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What Is a College Library For?

Great College Advice

College libraries are important centers of the campus. In the 21st century, what is a college library for, anyway? Not too long ago, there was a major ethnographic study of how college students actually use libraries for research and learning demonstrated the degree to which students make use of libraries and librarians: not much.

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The University of Iowa Offers Day-Long “Grandparents University” Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The event will feature courses such as “Back in My Day: An Exploration of the Past and the Future at the Library”; “Earthquakes and Engineering Challenge”; “Looking Back and Forging Ahead: The UI Campus its Architecture and its History”; and “Introduction to Falconry.” The day will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Dorothea Dix Park Comfort Station Competition – Clark Nexsen Combustion Chamber

Clark Nesxen

Clark Nexsen’s Combustion Chamber serves as a vehicle to fuel experimentation and discovery within the professional realm of architectural design. Library (in collaboration with Snøhetta). Dorothea Dix Park, located just outside of downtown Raleigh, features sweeping views of the city skyline.

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Merit-Based Financial Aid Explained

Great College Advice

I’m here just kind of outside the library in a little courtyard, the azaleas are in bloom, and students are packed in the library right now studying for finals. Architecturally speaking, this campus is one of those harmonious campuses, all in gray brick. It’s just absolutely stunning.

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The Impact of NC State’s College of Design – Celebrating 75 Years

Clark Nesxen

Library, SAS Hall, Fitts-Woolard Hall We are proud to celebrate our longstanding relationship and the 75th anniversary of North Carolina State University’s College of Design. Library (background) The post The Impact of NC State’s College of Design – Celebrating 75 Years appeared first on Clark Nexsen.

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The Traditions of Hope College

Hope College Network

From the College’s historic architecture to its pursuit of its Christian identity and the liberal arts, Hope College is steeped in tradition. This tradition is not limited to the library archives as students themselves are invited to directly partake in the College’s distinctive tradition.

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4 Reasons College Campus Visits Are a Waste of Time & Money

Great College Advice

There were certain must-see items (the Tower Room in Baker Library), and there were certain spots that were emphatically not included on the tour (Fraternity Row and the ugly dorms of the Choates and the River Cluster). Or they may passively observe “real” students in the dining halls or libraries. But interact?