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Exploring the Library: Mendez v. Westminster Study Room

February 21, 2020 by | Exhibits and Displays

The court case of Mendez v. Westminster was a federal case that several bold Orange County parents fought against the segregated schooling system in Orange County that forced Mexican Americans to attend “Mexican Schools.” This 1947 case predates the historic case of Brown v. Board of Education, which eradicated racial segregation in public schools. Five

New Book Cover Display Honors Celebrated Steampunk Authors

February 18, 2020 by | Exhibits and Displays

In 2000, Chapman University Professor James P. Blaylock, author and winner of the Nebula & World Fantasy Awards, and his long-time writing colleague Tim Powers founded the Creative Writing Conservatory at Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA). This exhibit, which is part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Creative Writing Conservatory, features artwork

Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 17, 2020 by | Exhibits and Displays

‘Tis the season of love…at the Leatherby Libraries! In honor of Valentine’s Day this year, the Leatherby Libraries has fun decorations and goodies for Chapman students!  The reference desk is adorned with rose petals and items you can checkout!

Black History Matters: A Display Honoring African History

February 4, 2020 by | Exhibits and Displays

I was 19 years old when I first learned of Patrice Lumumba. Lumumba was a revolutionary individual who became the first Prime Minister of the independent Democratic Republic of Congo, helping to liberate his people from Belgian oppression. Up until this point, I had little knowledge of African history at all. African history is something

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