Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections & Archives Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Just over two weeks ago, on July 20th, 2019, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon. From re-airings of the original live television broadcast of the landing to special events at the Smithsonian Institute National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., this exceptional achievement in the history of
Diver Kevin Lee's Marine Life Photos Brighten Third Floor of the Leatherby Libraries
Back in 2002, Kevin Lee felt that he’d explored as much of the world as there was to explore. He’d traveled to Mt. Everest Base Camp, backpacked through India, and even climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. When an acquaintance asked if he had ever scuba dived, he realized there was an entire underwater
Town & Gown Celebrates Gifts to the Leatherby Libraries
Founded in 1968, Town & Gown at Chapman University is a group of community members, business leaders, alumni, parents and grandparents of Chapman students, Chapman faculty and staff, and other friends of the university, all committed to fostering a collegial spirit integrating the campus into the surrounding community, as well as providing scholarships for deserving
Summer in the Leatherby Libraries
Happy (almost) 4th of July, Panthers! The weather is heating up outside, but it’s nice and cool here inside the Leatherby Libraries. For those who are on campus this summer, whether for summer classes, research, or just visiting, the Leatherby Libraries is a fabulous place to stop by! Our summer hours are: Monday – Friday:
New Materials for July
Hello! What better way to cool off this summer than to read one of our newest additions to the library collection under a shady tree or in our air-conditioned Leatherby Libraries? Get some ideas for what book to read next for the Community of Readers with A Booklover’s Companion. Pick up a book from the
Pinoy Panthers: The History of Filipino and Filipina Students at Chapman University
The displays near the elevators in the Leatherby Libraries tend to be filled with books, and it’s no surprise – we are a library, after all! But the latest display to take that spot is a little bit different, and showcases some of the remarkable treasure trove housed in the Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of
Have an Adventurous Summer with Community of Readers
Blog post and display written and curated by Ana Munandar and Annie Tang. Relish your summer with books from the Leatherby Libraries! If you are on campus, take a moment to drop by the Library Reference Desk and check out the Community of Readers (CoR) book display. Hold tight because you never know where the
Chapman Staff’s Artistic Talents on Full Display
After classes ended and summer began, the 6th Annual Chapman Staff Art Exhibition was installed. The collection of artwork is located on the first floor of the Leatherby Libraries in the Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art. The exhibition showcases artwork from fifteen different staff members from eleven different departments in the Chapman community. Paintings, photographs,
From the Ranchos to the Beach Cities
Sitting between San Diego and Los Angeles lies a beautiful and historic area known as Orange County. Orange county is a 948 square mile area that is home to over three million people, and is the sixth most populous county in the United States. Thousands of people visit “the OC” each year to see its
Liberation Heroes
Recently Chapman University’s and the Leatherby Libraries Center for American War Letters Archives contributed some materials to a documentary that in conjunction with June Beallor Productions and the USC Shoah Foundation. The documentary, entitled “Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses,” aired May 1 on the Discovery Channel. This is a documentary about the liberation of concentration