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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American Financial Disasters: A Discussion with Scott Nelson
Posted October 22, 2012
Pundits argue that the '08 financial crisis was the first crash driven by consumer debt, but Scott Nelson shows consumer debt has underpinned almost every financial panic in the nation's history.
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Swem Celebrates Open Access Week
Posted October 21, 2012
For the sixth year in a row, libraries are celebrating Open Access Week, being held October 22-28. Open Access Week is an opportunity to discuss the importance of free global access to articles and…
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Celebrating Homecoming at Swem Library
Posted October 18, 2012
Homecoming is here, and Swem Library is celebrating it with a variety of events!
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Parking on campus: Know the rules
Posted October 16, 2012
There's nothing more frustrating than getting a parking ticket. Save yourself a headache by reviewing campus parking rules.
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Fall Break is Here
Posted October 12, 2012
Fall break has arrived! We know students are planning to spend the break working on all of those research papers looming in the distance (right?), and we are here to help! Swem Library will be open…
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New Coffee Shop is Open in Swem
Posted October 9, 2012
Greenberry's Coffee Co. opened its first Williamsburg location on Monday, Oct. 8 in the Mews Cafe.
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Swem Month at Ben & Jerry's
Posted October 5, 2012
October is Swem Month at Ben & Jerry's! The scoop shop at Premium Outlets will donate 50 cents to the library for every frozen beverage purchased in October. Swing by and pick up a delicious frozen…
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Swem's New Hours Begin Sunday, September 30th
Posted September 26, 2012
In response to popular demand, Swem will now be open more hours.
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50th Anniversary of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
Posted September 18, 2012
Swem Library marks the 50th Anniversary of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.
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Test Drive our Trial Databases
Posted September 18, 2012
Test drive our trial databases and let us know what you think!
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Where Did You Hide the Vending Machines?
Posted September 15, 2012
While the Cafe is under construction, the vending machines have moved to the ground floor.
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The Writing Resources Center Turns 25
Posted September 13, 2012
The Writing Resources Center turned 25 on Monday with two cakes and a quiet sense of satisfaction.
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Biennial Williamsburg Reunion To Visit Swem
Posted September 7, 2012
Swem will host an open house for attendees of the Williamsburg Reunion on September 15, 2012.
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Library Research Classes
Posted September 7, 2012
In this age of Google, how can W&M's students learn how to find the best sources for their many research papers and projects? There are several ways, but one of the most effective is with library…