Category Archives: Mid-Valley Campus

National Poetry Month Speaker Series

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The South Texas College Library and English Department would like to invite you to join us to attend the month of April’s speaker series. We will have award-winning poets Laurie Ann Guerrero and Rossy Lima here to speak to our students and community on their works. Please spread the word. Laurie Ann Guerrero Monday, April 18, 2016 Mid Valley Campus: G191 at 1:00 p.m.  Pecan Campus: Library’s Rainbow Room at 6:00 p.m.  Laurie Ann Guerrero is a Poet Laureate and award-winning author. She has written the collection A Crown for Gumecindo and A Tongue in the Mouth of the Dying, which was the winner of the Andrés Montoya Poetry Prize. In addition, Guerrero’s chapbook, Babies Under the Skin, won the Panhandler Publishing Award. Her poetry and critical works have also appeared in various journals and magazines.

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Rossy Lima Tuesday, April 19, 2016  Mid Valley Campus: G191 at 1:00 p.m.  Pecan Campus: Library’s Rainbow Room at 6:00 p.m. Rossy Lima is an international award-winning Mexican poet who has published in various journals, magazines, and anthologies. She was a featured poet in the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum in 2015 and was invited to speak at TEDxMcallen about her experience as an immigrant writer in the U.S.

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For more information about these events, please contact Richard Coronado at (956) 447-6651 or via email at coronado@southtexascollege.edu

Movie: Inside Out

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Inside Out

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For more information about these events please http://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryevents/.

 

“Inside Out”  is about emotions run wild in the mind of a little girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco in this Pixar adventure from director Pete Docter (Up, Monsters Inc.). Young Riley was perfectly content with her life when her father landed a new job in San Francisco, and the family moved across the country. Now, as Riley prepares to navigate a new city and attend a new school, her emotional headquarters becomes a hot bed of activity. As Joy (voice of Amy Poehler) attempts to keep Riley feeling happy and positive about the move, other emotions like Fear (voice of Bill Hader), Anger (voice of Lewis Black), Disgust (voice of Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith) make the transition a bit more complicated. Author: Jason Buchananyoung Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

 

See the trailer at https://youtu.be/7ZLOYXKmIkw

 

 

For a full listing of events: http://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryevents

 

Family Reading Night at Mid-Valley 10/21/2015

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Family Reading Night 2015

Want to find some fun entertainment for the entire family? Your local library is a good place to start. And you can get to know your South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Library at its annual “Family Reading Night” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The free event, which is open to the public, is held in conjunction with Reading Week.

“We want to help children develop a love of reading and to encourage Valley parents to read with their children,” said Lillian Carrillo, Mid-Valley Campus Librarian. “Our college’s libraries are a gateway to the community, and we hope that participants will not only take advantage of these fun activities, but also learn more about some of the great services that the college has to offer.”

The night’s festivities include book distribution by South Texas Literacy Coalition, entertainer Teensy Weensy the Clown, face painting and a variety of arts and crafts activities for the entire family offered by The Storybook Garden, and Mayor Joe V. Sánchez Public Library. As an added bonus, fun opportunities will be featured by the college’s Library Art Gallery, Architectural Drafting, Design & Technical Graphics, Civil Drafting, Center for Learning Excellence, Learning Commons & Open Labs, Office Administration, Mid Valley Psychology Council, Mid Valley Education Club, Jerry the Jaguar, and a special photo booth.

While on campus, attendees have the opportunity to use the library’s free services, view artwork on display in the Library Art Gallery, or sign up for a Community Library Card, which allows community members to check out books at any of STC’s libraries for free.

The library is located at 400 N. Border in Weslaco. For more information about the event contact Lillian Carrillo at 956-447-6663.

Girl in White, Alan Pogue

STC Library’s Permanent Art Collection

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STC’s Library Art Gallery celebrates its history with two exhibits from the Permanent Art Collection

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery celebrates eight years of building the college’s Permanent Art Collection with two special exhibits at its Technology and Mid-Valley Campuses. The exhibit opens Thursday, June 11, 2015, and will be on view through Friday, August 7, 2015. The Technology Campus Library Art Gallery is located at 3700 W. Military Hwy. in McAllen, and the Mid-Valley Art Gallery is located at 400 N Border in Weslaco. Admission is free and open to the public.

The exhibit features works of art that have been donated to South Texas College from 2008 to 2015, by various artists who have exhibited at one of the college’s five library art galleries throughout the Rio Grande Valley in Hidalgo and Starr counties.

“It’s always interesting to be able to bring together our donated works of art into one exhibit,” said Max Garcia, STC library specialist. “It creates a type of visual timeline of what we have exhibited over the years. We are always grateful for all of our amazing donations and are happy to share them with each South Texas College campus so that everyone has a chance to enjoy them.”

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery exhibits regional, national and international artwork, explores new visions and theories of creativity, and introduces innovative artistic expressions to the South Texas region.

For more information, contact Gina Otvos at gotvos@southtexascollege.edu or (956) 872-3488. For a complete listing of events, visit: library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryartgallery.

Presentation – “The War of the Rebellion: How the North Crushed the South”

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Our Library will be featuring guest speaker Nathaniel Weber on Thursday, April 9 at 1:00pm.  The focus of his talk will be “The War of the Rebellion: How the North crushed the South, 1861-1865.  We hope you or your students can attend.  

For more information on these events please call (956) 447-1288 or visit http://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryevents.

All events are free and open to the community.

Presentation: “Border Contraband: A History of Smuggling Across the Rio Grande”

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Present-day smuggling across the U.S.-Mexico border is a professional, often violent, criminal activity. However, it is only the latest chapter in a history of illicit business dealings that stretches back to 1848, when attempts by Mexico and the United States to tax commerce across the Rio Grande upset local trade and caused popular resentment.

This April, Dr. George Diaz will join the South Texas College Library to discuss the first history of smuggling across the U.S.-Mexico border based on the research for his book Border Contraband: A History of Smuggling Across the Rio Grande.

Dr. Diaz will visit three of South Texas College’s campuses. On April 6th at 1:00 pm, he will visit the MidValley campus library, and at 6:00 pm, he will visit the Pecan campus library. To conclude his visit, Dr. Diaz will visit the Starr campus library on April 7th at 10:00 am. Following his discussion, there will be an opportunity to purchase his book and have the author sign it.

“The topic is very relevant to the news we hear every day, but it is fascinating to learn about how it happened historically for over 160 years,” said librarian Esther Garcia. “Dr. Diaz visit will help illuminate our border’s history.”

For more information on these events please contact Esther Garcia at (956) 872-6485 or egarcia10@southtexascollege.edu or visit http://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryevents. All events are free and open to the community.

Conceptualization, Expression and Feelings

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30421_117978241575253_380248_n[1]South Texas College’s Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery presents “Conceptualization, Expression and Feelings,” an exhibit featuring artworks by Irma Garza-Garcia. The exhibit opens Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 with an artist talk at 6 p.m., and will be on view through Friday, May 15. The Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery is located at 400 N. Border in Weslaco. Admission is free and open to the public.

A native of Monterrey, Mexico, Garza-Garcia enrolled in the Art Instruction School based in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2009. She also attended intensive workshops in Mexico City with a well-known professor in the art field, Dr. Alberto Angel Bustillos. Garza-Garcia has had exhibitions along the Rio Grande Valley as well as international exhibits in London and Rome.

Garza-Garcia enjoys working in vibrant colors and high contrast. In her artwork she strives to depict someone’s inner workings, or soul, through outward bodily expressions. Garza-Garcia’s work also explores feelings and issues of identity.

“Garza-Garcia demonstrates great skill in her chosen medium,” said South Texas College Librarian Lillian Carrillo. “The personable expressions and gestures that she depicts are sure to appeal to a wide audience.”

South Texas College’s Library Art Gallery Program exhibits regional, national and international artwork, explores new visions and theories of creativity, and introduces innovative artistic expressions to the South Texas region.

For more information, contact Lillian Carrillo at (956) 447-1288, lillianm@southtexascollege.edu or visit http://library.southtexascollege.edu/newsevents/libraryartgallery/.

Nov 20 – The Real History of Thanksgiving and Make-Your-Own-Turkey at MidValley

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Thanksgiving

The History Department and Library Services present The Real History of Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 20 at 1:00 pm in the MidValley library. We will feature the movie The Real History of Thanksgiving along with a Make Your Own Turkey Craft. The film covers the Thanksgiving feast of 1621 between Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indian. It also cover the movement to create a national holiday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2014

1:00 PM – MidValley Library400 N. Border Ave. • Weslaco, TX 78596

For more information call 447-6663.

In the Moment

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dressThe South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Library presents “In the Moment,” featuring the student artwork of Anita Rodriguez. The exhibit will open Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 and continues through Dec 9 at the Mid-Valley Campus Library (Bldg. E), located at 400 N. Border in Weslaco.

A reception will be held on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the same location. Admission to both events is free and open to the public.

“Anita Rodriguez will transform a portion of the library into an otherworldly space, with artworks covering the walls and descending from the ceiling,” said Scott Nicol, STC assistant professor of visual arts. “Striding into the center of her installation will be a figure wearing garments that she has painted, with the image of a white rose on the hem of its dress. I encourage the entire Mid-Valley community to come out and experience Anita’s work.”

STC’s Library Art Gallery exhibits regional, national and international artwork, explores new visions and theories of creativity, and introduces innovative artistic expressions to the South Texas region.

For more information, contact Lillian Carrillo at (956) 447-1288, lillianm@southtexascollege.edu or Dawn Haughey at (956) 872-3488, dhaughey@southtexascollege.edu or visit http://library.southtexascollege.edu/newsevents/libraryartgallery/.

Family Reading Night – Oct. 22 @ 5:30

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Family Reading Night 2014

Want to find some fun entertainment for the entire family? Your local library is a good place to start. And you can get to know your South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Library at its annual “Family Reading Night” on Wednesday, Oct. 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The free event, which is open to the public, is held in conjunction with Reading Week.

“We want to help children develop a love of reading and to encourage Valley parents to read with their children,” said Lillian Carrillo, Mid-Valley Campus Librarian. “Our college’s libraries are a gateway to the community, and we hope that participants will not only take advantage of these fun activities, but also learn more about some of the great services that the college has to offer.”

The night’s festivities include South Texas College Ballet Folkórico, book distribution by South Texas Literacy Coalition, entertainer Teensy Weensy the Clown, face painting and a variety of arts and crafts activities for the entire family offered by The Storybook Garden, and Mayor Sánchez Public Library. As an added bonus, fun opportunities will be featured by the college’s Library Art Gallery, Center for Mexican American Studies, CADD, Civil Drafting, & Construction Supervision Program, Design & Building Technology Department, Mid Valley Psychology Club, Jerry the Jaguar, and a special photo booth.

While on campus, attendees have the opportunity to use the library’s free services, view artwork on display in the Library Art Gallery, or sign up for a Community Library Card, which allows community members to check out books at any of STC’s libraries for free.

The library is located at 400 N. Border in Weslaco. For more information about the event contact Lillian Carrillo at 956-447-6663.