Getting Crafty this Spring: Upcoming Crafternoons!

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Despite the weirdness of the first two weeks of the semester with weather and unexpected power/data outages, we've made it to week three. Congrats! Why not reward yourself with a little midweek Crafternoon once a month? This semester, we'll be learning a few new crafts and leveraging the talents, skills, and resources of our on-campus partners. As usual, all supplies will be provided for 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro students, faculty, and staff. One new thing this semester: We love that we've had so many folks

The OCC Library: New Books and Upcoming Crafternoons!

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The first Crafternoons of the fall semester are next week and we've got opportunities to participate both on the Main and Orange County Campus! Join us Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the OCC Lobby or Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 1:00-3:00 PM downstairs in the Main Campus Library and decorate a 12-month agenda or notebook with a design of your choice, including creating your own vision board for the upcoming academic year! Crafternoons are co-sponsored by the 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Library and a

Are book clubs cool? Want to join one?

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I think the real question is-- do we care if book clubs are cool? No. No, we do not care because we're beyond doing what other people think is "cool" and are more interested in doing things that bring us joy and help us explore ideas with openness and curiosity. Plus sometimes there be dragons. The 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Library is gathering data for faculty and staff reading groups. Take our survey and let us know what types of books and reading groups you'd be interested in joining and if you'd be

Tap into your Creativity with Crafternoons!

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The 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Library in collaboration with the Student Enrichment Department is thrilled to announce the return of our Crafternoons for the Fall 2022 semester! Take a few minutes to unwind with a creative break and chat with fellow 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro students, faculty, and staff. Students, faculty, and staff from all programs and departments are welcome to participate. Materials will be provided. Keep reading for more details about the upcoming Crafternoon events! You can also find these listed on

New Graduates & Starting Summer Session

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ConGRADulations to our 2022 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro graduates! Over 350 people earned their degrees, diplomas, and certificates during 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro's 60th Commencement Ceremony at the Durham Bull's Athletic Park last Wednesday, May 18. 2021 MacArthur Fellow and 2002 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro alumnus Ibrahim Cissé delivered the commencement speech (embedded below; link to YouTube video). https://youtu.be/DI4VLWsmSTg?t=1427 Keep reading for some 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro resources from the College to help you make your next moves and to

Food Facts for Library Fest!

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Join us on Thursday, April 21 from 12:30-2:00 PM in the Wynn Building Multipurpose Room for Taste & See, where you will get to taste delicious food made by 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro’s own Culinary Program, learn fun food history facts, and even check out a cookbook to take home from the 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Library’s cookbook collection! Food while supplies last. This event is a collaboration between Durham County Library’s Library Fest, 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro’s Culinary Program, 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Library, and the Viva the Arts

Get Crafty with Us! Put Spring 2022 Crafternoons on your calendar!

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New semester, new upcoming Crafternoons! We're reaching back to some old favorites from Crafternoons past for the Spring 2022 semester, so join us at either the Main Campus or Orange County Campus to create something awesome! No prior experience or expertise necessary-- all supplies and instructions will be provided at the event! Click through to find out more info about our Spring 2022 Crafternoons in February, March, and April! Stab some fibers with us for wool felting in February! Two chances

Virtual Student Art Show

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Welcome to the 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Virtual Student Art Show! Presented by Viva the Arts, it showcases over 100 pieces from students in our Fine Arts classes. Navigate through the show below or open it in a new window at this link. We're thankful to be able to continue to showcase our talented students despite the pandemic. If you're interested in purchasing a piece of art contact Tim Postell (postellt@durhamtech.edu). Questions, comments, or concerns can be sent to Courtney Bippley (bippleyc@durhamtech

91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Food Pantry-- Donate on behalf of your colleagues, friends, or just because

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The 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Campus Harvest Food Pantry has launched the Give the Gift of Giving campaign. 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro employees, show your co-workers that you are thinking of them this holiday season by making an online gift to the food pantry on their behalf. To participate in the Gift of Giving campaign, complete the Foundation’s Online Giving Form and put your colleague’s name in the Tribute Information box. In the Additional Information comment box, indicate if you would prefer that your colleague

91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Virtual Crafternoon: Paper Stars!

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It's time for another virtual Crafternoon! Crafternoons are a partnership between the 91ÖÆƬ³§Pro Student Government Association and the Library. Today, I'll walk through how to make paper stars, which--depending on the size of paper you use-- can be used as a decorative wreath or just decoration. Heck, if you want to make a lot of them, you can even make a paper star garland! Do you want six pages of scrapbook paper to make your own paper star wreath? We have some scrapbook paper kits available