In the Heritage Room: Myths, Mischief and Mahan

Through the end of the semester we are hosting an exhibit of historical artifacts celebrating the 150th anniversary of the College. Myths, Mischief and Mahan was developed by students in History 299 with Professor Stephanie Jass. Here is her introduction:

“2009 marks a tremendous milestone for Adrian College. It is this year that we as a college community come together to celebrate the last 150 years.

The AC History on Display class was formulated with a specific task in mind. It was our duty to bring together all of the archives and memories to create a display for such an occasion. We spent weeks rummaging through old photos and yearbooks, and dusty College World newspapers, learning more about our school’s history with each item. Adrian College truly is the little college that could; the school that defied all odds, stall stands, and is prospering today.

It is with great pleasure that we present to you Myths, Mischief and Mahan: A closer look at Adrian College through the years. In this exhibit you will be sure to laugh and reminisce. You will see the myths of the rock, and of the Downs Hall ghost, the mischief of the freshman scraps, and learn about the history of Asa Mahan and the oxcart, as well as the academic aspects of the college. As you look into the past, be sure not to forget to look to the future. Adrian College is still expanding and the horizon looks bright up ahead. This sesquicentennial marks not only 150 years of past achievement, but many more yet to come.”

The exhibit is open during regular library hours through the end of the semester.

In the Heritage Room: Dave Wisniewski

Toledo painter Dave Wisniewski is featured in the Heritage Room in Adrian College’s Shipman Library March 10 – 27. Wisniewski usually paints lawmen, outlaws, and farmers from America’s old west, in oil paintings scaled larger than life-size.

Wisniewski made his living as a commercial artist until, in 1987, he lost much of his vision to diabetic retinopathy. After rehabilitation and with assistance from the Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired, he entered the University of Toledo to pursue a Bachelor of Art degree in painting. He graduated summa cum laude in 1998.

The public is welcome. The exhibit is on view during library hours.

Extended Hours for Midterm Exam Week!

We will be open until 1am during midterm exam week, so plan on using the library if you need a quiet place to study!

Sunday, 2/22: Noon-1am

Monday, 2/23: 8am-1am

Tuesday, 2/24: 8am-1am

Wednesday, 2/25: 8am-1am

Thursday, 2/26: 8am-1am

Friday, 2/27: 8am-5pm

In the Heritage Room: Karly Herron

The 2009 Outstanding Senior Artist Exhibition is currently on display in Shipman Library’s Heritage Room. The exhibit features the work of senior art major Karly Herron, who works with acrylics and mixed media on panel to create brightly-colored paintings with contemporary images and ideas.

Karly’s work explores painting techniques that create a textured backdrop for recognizable, repeated imagery. Present in the work are issues relating to humanity’s questionable role in exploring, harnessing and misusing both technology and power. It is her intent that the viewer discovers a balance of both beauty and discomfort, perhaps feeling a little bit of tension about their own existence.

For more information, contact the artist via email, kherron@adrian.edu

The work will be on display from Feb. 9-27 during regular library hours. Please note the library will be open until 1:00 AM Sunday, Feb. 22 through Thursday, Feb. 26 for midterm exam week.

We’re here to help!

Just a quick public service announcement…

The library has many resources to help you find the information you need. Sometimes it can be a little overwhelming.

Don’t worry, nobody expects you to know everything about how the library works. Just remember that librarians are here to help you when you need assistance.

All you have to do is ask.

Adrian College Hosts Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia Exhibit

“Hateful Things” on display Jan. 12 – Jan. 31

ADRIAN, Mich. – Adrian College will be hosting the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia’s “Hateful Things” exhibit beginning January 12, 2009 through January 31. One of the objectives of the Jim Crow Museum is to “promote racial understanding and healing.”

The display is part of the traveling exhibit of the Ferris State University Jim Crow Museum, in Big Rapids. It is a collection of historical depictions of racist memorabilia from the 19th century to the present. A panel is provided for each of the images or objects that provide an explanation of why the objects are racist, and how they helped to perpetuate racism in American culture.

This is an important exhibit that will be available to Adrian College students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. No photography is permitted. Please note that this exhibit is quite intense and emotional.

This historic exhibit will be on display at the Adrian College Shipman Library in the Heritage Room. The Heritage Room is open during the following hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00 A.M. to 9:30 P.M.; Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Saturday, 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.; and Sunday, 1:00 P.M. to 9 P.M.

The exhibit is a collaborative effort of A.L.P.H.A. (African Americans Promoting Higher Achievement), a student organization, Shipman Library, Multicultural Programs, NAACP – Lenawee County Branch, and Campus Ministry.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Idalí Feliciano, director of multicultural programs at Adrian College at 517-265-5161 or via e-mail at ifeliciano@adrian.edu .

To read more about the Jim Crow Museum please visit their website at http://www.ferris.edu/jimcrow.

Holiday schedule through Jan. 11, 2009

We will be open Dec. 15-19 and Jan. 5-9 from 8am until 4pm.

We will be closed all other days through Jan. 11, and will resume our regular schedule on Jan. 12.

Our website and all our online resources will be available throughout this period.

Have a great, safe holiday and we look forward to seeing you next year!

We’re open late for finals week

We will be open until 1am every night through Thursday, so come on over if you need a quiet place to cram study!

Monday, 12/8 through Thursday, 12/11 we’re open 8am until 1am the following morning.

Friday, 12/12 we’re open 8am until 5pm.

Please remember to return all library materials by Friday to avoid late fees and lost item charges!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday! Here is our schedule through December 1st.

Tuesday, 11/25 : 8am-5pm

Wednesday, 11/26 through Saturday, 11/29 : CLOSED

Sunday, 11/30 : 7pm-11pm

Monday, 12/1 : 8am-11pm

New African American Studies Database

Shipman Library has acquired free access to the Oxford African American Studies Center online through April, 2009!

This is a powerful research database edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. of Harvard University. It includes thousands of articles from several key reference sources, along with images, primary sources, maps, and illustrations.

You can find out more about this source here.

You will find links to the AASC on the library website, or just click here.