Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day, observed on February 2nd each year, has its roots in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. If a groundhog emerges from its burrow and sees its shadow, it means six more weeks of winter; if it does not see its shadow, … Continued
Happy Birthday Ohrstrom Library!
Can you believe it? We are celebrating Ohrstrom Library’s 35th birthday this week! The idea for Ohrstrom began in the mid-1980’s, when it became clear that Sheldon Library could no longer support the growing student body. Building Ohrstrom became a … Continued
Still Flying: Celebrating 80 Years of The Pelican
The winter term archives exhibit is Still Flying: Celebrating 80 Years of The Pelican. What makes this exhibit special is that it was curated by a group of Pelican staffers, led by their enthusiastic editors-in-chief Elle Ruminski ’26 and Aedyn … Continued
Embrace Winter!
Embrace winter? What? We hear you and we agree, but all the same, we have you covered here at Ohrstrom with a few ways to beat the winter blues. We can help you get outside! Winter is an excellent time … Continued
Our Favorites of 2025
Librarians like to talk about books EVERY day, but it is especially fun to put together our list of favorite titles at the end of the year. In 2025, our staff and proctors read haunting fiction, fast-paced thrillers, fantasy, and … Continued