Category Archives: Events

Beta Theta Pi Exhibit, Saturday, March 30, 2019, Gallery Room, Collins Library

Posted on March 11, 2019 by jmkyoung

March 30: Beta Theta Pi Exhibit, (March 30–April 13), Gallery Room, Collins Library. Beta Theta Pi-Delta Epsilon Chapter is going to have an alumni and campus event at the University of Puget Sound, to celebrate its 1000th member and 53rd anniversary. … Continue reading →

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Refugee Narratives and the Digital Humanities, presentation by Professor Carolyn Baugh, March 29th, 1:30-3:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor Collins Library

Posted on March 4, 2019 by jmkyoung

Carolyn Baugh is the Associate Professor of History at Gannon University, the Director of the Women’s Studies Program, as well as the Director of the Refugee Oral History Program. Dr. Baugh will focus on the Voice of Erie Oral History … Continue reading →

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Botanizing Hope—Mentors, methods and materials, Presentation by Seattle Artist Lou Cabeen, March 26th, 4:00–5:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor Collins Library

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jmkyoung

In this informal, illustrated artist lecture Lou Cabeen will share the sources of inspiration that led to her current body of work which includes stitched artist books, letterpress printing and embroidery. The works in this lecture include the first fruits … Continue reading →

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REGINA GLENN, Discover How Archival Treasures Can Connect and Teach! Feb. 20, 4-5pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on January 28, 2019 by jmkyoung

Behind the Archives Door series: Join the Archives & Special Collections as we welcome noted alumni leader Regina Glenn ‘70 to campus. While on campus in the late 1960s, Glenn was an active member of the Black Student Union, VP … Continue reading →

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Exhibit: February 1 – May 12, 2019, Transforming Knowledge: Altered Encyclopedias, Collins Library exhibit space.

Posted on January 22, 2019 by jmkyoung

This exhibit features altered encyclopedias made by local artists. We are grateful to the participating artists who have transformed the discarded volumes into new and vibrant works of art that reflect new ideas. The exhibit also features photographs from local … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Spring 2019

Posted on January 7, 2019 by jmkyoung

FEBRUARY Exhibit: February 1 – May 20, Transforming Knowledge: Altered Encyclopedias, Collins Library exhibit space. This exhibit features altered encyclopedias made by local artists. This exhibit provides the opportunity to reflect upon our relationship with the printed word and the … Continue reading →

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Exhibit: March 12 – May 12, 2019, Sarah Bodman: Read to Me: A psychometric collaboration with objects

Posted on November 5, 2018 by jmkyoung

An experiment by the artist British artist Sarah Bodman in collaboration with a psychometric reader, to transmit the emotional content of selected narratives through a series of physical objects. The artist selected 10 objects to read stories to. They were then … Continue reading →

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Memory Lame: An Unforgettable Installation by Jessica Spring and Scott Gruber, Opening Reception Dec. 5, 6:00pm, Collins Library

Posted on October 1, 2018 by jmkyoung

Memory Lame, Exhibit open October 22–January 25, Collins Library. A multi-faceted installation by Jessica Spring and Scott Gruber, “Memory Lame” focuses on retention and loss of memory, and our collective knowledge. As humans we employ many memory aids—from digital apps … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Behind the Archives Door: Exploring Artifacts from the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests, September 20, 2018, 3:00–4:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on September 19, 2018 by jmkyoung

Tomorrow, September 20th, is our first “Behind the Archives Door” event of the year! Join us to explore the Egge Collection on China, which contains materials dating from 1987 through 1990, collected by Claire ’57 and Don Egge ’55, two … Continue reading →

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Fall 2018 Zine Series, Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm, Archives & Special Collections and the Makerspace

Posted on September 17, 2018 by jmkyoung

Join Collins Library for an informal series of reading hours and drop-in making sessions on Tuesday evenings 5:00-6:00pm in the Archives & Special Collections and the Makerspace! 9/25      Race & Identity Reading Hour @ A&SC Get to know the … Continue reading →

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