April is National Poetry Month: Poetry Gallery @ Lehman Library

To celebrate National Poetry Month, Lehman Library and SU English Department proudly present the Gallery Poetry featuring poetry in action and mixed media poetry created by student in ENG 427 - Advanced Poetry. 

April 4-8, 2016

This debut poetry gallery presents art, three dimensional poems, student-made anthologies, photography, glow in the dark poems, collaborative poetry, the art of failed poems and much more.

These hands-on poems display the importance of joining language, art, and other objects as a means of expression and response in a complex world.  

Please visit Lehman Library to see how the poets here at Shippensburg University respond to and create cultural experiences as they embrace the process of blending the arts and blurring their boundaries.  

Please join us at the Gallery Reception to meet and greet with the poets on Thursday April 7 at 4:00-5:00 pm.  Lower Level Lobby, Lehman Library.

The end of the semester is right around the corner ...

Research consultations are a great way to get a little extra help on any paper, project or research topic you're wrapping up as we get to the end of the semester. So when you're pulling your hair out and 100% stressed, stop by the library, or make an appointment at the link below, and one of your friendly Ship librarians can help ease your stress level!

Make a research consultation appointment here.

#TBT in the Archives 3/24/16: Early 20th Century Ship Sports

During the early 20th century at Shippensburg University, school sports did not look like they do today! While today's teams have 20+ members on the average team, there were far fewer athletes on the teams in the early 1900s. Also, the athletes' uniforms looked quite different. An example of this is the 1910-1911 basketball team. They wore pants, unlike today's team which wears shorts, and they wore different types of shoes as well.

The 1910-1911 basketball team doesn't quite look like the team of today!

Action shot from a 1910-1911 season basketball game!

Team uniforms were not the only things that were different in the early 20th century. The 1911 baseball team photo shows the equipment that the team used. Though wooden bats are still a staple in Major League Baseball, the photo below shows that the players' gloves were extremely different and and the catcher's gear did not seem to have as much padding for protection.

The 1911 baseball team sitting on the steps of Stewart Hall for their team photo.

There were also sports in the early 20th century that we no longer have at Shippensburg. For example, Stewart Hall, the gymnasium at the time, had gymnastics equipment for the gymnastics team, which was present at the time.

Gymnastics equipment set up for a meet in Stewart Hall

The Stewart Hall gym also hosted several other more unique pastimes of the period. The university gym classes had students participating in pyramid building, athletic dance, and folk dancing, as well as many other groups and activities.

Pyramid Building

Athletic Dance

Folk Dance

Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections via e-mail: specialcollections@ship.edu or phone: 717-477-1516.

The Poetry Gallery

When do we need Poetry?

The answer is Now!

Lehman Library proudly presents:

The Poetry Gallery: Featuring poetry in action and mixed media poetry by students in ENG 427 Advanced Poetry. April 4-8, 2016

Gallery Reception: Thursday April 7 at 4:00 pm

This debut poetry gallery presents art, three dimensional poems, student-made anthologies, photography, glow in the dark poems, collaborative poetry, the art of failed poems and much more.

These hands-on poems display the important of joining language, art, and other objects as a means of expression and response in a complex world.

Come see how the poets here at Shippensburg University respond to and create cultural experiences as they embrace the process of blending the arts and blurring the boundaries.

#TBT in the Archives 3/17/16: Clubs on Campus

During the history of Shippensburg University there have been many different clubs on campus! Clubs come and go with new trends and evolve to meet student interests. This week, let's look back on the student clubs of yesteryear.

In the 1930s, Ship had a Nature Camera Club. This organization brought together students who were passionate about the outdoors and photography.

Nature Camera Club, 1931

The 1930s also saw the rise of an all-female Table Tennis Club. These women would practice against one another and hold Table Tennis tournaments to hone their skills.

Table Tennis Club, 1933

During the 1970s there was a Fencing Club at the university. Despite the group's small numbers, the Fencing Club provided its members with an opportunity to learn and practice new skills.

Fencing Club, 1975

Although Shippensburg is not near any oceans, during the '60s and '70s the university's pool was often occupied by the Aquatic Club and the Scuba Club. The Aquatic Club used the pool for swim practice, and the Scuba Club worked on their diving.

Aquatic Club, 1965

Scuba Club, 1977

Similarly, Shippensburg isn't very close to many ski locations (except during the winter months), but in the 1970s the university had a Ski Club that would take trips to ski resorts near and far to get out and enjoy the slopes.

Ski Club, 1976

Do you belong to a student club or organization? Or are you an alum who used to belong to a club, or are you related to a past club member? Do you have any old Ship student club photos, meeting minutes, rosters, or other memorabilia? Get in touch with Archives & Special Collections! Your memories are Ship's memories, and we need your help to commemorate the student experience on our campus. If you would be interested in learning more about donating student club memorabilia to the Archives, e-mail specialcollections@ship.edu or call 717-477-1516.

Want to learn more about Ship's history? No need to wait for the next Throwback Thursday! Contact Archives & Special Collections.

Irish for a day or all year, these databases have something for you

Everyone knows we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17, but did you know that March is also Irish-American Heritage Month? Our friends at Films on Demand have put together a list of streaming videos on that topic, accessible here. You can find videos about St. Patrick's Day through this database, too, by following this link.

If your St. Paddy's Day celebration is missing music, log onto Naxos Music Library, click on "Genres" and select World Music, then navigate to Celtic to find a selection of Celtic and Irish songs to create a streaming playlist. Have fun, and Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh!

Everyone Votes PA! 3/16 @ 7pm Old Main Chapel

Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Old Main Chapel

Be there @ 7pm!

If you want a direct voice in this year's primary election, get registered to vote!

The Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) is coming to Shippensburg University, to launch Everyone votesPA, a web-based voter education platform that provides a toolkit to help individuals maneuver through registration with ease, understand the voting process, and know their rights as eligible voters.

DOS wants to ensure all eligible voters not only recognize the importance of the process, but also the impact of their vote. There are approximately 1.5 million eligible unregistered voters in Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Census and DOS voter registration statistics.

The Everyone votesPA materials are aimed at voters, civic engagement groups and organizations that conduct voter education outreach. DOS hopes to enhance the voting experience for all Pennsylvanians. This visit will focus on the youngest generation of voters, a group that historically has been under-represented at the polls.

Representatives from DOS will be on campus Wednesday, March 16, 2016, to present Everyone votesPA to our student body, faculty and staff. We hope you will attend and encourage your friends and classmates to participate and engage with the DOS staff.