Beyond the Page: Exploring the Cultural, Historical and Scholarly Record at Temple University Libraries
Did you know that Paley Library on Temple's Main Campus is home to more than 3.2 million volumes, unique archives and a full season of cultural programs? Our Beyond the Page series is free and open to the public, and hosts internationally renowned artists, writers and cultural commentators. Temple University Libraries open the door to a world of knowledge, inquiry and exploration, so join us today!
One Book, One Philadelphia Program: The Senator's Son and a discussion of LGBTQ issues
Monday, March 14, 4:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
This year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection, Sherman Alexie's War Dances, is a collection of short stories and poems that examine the intricate facets of human relationships. Alexie weaves issues of personal identity throughout this book, many of them focusing on his experiences as a Native American in the Northwest. The Senator's Son, one of the most moving tales in the book, however, touches on sexual identity. Through the lens of this story, panelists Mary Catherine Roper of the ACLU, Allison Buehler of the Mazzoni Center, and Gloria Casarez of City Hall's LGBT Affairs Office will discuss issues facing the queer community today.
One Book, One Philadelphia Program: Wissahickon Scenes
Tuesday, March 15, 4:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Classical composer and Temple professor Maurice Wright composed Wissahickon Scenes for the Philadelphia Classical Symphony. Based on rare recordings of Lenape songs supplied from the archives of the American Philosophical Society, this work was commissioned as an aural expression of Native American history. Join Temple University Libraries and the One Book, One Philadelphia program as Wright discusses the process of composing a classical work based on archival records, and how he approached Native American history.
Digital Day
Wednesday, March 23, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, first floor
Temple University Libraries offer more than 400 electronic databases and thousands of journals, books and online resources. The e-resources fair is an opportunity to explore this plethora of knowledge licensed by Temple's libraries. Join us for giveaways, snacks and a chance to learn about our depth of resources.
Chat in the Stacks
Thursday, March 31, 2:30 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Chat in the Stacks is an ongoing lecture series with Temple faculty presented by the Faculty Senate Subcommittee on the Status of Faculty of Color and Temple University Libraries. Spring 2011's first chat will feature a discussion on our region's African-American history.
The Legacy of Judge Abraham Freedman: The Reform Movement of the 1950s and Lessons Learned
Wednesday, April 6, 3:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Abraham Freedman was a legal scholar, civic leader, judge and teacher. This program and panel discussion will focus on the legacy and impact of Judge Freedman and the city's reform movement. It will also include an exploration of Judge Freedman's archives, which are housed in the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection at Temple University Libraries.
Bury Me in My Jersey: A Conversation with Tom McAllister and Ray Didinger
Thursday, April 14, 5:30 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Temple faculty member Tom McAllister explores the connection between his dedication to the Philadelphia Eagles and the death of his father in Bury Me In My Jersey. He will read from his book and join in conversation with one of Philadelphia's most hallowed sports writers, Ray Didinger, at Paley Library.
Mario Vargas Llosa: The Peruvian Writer and Tradition
A Conversation with Braulio Munoz
Friday, April 15, 3:00 PM (Held during Alumni Weekend.)
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Braulio Munoz is the Centennial Professor at Swarthmore College and a sociologist, critic and creative writer. In 2009, he was the recipient of the International Latino Book Award - First Prize - in New York. He will speak at Paley Library as part of the lecture series on the work of Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa.
Helpful Links
Visit us online at http://library.temple.edu.
To learn more about speakers and topics, click here.
For directions and a map of Main Campus, click here (PDF).
To make a gift to Temple University Libraries, visit myowlspace.com/makeagift or call 215-204-8231.
Questions? Call 215-204-2828 for more information.
Did you know that Paley Library on Temple's Main Campus is home to more than 3.2 million volumes, unique archives and a full season of cultural programs? Our Beyond the Page series is free and open to the public, and hosts internationally renowned artists, writers and cultural commentators. Temple University Libraries open the door to a world of knowledge, inquiry and exploration, so join us today!
One Book, One Philadelphia Program: The Senator's Son and a discussion of LGBTQ issues
Monday, March 14, 4:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
This year's One Book, One Philadelphia selection, Sherman Alexie's War Dances, is a collection of short stories and poems that examine the intricate facets of human relationships. Alexie weaves issues of personal identity throughout this book, many of them focusing on his experiences as a Native American in the Northwest. The Senator's Son, one of the most moving tales in the book, however, touches on sexual identity. Through the lens of this story, panelists Mary Catherine Roper of the ACLU, Allison Buehler of the Mazzoni Center, and Gloria Casarez of City Hall's LGBT Affairs Office will discuss issues facing the queer community today.
One Book, One Philadelphia Program: Wissahickon Scenes
Tuesday, March 15, 4:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Classical composer and Temple professor Maurice Wright composed Wissahickon Scenes for the Philadelphia Classical Symphony. Based on rare recordings of Lenape songs supplied from the archives of the American Philosophical Society, this work was commissioned as an aural expression of Native American history. Join Temple University Libraries and the One Book, One Philadelphia program as Wright discusses the process of composing a classical work based on archival records, and how he approached Native American history.
Digital Day
Wednesday, March 23, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, first floor
Temple University Libraries offer more than 400 electronic databases and thousands of journals, books and online resources. The e-resources fair is an opportunity to explore this plethora of knowledge licensed by Temple's libraries. Join us for giveaways, snacks and a chance to learn about our depth of resources.
Chat in the Stacks
Thursday, March 31, 2:30 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Chat in the Stacks is an ongoing lecture series with Temple faculty presented by the Faculty Senate Subcommittee on the Status of Faculty of Color and Temple University Libraries. Spring 2011's first chat will feature a discussion on our region's African-American history.
The Legacy of Judge Abraham Freedman: The Reform Movement of the 1950s and Lessons Learned
Wednesday, April 6, 3:00 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Abraham Freedman was a legal scholar, civic leader, judge and teacher. This program and panel discussion will focus on the legacy and impact of Judge Freedman and the city's reform movement. It will also include an exploration of Judge Freedman's archives, which are housed in the Philadelphia Jewish Archives Collection at Temple University Libraries.
Bury Me in My Jersey: A Conversation with Tom McAllister and Ray DidingerThursday, April 14, 5:30 PM
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Temple faculty member Tom McAllister explores the connection between his dedication to the Philadelphia Eagles and the death of his father in Bury Me In My Jersey. He will read from his book and join in conversation with one of Philadelphia's most hallowed sports writers, Ray Didinger, at Paley Library.
Mario Vargas Llosa: The Peruvian Writer and Tradition
A Conversation with Braulio Munoz
Friday, April 15, 3:00 PM (Held during Alumni Weekend.)
Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk, ground floor, lecture hall
Braulio Munoz is the Centennial Professor at Swarthmore College and a sociologist, critic and creative writer. In 2009, he was the recipient of the International Latino Book Award - First Prize - in New York. He will speak at Paley Library as part of the lecture series on the work of Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa.
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Helpful Links
Visit us online at http://library.temple.edu. To learn more about speakers and topics, click here. For directions and a map of Main Campus, click here (PDF). To make a gift to Temple University Libraries, visit myowlspace.com/makeagift or call 215-204-8231. Questions? Call 215-204-2828 for more information.
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