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Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art Features International Student Photographers Supporting Student Art in Library Spaces

January 5, 2024 by | Exhibits and Displays

We are excited to announce the International Student Photography Exhibition, the newest art installation at the Leatherby Libraries. This is the first year the exhibition has been housed in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art. The photos in this exhibition were submitted to the Office of International Student Services and the Center of Global Education

Chinese Culture & Values Display A Display Celebrating Chinese Culture and Values

December 15, 2023 by | Exhibits and Displays

The Leatherby Libraries has curated a display celebrating Chinese Culture and Values! There are multiple core values within Chinese culture, with harmony being critical. There is an emphasis on maintaining balance between humankind and nature, between people and society, between members of different communities, and between the mind and the body. This display aims to

Images and Imaginings of Internment Comics and Illustrations of Wartime Incarceration Exhibition

December 12, 2023 by | Exhibits and Displays

The Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives at the Leatherby Libraries and the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences have collaborated to create a semester-long exhibit, Images and Imaginings of Internment: Comics and Illustrations of Camp. This exhibition highlights Japanese American wartime incarceration and its lasting legacy through the lens

Leatherby Libraries’ New Native American Heritage Month Display Recognizing Indigenous Identity and Culture

November 22, 2023 by | Exhibits and Displays

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we created a display to celebrate Native American traditions and culture. Native American Heritage Month is celebrated annually in November. This display was inspired by the invaluable contributions that indigenous people have made to American culture. We curated a collection of books highlighting indigenous identities and values to

Black Book Nook Named CASE 2023 Best of District VII Award Winner Fostering Community Engagement with Black History

November 7, 2023 by | Diversity Equity & Inclusion

We are excited to announce that the Black Book Nook: Fostering Community Engagement with Black History has earned a CASE 2023 Best of District VII Winner in the category of Leadership: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives. About the Award The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) is a nonprofit organization of educational institutions

Italian Food & Culture Display A Display Honoring Italy's Rich Culture and Culinary Heritage

October 18, 2023 by | Exhibits and Displays

The Leatherby Libraries has curated an October display celebrating Italian Food and Culture! Within Italian culture, food is one of the most significant connectors as it is shared and enjoyed by families and friends at various events and activities. This display was inspired by food’s cultural impact on the Italian community and aims to educate

An Interactive Timeline on Breast Cancer Discovery and Treatment A Virtual Exhibit Researched and Created by Leatherby Libraries' Health Sciences Librarians

October 6, 2023 by | Exhibits and Displays

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Leatherby Libraries’ Health Sciences Librarians David Carson and Ivan Portillo have developed a virtual exhibit to educate the Chapman University community on the history of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment development. This exhibit aims to inform readers on how far our understanding of breast cancer has come and

African Art Forms Display Honoring the Influence of Contemporary and Ancient Mediums

October 4, 2023 by | Exhibits and Displays

The Leatherby Libraries honors African Art Forms, including modern and historical sculptures, paintings, pottery, rock art, textiles, masks, personal decoration, and jewelry. This display educates patrons about contemporary and ancient African art forms and their lasting artistic influences. Titles such as African Art; Its Background and Traditions by René S. Wassing and Early Art and Architecture of Africa

Leatherby Libraries Announces Inaugural Faculty Research Award: SOARS Supporting Open Access Research and Scholarship

October 2, 2023 by | Resources

Dean Kevin Ross of the Leatherby Libraries, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Office of Research, and the IS&T Department, is pleased to announce the inaugural semester of the Supporting Open Access Research and Scholarship (SOARS) program to the Chapman University community. The SOARS program is designed to provide financial support to Chapman

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