The Friends of Hannon Library will host Susanne Petermann, poet and translator of the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, in the final installment of the Friends of Hannon Library Lecture Series for this academic year on May 11.
Petermann has published her own poetry in a range of literary reviews, and her book of translations of Rilke’s French poetry, When I Go: The Selected French Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke, was published by Cascade Books in 2017. The topic of Petermann’s lecture will be a new series of Rilke poems translated from French to English in honor of the centennial of the poet’s death. Informed by her own poetic sensibilities, her translations help bring Rilke’s lesser-known French works to a wider audience.
Petermann currently lives in Southern Oregon and is a graduate of Macalester College in Minnesota. After college, she spent ten years traveling, studying language, and teaching English abroad. In addition to writing and translating, Petermann also works as a personal organizer.
The Friends of Hannon Library event, titled “Translating Rilke’s Poetry,” will be held on May 11, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Meese Room of the Hannon Library. Interested persons who are not able to attend in person may register to receive a Zoom link to attend virtually. Metered parking is available for those visiting campus to attend the event in lots 1, 12, 29, 36, 37, and 41.
Dive into History with Jeffrey Max LaLande and “The Jackson County Rebellion”
Library NewsHey there, history enthusiasts!
We’re thrilled to introduce our next guest for the Friends of the Hannon Library Speaker Series: the one and only Jeffrey Max LaLande. Mark your calendars for October 12, 2023, at 5:30 pm, as we take a fascinating journey through Southern Oregon’s past and explore his incredible book, The Jackson County Rebellion.
Meet Jeffrey Max LaLande: Historian and More
Dr. Jeffrey Max LaLande isn’t your typical historian. With a Ph.D. in American history and over three decades of digging into the past as an archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service, he’s a historical detective, unearthing stories that deserve the spotlight. His passion for bringing the hidden tales of Southern Oregon to life is infectious!
Discover the Forgotten: The Jackson County Rebellion
Ever heard of the Jackson County Rebellion? You’re not alone! This almost-forgotten piece of history comes alive through LaLande’s meticulous research and dedication. Join us as he breathes life into a chapter that time nearly left behind.
Get Ready to Time Travel
You’re invited to an evening of historical rediscovery on October 12. LaLande will share the secrets and stories from The Jackson County Rebellion and more. This is your chance to learn from a true historian and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of our region’s past.
Can’t make it in person? No worries! Join us via Zoom using this link: https://sou.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q8JieYkGTTy0ofMPwr9Erw
New Class: Information, Science, and Society
Library NewsThe library will be offering a new course in Fall Term that has been approved for both the new general education capacity Inquiry & Analysis as well as for Strand F in University Studies. The course invites students to explore high-interest current topics in science and learn about how people encounter, evaluate, and use scientific information in their daily lives. Using a variety of media, including newspaper, magazine, and journal articles, nonfiction books, videos, websites, and a novel, students will consider how people engage with science outside of the laboratory or classroom—and how personal, political, economic, and other contexts shape our understanding of new, thorny, or contentious scientific issues. The course is also designated as a low-cost materials course.
Course information:
Information, Science, and Society
CRN: 1495
Credits: 4
Day/Time: Mon-Wed 1:30-3:20
Delivery: In-person (Ashland campus)
General Education/University Studies: Inquiry & Analysis/Strand F
Our quarterly LNAP is back in full force
Library NewsIt feels like spring is finally here: the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and midterms are upon us! If that last item has you a bit more worried than the first two, never fear—LNAP is here! Head to Hannon Library for the final Long Night Against Procrastination of this academic year on Wednesday, May 10th, from 8pm to midnight. At this term’s event, you can enter a drawing to win prizes, get something to eat, and take advantage of a number of library services that will help you succeed.
Spring 2023 LNAP
When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 8 pm to 12 am
Where: Hannon Library, (mostly) First Floor
What to expect:
If you would like more information about the Long Night Against Procrastination, email Hannon Library at library@sou.edu. If you need disability accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Disability Resources at (541) 552-6213 or dss@sou.edu.
Susanne Petermann: “Translating Rilke’s Poetry”
Library NewsThe Friends of Hannon Library will host Susanne Petermann, poet and translator of the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, in the final installment of the Friends of Hannon Library Lecture Series for this academic year on May 11.
Petermann has published her own poetry in a range of literary reviews, and her book of translations of Rilke’s French poetry, When I Go: The Selected French Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke, was published by Cascade Books in 2017. The topic of Petermann’s lecture will be a new series of Rilke poems translated from French to English in honor of the centennial of the poet’s death. Informed by her own poetic sensibilities, her translations help bring Rilke’s lesser-known French works to a wider audience.
Petermann currently lives in Southern Oregon and is a graduate of Macalester College in Minnesota. After college, she spent ten years traveling, studying language, and teaching English abroad. In addition to writing and translating, Petermann also works as a personal organizer.
The Friends of Hannon Library event, titled “Translating Rilke’s Poetry,” will be held on May 11, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Meese Room of the Hannon Library. Interested persons who are not able to attend in person may register to receive a Zoom link to attend virtually. Metered parking is available for those visiting campus to attend the event in lots 1, 12, 29, 36, 37, and 41.
Schneider Museum of Art Installs a New Art Piece in the Hannon Library
Library News¡Provecho! by Justin Favela
Visitors to Hannon Library are now greeted with a stunning art installation coordinated by the Schneider Museum of Art as part of their Art Beyond 2023 project. ¡Provecho! by mixed-media artist Justin Favela is a large and colorful piñata-inspired fabric art work that will be on display in the Hannon Library rotunda until mid-July. Las Vegas-based Favela was a visiting artist at SOU in 2019 and originally created ¡Provecho! while in residence here. Favela’s work mixes pop culture references with commentary on society, history, culture, and identity.
¡Provecho! was created from long pieces of gossamer fabric that call to mind the tissue paper commonly used in the fabrication of piñatas. By playing with the iconic form stereotypically identified with Latinx culture, Favela is able to both celebrate the culture and question our associations. Favela’s art has been shown in museums and galleries in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and he is also an award-winning podcaster. In 2018, he was awarded the 2018 Alan Turing LGTBIQ Award for International Artist.