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OHIO community invited to in-person, virtual Founders Day events

51ÉçÇø will celebrate its 221st birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

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University Libraries celebrates Founders Day with spring student showcase

The showcase will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 4-6 p.m. in and around the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections on the fifth floor of Alden Library.

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51ÉçÇø Libraries showcases the Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance

51ÉçÇø Libraries is pleased to highlight The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance Oral History Project.

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University Libraries celebrates Founders Day with spring student showcase

February 6, 2025

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 18 from 4-6 p.m. on the fifth floor of Alden Library in the Mahn Center for Archives & Special Collections.

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Spend Sibs Weekend at the Libraries’ Button Making Event

January 31, 2025

Stop by Alden Library’s fourth floor lobby on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with your sibling for a hands-on creative button making experience.

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Miriam Intrator Appointed Head of Archives & Special Collections and Rare Book Librarian

January 30, 2025

University Libraries announces the appointment of Miriam Intrator, effective February 1, 2025.

Events

Monday, February 24 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM Alden Library
Monday, March 3 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM Alden Library
Tuesday, March 25 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM Alden Library

Exhibits

Saturday, February 15 All Day
Saturday, February 15 All Day Alden Library
Saturday, February 15 All Day
Saturday, February 15 All Day Alden Library
Saturday, February 15 All Day
Saturday, February 15 All Day Alden Library