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
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
Thanks to the Sikhlens Foundation, the Leatherby Libraries is proud to host the landmark exhibition The Art of Japneet Kaur. Currently on view through January 2024 in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art on the first floor. The pieces in this exhibition were created by Japneet Kaur, a Sikh woman raised in Punjab. The art in
Using Nostalgia to Recreate Artistic Representations of the Past The Keep an Open Mind Showcase is the latest exhibit in the Leatherby Libraries. The exhibit was created by Chapman University student Nick Burke ‘ 26, a 19-year-old artist majoring in Graphic Design and minoring in English Literature. Although early in his career as a graphic
Happy Halloween Panthers! We have created a fun, spooktacular display to showcase our Halloween spirit for all to enjoy. Our display includes fun books such as How Many Seeds Are in a Pumpkin by Margaret McNamara and spooky decorations! Stop by the Reference Desk to trick or treat with us and grab some Halloween sweet treats from
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
The Leatherby Libraries is proud to present a reference desk display in honor of businessman and former professional basketball player Earvin “Magic’ Johnson. Johnson hosted a discussion at the Musco Center for The Arts on Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Magic Johnson led the NBA Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA Finals championships. The nickname “Magic”
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
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
As the school year begins, the Leatherby Libraries is pleased to announce the installation of “Acceptance,” a new exhibit comprised of a collection of photographs by Chapman University lecturer Bernie Dickson. During Dickson’s time in social isolation with her family, she was inspired to maintain a photographic journal of her family’s experience. As the family