Last Thursday, the Leatherby Libraries welcomed members of CARL-DIAL to discuss diversity issues and explore some of the library’s exhibits and displays. CARL (California Academic & Research Libraries) is an organization founded in 1929 to provide professional growth opportunities and support a growing network of academic or research libraries in California. In the early 1980s,
Looking for a fun summer activity here in Orange? Look no further! Visit the Leatherby Libraries at Chapman University! Spend your time on campus exploring our many exhibits and displays. Ranging from our Tiki in Orange County exhibit to our display of Chapman University staff artwork in the Leatherby Libraries’ Hall of Art, there is
Over 200 people visited the Leatherby Libraries on Saturday, April 15, 2017 for the book launch and signing of Louie, Take a Look at This! My Time with Huell Howser, by Luis Fuerte. Fuerte is the five-time Emmy-award-winning former cameraman for the widely popular Huell Howser show, California’s Gold. The program started with a panel
“We learned about peaceful protests, not about being violent…” explains Fatima and Ana about the history course they took at Spurgeon Intermediate School, and what inspired them to create their artwork. In the Hallway of Art in the Leatherby Libraries, visitors can view ten art pieces created by students from Spurgeon Intermediate School with titles
Chapman University and Pacific Symphony join forces again to present the annual INTERPLAY Festival of music, culture and ideas. With many events free and open to the public, the festival offers audiences a fascinating in-depth look at a particular facet of our culture that will entertain, enlighten, illuminate and inspire. This year we celebrate California’s
The Leatherby Libraries will be open 24 hours each day during the last two weeks of the semester: Sunday, December 4, 2016 through Friday, December 16, 2016 During the late night hours, the following services will be available: circulation services, bookable study rooms, and print/copy services. Public Safety will make rounds periodically throughout the night
On October 25th, 2016 the Leatherby Libraries hosted a very special event with Sangdeaun Lek Chailert, founder of Save Elephant Foundation. Held in the Center for American War Letters Archives, the esteemed Chailert gave a stirring presentation on the plight of the Asian elephant and her very own Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. Showing pictures and
In honor of the Inauguration of Dr. Daniele C. Struppa as Chapman University’s Thirteenth President, the Leatherby Libraries hosted an electrifying dialogue on the topic of Creativity in Art and Science. In collaboration with Chapman’s Institute for Quantum Studies, the discussion was set in the Malloy Performance Portico on the third floor of the library
Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that refers to a cluster of symptoms resulting in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia often experience difficulties with both oral and written other language skills, such as writing and pronouncing words. Dyslexia affects every person differently and with varying severity. Though not a disease,
Reflecting on Chapman’s Homecoming Weekend 2016, the Leatherby Libraries would like to thank everyone that visited Chapman University and all who attended our many events. The Leatherby Libraries was well-represented this year with several compelling talks and entertaining celebrations. Take a look below at what we hosted this year: At a special luncheon for the 50