Need a little break from the end of the semester rush? Stop by Shafer Library Friday, April 28th from 1-4 to enjoy some stress relief activities!
While here, don't forget to stop by and give therapy dog Mishka a hug! She's always happy to brighten your day!
Also feel free to stop by during Finals Week May 1st-4th for some games, snacks, movies and books to help you unwind and take a break!
Spring is in the air, and the campus grounds are green again! While we may take our beautiful campus for granted, there was one year where the campus did not become as green as it should have.
In May 2014, the University of Findlay had to replace about 75% of its campus grass due to a fertilizer mishap. A private company accidentally applied weed killer to the grounds, destroying the grass in the process. As many as 54 acres of grass had been killed, and repairs were very expensive. Check out the photo below of some newspaper articles that covered the story. After being picked up by television stations, the story even went national!
This story reminds us that we should never take our environment for granted, and that it should always be appreciated!
Newspaper Articles (May 16-17, 2014)
These newspaper articles come from The Republic (Columbus, Indiana) and The Courier (Findlay). Both articles highlight the significance of the campus grass, and how hard the university works to maintain a healthy landscape.
Jenni Royce
Started by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry month celebrates the integral part that poetry has in our culture and works to promote its importance.
To celebrate, head over here to receive a poem everyday selected by the current U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón or learn more about Poetry and how to celebrate at the Academy of American Poets.
Don't forget to stop by the Library throughout the month to check out any events we may be hosting.
Do you know who the U.S. and the Ohio State Poet Laureates are? Check them out below!
Hello, Oilers! We just wanted to remind you that Shafer Library will be hosting our "Presentations 101" workshop tomorrow at 2:00PM in the Learning Commons. This session will cover how to best prepare and create effective presentations. This is a great workshop for those wishing to brush up their public speaking skills. Whether you are a master at presenting or feel that you might want some extra help, feel free to join us!
With commencement right around the corner, check out this diploma from 1959! It is one of the few diplomas that the University Archives has preserved, and we'd like to showcase it in honor of the class of 2023. You may notice that it is very similar to today's diplomas with few changes. UF's diplomas now display "University of Findlay" instead of "Findlay College," but they have same color scheme (black and orange). We hope this creates some excitement for commencement this year!
Findlay College Diploma Cover
This cover was used to store the diploma in 1959. The inscription reads "Findlay College Class of 1959" and "Frank P. Corso," which is the graduate's name.
Findlay College Diploma (Class of 1959)
A Bachelor of Science degree was granted to Frank Corso on June 7, 1959. It contains the signatures of Ollie J. Wilson (university president), secretary and president of the board of trustees, and the college dean. This item was donated to the University Archives by Frank Corso's family.