Spotlight on Library Leader Grace Deng

Name: Grace Deng Hometown: Cheshire, CT Year: Second Year Major: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Fun Facts about Me: I have been dancing since I was 5 years old. I have a cat named Lily. I used to play the violin and the flute. My favorite books are The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. Read More …

Spotlight on Library Leader Yulianna Walker – Caban

Name: Yulianna Walker – Caban Hometown: Lodi, New Jersey Year: Sophomore Major: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology with a Minor in Spanish Fun Facts about Me: I have watched Jim Carrey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” so much that I can narrate the movie. I am obsessed with baking desserts and trying new recipes all year Read More …

Library Leader Book Display

With this display, we are celebrating the intersection between Blackness and womanhood, as the intersection between February, Black History Month, and March, Women’s History Month, approaches. Many of the stories that are shared during both months are stories that are often heard; therefore we compiled a collection of lesser known narratives. Intersectionality is often ignored Read More …

Library Leader Recommendations

Looking for something to do when taking a break from studying? See what our Library Leaders recommend you check out.   Games:   Secret Hitler  Recommended by Joy Hsieh This strategic game can be played with up to 10 people and the goal is to find who the Secret Hitler is among the players. Everybody plays a Read More …

Library Leader Book Display: Happy Hallows

Happy Hallows, Oxford College Library! From Shakespeare to Harry Potter, magic lives all around us – in our favorite fairy tales, movies, songs, and across pop culture. As a society, we are enchanted by the idea of fairies, witches, sorcerers, demons… anything supernatural. Thus, for the Library November Book Display, we decided on the theme Read More …

Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week

By Jaedyn Griddine, Shelby Wilder, and Hailey Hunt, Library Leaders Though we may not always realize it, libraries are havens for intellectual freedom. They are safe spaces where we can comfortably seek endless amounts of knowledge, whether that be through reading, engaging in conversations with friends or surfing the web. Above all, freedom is paramount Read More …