BCC Library News

Black History Month Display From Africa House. February 1 to March 31, 2008 at Broome Community College Library.

Library Instruction Program Report, Summer/Fall 2007

Art exhibition by Matthew "Chief" Flesher. On display at the Broome Community College Library. Presented by BCC Library and The Artist's Connection.

Art exhibition by Brian Davis. On display at the Broome Community College Library from August 15th to September 28th. Presented by BCC Library and The Artist's Connection.

Art exhibition by Keith Rosko: "A 20 year Retrospective." On display at the Broome Community College Library from June 1st to June 29th. Presented by BCC Library and The Artist's Connection. Featured paintings include I Miss You, Another Sunset, and Chief James Garfield Valarde. Native American imagery figures prominently in Rosko's work.

Robin Petrus, Director of the LRC, is happy to announce that there will be a dedication of the Arthur Schomburg portrait donated by the students of the Black Student Union and their coordinator, Scott Corley to the Library. This donation came about due to the efforts and guidance of Professor Monique Simon last year. The dedication will take place February 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. on the second floor of the library. A reception with light refreshments will follow. All members of the campus and the community are invited to attend.

The Library has an historical African Art Exhibit on loan from the Bundy Museum in Binghamton, New York. The objets d'art consist of antique ancestral and ceremonial African artifacts that include sculptures and ceremonial masks. The exhibit is located in the display cases in the lobby of the library. We invite you to stop by and enjoy the exhibit that will be here during the months of January and February.

The Bundy Museum is housed in a Victorian mansion located at 129 Main Street, Binghamton, New York. For more information, refer to their Website: http://www.bundymuseum.com/location.htm

A display of nostalgic clippings about drive in cinemas and historical materials about "drive-ins" that were in the Binghamton area.

Gang of Five Political Panelists presents Gay Marriage: an idea whose time has come? Thursday April 6th, 2006. Titchner Hall room 102.

Was the moon landing a hoax? Who killed JFK? Are UFOs real? Join BCC faculty member Jeff VanSyckle for a discussion of some popular conspiracy theories.

Looking for new ideas and inspiration to build a healthy lifestyle? Then check out this display of exercise and health materials from the BCC Library collection. Includes running, cycling, yoga, cookbooks, videos and more. Feel the burn!

Film screening and discussion for the documentary film The End of Suburbia. Discusses the "peak oil" problem and it's consequences of the American suburban lifestyle. Watch a clip from the movie online.

Books about the film industry and award winning films from the BCC library collection in celebration of the annual Academy Awards festival.

Books and images for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Book discussion for The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things by Barry Glassner. This book deconstructs many commonly held beliefs about the threats of the modern world and aims to expose the media's role in keeping citizens fearful.

Film screening for The High Cost of Low Price by Robert Greenwald. A feature length documentary film that uncovers a retail giant's assault on families and American values.

A miniature snow covered country village, the science of snowflakes, books exploring traditions of Christmas, and turn-of-the-century Christmas postcards are featured in this winter season display.

Display of library books for early childhood education. One of the books featured in the display case was Goodnight Moon by Margaret Brown Wise.

A series of lectures, film screenings, and book discussion on contemporary political and social issues.

The Name of the Artist, Gilda Pervin. The title of the piece:"Here We Are." Media: portland cement, sand, acrylic paint on wood.

Curriculum Vitae for artist Gilda Pervin.

A display of photographs, newspapers, sports memorabilia, yearbooks and other items from the Broome Community College Archive.