As you may know by now, Walsh Library recently celebrated its 25th “silver” anniversary! This remarkable milestone was commemorated during the Fall 2022 semester through the campaign, Walsh25. Read on to discover how we celebrated Walsh25 all semester long!
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The Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 would extend daylight saving time as a permanent fixture in the United States for the entire year, and not just from the usual March to November period. If it becomes law, it means the clocks will not change after the “spring forward” from standard time in March 2023. For now, daylight saving time remains, but could this be the very last time we set our clocks back? Only time will tell!
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In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th. This is a time to remember and honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
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This year marks a monumental milestone for the William D. Walsh Family Library, as it has been one quarter of a century since the building first opened its doors in the Fall of 1997. There is no better way to commemorate this historic birthday of our beloved building than by launching the library-wide campaign – Walsh25!
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Fordham University Libraries has a wide range of materials, from print books to electronic resources, to explore women’s history and activism. Whether you typically visit the library online or regularly visit our libraries in person, we hope the items curated below pique your interest.
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What better way to celebrate than to engage with historical records that center the Black experience in America? These digital collections – available through Fordham University Libraries – are great places to do so.
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Happy New Year and Happy Public Domain Day! Find out which titles are now in the public domain.
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month, so now is the perfect time to unlock new worlds at your nearest public library. For those of you who live, work, or attend school in New York state, we have great news – you are eligible to sign up for a New York Public Library card! This post covers how and why to get your NYPL card.
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Friday, September 17th, 2021 marks Constitution Day, a celebration of the adoption of the Constitution of the United States in 1787. Stop by Walsh Library this week and look for “Little Ben” to grab some Constitution Day freebies.
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Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865 when Union Army General Granger issued General Order No. 3, relaying the news of the Emancipation Proclamation. This announcement came more than a month after the official end of the Civil War and over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
To commemorate Juneteenth, this post features a selection of resources highlighting music, first-person accounts from former enslaved individuals, and the gradual abolition of slavery in New York State.
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