The 2007 Graduating Senior Art Exhibit will convene at Kentucky Library & Museum from April 19 through May 11.
Works from more than 30 graduating art students will be on display, including: paintings, watercolors, works on paper, fiber arts, ceramics and sculptures.
Some items will be for sale. For more information on purchasing items in exhibit, please contact the Art Department at (270) 745-6568.
To view complete news release visit: www.wku.edu/news/releases07/april/art.html.
“The University annually recognizes outstanding contributions by faculty members in the areas of Teaching, Research/Creativity, Public Service, and Student Advisement.” Roxanne Spencer and Bryan Carson from the WKU Libraries’ Public Services have been selected by each of the colleges for the Research/Creativity and Public Service Awards this year. They are also the finalists for the university-wide awards, which will be announced at Commencement. A reception was given in honor of the award recipients campus wide in the Student Success Center.
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University Libraries’ DVD collection has become one of our most dynamic, growing in size and popularity from 
the moment we began collecting them. From timeless classics to the latest cutting-edge independents and from the finest international films to acclaimed documentaries, a look at our top ten list confirms that we have something for everyone. Here are the most popular (highest cumulative circulation) titles:
Dan Forrest
Coordinator of Access
Walking up and down the hill, have you ever be curious about the log house next to the Kentucky Library and Museum?
Please join us this Saturday, April 14 9:00-10:00 a.m. for our free monthly Morning at the Museum program and step back into 1815 with open hearth cooking, spinning, candle rolling and much more!
Day campers enjoyed listening to music, tasting the food and creating art works inspired by the culture of other countries. Art activities included painting and mask making.
Check out photos from this camp.
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University Libraries is pleased to announce that we are now using the ILLiad interlibrary loan system for processing your requests.
With this new online system, you need to create a password-protected personal account before using it. Then your personal info/address will automatically be added to all your interlibrary loan requests thereafter. You will also be able to track your requests throughout the ILL process.
If you are a first-time user, please read the information and sign up here. If you’d like to know about ILLiad, here’s the OCLC’s “ILLiad at a Glance†page.
In case you have any questions or would like to arrange an information/demonstration session for your department, please contact the Interlibrary Loan Office at 745-6118 or dan.forrest@wku.edu.
Dan Forrest
Coordinator of Access Services, University Libraries
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On March 19 – 23 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., campers will use art and artifacts to explore various cultures, including Africa,
Japan, Mexico and Central America. The camp is designed for children first through sixth grade. The cost is $100 per week. Friends of Libraries & Museum receive a 10% discount. Activities include fabric-dyeing, mask making, beading, and weaving.
For additional information contact Christy Spurlock or Lynne Ferguson or call 745-2594.
Art lovers turned out for the opening of the 2007 US Bank “Celebration of the Arts†Open Art Exhibition. The exhibit features nearly 400 works of art by nearly two hundred artists from around the region.
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Jayne Pelaski, Community Outreach Manager at Western Kentucky University Libraries will be leaving WKU effective May 11, 2007. Jayne has been instrumental in the success of the Southern Kentucky Book Fest and its ancillary programs for more than seven years. Her commitment to encouraging reading and the love of books in our region has been passionate and productive with the Book Fest being named one of the top ten festivals and events in the state this past year by the Kentucky Tourism Council.
â€I have enjoyed the past seven years, but want the opportunity to spend more time with my family,†said Mrs. Pelaski when asked why she had elected to leave her position at WKU Libraries.
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Have you ever wondered how yarn is made or thought you might want to try? Have you ever wondered where angora or mohair comes from or what silk feels like before it becomes thread or fabric? A spinners group will meet on Sunday March 11, 2007 from 1 to 4:00 p.m. at the Kentucky Library and Museum. Beginners are welcome. For more information, call Betty Ann Lloyd at 270- 282-5194.
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