John Siegel
The USC Upstate Library invites all faculty and staff to an open house on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. near the Library Cafe (PerkUp). Enjoy refreshments and enter a drawing for PerkUp coupons, while discovering Upstate Library services:
New year, new view!
The USC Upstate Library is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit: Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes. The exhibit has been developed by the National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Center for Science Education. The exhibit shares the science of climate change and how it impacts people's lives.
The exhibit is on view in the 1st floor cafe area from Monday, January 8, through Wednesday, February 28. The library is located at 150 Gramling Drive. USC Upstate is so far the only South Carolina stop for this important, informative exhibit.
In the exhibit, you'll learn how people are affected by climate change--from farmers to coastal residents to urban dwellers. You'll also learn about the people who are finding solutions to this global challenge.
The exhibit features interactive displays to help you explore how climate change is affecting different environments, learn about the impact of sea level rise, and discover ways to lower your carbon footprint.
At the end of the exhibit, you'll have an opportunity to share your "Climate Stories." You can write a message, draw a picture, or try another creative approach and share your insights and concerns with others.
In the coming weeks, working with others on campus and in the region, we hope to organize a climate change discussion, along with creating a guide to library resources on the environment, climate change, and sustainability.
In the United States, Constitution Day (also known as Constitution and Citizenship Day) is observed annually on September 17. This marks the date that delegates to the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787 submitted their final version of the U.S. Constitution for signature.
To commemorate the momentous occasion, the Library is highlighting the resources available on the U.S. Constitution as well as other founding documents in American history and government. These include the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, the Emancipation Proclamation and other key works in the African American freedom struggle, and important documents on Indigenous Peoples' rights and justice.
Please check out our library guide to the Constitution and other founding documents. Here you'll also find information about South Carolina's REACH Act, legislation enacted in 2021 to ensure undergraduate education on America's constitutional heritage.
