The building, the myths, Henry Whittemore Library
Legend has it this iconic building was designed to be a prison. With its concrete walls and open center space, the seven-level building has divots and holes in the walls – but not a lot […]
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Henry Whittemore Library marks 50th anniversary with ribbon-cutting ceremony: Celebrating the evolving “heart of campus”
By Thomas Maye Editorial Staff Library faculty, administrators, and students celebrated the history of the Henry Whittemore Library as the building commemorated its 50th anniversary in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23. The crowd beamed as […]
Goodreau and Ohop provide a glimpse into African cultures
Students and faculty alike took a journey to the east side of campus, April 23, entering through the sliding doors of the Whittemore Library, where they were immersed in the 20th-century material culture of Africa. […]
Long-term construction project completed as FSU welcomes new facilities director
New walkways and retaining walls were built over the summer – the final elements of FSU’s $80 million construction project to update the science facilities. Dale Hamel, executive vice president, said, “We were fortunate to […]
Library awarded funding for additional career services
The Director of the Henry Whittemore Library, Bonnie Mitchell, spent the summer teaming up with Dawn Ross, director of career services, to draft and propose a grant to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. […]
Inspect the Tech: FSU’s 3D Printers
The LulzBot TAZ 5 3D printer sits behind the IT help desk and can be seen from the other side of a glass window. Connected to it, a laptop shows a 3D image of the […]
Library announces improvements, new movie database
In an effort to get more students involved, administrators will renovate, alter databases and introduce new technology to make the library more accessible. Bonnie Mitchell, director of Library Services, said she is focused on the […]