Diversity Residents at ACRL

Former UNCG University Libraries Diversity Resident, Natalie Blas (2012-2014), and current Diversity Resident, Orolando Duffus (2014-2016), meet up at the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference in Portland, OR

Ingrid Ruffin, Emily Mann, and Nataly Blas presented a Poster Session at the Association of College and Research Libraries Conference in Portland, OR

Upcoming Event - The History of Women's Physical Education at UNCG: 1892-1963

Where: Hodges Reading Room, Jackson Library

When: Wednesday, March 25^th from 2:00-3:00

Founded in 1892, the State Normal and Industrial School was a pioneering institution in the history of higher education for women. Among the most interesting aspects of our University’s history is the early focus on the physical education of women. In honor of Women’s History Month, join Kathelene McCarty Smith as she presents on the history of women’s physical education at this institution prior to becoming a co-educational campus.

Irish-American History Month

More than 40 million Americans are of Irish-American descent.  Since our nation's inception and throughout our history, brave men, women and children yearning for freedom and opportunity made the journey to the United States in search of a better life. The State of North Carolina recognizes Irish Americans throughout our history who have made great strides: James Polk, 11th President of the United States, was born in Pineville and Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States was born in Raleigh. 

James K. Polk

Andrew Johnson

This month and throughout the year, the State of North Carolina is proud to recognize the achievements of Irish Americans and to encourage citizens to learn more about the role Irish Americans have played and continue to play in North Carolina history, economy and culture. During the month of March and throughout the year, the State of North Carolina recognizes our Irish-American legacy.

Women's History Month

Governor Pat McCrory has proclaimed March 2015, as Women’s History month in North Carolina. The 2015 national theme for Women's History Month is "Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives." Throughout our nation's history, women have contributed in very special ways to literature and the State of North Carolina is home to women dedicated to creativity and whose expertise makes significant contributions to telling our history and way of life. The State of North Carolina recognizes women throughout our history who have made great strides in writing: Kathryn Stripling Byer, first female North Carolina Poet Laureate.

Kathryn Stripling Byer

 Several of Ms. Stripling Byer's books are in are the general collection as well as in the Libraries' Creative Writing Collection, including Wildwood Flower: Poems, Black Shawl: Poems, and The Girl in the Midst of the Harvest. 

The state also recognizes Harriet Jacobs, whose book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (in our collection both in print and as an ebook), was one of the first accounts of slavery from a female point of view.

Harriet Jacobs