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Librarians should stand with the Internet Archive (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The Internet Archive, a nonprofit library in San Francisco, has grown into one of the most important cultural institutions of the modern age. For the sake of libraries and library users everywhere, let’s hope they don’t succeed. and Penguin Random House assert that the Internet Archive is not a real library.

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CCS Announces Winter 2024 Lecture Programming

College for Creative Study

The Toyota Lecture Series will feature accomplished alumni and industry professionals from the disciplines of Communication Design, Advertising Design, Entertainment Arts, Illustration, User Experience Design, Film and Photography. Melba Joyce Boyd and visual artist Janine Antoni. All lectures are free and open to the public.

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New! AIFS Global Education Centers

AIFS Abroad

Students can take courses, meet with staff and take advantage of libraries, technology and lounge areas at our centers. You can meet with the AIFS Resident Director here for information and advice relating to the program, adapting to life in Austria and travel information or use the center’s library. Rome, Italy. Rome, Italy.

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The Traditions of Hope College

Hope College Network

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

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4 Ways to Learn Outside the Classroom While Studying Abroad

AIFS Abroad

I visited the British Museum, the British Library, the National Portrait Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum—and I don’t even like natural history or science! Visiting other locations, like the Monument, St.

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Famous Graduates of Liberal Arts Colleges

Great College Advice

NOTABLE ALUMNI of PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Raymond Flynn, former Mayor of Boston Rich Gotham, President, Boston Celtics Jack Tretton, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Arthur F.

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Juneteenth 2024 Activities in the St. Louis Region

UMSL Diversity

Friday, June 14th Issa Kickback: Juneteenth Celebration 5:30pm at the Lewis and Clark Branch Public Library (9909 Lewis-Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63130) The Race for Reconciliation 5k Morning Run, afternoon vendor fair, and evening celebration featuring live entertainment and a car show. Live entertainment and local vendors.