World Autism Awareness Month is celebrated annually in April. In honor of this, the Leatherby Libraries proudly present “World Autism Month: A Digital Display,” curated by our Health Sciences Librarians David Carson and Ivan Portillo. The virtual exhibit was curated to inspire a deeper appreciation for neurodiversity in society and to educate the Chapman Community
April 26th marks the 24th anniversary of World Intellectual Property Day! This celebration was founded by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and celebrates Intellectual Property (IP) rights in various forms (e.g. patents, trademarks and copyrights). Some past themes include Women and IP and IP and Youth. This year’s theme honors IP rights and how IP supports the United Nations’ Sustainable
Calling all Chapman staff members, do you have an artistic side that you’d like to share with the Chapman community? If so, we invite you to apply to be featured in the Leatherby Libraries’ 8th Annual Staff Art Exhibit. Art must be submitted by Friday, May 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The exhibit is open
Stacy Russo is a writer, artist, librarian, poet, and oral historian committed to creating books and art for a more peaceful world (Source: stacy-russo.com). She is currently a librarian and associate professor at Santa Ana College. Before this, from 2007 to 2011, she served as an Instructional Librarian and Chair of Public Services for the Leatherby
As part of our Spring Exhibition Series, the Leatherby Libraries proudly welcomed Chapman alum Jeremiah McKibbins ’15 to showcase his remarkable photography exhibition, “Beyond the Visible Spectrum.” McKibbins curated a collection of infrared photographs of buildings around the Chapman University campus, providing a fresh and captivating new way to see the campus’ iconic locations. McKibbins’
The Leatherby Libraries proudly celebrates Women’s History Month by spotlighting the literary achievements of Chapman alumnae authors through our “Championing Voices” reference desk display. This curated collection encompasses a diverse array of genres, from scholarly works to children’s literature, showcasing the breadth of talent among our Chapman University alumnae. In collaboration with the Department of
This Women’s History Month, the Leatherby Libraries is excited to showcase a display celebrating the stunning beauty and history of Women’s Fashion from India. Indian fashion is known for its rich colors, intricate designs, and traditional garments like the sari. Through a mix of books from the Library’s collection and items on loan from Dr.
On February 28, 2024, the Leatherby Libraries hosted the opening reception of the Acceptance photo exhibition curated by Chapman University lecturer Bernie Dickson. The profoundly moving exhibit offers a glimpse into the Dickson family’s journey through social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting its impact on her two autistic sons. Deprived of their usual support network, the family
The Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives at the Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce that Chapman University has partnered with the John Wayne Airport Arts Program to exhibit a selection of the Huell Howser Archives running through May 1st, 2024. Huell Howser was an American television personality, best known for his
The Leatherby Libraries is pleased to present a new semester-long display celebrating Vietnamese culture and tradition. Vietnamese Lunar New Year, known as Tết (short for Tết Nguyên Đán) was February 10th, 2024. Tết is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture, as it introduces the arrival of spring and encourages families to come together and