Category: Exhibits
Exploring Gender Identity and Expression
Posted May 5, 2021
With the current political climate and racial violence that has flooded both social media and many news outlets during the past year, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of negativity received, read, or heard from all aspects […]
Playlist: Wavelength
Posted April 2, 2021
The exhibit “Playlist: Wavelength,” opens Friday, April 2, in The Little Gallery Underground as part of Harrisonburg’s First Fridays Downtown. The exhibit features 18 works by JMU SADAH (School of Art, Design and Art History) Drawing 104 students under the […]
Feature Friday: Storytelling Through Clothing – A History of Women’s Rights at JMU
Posted March 26, 2021
Perhaps you have noticed a beautiful display of vintage women’s clothing in the lobby just inside the historic entrance of Carrier Library, near the life-size statue of Joan of Arc. The historic clothing exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of the […]
The Business of Healthcare
Posted March 23, 2021
COVID-19 is accelerating change across the healthcare ecosystem, according to Deloitte’s 2021 Global Health Care Outlook. Recenl examples of innovation include Amazon expanding its telehealth offerings and GM partnering with Ventec to scale up ventilator production. For March 2021, Elizabeth Price curated 12 books […]
Contextualizing Anti-Asian Racism in the United States: Then and Now
Posted March 23, 2021
The JMU Libraries stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) colleagues, students, neighbors, family members, and friends. We recognize the longstanding, deep roots and harmful impact of anti-Asian rhetoric, discrimination, and misinformation in our country, […]
Singularity: A Dense Soul
Posted February 8, 2021
“The human body is something we know exists. We can see it, we can feel it, and in a literal sense, we are wearing it. It reacts to touch, pain, and most importantly music. We’ve developed dances as a reaction […]
Women in Politics: In Their Own Words – Online Book Display
Posted February 8, 2021
What do women in American politics have to say about their lives, work, passions, and areas of expertise? Find out in these works—memoirs, academic books, letters, essays, dissertations, and more. Visit the display here
Is It Accessible? Universal Design, Disability, and Accessibility – online book display
Posted November 4, 2020
The Office of Disability Services, in collaboration with JMU Libraries, is proud to educate and bring awareness to JMU faculty, staff, and the Harrisonburg community about disability, accessibility, and the importance of universal design! This dedicated library list displays resources […]
Mixing Business & Politics – online book display
Posted November 4, 2020
Business Librarian, Elizabeth Price, has gathered 12 books from JMU’s print and electronic collections that discuss the intersection of business and politics. Visit the display here
Nature’s Calling! Exploring the Great Outdoors in the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains – online book & resource display
Posted November 4, 2020
We are lucky to have such abundant outdoor opportunities right at our doorstep in Harrisonburg. Autumn is a great time to take advantage of it! Studies show that getting closer to nature can improve mental health, so take a break […]