Happenings @ Hannon
A monthly e-newsletter from the William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University

March 2012 / Vol. 2 Iss. 7       
  
In This Issue...
Alumni Authors: Lisa See & Graciela Limón
New Exhibit: Veil(s)
Undergraduate Library Research Award
Image of the Month: Study Break
Alumni Authors: Lisa See & Graciela Limón

March is Women's History Month, and we're delighted to host two incredibly talented literary ladies this month as a part of our Centennial Alumni Authors series. 



Lisa See '79 / Wednesday, March 7
Co-sponsored by the Young Presidential Associates

Graciela Limón '65 / Wednesday, March 28  


Co-sponsored by Chicana/o Studies and Sigma Lambda Gamma

Both events:
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Von der Ahe Family Suite (Library Level 3)

Although all Alumni Authors events are free and open to the public, we do ask for the courtesy of an RSVP. 

Snacks and refreshments will be served, and copies of the authors' bestsellers will be available for sale and signing.

Veil(s): An Extraordinary Photographic Experience

The William H. Hannon Library is honored to host the only West Coast venue for this beautiful, challenging photographic exhibit exploring perceptions of the veil from the 19th century to the present, and chronicling veiled women from all walks of life: Christian, Muslim, and Jewish. Veil(s) is on display in the library's level 3 atrium through March 25.

 

Veils  

On March 14 at 6 p.m., all are invited to a panel discussion featuring LMU faculty Feryal Cherif (Political Science), Amir Hussain (Theological Studies), Nancy Jabbra (Women's Studies), and Rana Sharif (American Cultures). The talk, titled "Veil(s): Perception(s) and Misperception(s)" will be followed by a reception. Space is limited. Click here for more information and to RSVP. 

 

Veil(s) is a project of Lebanese American University's (LAU) Institute for Women's Studies in the Arab World. The exhibit is presented by the Southern California Alumni/ae Chapter of LAU in partnership with the LMU Department of Women's Studies and the William H. Hannon Library.

Undergraduate Library Research Award

This spring we are delighted to host the sixth annual Undergraduate Library Research Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize and reward LMU undergraduate students whose research makes expert and creative use of the services, resources, and collections of the William H. Hannon Library to produce a scholarly or creative work. Original research projects or creative works created between January 2011 and the application deadline are eligible. 

 

For 2012, a prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the first place undergraduate project, and $450 each to two honorable mentions. 

 

The deadline for faculty nominations and applications is April 6. Click here to learn more about the award, and to see past winners' work. 

Image of the Month: Study Break

This month's image comes from Steven Wall '13, who posted it on Twitter. We stumbled across it because it was tagged at the library, and liked it so much that we asked Steven for permission to share it here. 

Study room sunset

If you have an image of or related to the library that you'd like us to consider featuring next month, please post it to our Facebook page, or email jamie.hazlitt@lmu.edu. 
Lawton Plaza and the Library
March Events
All events take place in the Von der Ahe Family Suite on Level 3 of the library, unless otherwise noted.
 
Tuesday 3/6,  Convo Hour 
Location: WHH 118 (RSVP)
 
Tuesday 3/6, 5-6 p.m. ARC Workshop: Get Your Groove Back: Study Tips After the Break. Location: WHH 117
 
Wednesday 3/7, 6-7:30 p.m. Alumni Authors: Lisa See (RSVP)

Wednesday 3/14, 6-8 p.m. 
Veil(s) Faculty Panel & Reception (RSVP)

Sunday 3/18, 2-3:30 p.m.
Jewish Book Group: The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan (RSVP)

Tuesday 3/20, 10-11:30 a.m. Workshop: Library Orientation & Tour  
Location: WHH 118 (RSVP)

Tuesday 3/20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Faculty Pub Night: Martha McCarthy *event postponed until Fall 2012*

Wednesday 3/21, 7-11 p.m. Game Night

Monday 3/26, 10-11 a.m. 
Location: WHH 118 (RSVP)

Wednesday 3/28, 6-7:30 p.m. Alumni Authors: Graciela Limón (RSVP)

3/1-3/25: 
Exhibit: Veil(s) (Level 3 Atrium)

3/9-3/30: 
Exhibit: ASLMU Women's History Month (Level 1 Lobby)

Through 3/30:
Exhibit: Sustaining Scholarship (A&SC Gallery, Level 3)

For additional information about these events and to see what's coming up in the rest of the semester, visit the Hannon Library Event Calendar.

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