Ximopanoltih Papalotl, Mi Amor (Welcome Butterfly, My Love) Exhibit

February 2, 2023Library Art Gallery, Previous Exhibits, Starr County Campus

STC’s Starr Co. Campus Library presents an installation of mixed-media artwork by instructor Leila Hernandez

Mandala workshop and exhibition reception: February 23, 2023, from 10 – 11 a.m.

The South Texas College Starr Co. Library Art Gallery presents “Ximopanoltih Papalotl, Mi Amor (Welcome Butterfly, My Love),” a mixed media art installation by STC Art Instructor Leila Hernandez.

Hernandez is a native of El Salvador and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Florida. Her international travels have influenced her artwork, where she echoes the color, texture, and compositions of the countries she has visited into images that honor her background and ideas of loss, transformation, healing, and love. Her environmentally sustainable artwork, composed mainly from repurposed used clothing, stems from her studies of Diseño Artesanal (Handcraft Design) at the Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado, where Hernandez learned about ceramics, textiles, and metals.

Instructor Hernandez will lead a workshop on February 23 from 10 – 11 a.m., where participants will learn about and create mandalas, a geometric configuration usually representing a spiritual journey.

The exhibit opens on Monday, January 23^rd, and will be on view until July 1, 2023. The display and event will be at the STC Starr Co. Campus Library Art Gallery, Building K, located at 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City, TX. The exhibition, reception, and workshop are free and open to the public.

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery organizes exhibitions and educational programs to engage student understanding of art, support the academic curriculum, and inspire continued education through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

For more information, call (956)488-5820, email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu, or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.

Faculty Needed for Research Study on Data Literacy in Community Colleges

January 30, 2023Previous Announcements

We are inviting community college faculty to participate in an online interview for the research study titled “Student Data Literacy Needs in Community Colleges,” which is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The purpose of this study is to gather insights from faculty regarding the current data literacy landscape and its impact on community college education.

Your perspectives and experiences are crucial in helping us understand the evolving role of data literacy in community college settings. The interviews will be conducted via Zoom and are expected to last approximately 60 minutes. As a token of appreciation, each participant will receive a $75 Amazon e-gift card.

If you are interested in contributing to this research study, please contact us via email at dlcc@unt.edu. We greatly value your expertise and look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about this study, please visit https://dlcc.ci.unt.edu/.

Colorful Paradise Exhibition

January 25, 2023Library Art Gallery, Mid-Valley Campus, Previous Exhibits

Reception: April 26
10 am -12 pm at the Mid-Valley Campus Library

The South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery presents “Colorful Paradise,” a mixed-media art exhibition by artist Gerardo Medina.

Medina earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Art Institute of Dallas in 1991 before returning to McAllen and starting an advertising firm. Medina creates art without boundaries, developing an emotional process with each piece and never sketching first. Using strong illustrative images, bold colors, and abstract backgrounds, each of Medina’s artwork is a puzzle piece that tells stories of his past and present.

There will be an exhibition reception on April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon during the library’s annual Open House. Medina will be present to discuss his artwork and answer questions.

The exhibit opened on Tuesday, February 21, and will be on view until July 21, 2023. The display will be at the STC Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery, E-1.210, located at 400 N. Border in Weslaco. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery organizes exhibitions and educational programs to engage student understanding of art, support the academic curriculum and inspire continued education through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

For more information, call 956-447-6663, email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu, or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.

Cultural Portrait Exhibition

January 25, 2023Library Art Gallery, Previous Exhibits, Technology Campus

STC’s Technology Campus Library showcases the ancient art of metalsmithing with a modern narrative

Exhibition reception: April 25, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The South Texas College Technology Campus Library Art Gallery showcases a University of Georgia Jewelry and Metals MFA graduate Guadalupe Navarro. He uses traditional Copper and Silversmithing techniques to create vessels, wall-hanging pieces, and sculptural objects that focus on his experience as a first-generation Mexican American. Navarro’s artwork was recently featured in a prestigious Craft in America exhibit.

There will be an exhibition reception on April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the library’s annual Open House. Navarro will be present to discuss his artwork and answer questions.

The exhibit opens on February 13 and will be on view until July 21, 2023. The display and event will be at the STC Technology Campus Library Art Gallery, Building A, at 3700 W. Military Hwy. in McAllen, TX. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

For more information, call (956) 872-6120, email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu, or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.

Research Strategies Unlocked!

January 4, 2023Information, Previous Announcements, Research, Virtual Event

Tuesday, January 31, 2:00pm
Keys to Library Services

It’s more than a quiet place to study – find out all the ways the library can help you earn your degree.

Wednesday, February 1, 6:00pm
Keys to Effective Searching

This workshop will demonstrate information on formulating effective searches including how to start your research, how to filter search results, how to use Boolean Operators, and how to select a database.

Monday, February 6, 6:00pm
Keys to Participating in the Research Conversation

Get a visual understanding of where resources derive from and how you play an active role in the creation of information.

Wednesday, February 15, 6:00pm
Keys to Wikipedia Alternatives

Kick start your research with a credible encyclopedia from the library.

Tuesday, February 21 2:00pm
Keys to Conducting Research

Try these research tips and strategies to ace your assignments.

Wednesday, February 22, 6:00pm
Keys to Asking the Right Questions

This workshop will demonstrate how research involves asking new questions by combining existing knowledge and information pulled from a variety of sources.

Tuesday, February 28, 2:00pm
Keys to Citations and Avoiding Plagiarism

Explore strategies and techniques that will help you avoid common pitfalls and turn in papers that make the grade.

Thursday, March 2, 6:00pm
Keys to Selecting the Right Resource for Your Research Assignment

This workshop will give students the upper hand in knowing what reliable resources they can choose for their research assignments. Students will also learn what the library has to offer when it comes to trustworthy resources.

Monday, March 6, 10:00am and Tuesday, March 7, 6:00pm
Keys to Understanding Credible Sources

Are all sources equal, or are there better sources to consult for your research—and sources to avoid? Find out how to find and use the most reliable, authoritative sources in your assignments to make the best grade.

Stained Glass Museum: Día De Los Muertos

October 18, 2022Library Art Gallery, Previous Exhibits, Virtual Event

South Texas College partners with Gelman Stained Glass Museum for a two-day Día De Los Muertos celebration.

The STC Library Art Gallery will kick off the celebration with a live webinar on Tuesday, November 1, at 11:30 am. The presentation will introduce the museum and the history of its stained glass collection, commemorating parishioners from over 100 years ago, and bringing their stories back to life. Admission is free and open to the public. If you missed it in person, view now on our YouTube:

The following Wednesday, November 2, at 6:00 pm, the Gelman Stained Glass Museum will host an in-person celebration and talk for Día de Los Muertos, a day in Mexican culture reserved for prayer and remembering friends and family members who have passed. Attendees may bring candles, flowers, and candies for this memorial. STC students can attend the museum event at a discounted rate.

For more information, email gotvos@southtexascollege.edu or visit https://www.gelmanmuseum.org/

The South Texas College Library Art Gallery Program organizes exhibitions and programs to engage student understanding of art and its role in culture, support the academic curriculum, and inspire continued education through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

Trick or Treat at STC Library

October 18, 2022Uncategorized

Stop by your campus library for a spooky treat! Come trick-or-treat with us and get some candy and goodies from the library and participating STC departments. Costumes are optional and all ages are welcome!

Technology Campus Library
October 25th, 11AM
While supplies last!

Mid-Valley Campus Library
October 31st, 10AM – 11AM

NAH Campus Library
October 31st, 11:30AM – 1PM

Pecan Campus Library
October 31st, 1PM – 3PM

RCPSE Campus Library
October 31st, 11:30AM – 12:45PM

Starr Campus Library
October 31st
While supplies last!

Sequence in Print

October 9, 2022Library Art Gallery, Pecan Campus, Previous Exhibits

STC Library Art Gallery showcases printmaking artists in the community.

South Texas College Library Art Gallery presents “Sequence in Print,” an exhibition showcasing two RGV-based printmaking instructors, Eduardo Garcia from South Texas College and Jesse Burciaga, an instructor at UTRGV Brownsville. The exhibit on the first floor also features an array of artwork with different printmaking techniques from community members who participated in the “Creatures of the Night” call for artwork inspired by fright and folklore.

The exhibit’s opening reception will be held on Oct. 12, 2022, from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery. “Sequence in Print” is at the STC Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery, Bldg. F, 3201 W Pecan Blvd. in McAllen, TX

Artist, Eduardo Garcia received his MFA from the University of North Texas and joined STC in 1997. “Printmaking allows for the creation of multiples from one matrix. I feel that this aspect makes printmaking the most democratic art form since prints can be shared with many,” said Garcia.

Jesse Burciaga received his MFA from the University of Texas-San Antonio. He got his artistic beginning by making artwork of the people in his community and now teaches students at UTRGV. Burciaga says his artwork reflects his self-described fronteño culture (living on both sides of the Mexican American border).

Along with this exhibition, printmaking workshops will take place every second Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with Eduardo Garcia, Jessie Burciaga, Melissa Terry, and Chris Leonard. The workshops will highlight the artists’ processes and methods. The exhibition and workshops are free and open to the public.

Sept. 14 – Screen print on Clay with Melissa Terry and Chris Leonard
Room B. 115 Ceramic Studio

Oct. 12 – Collagraph Printing with Eduardo Garcia
Room B. 101 Printmaking Studio

Nov. 9 – Monoprint with Jessie Burciaga
Room B. 101 Printmaking Studio

The exhibition will open Sept. 19 and run through Dec. 2, 2022.

Can’t join us in person? Register for the broadcast at 11:30 a.m via Zoom webinar here:
https://southtexascollege.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48YaSkhiRPGJLbBeoocA1Q

For more information, contact the library at (956) 872-3488, gotvos@southtexascollege.edu, or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.

To view Eduardo’s and Jessie’s workshops, watch here:

Canción del Perro Exhibition

October 3, 2022Library Art Gallery, Mid-Valley Campus, Previous Exhibits

South Texas College Library Art Gallery celebrates folklore in new exhibit at the Mid-Valley Campus.

Artist lecture and reception: October 6, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Weslaco)

The South Texas College Mid-Valley Library Art Gallery presents “El Canción del Perro (Song of the Dog),” an installation featuring soft sculpture and painting by artist Angelica Raquel Martinez.

A reception with the artist will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where she will discuss the inspiration and process that led her to create this exhibition.

Can’t join us in person? Register for the live broadcast at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom webinar:
https://southtexascollege.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_48YaSkhiRPGJLbBeoocA1Q

Angelica Raquel Martinez is a Texas State University and the University of Texas San Antonio graduate and is now a high school educator. In her multi-disciplinary studio practice, Martinez uses narratives focused on folklore, familial storytelling, and her personal experiences to investigate the ideas of morality and the soul using animal imagery.

“Canción del Perro is a celebration of the dog from stories and familial experiences I heard growing up in my hometown of Laredo, TX. A large installation of various soft sculpture techniques will conjure a terrifying moment from my late Grandfather, who told me how the dogs of his neighborhood kept a menacing spirit at bay one night while he was stargazing. Warnings, gritos, and cries appear in many of the works for this exhibition, centering on a leyenda I heard since childhood – ‘If a dog howls three times in a row, it means a spirit is approaching.’ The dog is a connection to our wild other, domesticated, but still, a thread tied to a spiritual side quieted by modernity. As familiar as we are with the dog, they have a mystery and magic that we seldom notice,” says Angelica R. Martinez about the exhibit.

The exhibit opens on August 22 and will be on view until December 9, 2022, at the STC Mid-Valley Campus Library located at 400 N Border, Bldg. E, in Weslaco, TX. The exhibition, artist lecture, and workshop are free and open to the public.

STC’s Library Art Gallery Program organizes exhibitions and educational programs to engage students’ understanding of art and its role in culture, support the academic curriculum, and inspire continued education through direct engagement with artists, scholars, and original works of art.

Contact (956) 447-6663, gotvos@southtexascollege.edu for more information or visit https://library.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.

To view Angelica’s talk, watch here:

Family Reading Night at Mid-Valley Campus

September 29, 2022Library Events, Mid-Valley Campus, Previous Events

Join us at Mid-Valley Campus for Family Reading Night at the library. We’ll have food and fun, and it’s all free and open to the community. Come see Jerry the Jag, the Storybook Garden, Mayor Joe V Sánchez Public Library, STC Departments and more!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
5:30PM – 7:00PM

Mid-Valley Campus Library
Building E1.200