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
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
October is American Archives Month, a time set aside to raise public awareness about the importance of historic documents and records. Archives preserve and maintain records of enduring value, providing firsthand information about the past and ensuring that future generations … Continued
The first issue of The Pelican was published on September 19, 1945. The goal was to produce a student-run newspaper that would be, in the words of the first editor-in-chief, “the visible expression of your thoughts and ideas”. He continued: … Continued
After much consideration, the Librarians have decided that we need to update our rules in Ohrstrom. Rule #1: In general, only one book at a time can be taken out. Rule #2: Students are not permitted to take out two … Continued