Monthly Archives: October 2012

On view this Thursday and Friday only! Roberson Museum Exhibition:The First Step to Freedom

Posted on October 31, 2012 by lvega

Don’t miss this two day exhibition at the Roberson! “Roberson Museum and Science Center will host a special two-day exhibition to mark the 150th Anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation Thursday, November 1 from 12-8pm and Friday, November 2 … Continue reading →

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Libraries Opening Today – Oct. 30

Posted on October 29, 2012 by ecorrado

UPDATE – OCT. 30: The Libraries will open to the public and resume its normal public hours as follows: Bartle Library: Opening at 8 a.m. UDC Library: Opening at 8 a.m. Science Library: Opening at 8:30 a.m. Library Annex: Opening at … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the Freedom to Read at BU Libraries Banned Books Week Exhibits

Posted on October 18, 2012 by lvega

Celebrate the Freedom to Read at Binghamton University Libraries Banned Books Week Exhibits! @Bartle Library + Science Library 30th Anniversary of  Banned  Books  Week Exhibit runs from SEPTEMBER 30th to DECEMBER 21st “An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy … Continue reading →

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2012 Annual Book Sale Oct. 25-28

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bmulligan

Thousands of used books at reasonable prices!  This year’s book sale will begin on Thursday, October 25th and run through Sunday, October 28rd. Read more….

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BU Special Collections makes the cover of College & Research Libraries News!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jgreen

An illustration from a volume in Binghamton University Libraries’ Special Collections has made the cover of College & Research Libraries News. This monthly newsmagazine, published by the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, … Continue reading →

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Binghamton University Libraries’ Special Collections makes the cover of College & Research Libraries News!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by jgreen

An illustration from a volume in Binghamton University Libraries’ Special Collections has made the cover of College & Research Libraries News. This monthly newsmagazine, published by the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, … Continue reading →

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Special Collections again highlighted in BU President Stenger’s 2nd Quarterly Report

Posted on October 4, 2012 by jgreen

A photograph of Professor Guoqing Chen of the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts in Beijing presenting hand painted calligraphy to Binghamton University President, Harvey Stenger on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 (Also present are John Meador, Dean of Binghamton University Libraries, … Continue reading →

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Scary stuff! Japanese Horror Cinema is Special Collections’ Featured Book for October 2012

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jgreen

In honor of October and Halloween, Special Collections features Japanese Horror Cinema from the Allan Rogg Collection. Japanese horror movies tend to have a distinct style — a deliberate pace, with quiet terror, often featuring morality tales and tales of … Continue reading →

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Banned Books Week: Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Freedom to Read

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jgreen

September 30−October 6, 2012 Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together … Continue reading →

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Chinese Theatrical Music and Dramatic Genres

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jgreen

Monday, October 1, 20124:40-5:40 p.m.Academic A Building, Room G019 The traditional Chinese Opera, including the Kun Op-era, Beijing Opera, and the Cantonese Opera, is different from the modern drama and opera. It is also an in-tangible cultural heritage. After decades … Continue reading →

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