Innovating Interiors: Showcasing Art, Creativity, and Problem Solving in FSU’s Interior Architecture & Design

Each year, the Interior Design & Architecture Department at Florida State University proudly presents its annual design charrette, a dynamic event dedicated to exploring creative design scenarios. This exhibition showcases the collaborative efforts of student teams, organized across different academic years. By bringing together students with varying levels of expertise, the charrette fosters a unique... Continue Reading →

January 14, 2025 0

Opening Minds through Art: Building Bridges

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an inspiring intergenerational art-making program dedicated to building bridges across age and cognitive barriers. Designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, OMA pairs elders with college student interns or volunteers to engage in creative, “no-fail” art activities. This unique initiative not only fosters creativity... Continue Reading →

January 13, 2025 0

Giving Tuesday at FSU Libraries – 2024 Edition

With immense gratitude, FSU Libraries celebrates this past Giving Tuesday. For those unfamiliar, Giving Tuesday is an annual event held on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encouraging everyone to donate to a cause, whether it's an institution, individual, or something else, as a demonstration of generosity and thankfulness. FSU Libraries interns with Diracula. This year,... Continue Reading →

December 5, 2024 0

Innovating Graduate Education: FSU’s Quality Enhancement Plan

The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a detailed initiative aimed at improving an aspect of FSU. The current QEP, which has been in effect since 2023 and is estimated to be completed by 2027, focuses on enhancing doctoral-level education. Specifically, it aims to increase scholarly and creative activity among doctoral students and prepare them for... Continue Reading →

November 26, 2024 0

GIS Day 2024 with FSU Libraries

To celebrate this year’s National GIS Day, held on November 20th, FSU Libraries is hosting three book displays across both Dirac Science Library and Strozier Library. The displays highlight the many faces of maps, mapmaking, cartography, GIS data, and so much more that can be found in our collections, and they will be on view... Continue Reading →

November 5, 2024 0

10 Books to Read for Body Acceptance Week 2024

October 16th – 25th is Body Acceptance Week at FSU. We are partnering with CHAW to raise awareness about this important week, and to suggest some related books for your reading list that FSU libraries has recently added to our collection. (For other fantastic books in our collection see our booklist from last year). Body... Continue Reading →

October 16, 2024 0

DIRAC-ULA RETURNS! FSU’S CLASSIC DIRAC LIBRARY EVENT RETURNS FOR ITS FOURTH YEAR

When it comes to FSU-sanctioned Halloween fun, you can count on Dirac-ula, a yearly event held outside of Dirac Library celebrating all things spooky. You, the as-of-yet-uninformed reader might be thinking something to the tune of “Dirac-ula? Where did he come from? If there’s a vampire on campus, I demand law enforcement intervention!” But rest... Continue Reading →

October 11, 2024 0

20 Banned Books Available at FSU Libraries

Each year, FSU Libraries observes Banned Books Week: an annual event celebrating intellectual freedom and open access to information. According to the American Library Association (ALA), in 2023, 4,2401 different books were targeted through either a ban2 and/or challenge. Public and school libraries saw a 92% increase from 2022 in censorship attempts. Of all the... Continue Reading →

September 16, 2024 1

Finding Popular Literature at Strozier Library

The Pop Lit collection at Strozier Library provides access to newer fiction and nonfiction leisure books and media for all students at Florida State University. Located on the main floor next to the Starbucks Lounge, it's the perfect place to have a sip and read a book! The Collection Short for Popular Literature, Pop Lit... Continue Reading →

September 9, 2024 0

A Brief Guide to Strozier Library’s Collections

Located at the heart of FSU's Tallahassee campus, Strozier Library's collection includes a wide variety of research materials, primarily in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, as well as popular fiction, nonfiction, and DVDs. Looking for books within Strozier Library? Use this guide to get started! More information about services, offices, study rooms & spaces,... Continue Reading →

September 4, 2024 0

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