Upcoming Events

Feb 06
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Exhibit Opening Reception- "From Farms to Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style"

Join us to celebrate the opening of the Hargrett Library’s newest exhibition From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style on Thursday, January 30 from 6:00-8:00PM. The event will include tours of the gallery, a clothing swap hosted by UGA student group Fair Fashion, and light refreshments.  
Attendees interested in participating in the clothing swap can bring clothing, shoes, and other accessories to the Large Event Space (Room 285) during the event. The more you bring, the more you can swap!

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries
Feb 13
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Book Discussion with Michael Thurmond: James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia

Join the University of Georgia Press in partnership with the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries and the University of Georgia Department of History for a book discussion with chief executive officer of DeKalb County Michael L. Thurmond. Thurmond will discuss his book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist. James Brooks, the Carl and Sally Gable Distinguished Professor of History, will provide an introduction. A light reception will follow the discussion.

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries