Previous Events

Nov 21
2024 Election Recap: A Moderated Panel and Discussion

Please join the Russell Library on Thursday, November 21st at 11:30am, for a panel discussion on the results of the 2024 election cycle. Political reporters from the Atlanta Journal Constitution will join leading scholars to unpack the election outcomes and analyze potential implications for Georgia and the nation. Panelists include Patricia Murphy from the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Trey Hood and James C. "Jim" Cobb from the University of Georgia, and Seth C. McKee from Oklahoma State University.

11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 271
Nov 19
Research Clinics: Sep 24 - Dec 3

Research Clinics are held at multiple library locations 2-3 times a week throughout the semester. In the clinics, we can help you:

  • refine your topic
  • craft a search strategy
  • find sources and supporting evidence
  • evaluate sources
  • use information ethically, e.g., citation help

Dates: Sep 24 - Dec 3, 2024

Locations: Main Library, McBay Science Library, and the MLC

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Nov 15
Curator's Tour: Bulldog Olympians

Join Jason Hasty, UGA Athletics History Specialis, for a closer look at the new exhibit "Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA's Olympic History" at 3PM on Fridays before each home football game. Tours are free and open to the public, no reservation is required. Parking is available in the Hull Street Deck.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Rotunda Gallery
Nov 14
Drop-in Data Consultations

Led by Katie Ireland (RCDM), David Beavan (Turing Institute), and Kaspar Beelen (Turing Institute, University of London). Join us for consultations with experts in DH, data science, and research software engineering. We are here to help with finding and analyzing your data, large language models, R, python, data visualization, and more!

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Main Library , Room 300
Nov 14
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Legal Field: A Panel and Discussion

On November 14th, at 4pm, join the Hargrett Library for a discussion centered around LGBTQ+ advocacy in the legal field with guest panelists Michael Shutt, Nneka Ewulonu, and Patricia Thomas. Moderated by OUTLaw, the guest speakers will discuss their experiences negotiating legal and policy issues that impact LGBTQ+ communities, and the intersection of advocacy and law. A Q&A segment will follow the panel discussion. 

4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 271
Nov 13
UGA Press Annual Campus Book Sale

As part of the Spotlight on the Arts Festival, the University of Georgia Press will host its annual book sale for students, faculty, and staff on the Main Library's front lawn on November 13-14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. A wide variety of new and backlist titles will be available for purchase at a special Spotlight discount of 50% off. Stop by and browse available titles, learn more about the UGA Press, our people and our authors, and find out about exciting new initiatives from the Press and our partners.

- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Main Library
Nov 13
Digital Humanities + Data Science Workshop for Faculty

Join data science and humanities computing experts David Beavan (Principal Research Software Engineer, Turing Institute, London) and Kaspar Beelen (Ph.D., Turing Institute and University of London) for a workshop on research software engineering in digital humanities. A brief overview will be provided followed by a hands-on workshop focused on how to use (large) language models for interrogating historical newspaper collections.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Main Library , Room 300
Nov 12
Digital Humanities + Research Software Engineering: Workshop for Graduate Students

Join data science and humanities computing experts David Beavan (Principal Research Software Engineer, Turing Institute) and Kaspar Beelen (Ph.D., Turing Institute, University of London) for a workshop on research software engineering in digital humanities. A brief overview will be provided followed by a hands-on workshop focused on how to use (large) language models for interrogating historical newspaper collections.

10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Main Library , Room 300
Nov 12
An Evening of Poetry with Coleman Barks

The internationally renowned poet Coleman Barks, a longtime Ath

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
UGA Chapel
Nov 09
Free The Tapes: Athens Potluck Edition

Free the Tapes, an event highlighting digitized audiovisual materials from members of the community, is back this fall at UGA Special Collections!

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 271