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Wanna meet some of your peers who have done undergrad research and learn how you can find an opportunity to help create knowledge yourself? Come down to the Gelardin Center on Lau1 this Friday for the opening reception of the Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition!
Georgetown University Library Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition. January 30 to March 31, 2025. Opening Reception on January 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gelardin Center, Lauinger Library 1st Floor.

ALT Georgetown University Library Cross-Disciplinary Undergraduate Research Exhibition. January 30 to March 31, 2025. Opening Reception on January 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Gelardin Center, Lauinger Library 1st Floor.

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Test your engineering skills by entering the Extreme Gingerbread House Challenge, where you and your friends can design and construct a gingerbread structure to stun the judges and endure a simulated earthquake! RSVP here: library.georgetown.edu/event…
Georgetown Maker Hub presents the Extreme Gingerbread House Competition. Build, Shake, Survive! December 6, 2:45 – 5 p.m., Murray Room, Lauinger 5th Floor. Georgetown University Library, Maker Hub, The Midnight Mug logos.

ALT Georgetown Maker Hub presents the Extreme Gingerbread House Competition. Build, Shake, Survive! December 6, 2:45 – 5 p.m., Murray Room, Lauinger 5th Floor. Georgetown University Library, Maker Hub, The Midnight Mug logos.

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Need a book that we don’t have? Don’t know where to start your research? Or just having trouble logging in? Chat, email, or book a consultation with a librarian at tinyurl.com/GULibHelp or call 202-687-7607!
Call on your team behind the scenes. Real humans. Real answers. Here for Every Hoya. Chat, email, or book a consultation with a librarian at tinyurl.com/GULibHelp or call 202-687-7607.

ALT Call on your team behind the scenes. Real humans. Real answers. Here for Every Hoya. Chat, email, or book a consultation with a librarian at tinyurl.com/GULibHelp or call 202-687-7607.

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Join Lattes & Lit Book Club for our discussion of The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez on Tuesday, November 19 at 4 p.m.! The club will meet in the Idea Lab on the 1st floor of Lauinger Library. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/LattesAlvarez
Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. Book discussion on November 19, 4 p.m. Idea Lab, Lauinger Library 1st Floor. Co-hosted with the Georgetown University Department of Spanish and Portuguese. RSVP at tinyurl.com/LattesAlvarez.

ALT Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez. Book discussion on November 19, 4 p.m. Idea Lab, Lauinger Library 1st Floor. Co-hosted with the Georgetown University Department of Spanish and Portuguese. RSVP at tinyurl.com/LattesAlvarez.

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The Casey-McIlvane Lecture Fund presents “Searching for Hannah Crafts: The First African American Woman Novelist,” a lecture by Prof. Gregg Hecimovich. Discover her story on November 7 at 5 p.m. in the Murray Room on Lauinger Library’s fifth floor.
Georgetown University Library presents the 2024 Casey-McIlvane Lecture, "Searching for Hannah Crafts: The First African American Woman Novelist” with Gregg Hecimovich, Author, “The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts.” November 7, 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Library Fifth Floor.

ALT Georgetown University Library presents the 2024 Casey-McIlvane Lecture, "Searching for Hannah Crafts: The First African American Woman Novelist” with Gregg Hecimovich, Author, “The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts.” November 7, 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Library Fifth Floor.

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Fear not! It’s Digital Scholarship Week at the library, and these Halloween-themed workshops and events can teach you scary new skills and demystify the library’s Digital Scholarship Services.
Monday (10/28) Introduction to GIS/Digital Maps Workshop 1 - 2 pm Podcasting Open House 2:30 - 4:15 pm Tuesday (10/29) Intro to ArcGIS Online Workshop 11am - 12:30pm Using Generative AI to Create and Edit Images Workshop 2:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday (10/30) Intro to Tableau Workshop 2 -3:30 pm DIY Halloween Costume Workshop w/ the Costume Shop! 4 - 7pm Thursday (10/31) Spooky VR Experiences 1:30 - 3 pm Cradle to Grave: Spooky Book Digitization 2:00pm - 4:00pm

ALT Monday (10/28) Introduction to GIS/Digital Maps Workshop 1 - 2 pm Podcasting Open House 2:30 - 4:15 pm Tuesday (10/29) Intro to ArcGIS Online Workshop 11am - 12:30pm Using Generative AI to Create and Edit Images Workshop 2:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday (10/30) Intro to Tableau Workshop 2 -3:30 pm DIY Halloween Costume Workshop w/ the Costume Shop! 4 - 7pm Thursday (10/31) Spooky VR Experiences 1:30 - 3 pm Cradle to Grave: Spooky Book Digitization 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Find these and more frightfully fun events here: library.georgetown.edu/news/…
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Lannan Center@TheLannanCenter17 Oct 2024
Join us tomorrow @gtownlibrary for the Lattes and Lit Book Club discussion of "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida"! Led by Lannan Visiting Lecturer Tope Folarin from 4-5PM in the Murray Room.
Georgetown University Library (@gtownlibrary) profile pictureGeorgetown University Library@gtownlibrary1 Oct 2024
Lattes and Lit Book Club is teaming up with the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice to host a discussion of the 2022 Booker Prize-winning novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida!” Learn more here: library.georgetown.edu/event…
Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Join the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice for a discussion of this page turning satire! Friday, October 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Fifth Floor. Georgetown University Library.

ALT Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Join the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice for a discussion of this page turning satire! Friday, October 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Fifth Floor. Georgetown University Library.

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Georgetown students, faculty, and staff now have full access to Foreign Policy magazine. Visit tinyurl.com/FPatGU to learn how you can access FP on and off campus through Hoyasearch and the FP mobile app.
The logos for "Foreign Policy" journal and Georgetown University Library side by side. Text: Experience full access to the world of Foreign Policy. Available now at tinyurl.com/FPatGU

ALT The logos for "Foreign Policy" journal and Georgetown University Library side by side. Text: Experience full access to the world of Foreign Policy. Available now at tinyurl.com/FPatGU

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Georgetown University Library retweeted
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Lannan Center@TheLannanCenter11 Oct 2024
Join us next Friday, Oct. 18th from 4-5PM for a discussion of "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida" by Shehan Karunatilaka as part of the "Lattes and Lit Book Club"! Hosted by Lannan Visiting Lecturer @topefolarin
Georgetown University Library (@gtownlibrary) profile pictureGeorgetown University Library@gtownlibrary1 Oct 2024
Lattes and Lit Book Club is teaming up with the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice to host a discussion of the 2022 Booker Prize-winning novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida!” Learn more here: library.georgetown.edu/event…
Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Join the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice for a discussion of this page turning satire! Friday, October 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Fifth Floor. Georgetown University Library.

ALT Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Join the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice for a discussion of this page turning satire! Friday, October 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Fifth Floor. Georgetown University Library.

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Thank you to the ever-extraordinary José Andrés for joining Provost Robert Groves in conversation at this year’s Tanous Family Lecture! And thank you to all the Georgetown students, faculty, and staff who gave our valued guest a warm welcome in Gaston Hall.
Jose Andres on stage at Gaston Hall, waving to a crowd as Provost Robert Groves smiles from behind.

ALT Jose Andres on stage at Gaston Hall, waving to a crowd as Provost Robert Groves smiles from behind.

A center-framed shot of Jose Andres and Provost Groves on stage at Gaston Hall, with onlookers in their seats in the foreground.

ALT A center-framed shot of Jose Andres and Provost Groves on stage at Gaston Hall, with onlookers in their seats in the foreground.

Andres and Groves, seated, with Andres gesturing passionately toward the crowd.

ALT Andres and Groves, seated, with Andres gesturing passionately toward the crowd.

Another shot of Andres and Groves on stage from the crowd, with golden light peaking through the window above and casting onto students' heads.

ALT Another shot of Andres and Groves on stage from the crowd, with golden light peaking through the window above and casting onto students' heads.

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Lattes and Lit Book Club is teaming up with the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice to host a discussion of the 2022 Booker Prize-winning novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida!” Learn more here: library.georgetown.edu/event…
Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Join the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice for a discussion of this page turning satire! Friday, October 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Fifth Floor. Georgetown University Library.

ALT Lattes and Lit Book Club presents The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. Join the South Asian Society and the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice for a discussion of this page turning satire! Friday, October 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. Murray Room, Lauinger Fifth Floor. Georgetown University Library.

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Chef. Restaurateur. Humanitarian. The Georgetown University Library is proud to present the 2024 Tanous Family Endowed Lecture speaker, José Andrés. For more information on attending, visit tinyurl.com/AndresAtGU
A portrait of Jose Andres facing right and looking into the lens. Georgetown University Library presents the 2024 Tanous Family Endowed Lecture. Jose Andres. In conversation with Provost Robert Groves. Gaston Hall. October 8, 2024. 5:30 p.m. Photo by Josh Telles.

ALT A portrait of Jose Andres facing right and looking into the lens. Georgetown University Library presents the 2024 Tanous Family Endowed Lecture. Jose Andres. In conversation with Provost Robert Groves. Gaston Hall. October 8, 2024. 5:30 p.m. Photo by Josh Telles.

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Want to learn how to get registered and ready to vote, all while making furry friends? Come down to the Lauinger lobby next week, get acquainted with beloved therapy dogs Keeva and Penny, and learn how you can get registered in DC or your home state!
Paws for Voting. Pet friendly therapy dogs! Learn how to vote! Lauinger Lobby. Penny the Irish Doodle on 9/24 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Keeva the Golden Retriever on 9/26 from 2 - 4 p.m. Logos for Georgetown University Library and GU Votes.

ALT Paws for Voting. Pet friendly therapy dogs! Learn how to vote! Lauinger Lobby. Penny the Irish Doodle on 9/24 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Keeva the Golden Retriever on 9/26 from 2 - 4 p.m. Logos for Georgetown University Library and GU Votes.

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This event is in partnership with @guvotes! If you can't make it, check out the link below to learn how you can get registered (no substitute dogs provided). andrewgoodman.org/myvoteever…
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We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a happy Fourth!
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! The library will close in observance of Independence Day and reopen July 5th. Georgetown University Library.

ALT Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! The library will close in observance of Independence Day and reopen July 5th. Georgetown University Library.

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This #Juneteenth, join The Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies, Georgetown University Library, and the Georgetown Women’s Alliance for a community gathering to learn about the exhibit “Facing Georgetown’s History through Art" on June 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Celebrating Juneteenth Freedom Day. Join the Hoya community in viewing and learning about the exhibit "Facing Georgetown's History through Art." June 18, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lauinger Fourth Floor Community Gallery. Georgetown Women's Alliance. Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies. Georgetown University Library.

ALT Celebrating Juneteenth Freedom Day. Join the Hoya community in viewing and learning about the exhibit "Facing Georgetown's History through Art." June 18, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lauinger Fourth Floor Community Gallery. Georgetown Women's Alliance. Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies. Georgetown University Library.

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Happy #Pride to our Hoya family! Explore LGBTQ+ stories, history, and issues through e-books, databases, and streaming films available through the Library at tinyurl.com/GUPrideReads
"Happy Pride" in wavy letters over an Pride flag background with a Georgetown University Library logo at the bottom.

ALT "Happy Pride" in wavy letters over an Pride flag background with a Georgetown University Library logo at the bottom.

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Have no fear! This summer, the Lattes and Lit book club is tackling Dostoevsky's 360,000-word epic "The Brothers Karamazov" with monthly discussions over Zoom. RSVP at tinyurl.com/BrothersKSummer and you'll receive updates about what pages to read and invites to every meeting!
Lattes and Lit presents the inaugural edition of its "Intimidating Reads" Summer Series: The Brothers Karamazov. Fyodor Dostoevsky's daunting literary masterpiece broken down into manageable increments. First Zoom discussion: Thursday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Scan to RSVP or visit tinyurl.com/BrothersKSummer. Georgetown University Library

ALT Lattes and Lit presents the inaugural edition of its "Intimidating Reads" Summer Series: The Brothers Karamazov. Fyodor Dostoevsky's daunting literary masterpiece broken down into manageable increments. First Zoom discussion: Thursday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. Scan to RSVP or visit tinyurl.com/BrothersKSummer. Georgetown University Library

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