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What is a First Generation Student? Being a first-gen student means that your parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college or university degree, regardless of other family member’s level of education. Older siblings and family members who attended college may be a great resource as you navigate your college journey! November is First-Generation Awareness MonthContinue reading “First Generation Students”

Do you know the history of Juneteenth? It is the holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in Galveston, Texas when they learned in 1865 they had been freed by President Lincoln. It is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States and is also known as Emancipation Day. The Library will be hostingContinue reading “Juneteenth”

Did you know that you could contact our librarians through chat Monday through Friday for help? During these pandemic times, the Tarleton Libraries has continued to deliver services to its campus community. One of those nonstop services has been reference. The chat service is available from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.  For immediate assistance during weekdayContinue reading “Chat with a Librarian for Help”

Juneteenth, which takes place on June 19th every year, is the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, and it began in Texas. Juneteenth Celebration held in Austin, TX in 1900.  Stephenson, Mrs. Charles (Grace Murray). [Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900], photograph, June 19, 1900; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124053/m1/1/: accessed June 18, 2020), University of North Texas Libraries, The PortalContinue reading “Juneteenth”