FDU Library News

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Orangérie, College at Florham Library

Get reacquainted with two FDU institutions whose missions are to educate and advance knowledge beyond campus borders. More importantly, say “hi” to Harry and Minna!

The Library celebrates Black History Month this year with an exhibition of studio portraits of anonymous African-Americans photographed, ca. 1915, by an anonymous African-American photographer working in Philadelphia in the early twentieth century; and a sampling of books drawn from the Library’s non-circulating collections of works by African-American authors and photographers, all of which are first printings.

These photographs were printed from a group of glass negatives found in the studio of a Philadelphia artist.
They were discovered by Carol Wald (1935-2001), a New York-based artist and graphic designer, who loaned the plates for printing to a Morris County resident who has made these prints available to us for this exhibition.

The photos will be on display in the lobby of the College at Florham Library from January 26 – March 6, 2009 during normal library hours. For more information about this exhibit, please call the College at Florham Library at 973-443-8516 or -8515.

Opening Reception: Monday, February 2, 2009
4 P.M. in the Library Orangérie
All are welcome – light refreshments will be served

 The Kite Runner is the focus of an ongoing exhibit in the College at Florham Library, as well as a presentation at the end of November.

“Afghanistan’s Children: The Next Generation,” an exhibit of selected works by acclaimed photographer Steve McCurry, is on display in the foyer of the library. In addition, seven authentic Afghan kites have been hung from the ceilings of the foyer and the Orangerie. The exhibit runs through Wednesday, December 17 during normal library hours. A display of related texts are also on display in the library’s Reference Room.

“Social Structure: The Islamic Imagination,” a presentation by Professor Kenneth Sammond will be held on Thursday, November 20, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Orangerie.

Both events are free. For more information about the library events call (973) 443-8530.

“Politics on the PublicMind” 

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham Library and the PublicMind Poll cordially invite you to join us for breakfast and discussion:

Presidential Campaign Debriefing

November 14, 9:30-11am

College at Florham Library, Orangerie

Speakers: Tricia Mueller, Director, Obama for President Campaign, N.J. and

Rick Mroz, N.J. State Campaign Coordinator for McCain/Palin.

Contact Colleen Di Gregorio at 973-443-8530 or colleend@fdu.edu for information and to RSVP.

Interrogating Boundaries and the Office of the Dean of Becton College invite you to join us for the second lecture in our series:

 Exploring Race and Ethnicity

Wednesday, November 12th, 12-2pm

College at Florham Library – Orangerie

Guest Speaker: Jane Junn, Rutgers University

 More than 20% of the U.S. residents today is an immigrant or the child of immigrants. As a result of international migration to the U.S. from all corners of the globe, the American people are as racially and ethnically diverse as ever. Latinos are now the largest minority group in the nation, making up 14% of the residents, and followed by African Americans (12%) and Asian Americans (5%). What are the implications of immigration and the racial and ethnic diversity it produces? How are minority and immigrant Americans mobilized to political action? How do native-born whites and African Americans see this new diversity?

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Madeleine McMcMahon at mmcmahon@fdu.edu

Questions? Contact Prof. Krista Jenkins at kjenkins@fdu.edu

50th Anniversary Event

Professor Walter Savage to Speak on the Twomblys at College at Florham Library

The College at Florham Library will host a talk by FDU Prof. Emer. Walter Savage about the Twombly Family.

Florence Vanderbilt Twombly and her husband Hamilton McKeon Twombly in 1894 established their Florham estate residence, also giving the name to the town of Florham Park. A remaining portion of the original estate, in 1958, became a campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, which this academic year celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Orangérie of the Library, Wednesday evening, October 22nd, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This event is open to the public and there is no charge for this event.

For information, phone 973.443.8515 or -8516.

Fairleigh Dickinson University Library and
FRONTLINE/World Social Entrepreneurs Series
present
A Discussion on Social Entrepreneurship

Tuesday, October 14th
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
in the Orangérie of FDU’s College at Florham Library

Please join us for a panel discussion on the perils and prospects of enlisting business enterprise in the work of creating sustainable organizations and communities.

Panelists:
Gerard Farias
Associate Professor — Human Resources Mgmt (CHRMS)

Joan Desilets
Professor – Global Challenge, Physical Education & Health

Jonathan Cloud
Entrepreneur in Residence, ISE

Priyal Patel
Student, Green Club President

Light refreshments will be served.
The program is free, but please RSVP to colleend@fdu.edu

As part of our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the College at Florham, the library has prepared a photographic exhibition of “The Early Years,” showing images drawn from the archives of the beginning period of the campus (and even the pre-campus Vanderbilt-Twombly estate). There is a sampling of campus publications produced during the campus’ early years as well.

The exhibition, which begins on Tuesday, Sept. 2, is mounted in the lobby of the College at Florham Library, and may be viewed during library hours: M-Th, 8:30am-11pm; F, 8:30am-5pm; Sat, 11am-5pm; and Sun, 2-10pm. For information, telephone 973.443.8515 or -8516.