Honoring the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death (1564-1616), Dupré Library is collaborating with the Friends of the Humanities and university departments to provide a look at this great writer’s work. Poet, dramatist, and actor, Shakespeare is often called the English national poet and considered by many to be the greatest dramatist of all time.

A new exhibit in the Main Hallway explores the end of the Civil War in Louisiana.

1865 was a year of transition, as armies surrendered and soldiers and refugees returned to their homes. Four years of fighting had altered the landscape and upended the social order. Presidential policies dominated reconstruction efforts, focusing on restoring the civil rights of former rebels and on giving former slaves the education and employment they needed. The situation was unprecedented, and all parties seemed to have their own strong opinions on what needed to be done.

The November exhibit showcases student and faculty projects from the UL Lafayette School of Architecture and Design and Society of Minority Architect Students. It features work done by the school for the community, including the building of the Lafayette Strong Pavilion and a proposal for the I-49 extension through Lafayette. The display emphasizes sustainability and community design, housing, women and minorities in architecture, and the relationship with the natural world. Items include graphic designs, small models, books, posters and other media.