What’s Happening at the Library?

Spring 2012

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

Library Events
	Historical Records Preservation Workshop Thursday, March 8th, 9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m., Kennedy Hall The New Mexico Highlands University Office of Research & Sponsored Projects and Thomas C. Donnelly Library are sponsoring “Preserving Your Historical Records: An Archival Holdings Maintenance Workshop.” This workshop is free for NMHU Faculty, staff and students with ID. For more information and to register goto: http://tinyurl.com/NMhighlandsPreservation or call Cheryl Zebrowski at 505.454.3255
	Reading Group at Donnelly Library: Beyond Gettysburg: The Wars within the War New Mexico Highlands University’s Donnelly Library will build on the success of previous years’ literature reading groups by launching a history reading group during the spring 2012 semester. The Beyond Gettysburg reading group will shift the focus of Civil War history away from famous battlefields to the struggles of various Americans as their lives are transformed by the challenge of a prolonged sectional conflict. All discussions will begin at 7 p.m. in the Despertarse Café on the first floor of the Donnelly Library, at 802 National Ave. For more information, and to register for the reading program, stop by the library or email ajkent@nmhu.edu. The program is free and open to the public.
		Thursday, January 26	Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass/Frederick Douglass
		Thursday, February 23	Empire of the Summer Moon/S.C. Gwynne
		Thursday, March 22	Civil War Stories/Ambrose Bierce
		Thursday, April 26	A Year in the South: 1865/Stephen V. Ash

Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print Lecture Series
		Wednesdays at 4 p.m., 2nd Floor Art Viewing Room For additional information, call Bob Read at 505.454.3338
		January 25	The Etching Revival
		February 8	Japanese Wood Block Prints
		February 15	Impressionist Fine Art Printmakers
		March 7	Modern Art Printmakers
		April 11	Santa Fe Printmakers
		May 2	Student Print Purchase Awards At Burris Hall's Print Studio
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Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits
		The gallery is located on the first floor and is open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday when classes are in session.
			March 4 – April 1 Northern New Mexico Devotional Art Exhibition Artists' Reception ~ Sunday, March 4, from 2-4 p.m.
		April 1 – May 11	Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibitions
		June 4 – July 25	Return of the Corn Mothers Renee Fajardo-Anstine
		August 7 – 15	Las Vegas Heritage Week
		Past Exhibits
		January 17-February 15	Selected Art Works by Antonio Madera Artist’s reception on Sunday, January 22 from 2 – 4 p.m.

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Library Exhibits
			Women’s History Month Created and installed by Dr. Kristie Ross and her Women in the United States class this display celebrates and honors the women who have inspired and encouraged the students with their lives and examples. It contains profiles of women from various backgrounds including personal stories and public figures. Dr. Kristie Ross and Dr. Erika Derkas also donated the wedding gowns of their grandmothers as center pieces to this wonderful exhibit.
		Past Exhibits	Black History Month The Black History Month exhibit explores some of the history of African American people in American history and culture. Learn about African American firsts and some of the notable Black people in American history, literature, and art.
		February
		November	Embracing Our Heritage This exhibit features pictures, artifacts, and books that illustrate and celebrate Mexican and New Mexican heritage. It was designed and installed by professors Gabriela Moreno and René Baca from the Department of History, Political Science and Languages and Culture, and is located in the Thomas C. Donnelly Library foyer exhibit cases.
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New Books
		March 2012	January 2012	November 2011
		February 2012	February 2012	October 2011

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What’s Happening at the Library?

Spring 2012

All events are free and open to the public.

Suggest Another Event

Library Events

Dr. Robert Bell Fine Art Print Lecture Series

Ray Drew Gallery Exhibits

Library Exhibits

New Books