We’re often told that we “cannot judge a book by its cover”, but that’s not always true. Especially not when it comes to the elaborate book jackets created by Professor Rachelle W. Chuang’s graphic design students. These students participated in a rigorous process to research, redesign, and physically produce two conceptually different book jackets for
Looking for that last resource to complete your research paper? Or want to take a break from studying and enjoy a movie? Check out the New Materials display for this month! You can read the science fiction novel Ready Player One before it hits theaters or read a short story or poem about your current
Thanks to the Sikhlens Foundation, the Leatherby Libraries is proud to host the landmark photography exhibition, Sikh: Turban and Identity by Amit and Naroop. Currently on view until January 15, 2018 in the Doy and Dee Henley Reading Room on the second floor of the Leatherby Libraries. British photographers Amit and Naroop partnered with The Sikh Coalition
Did you know that the Leatherby Libraries acquires hundreds of new books each month? Our subject librarians are diligently working to maintain a collection that reflects the diverse needs of our students and faculty. Some of these new acquisitions are now featured on display behind the reference desk. Come see what new findings the library
The Leatherby Libraries had a blast participating in this year’s Homecoming Celebration, and would like to thank everyone that visited Chapman University and attended our many events. Let’s take a look at what we hosted this year: At a special luncheon for the 50 Year Club, Chapman alumni were able to visit a curated case dedicated
Last week, Chapman University celebrated the opening of “My Barrio: Emigdio Vasquez and Chicana/o Identity in Orange County,” an exhibition that is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. An initiative of The Getty, PST: LA/LA is a far-reaching and ambitious project in which over 70 Southern California institutions explore Latin American and Latino art in
Chapman University’s Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives is proud to host four new exhibitions! Located on the fourth floor of Leatherby Libraries, these exhibitions cover a range of topics, from silent films to miniature books: Chapman and Freemasonry: Masonic Treasures from the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives
Looking for a fun summer activity here in Orange? Look no further! Visit the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University! Spend your time on campus exploring our many exhibits and displays. Ranging from our Tiki in Orange County exhibit to our display of Chapman University staff artwork in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art, there is
From April 10th through May 21st, the Leatherby Libraries exhibited the graphic design work of Francisco Lugo ’17, in an series titled: A Two Cents’ Worth P.A.L. Located on the 1st floor in the Hallway of Art, the featured student exhibit proved some well needed cheer to students finishing projects, exams and final assignments of the semester.
“We learned about peaceful protests, not about being violent…” explains Fatima and Ana about the history course they took at Spurgeon Intermediate School, and what inspired them to create their artwork. In the Hallway of Art in the Leatherby Libraries, visitors can view ten art pieces created by students from Spurgeon Intermediate School with titles