Spring 2011 Events

Spring 2011

All events are free and open to the public.

Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print Lecture Series — Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits — Library Exhibits — New Books

Library Events
	"World Literature Reading Group" Donnelly Library will be building on the success of last year’s reading group this spring by launching a new reading and discussion group on World literature. The series will consist of discussions on four books (dates and books are listed below). Program books are available at the library. Brandon Kempner, assistant professor of English, will lead a discussion of the book at each session. Kempner teaches American Literature at New Mexico Highlands University. He has taught a wide variety of classes on multiethnic literature. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. in the Despertarse Café.
	Thursday, March10	The Kite Runner/ Khaled Hosseini
	Thursday, April 14	The God of Small Things/Arundhati Roy
	Thursday, May 12	After the Quake: Stories/Haruki Murakami
	Thursday, June 9	The Thing Around Your Neck/Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print Lecture Series
	4 p.m., 2nd Floor Art Viewing Room For additional information, call Bob Read at 505.454.3338
	February 9	Japanese Wood Block Prints
	March 9	Phyllis Sloane: Silkscreen Prints
	March 23	German Expressionism
	April 13	Old Masters Religious Fine Art Prints: Durer, Rembrandt, & Hogarth
	April 27	Color Lithography: Jules Chéret & Toulouse Lautrec
		Top of Page
Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits
	The gallery is located on the first floor and is open 8:00 – 5:00 Monday-Friday and 1:00-5:00 Saturday and Sunday when classes are in session.
	April 8 – May 12	Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions
	Past Exhibits
	February 27 – March 30	The Northern New Mexico Devotional Art Exhibition Artists' Reception ~ Sunday, February 27, from 2 – 4 p.m.
	January 18 – February 17	Wandering Lens Photography by Sean Weaver & Paul F. Moloney Opening Reception ~ January 18, from 5 – 7 p.m.
	November 5 – December 10	from here Aaron Juarros’ Sculptures Artist’s reception ~ Friday, November 5, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
	Sept. 30 – Oct. 31	El Bicentenario de La Independencia de México (1810- 2010) Prints by José Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera, Leopoldo Méndez, Ignacio Aguirre & Pablo Higgins.
	August 21 – Sept. 22	Fine Art Works by Luis Montaño Artist's reception on Saturday, August 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
	August 1 – August 15	Las Vegas Heritage Exhibit Historical documents, photographs and art work about Las Vegas and New Mexico Highlands University with highlights from the new Beisman Collection. Reception on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. on the 3rd floor.
		Top of Page
Library Exhibits
	May-June	Mental Health Awareness This poster board presentation was produced by four RN to BSN students here at Highlands. The display is intended to provide information on some common mental health disorders and available resources.
	Past Exhibits
	April	Celebrate Earth Day & Synergyfest 2011 Sexual Assault Awareness Month The Highlands Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP) has created a display in the library showcasing how common sexual assault is.
	March 6 – April 1	Ladies of Dynasty Celebrate Women's History Month with this exhibit installed by the Highlands Black Student Association.
	February 17 – March 1	Remembering N.M.H.U. Historic Highlands photos from Donnelly Library special collection.
	January, 2011	Media Arts Department Students’ Projects II In the Spring of 2010, Highlands' Media Arts program took on several real world clients. The publication design and color theory classes, for example, provided branding and identity prototypes for not only class assignments, but for real outside clients, as well. The work on display is a small collection from the class.
	Nov. 15 – Dec. 30	“Ceramics and sculpture" by New Mexico Highlands University art students and faculty We are proud of our newly renovated, state-of-the-art fine arts foundry, where students cast sculpture in iron, aluminum and bronze and learn fine art welding and steel fabrication. Our ceramics studio is fully equipped with electric wheels for throwing pots, ample space for hand-building, and five kilns of various sizes. Ceramics and sculpture classes are offered every semester and are open to non-majors who have the necessary prerequisites or the instructor’s permission
	Oct. 5 – Nov. 5 Sept. 21 – Oct. 30	Let your voice be heard October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The display was installed by the Highlands Campus Violence Prevention Program (CVPP). Printmaking The display contains works from New Mexico Highlands University printmaking students. There are examples of intaglio, lithography, and relief prints. There are also examples of various printmaking tools and materials. The display was installed by Todd Christensen, the printmaking instructor.
	August 10 -Sept. 30	Media Arts Department Students’ Projects In the Spring of 2010, Highlands' Media Arts program took on several real world clients. The publication design and color theory classes, for example, provided branding and identity prototypes for not only class assignments, but for real outside clients, as well. The work on display is a small collection from the class.
	August 30 – Sept. 10	Come & See What the ARMAS and USDA-FRRRE Interns Did Over the Summer ARMAS (Achieving in Research, Mathematics and Science) provides integrated student support services for students interested in all the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) fields while the USDA-FRRRE grant focuses on Environmental Geology and Forestry students. Both programs provide opportunities for STEM students to obtain paid Internships with local agencies throughout the year. Additional student services provided by ARMAS include: supplemental Instruction for Gateway STEM courses, academic coaching, access to course textbooks, information on scholarships, mentoring, pre-medical education & development program, workshops and seminars throughout the semester, computer lab and study rooms.
	August 1-29	Henry Beisman, Civil Engineer The descendents of Henry Beisman, local surveyor have donated a collection of his maps and equipment. Some are highlighted here. Come to the grand opening on Aug. 13, at 2 p.m., to see more!
		Top of Page
New Books
	May 2011	March 2011	January 2011
	April 2011	February 2011	December 2010

		Top of Page