and if you liked the movie you’ll love the book! Check out the new book display in Carrier Library to browse a selection of books-turned-movies from the classics to new releases.
From Page to Film: Comics on the Big Screen
Posted August 25, 2017
Have you been enjoying movies and TV shows based on comic books this year? Now you can read the stories they came from, plus others, in all their four-color glory! Head over to the new book display in Rose Library […]
DIY: Do It Yourself
Posted June 6, 2017
Got an idea for a new product or business? Make it yourself with the help of these resources in the new Rose Library display, that cover everything from finding that spark of inspiration to selling it to others. Then head […]