by Alex Mesadieu
In many cities the first Friday of the month is no different than the second, third, or fourth; this is not the case for Ashland, Oregon. Here, the first Friday of the month is cause for a citywide celebration of the arts. First Friday Art Walks have become a tradition in Ashland, with galleries, schools, and businesses opening their doors to art-goers of all sorts.
Hannon Library first started hosting Art Walks to showcase artwork and performances created by SOU students. Since May is the month of the Southern Oregon Arts & Research conference — and Hannon Library plays a key role in organizing SOAR — Hannon Library is going big this weekend.
On May 1st, from 6-8 PM, the library will host a First Friday ArtWalk featuring exhibitions from the 2015 SOAR conference. Exhibitions include works from locally renowned artist Amanda Denbeck and McNair Scholar Angela West, a performance from harp player Ella Kunkel, and more:
10 Years, 9 Months, 3 Weeks, and 5 Days
Multi-media by Amanda Denbeck
An introduction to the topic of modern day atrocities in an educational environment. It is not only a critical analysis of commercialism of diamonds but it is also a discussion about genocide, specifically in relation to the Sierra Leone Civil War.
Grey Area
Installation by Andres Rivero
A combination of different ‘methods’ that essentially recreates the art done by portrait artists. A computer system will automatically record a person’s portrait, retaining their features, creating a portrait image which is then done in marker watercolor on paper by a different robotic display.
Jim Rock Historic Can Collection
Photography by Hannon Library Digital Projects
Images of historic cans assembled by Jim Rock over his career as an archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service. He compiled information and provided typologies and dating techniques that have enabled archaeologists and historians to better interpret historical archaeological sites.
PURE ENERGY
Sculpture by Joy Sters
An exhibition focused on the PURE ENERGY that was infused through the plaster during its creation. The PURE ENERGY was harnessed from the bottom of the sculpture and directed into the plaster and twisted up to the top into a point where it exits. PURE ENERGY is the art and technique of arranging energy and vibration in such a way that if one were to place their hand or body part or anything above it, it will be infused with the PURE ENERGY that has been directed to that area.
Danger Games
Video games by Tyler Jasper
A collection of four video games programmed and produced by the artist during his time at SOU.
So whether you want to sit in the infamous mosaic rotunda and listen to soothing harp music, look at tin displays of history, or be informed of the struggles of the people of Sierra Leon through a young artist and historian’s work… Hannon Library has you covered.
Music in the Library: SOU “Beloved Valley” Gamelan
Events & ProgramsThe SOU Gamelan Degung Leuwi Asih – “Beloved Valley” Gamelan – directed by Barb Barasa will offer a free outdoor concert on Thursday, May 28, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Library Plaza in front of the Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.
The term “gamelan” refers to both the instruments and the people who perform on them. The instruments are a set of Indonesian chimes, drums and gongs. Each area of Indonesia has a distinct tuning system and style of playing. SOU’s gamelan ensemble plays music of the Sundanese people, an ethnic group that inhabits a small corner of the island of Java. Sundanese gamelan is tuned in a five tone scale.
Gamelan is an ancient form of music which originated on the islands of Indonesia. Traditional gamelan music is cyclic in form and ranges in spirit from meditative and mellow to very energetic. It has influenced western composers like Claude Debussy, John Cage, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Mickey Hart.
The performance is FREE and all ages are welcome! Bring your lunch and join us for this popular event.
For more information about Gamelan Leuwi Asih, see the website:
www.sou.edu/music/gamelan.html
or contact Dale Vidmar
vidmar@sou.edu
541-552-6842
Another Long Night
Events & ProgramsBy Alex Mesadieu
Last week Hannon Library hosted the triannual Long Night Against Procrastination. Librarians stayed up until midnight helping students with their projects, serving up snacks, holding workshops, and even playing board games and doing yoga with students.
Throughout the night, students and faculty captured the night’s activities on Instagram. Here are some of the best pictures from the night:
#soulongnight #lnap #librariansdontjudge
by Alex Mesadieu
In many cities the first Friday of the month is no different than the second, third, or fourth; this is not the case for Ashland, Oregon. Here, the first Friday of the month is cause for a citywide celebration of the arts. First Friday Art Walks have become a tradition in Ashland, with galleries, schools, and businesses opening their doors to art-goers of all sorts.
Hannon Library first started hosting Art Walks to showcase artwork and performances created by SOU students. Since May is the month of the Southern Oregon Arts & Research conference — and Hannon Library plays a key role in organizing SOAR — Hannon Library is going big this weekend.
On May 1st, from 6-8 PM, the library will host a First Friday ArtWalk featuring exhibitions from the 2015 SOAR conference. Exhibitions include works from locally renowned artist Amanda Denbeck and McNair Scholar Angela West, a performance from harp player Ella Kunkel, and more:
10 Years, 9 Months, 3 Weeks, and 5 Days
Multi-media by Amanda Denbeck
An introduction to the topic of modern day atrocities in an educational environment. It is not only a critical analysis of commercialism of diamonds but it is also a discussion about genocide, specifically in relation to the Sierra Leone Civil War.
Grey Area
Installation by Andres Rivero
A combination of different ‘methods’ that essentially recreates the art done by portrait artists. A computer system will automatically record a person’s portrait, retaining their features, creating a portrait image which is then done in marker watercolor on paper by a different robotic display.
Photography by Hannon Library Digital Projects
Images of historic cans assembled by Jim Rock over his career as an archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service. He compiled information and provided typologies and dating techniques that have enabled archaeologists and historians to better interpret historical archaeological sites.
PURE ENERGY
Sculpture by Joy Sters
An exhibition focused on the PURE ENERGY that was infused through the plaster during its creation. The PURE ENERGY was harnessed from the bottom of the sculpture and directed into the plaster and twisted up to the top into a point where it exits. PURE ENERGY is the art and technique of arranging energy and vibration in such a way that if one were to place their hand or body part or anything above it, it will be infused with the PURE ENERGY that has been directed to that area.
Danger Games
Video games by Tyler Jasper
A collection of four video games programmed and produced by the artist during his time at SOU.
So whether you want to sit in the infamous mosaic rotunda and listen to soothing harp music, look at tin displays of history, or be informed of the struggles of the people of Sierra Leon through a young artist and historian’s work… Hannon Library has you covered.
Spring Write In
Events & ProgramsFor those of you who are students, SOU’s tutoring staff can help you get through the sometimes impossible task of getting through your writing projects. The Writing Center is hosting the Spring Term Write In on April 22 from 7-10 PM.
Writing tutors will pack the dining area of the Stevenson Union, equipped with snacks, coffee, pens, and writing expertise.
The Write Ins serve a diverse population of students, from ESL students to English majors. So stop sacrificing all that ink and eraser shavings — the Writing Center is here to help you.
By Alex Mesadieu
Hannon Library Makes the Ranks
Library NewsCollegeRank.Net – The 50 Most Amazing College Libraries
We’ve always known that Hannon Library is a great place to be, but now the news is making its way across the nation. Yesterday, CollegeRank.net posted its list of The 50 Most Amazing College Libraries, with Hannon Library holding the proud place of #19.
“These libraries offer amazing on-campus experiences, provide stunning and rare book collections as well as offer fantastic campus views.”
Our heartfelt thanks to the folks of CollegeRank.net for the recognition. We’ll use it as inspiration to keep giving our best.