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  • Graduates Tossing Caps

    Congratulations, Class of 2021!

    You did it! Even though you had to deal with a global pandemic, you persevered to realize your dreams. That’s pretty amazing! The Roger Williams University library staff couldn’t be prouder of you

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    Citing Your Sources

    Do you have a research paper due? Are you struggling to compile your sources, format references, and create a proper bibliography? We’ve got your back! The Roger Williams University librarians have

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    In Case You Missed It

    In 2014, Uyghur Economics Professor, Ilham Tohit, was detained, arrested, and sentenced to life in prison for his work to create a peaceful dialogue between Uyghur and Han Chinese. Three years later

  • National Poetry Month Poster

    Poetry Matters!

    Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? April 2021 marks the 25th annual celebration of poets and poetry by the Academy of American Poets, and serves as a reminder that poetry matters, and

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    The Bermont Fellowship in Fiction and Nonfiction

    Established with a generous gift from the Bermont family and in partnership with the Anthony Quinn Foundation, the Fellowship in Fiction and Nonfiction provides promising students with a unique and

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    Birss Keynote Panel

    Join us on March 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm for Talking About Race Through Storytelling & Music , a keynote panel in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ernest J. Gaines’ The

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    Birss Program Virtual Book Discussion

    The 21th Annual John Howard Birss, Jr. Memorial Program celebrates the 50th anniversary of the publication of Ernest J. Gaines’ The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman with a virtual book discussion

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    Spring 2021

    Welcome back, Hawks! We hope that you had a wonderful break, and that you are recharged and ready to take on Spring 2021. We're excited to have you back on campus and are prepared to help make this