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Deep dive: The history of Jewish Americans in Virginia

By UVA Library |
For Jewish American Heritage Month, UVA Library’s Rose Oliveira-Abbey and Carla Arton delved into the rich local history of Jewish Americans in Virginia, a legacy dating back to 1585.

Jewish American Heritage Month, Reading list

4 Books to honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

By Molly Minturn |
Our librarians recommend books created by, for, and about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month, Reading list

“For the Common Good” — Collective bargaining sees new life in Library exhibition

By UVA Library |
“Collective Bargaining for the Common Good” explores 22 years of labor advocacy at UVA and in the Charlottesville area, ongoing through this day. Under the guidance of instructor Piers Gelly, the exhibition is the first to be curated by first-year UVA students. Visit the exhibition in Harrison/Small through June 20, 2024.

Events, Exhibits, Library stories

April is Arab American Heritage Month! Enjoy these recommendations of books and films by Arab American women.

By UVA Library |
This April, the UVA Library honors National Arab American Heritage Month. Leigh Rockey, Librarian for Collections Management and Video Resources, recommends the following titles.

Arab American Heritage Month, Featured resources, Reading list

‘Double Happiness’: Reception celebrating a new Shannon Library art installation set for April 12

By Molly Minturn |
Artist Amy Chan’s vinyl scrolls were inspired by a group of undergraduate students who asked for more contemporary Asian or Asian American art in Library spaces.

Art in libraries, Culture, engagement, and community, Events, Grants and special projects, Library stories, News and announcements

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