Christie ’80 delves into history of printing
Courtesy of Alix Christie Our days are filled with books, whether we’re curled up with one before going to bed or groaning at the 300 pages of reading we’ve left…
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Library showcases noteble, rare books on architecture
The Art Library’s latest exhibit, “The Architect’s Library,” offers a glimpse into the minds and inspiration of world-renowned architects. “The Architect’s Library” is a collection of books that have helped…
Library acquires collection of eMaterials, traditional books
While it may be the amazing stained-glass window that grab most visitors’ attentions, the décor isn’t the only impressive aspect of our Thompson Memorial library. When looking around at the…
Selling back textbooks a market in flux
One of the greatest strains on students’ wallets occurs at the beginning of every semester when they have to buy books. More devastating, perhaps, is the moment when students attempt…
Special Collections to exhibit historic Bible
Celebrated calligrapher Donald Jackson will come to Vassar on April 20 as the 2013 Curtis Lecture speaker for his work as the artistic director of “The St. John’s Bible.” The…
Owen King ’99 adds to family legacy with ‘Double Feature’
When choosing a career path, our last name is not usually something we take into consideration. We write it on exams, put it on job applications and never give it…