Russell Library

Event    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Creative Writing Program and the Department of English invite you to join us in celebrating the publication of Nine Persimmons, the new poetry collection by Kerry James Evans, published by The Backwaters/University of Nebraska Press.“Nine Persimmons is a major victory.”—Rodney Jones, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and author of Salvation Blues and Elegy for the Southern Drawl“These poems are haunted, full of grit, and down-home.”—Tomas Morín, Guggenheim Fellow...
Announcement    Monday, February 23, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Melanie DeVore, professor of Environmental Science on " Why we need citizen science." The following article may be referenced during the discussion: How can bottom-up citizen science restore public trust in environmental governance and sciences? Recommendations from three case studies - ScienceDirect.Times Talk at...
Event    Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Melanie DeVore, professor of Environmental Science on " Why we need citizen science." The following article may be referenced during the discussion: How can bottom-up citizen science restore public trust in environmental governance and sciences? Recommendations from three case studies - ScienceDirect.Times Talk at...
Announcement    Monday, February 23, 2026
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, for an early celebration of World Poetry Day, as the official date falls during Spring Break this year. The goal is to create a space where voices from across campus can share creative expression and engage with the rich traditions of world poetry. Enjoy a mix of planned readings and open-mic slots for anyone in our campus community who feels inspired to share in the moment.  Event DetailsWhen: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  (Click here to...
Event    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, for an early celebration of World Poetry Day, as the official date falls during Spring Break this year. The goal is to create a space where voices from across campus can share creative expression and engage with the rich traditions of world poetry. Enjoy a mix of planned readings and open-mic slots for anyone in our campus community who feels inspired to share in the moment.  Event DetailsWhen: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  (Click here to...
Announcement    Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Take a Break, Reduce Stress!Midterms are here, and we’ve got just what you need: Sensory Kits designed to help you relax and recharge. Each kit includes calming tools like a Buddha board, white noise machine, fidget items and more.Available now at the Ina Dillard Russell Library for 7-day checkout. Stop by and grab yours today - your mind will thank you!
Announcement    Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Matheson Sanchez, assistant professor of Criminal Justice on "Federal Agents, Use of Force and Police Legitimacy."The following article may be referenced during the discussion: "‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/us/its-all-just-going-down-the-toilet-police-chiefs-fume-at-ice-tactics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.pG5D.o5Rl4iPa8N6F&smid=url-share.Times...
Event    Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Matheson Sanchez, assistant professor of Criminal Justice on "Federal Agents, Use of Force and Police Legitimacy."The following article may be referenced during the discussion: "‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/us/its-all-just-going-down-the-toilet-police-chiefs-fume-at-ice-tactics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.pG5D.o5Rl4iPa8N6F&smid=url-share.Times...
Announcement    Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Office of Student Success & Career Development invites you to attend the next session in our Student Success Series, "Retention is Everyone’s Job: What the Data Shows and What We Can Do" on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room.The campus community is invited to participate in an interactive session focused on understanding current student enrollment and retention trends and identifying actionable strategies to support student persistence. During...
Announcement    Thursday, February 12, 2026
For the second annual Southern Gothic Lecture Series, Dr. Kendra Hamilton will give a lecture titled "Hoodoo, Voodoo and The Gullah Geechee People at the Nation's Founding." This is great context for the Ryan Coogler film Sinners. The lecture will take place Feb. 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room, 221 North Clarke Street, Georgia College & State University campus, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061. It's free and open to the public. A reception and book-signing...