Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries
Street Address: 300 S. Hull Street Athens, GA 30602
Phone: 706.542.7123
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Family Day: Sustainable Fashion
Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library for an afternoon of family fun and activities highlighting the new exhibit "From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style." Activities include weaving on a cardboard loom, hand stitching, and learning how to remove stains from fabric. There will be a scavenger hunt, snacks, and a sewist from Community demonstrating on a sewing machine.
"Como Vivimos" Film Screening & Panel Discussion
In California’s Central Valley, tucked between the county jail and the shooting range, 100 Mexican-American farmworking families live, love and strive at the Artesi II Migrant Family Housing Center. Until every December, that is, when they’re asked to leave. Join documentarian Aggie Ebrahimi Bazaz for a screening of "Como Vivimos (How We Live" on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00PM EST/4:00PM PST. Following the screening, Aggie will be in conversation with virtual panelists Jessica Romero, Jose Modesto, and Maya Gonzales.
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Russell Foundation Scholars Debate
Join the Georgia Debate Union for a public debate as the team prepares for the 2nd Annual University System of Georgia Regents Cup Debate Championship.
2025 Women's History Month Keynote Lecture
The Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of Georgia continues our longstanding annual tradition of hosting special events throughout March to recognize Women’s History Month. These events provide opportunities for the University of Georgia campus and broader community to access the diverse perspectives, rich history, and cultural impact of women.
Curator Talk with Sara Idacavage
Join the Hargrett Library on Thursday, March 20th at 6:00pm for a talk with Sara Idacavage, curator of our newest exhibition From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style. Her presentation will detail the history of fashion production, as well as consumption, in the United States, dating back to the 1800s.
This event is free and open to the public; a light reception will follow.
Meet the Author with Richard Hutto
Join the Richard B. Russell Library on Thursday, March 13th, at 5:30pm for a discussion with author Richard Hutto about his new work, The Countess and the Nazis.
A light reception will follow the discussion, with the opportunity to purchase Hutto's recent work with a book sale facilitated by the University Bookstore!
Exhibit Opening Reception- "From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style"
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Hargrett Library’s newest exhibition From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00PM. The event will include tours of the gallery, a clothing swap hosted by UGA student group Fair Fashion, demonstrations by fashion designer Pamela James, and light refreshments.
Attendees interested in participating in the clothing swap can bring clothing, shoes, and other accessories to the Large Event Space (Room 285) during the event. The more you bring, the more you can swap!