In partnership with the Sikhlens Arts & Film Festival , the Leatherby Libraries is currently hosting a new exhibition highlighting the culture and research of Mr. Bobby Bansal. The Sikhlens exhibit brings to life the extraordinary international melting pot known as the court of Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780-1839). British, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, even American expatriates
It’s difficult to believe that at one time, Southern California needed to promote itself to tourists, house hunters, and even those seeking health benefits. The number of posters, pamphlets, and other material generated from the late 1800s through the early twentieth century, however, indicates that capturing the attention of those who lived east of the
The Department of Languages at Wilkinson College is hosting Chinese Language & Culture Enhancement Workshops for the end of the fall semester. All members of the Chapman community are invited to attend two 2-hour hands-on workshops to enhance understanding of Chinese language and culture through introduction of two major Chinese traditional festivals. To tie in
Promoting the history and fascination of miniature books, the Miniature Book Society has “created a traveling exhibit showcasing modern masterpieces as well as historic examples.” Miniature books are exactly what you think. It is a bounded book that the dimensions of either three or four inches. Every year the society adds new treasures, as well
Though Orange still doesn’t understand the concept of fall weather, this weekend is Halloween. That means your favorite campus library has set up our annual Halloween display. Celebrating the holiday, our very own Kerry Ortloff, Brandman Library Assistant, created a decorative shelf behind our reference desk—PSL tested and zombie approved! Featuring spooky pumpkins and spider decorations, the
Leatherby Libraries staff, Jessica Bower, Laurie Cussalli, and McKenna Koepke, created a great display case promoting Orange County’s Team in this year’s Solar Decathlon Competition. This year’s house, Casa Del Sol, is “an innovative, zero-net-energy house that draws inspiration from the California state flower: the golden poppy.” The competition took place October 8-18, 2015 at
When: Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. Where: Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art (first floor, southwest corner, just past the Interlibrary Loan window) Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Laurie Cussalli (714-532-7742 or gates@chapman.edu) The Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art regularly welcomes featuring exhibits from the Chapman community – faculty, staff, and
Visit the exhibit “World War Two: The Pacific Theater” in the Leatherby Libraries beginning in September. The exhibit kicks off with an opening reception on the very anniversary of V-J Day – Wednesday, September 2.
April is Campus Pride Month, and here at the Leatherby Libraries we are showing our pride! National Pride Month takes place in June, but since most colleges and universities are done for the school year by June, April was selected specifically for Campus Pride Month. The goal of Campus Pride Month is to show support
The Leatherby Libraries’ newest display, recently installed on the first floor, highlights a little-known niche of literature and art: miniature books. The display consists of books from the personal collections of Christine Cross and Margaret Class. The latter is the creator of annual John and Margaret Class Student Book Collection Contest; it’s clear that her