Designed not only to honor the brave but to memorialize the fallen, the Center for American War Letters Archives preserves the narratives of families, loved ones, and heroes. This year, the Archives has the honor of commemorating one of the most heroic, and also most tragic, events in world history. The exhibit is called The
A Virtual Exhibition for Chapman University’s Collection of Russian Icons Patrons will now be able to explore Chapman University’s extraordinary collection of Russian Icons and learn more about the Russian icon tradition through a new, virtual exhibition created by Jessica Bocinski ’18 and Dr. Wendy Salmond. This website, powered by Omeka.net (a digital collections open
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,
Artiscopic Cellular Art is a new art exhibition that merges the visual arts with the science under a microscope. Artiscopic is the first art exhibition to be held at the Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine, CA, and is currently on display in the Health Sciences Study Commons. The Leatherby Libraries is excited to partner
The phrase “my one and only” or the acronym O.A.O. was often used by soldiers during the Second World War to describe their sweethearts back on the home front. The phrase signifies the love and adoration these couples felt toward each other, and can dictate the love between couples throughout all times of war. “My
Thanks to the Sikhlens Foundation, the Leatherby Libraries is proud to host the landmark photography exhibition, Sikh: Turban and Identity by Amit and Naroop. Currently on view until January 15, 2018 in the Doy and Dee Henley Reading Room on the second floor of the Leatherby Libraries. British photographers Amit and Naroop partnered with The Sikh Coalition
Last week, Chapman University celebrated the opening of “My Barrio: Emigdio Vasquez and Chicana/o Identity in Orange County,” an exhibition that is part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. An initiative of The Getty, PST: LA/LA is a far-reaching and ambitious project in which over 70 Southern California institutions explore Latin American and Latino art in
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
From April 10th through May 21st, the Leatherby Libraries exhibited the graphic design work of Francisco Lugo ’17, in an series titled: A Two Cents’ Worth P.A.L. Located on the 1st floor in the Hallway of Art, the featured student exhibit proved some well needed cheer to students finishing projects, exams and final assignments of the semester.
“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