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Sauda Mitchell - visiting artist

Ohio University Libraries and the Kennedy Museum of Art present book artist Sauda Mitchell

August 16, 2023

Ohio University Libraries and the Kennedy Museum of Art present guest artist Sauda Mitchell for a guided walk and talk through the Kennedy Museum gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 2-3 p.m.

Janet Hulm

Janet Hulm named interim dean of University Libraries

August 10, 2023

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Elizabeth Sayrs has named Janet Hulm interim dean of University Libraries, effective Aug. 15.

Thomas Schiff

OHIO alum and distinguished photographer Thomas Schiff donates personal collection to University Libraries

August 08, 2023

Thomas R. Schiff, OHIO class of 1970 and well-known architecture photographer, is generously donating his physical and digital photography collection to his alma mater.

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Joel Forrester, OHIO alum and renowned pianist, donates compositions to University Libraries

September 15, 2023

The alum of ‘68 returned to his alma mater for a performance and has also donated a large archive of his original jazz compositions to the Libraries.

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Camp Alden 2023 in pictures

September 13, 2023

The Libraries’ are happy to have yet another successful and fun Camp Alden to welcome students back to campus.

Poster for the film "This Changes Everything"

Sustainability Film Series Fall 2023

August 30, 2023

The Sustainability Film Series features documentaries that bring visibility to and increase awareness of complex problems of the environment and sustainability. Now in it's 11th year, will be screening 4 films focusing on solutions to climate issues. The films are free and open to the public.

Events

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Thursday, September 21 Therapy Dog Thursday 3:30 PM — 5:00 PM Alden Library
Friday, September 22 Getting to Know University Libraries 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM Alden Library
Wednesday, September 27 Fall 2023 Sustainability Film Series: Microplastic Madness 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Ridges Auditorium
Thursday, September 28 Matchbook Book-Making! 3:00 PM — 5:00 PM Alden Library
Wednesday, October 11 Fall 2023 Sustainability Film Series: To The End 7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Ridges
Thursday, October 12 Authors@Alden with Samantha Tucker and Amy Spears 3:00 PM Alden Library

Exhibits

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Wednesday, September 20 Digital Exhibits All Day
Wednesday, September 20 Let It Burn: Artists’ Books and the Lure of the Flame All Day Alden Library