News Events & Happenings at the Library

On display in the Watkinson Library through January 12, 2009 is an exhibition of original architectural drawings and other material from the Trinity College Archives related to the College’s historic 19th-century Long Walk buildings, which are considered among the finest examples in America of the High Victorian Collegiate Gothic style. Entitled “They Should Stand For Ages”: William Burges, Francis Kimball and Trinity’s Long Walk Buildings, the exhibition was planned and described by Peter J. Knapp, Special Collections Librarian and College Archivist, and celebrates the completion of an extensive 14-month project to restore and renovate the buildings.

The Long Walk exhibition is free and open to the public, and can be viewed Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. It can also be viewed from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Saturdays from November 1 through December 13, except for November 29th.

The formal opening of the exhibition will take place at a Watkinson Library Open House on October 7th at 5 pm in the Raether Center’s 1823 Room when architectural historian Darrin VonStein will lecture on the planning and construction of the Long Walk.

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Artist Werner Pfeiffer will present a special program about his sculptural book, "Out of the Sky: Remembering 911."  The assembly of this artist book, a six-foot tall representation of the Twin Towers with the names of all the victims of the tragedy inscribed, is the focal point of Mr. Pfeiffer's lecture.  We invite you to hear his reflections and witness the assembly of this memorial piece of art.

When: Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 4:45 PM

Where: Joslin Family 1823 Room, Raether Library and Information Technology Center

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In the Watkinson Library: Exhibition and Lecture

From Aquatint to Photogravure: Architectural Illustration in the 19th Century
September 6, 2007-January 15, 2008

The exhibition, curated by architect and special collections librarian Sally Dickinson, features some of the most influential architecture books of the period with works by John Ruskin, Charles Garnier, contemporary photographers, artists and architects. Hours are 9:30 – 4:30 Mon.-Fri. in the Watkinson reading room.

In conjunction with the exhibition the Watkinson will host a lecture by Trinity Associate Professor of Fine Arts Kathleen Curran entitled Books into Building: The Role of Illustration in 19th Century Architectural Design. The talk will be held in the Joslin Family 1823 Room, Raether Library at 4:30 on October 30. Reception to follow. The lecture is free and open to the public.

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First-year students can sign up for their library tours by following this link! We look forward to seeing you in the library with mentors in the First-Year program. Library tours are required of first-year students and run from September 5 through September 19. Visit our sign-up page for a complete schedule of tours. Welcome to Trinity!

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After a year of collecting user feedback, extensive development, and lots of hard work - the new web site is launched!

In addition to an updated look, we have also added many new functions: top level access to the catalog, instant access to TOR, and a streamlined navigation so you can get the information you need. TOR has been completely redesigned, and brings together resources that were in many different places on the old library web site.  We've also added new content, and provided many new tips to get you started in your research.  We hope you like it.

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On Tuesday, April 17, Michael FitzGerald, Associate Professor of Fine Art - Trinity College, will discuss the recent, celebrated exhibition that he curated at the Whitney Museum. In this talk, he will explore Picasso’s varied and far-reaching impact on 20th Century American artists.

A landmark exhibition, ten years in the planning, Picasso and American Art celebrates Picasso’s dramatic impact on the course of 20th Century American art. Although Picasso never set foot in America, many of this country’s most important artists saw him as the central figure of modern art and defined their own achievements through their absorption or critique of his example.

This exhibition has recently traveled to San Francisco, where it will be on display at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art until May 28, 2007.

When: Tuesday, April 17

4:30pm

Where: Trinity College

Raether Library and Information Technology Center

Joslin Family 1823 Room

Reception to immediately follow. This event is free and open to the public.

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Connecticut Cities - Author Talk and Book Signing Peter F. Burns Associate Professor of Political Science Loyola University New Orleans Sponsored by Trinity College and Watkinson Library Associates Abstract: The Library will be hosting Peter F. Burns for an author talk and book signing for his book: “Electoral Politics Is Not Enough: Racial and Ethnic Minorities and Urban Politics” This book examines how and why government leaders understand and respond to African Americans and Latinos in Bridgeport, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury. Wednesday. April 4, 2007 4:30pm Joslin family 1823 Room Raether Library and Information Technology Center Please contact Jessica Smith for additional information. Biographical Sketch: Peter F. Burns is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, and a former Visiting Assistant Professor at Trinity College in Hartford. He is Associate Professor of Political Science at Loyola University New Orleans. Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - 4:30PM Joslin Family 1823 Room - Raether LITC

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