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William & Mary alumnus Earle MacKenzie '74 has made a generous gift to renovate the Swem Library theatre in memory of his late wife, Glenna Bowman MacKenzie, who was also an alumna.
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Swem Archives Contest: Deadline is Feb. 4
Posted January 4, 2013
What have you found in Swem’s Special Collections archives? Tell us for a chance to win!
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I Found It In the Archives! Contest
Posted January 1, 2013
Submit to the I Found It In the Archives! contest
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Students De-stressed at Swem During Finals
Posted December 20, 2012
Swem hosted a variety of stress-busting activities for students during final exams, including a visit from pet therapy dogs.
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Swem Winter Hours
Posted December 18, 2012
Swem library is operating on winter interim hours now thorugh Jan. 18.
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Give the Gift of Learning
Posted December 17, 2012
As the year comes to a close and you consider year-end gifts, please think of Swem Library.
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W&M alumnus designs new Swem t-shirt
Posted December 7, 2012
Recent W&M graduate Cory Chapman created the winning design for a new t-shirt for Swem Library.
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Swem open 24 hours during exams
Posted December 7, 2012
Swem Library will be open 24 hours during exams, except Fridays and Saturdays when the library closes at 8 p.m.
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Finals Fun Week: De-stress at Swem
Posted December 3, 2012
Students are invited to de-stress during final exams at Swem Library with free food, fun and visits from therapy dogs!
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Welcome Back
Posted November 26, 2012
We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! The library has returned to normal operating hours.
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Teens learn about film production at Swem
Posted November 26, 2012
Local teens recently came out to Swem Library for free film production workshops.
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Vote For Your Favorite Swem Library T-Shirt Design!
Posted November 19, 2012
We asked for Swem t-shirt ideas, and you delivered! Now it’s time to pick your favorite!
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Happy Thanksgiving from Swem
Posted November 15, 2012
The library will close on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m., and will remain closed Wednesday, Nov. 21-Friday, Nov. 23.
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Got a passion for fashion?
Posted November 12, 2012
Are you a slave to fashion? If so, check out the Berg Fashion Library, one of Swem's newest databases. There you'll find the Berg Encyclopedia of Fashion, numerous books on the history of fashion…
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Swem offers film production workshops for teens
Posted November 9, 2012
As part of the William & Mary Global Film Festival, Swem Library is offering free film production workshops for teens participating in the festival’s youth filmmaking project.
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A Happy Homecoming at Swem Library
Posted November 7, 2012
A variety of special events made Homecoming weekend a great success at Swem.
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Archives Month Top 10 Contest Winners
Posted November 7, 2012
Last month you voted for your favorite items from Swem's Special Collections.
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The Lock-out Generation: Children of Courage
Posted November 5, 2012
When faced with integrating public schools in 1959, Prince Edward County closed their schools instead. Three former county residents recently shared their experiences.
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Design a Swem T-Shirt: Hurry! Deadline is Nov. 11
Posted October 30, 2012
How much do you love Swem Library? Enough to wear your heart on your sleeve – or maybe on a t-shirt? The Earl Gregg Swem Library wants to create a Swem t-shirt, and we want you – yes, you! – to…
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Hurricane Sandy Updates: Swem open Sunday & Monday, limited hours
Posted October 29, 2012
Swem Library will be open on Sunday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., pending that the library has power.
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Hurricane Sandy Update: Swem open Tuesday, normal hours
Posted October 29, 2012
Based on current information about weather conditions in Williamsburg, the College will operate on its regular schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 30. If conditions deteriorate over the course of the night and…
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