During February, Lynn Library will be home to a traveling exhibit called The Creative Mind. In this exhibit, you will learn about the great works done by African Americans throughout history. The exhibition shines the light on brilliant minds who contributed to the field of sciences, mathematics, engineering, and medicine.
One of these brilliant innovators is Warren M. Washington, who pioneered the use of sophisticated computer models to understand and predict climate change. Washington and others like him will have their works shown in the Library until March 4th.
Dr. Valeria Fabi traveled to Peru last semester interviewing victims of forced sterilization and various human rights organization advocating for the population. Now she’s hosting a lecture, discussing her research on the issue. It will be in the held in the Library Event Room on Monday, October 15, 2018, from 12:00 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Her research focuses on the traditionally marginalized groups who can gain a voice and affect the public persona. With her firm belief that citizens can be empowered and reclaim some of there decision-making power. You can expect this presentation will give a new perspective on how the world is outside your domain.
Huracán Maria: A Year Later
Together the CSI and the Library are teaming up as part of the Change Initiative Week, to bring you Hurricane Maria: A Year Later. Please join us to commemorate the one year anniversary of Hurricane Maria. Hurricane Maria has been one of the worst hurricanes in recent years. It left devastation and distraction in its wake to places like Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. It is an Event coming Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the Library Event Room from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Show some support by coming and listen to some powerful speakers who will be informing you on how natural disasters can permanently impact a community. During the event, there will be a panel to give you an opportunity to hear the emotional and secondhand trauma that the Puerto Ricans and Virgin Islanders - including St. Thomas & St. Croix - have lived through.
Do you have an artistic side? Are you looking to create or crafting with others?
If so, Crafternoons at the Library is the perfect place for you, on Wednesday, September 19, at 3:00 p.m in the Library Event Room. Show your creative side by Creating your original marble dipped mug with your peers and the help of Khyla Bodie. With or without experiences all are welcome. However, there is a limited number of space, so make sure you are one of the first 15 to register. Sweet treats will be served!
Are you a student who loves history or would like to know little-known facts about the United States of America? Join us on Monday, September 17, 2008, from 12:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m there will be a 4th annual lecture in the Library Event Room. Where everyone's favorite American Studies Professor Dr. Robert Watson will be telling you facts, you may not have known about the Constitution. At the event, they will be giving out free constitution booklets and the chance to sign the Constitution. Most of all, lunch will be served, so come and listen to The Story of the Constitution That You've Never Heard before.
