From the monthly archives: September 2009

October is Theological Libraries Month

On September 30, 2009 By

Established by the American Theological Library Association, Theological Libraries Month (TLM) highlights the vital role libraries and librarians play in theological education. Now an annual October event, this year we have planned a number of events to celebrate the month:

Debra Band, acclaimed Hebrew manuscript artist, is exhibiting her collection, “I Will Wake the Dawn:  [...]

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The Island (Ostrov) film screening

On September 30, 2009 By

As part of Theological Libraries Month, the Divinity School Library will be screening Pavel Lungin’s 2006 film, The Island (Ostrov), October 21, 2009, at 5:15pm in Westbrook 0014. Winner of 5 Nika awards – the Russian Oscars – including Best Film, this is a story of reconciliation and self forgiveness. Co-sponsored by Duke University Libraries [...]

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York Room Closed for Repair

On September 28, 2009 By

Starting Tuesday, September 29, the York Room will be closed until further notice for plaster repairs to the walls. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Debra Band reception for the exhibit “I Will Wake the Dawn: Illuminated Psalms”

On September 24, 2009 By

Acclaimed Hebrew manuscript artist Debra Band will speak about her work at a reception held at the Divinity School Library on Wednesday, September 30th at noon. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit, “I Will Wake the Dawn: Illuminated Psalms,” is currently on display at the Divinity School Library and the Freeman Center for Jewish Life.

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“I Will Wake the Dawn: Illuminated Psalms,” a Traveling Art Exhibition

On September 4, 2009 By

The Duke Divinity School Library and the Freeman Center for Jewish Life are sponsoring and hosting a free exhibit by the acclaimed Hebrew manuscript artist Debra Band. The exhibit, “I Will Wake the Dawn: Illuminated Psalms,” employs Hebrew and English calligraphy onto calfskin vellum, with gold leaf and powder using ink and gouache. [...]

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ePrint rePrint

On September 3, 2009 By

Duke’s ePrint distributed printing system now allows you to print a job again without running back to your computer.

With ePrint, you send a job to the system and then swipe your card at any print station and select the job from your print queue. With ePrint rePrint, the job goes back into the print [...]

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