Librarian Interviews: Carolyn Radcliff
Two summers ago I conducted a series of interviews with all the student workers around the Leatherby Libraries. These interviews helped inform the community about all the different areas of the library and all the services we have! Now, we’re doing the same with all our hard-working librarians. Carolyn Radcliff, our Chair of the Public
Independence Day at the Center for American War Letters
The Center for American War Letters has correspondence dating back to the Civil War and many letters from the major conflicts of the 20th century, but there are also some letters from the Spanish American War, which occurred just before the turn of the 20th century. While reading through some of these, the date on
Color Printer Arrives at the Leatherby Libraries!
The Leatherby Libraries is happy to announce that we now own a color printer which is accessible to students. Previously, students who needed to print in color had to leave the library and trek over to Argyros Forum. Now, in order to better meet the needs of students, the printer in the 1st floor Rotunda
Community of Readers Brown Bag Lunch and Readathon
Join the Leatherby Libraries Community of Readers for a relaxing afternoon of reading and sharing about books. Established in 2007 by the Leatherby Libraries, the Community of Readers is the summer reading program for Chapman University. Each summer we encourage the community to publish reviews of all the wonderful books available in the library. As
Popping Art Installation in the Leatherby Libraries
The Leatherby Libraries has been home to many an art installation this summer. Hayden Evans created a popcorn art piece, which was displayed on an easel on the 3rd floor near the Lindquist Dream Rooms. The piece represents late trustee Jack Lindquist – made out of painted popcorn! Evans created this piece for his “Objects
Exhibit Celebrates the Color and Vivacity of Female Mariachis
On Sunday, May 29, 2016, the Chapman community not only praised the festivities of the Musco World Cafe, “The Heartbeat of Mexico,” it also symbolized the opening of a brand new exhibit in the Leatherby Libraries. Located on the first and second floors of the library, ¡Viva el Mariachi Femenil! is presented by the Mariachi Women’s Foundation and depicts the history
Staff Art Exhibition Sparks with Creativity
One of the functions of the Leatherby Libraries is being an active participant in the Chapman University community. Hosting events, encouraging global learning and discussion, as well as promoting talented locals. The Leatherby Libraries Hall of Art, located on the first floor, hosts up to five exhibitions a year. This summer, the exhibition space is home to the
Paper Dolls Question Stereotypes
The Leatherby Libraries continues to find creative ways to display student artwork. One of the most recent exhibits reached further out into the local community, on the initiative of Chapman students. On the first floor near the restrooms this spring, several strings of paper dolls were displayed. These decorated dolls were created by local
A Presidential Display to Remember
Last September , it was announced that President Jim Doti would be stepping down after twenty-five years, promoting Chancellor Daniele Struppa to the new president of the university. Doti will continue to be on campus, returning to his position as a full-time economics professor. Saying goodbye, Chapman University and the Leatherby Libraries are happy to present to the
Madame Ping Sun's Charitable Donation and Future Legacy
On May 21, 2016, Madame Ping Sun, a world-class Peking Opera artist and recipient of the Doctor of the Arts honorary degree from Chapman University, attended the graduation ceremony of the Wilkinson College at Wilson Fields. To express her deep appreciation for Chapman University’s acknowledge of her artistic contributions, she donated the first five