"She’s here. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s iconic face now graces the walls at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in “Frida: Beyond the Myth,” opening this weekend. Kahlo is one of the most recognized and memorable artists of the 20th century, known for her mesmerizing self-portraits and her strong, unibrowed stare. “Beyond the Myth” explores what … Continue reading FRIDA KAHLO
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STEM FEST TONIGHT!!!
Don't forget to hit the STEMFEST today March 6th at Parham road campus from 6 to 8 pm. Find Something you like? We've got a book for that! See you there!! from the library!!!
Celebrate Global Open Education Week 2025: Events and Workshops
This is my favorite week in education. Every day during Global Open Education Week is filled with fantastic events- some in-person, some online, and some hybrid- that last bit includes our own OER workshop/information session: Reduce Student Costs, Boost Success: Open Resources for the Win (we will be presenting on both Tuesday, March 4th at … Continue reading Celebrate Global Open Education Week 2025: Events and Workshops
Prescription for Change
The Reynolds Downtown Campus Library is pleased to share its new display area called "Current Local Happenings" This month, we are very happy to feature "Prescription for Change" inspired by the exhibit of that name at the Black History Museum through March 15. The idea behind the new display is that students are already downtown, … Continue reading Prescription for Change
Victorian Valentines, Sweet or Sour
In 1978, William Helfand wrote that Valentine's Day cards were "primarily British and American institutions," with the exchanging of cards being an offshoot of the practice of leaving a calling, or visiting, card, at the homes of your friends and relatives around the New Year. The earliest valentines were handwritten (starting in the late 1700s … Continue reading Victorian Valentines, Sweet or Sour
Services for Reynolds Students
As a student at Reynolds Community College, you already have what it takes to succeed. Student services at the college are here to help you in any way they can. Here's a roundup of services and contact information, updated for the Spring 2025 semester, in a handy PDF format. Services_Contacts for StudentsDownload
Fairies, Toasters, and Information Literacy
A Cautionary Tale about Experts and New Media In 1917 two young girls, Elise Wright and Frances Griffiths, aged 16 and 9 respectively took their new camera outside to play and managed to cause what became a media sensation. This became known as the Cottingley Fairies Hoax. In 1917 photography was still relatively new, just … Continue reading Fairies, Toasters, and Information Literacy
Game On! Indoor Fun for the Holidays
With the holiday season and chilly weather now here, it's the perfect time for some indoor fun with family and friends. Check out our suggestions below for board and card games to play or explore Reynolds Libraries gaming book collection to learn about the art and history of games and discover other games to play. … Continue reading Game On! Indoor Fun for the Holidays
National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Want to cozy up by the fire this month with a lovable cat or dog? People often go to animal shelters to choose a puppy or kitten. As lovely as they are if you have ever had one you know how much work they take! They don't say it's like having a baby for nothing... … Continue reading National Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Information Literacy and Civic Discourse
In this internet age we must re-examine what good civic discourse looks like. What does Information Literacy have to do with civic discourse? In this election year, VCU decided to have an information literacy expert give the lecture reserved for Social Justice. Mike Caulfield presented “Rumors of Theft”. He discussed good civic process and how … Continue reading Information Literacy and Civic Discourse