| EXHIBIT | "Wildcats for Life: 100 Years of Face, Places,Traditions & Trends"
Monday, November 3 - Friday, November 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Old Main, Lower Level
Culled from the stories, events, places and faces in The Desert yearbook, “Wildcats for Life” recreates a century of Wildcat traditions and trends. Explore the history of UA homecomings, athletic events, and graduating classes through the decades. A special multimedia component shares the real stories behind iconic UA lore including the origins of "Bear Down," famous legends like John “Button” Salmon, as well as infamous ones like the story of Louise Marshall. The best part? You might recognize a familiar face or two on the "Faces of the UA" wall!
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TALK | "Weaving Our Histories Together"
Monday, November 3, 6–8 p.m.
Special Collections
Join us as Karen Francis-Begay, Assistant Vice President for Tribal Relations, presents a lecture titled “Weaving Our Histories Together.” The talk is being held in conjunction with the current exhibit, " American Indian Students at the UA," on display until December 19 in the Main Library.
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TALKS | "The Documented Border"
Exhibit on display October 3 – December 19
Special Collections
“The Documented Border” exhibit and digital archive shares original border-related research material collected and curated by University of Arizona faculty along the US-Mexico border. This innovative open access archive documents personal stories of journalists who have been silenced and government processes that cannot be videotaped or photographed. You’re invited to join us for the remaining talks being held in conjunction with the exhibit:
"The Documented Border: Historical Perspectives on Central American Immigration" with Martha Few, Associate Professor, Department of History
Wednesday, November 5, 6 – 8 p.m.
Special Collections
“Covering Mexico in Violent Times: A Conversation with Alfredo Corchado and Angela Kocherga” moderated by professors Celeste González de Bustamante and Jeannine Relly, School of Journalism
Tuesday, November 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Special Collections
Illustration of man by Lawrence Gipe
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17th Annual Milton Marathon
Friday, November 21, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Main Library
The all-day open mic reading of the great epic Paradise Lost, Milton's poem about the creation of the world and the fall of Adam and Eve, begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends when the last line has been read, approximately 8 p.m. Considered one of the greatest poems in the English language, the over 11,000 lines in Paradise Lost have inspired various aspects of modern culture including literature, music, art, film, voice recordings, and even computer games. Many of the various editions of the classic are available online in e-text editions.
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| | Mark your calendars!
See our Fall 2014 event listing (PDF) for a complete list of exhibits and programs planned by Special Collections, the Arizona Health Sciences Library and the UA Press.
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