Exhibit: Walt Disney, Impresario of Consumption
Special Collections & University Archives Posted: November 13th, 2017Walt Disney revolutionized the film and art markets, and in the 1930s, he took on the consumer market with the development of the all-encompassing marketing program. Every Disney film, beginning with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, has included a complete marketing campaign, and the successful marketing of Disney characters has brought beloved characters into our everyday lives.
The latest exhibit in Special Collections & University Archives, “Walt Disney, Impresario of Consumption,” looks at Disney’s marketing strategy from the 1930s to today using publications, artifacts, and ephemeral materials produced by and about the Walt Disney Company. The exhibit was curated by UCF students in Dr. Keri Watson’s “The Art of Disney” class (ARH 3888).
The Special Collections & University Archives’ exhibit space is located on the fifth floor of the John C. Hitt Library. The exhibit will be up through January 6, 2018.
Veterans Day – 2017
All Libraries Posted: November 9th, 2017Saturday, November 11, 2017, is Veterans Day, a day to gratefully remember those who have served our country. Just a reminder that UCF Libraries will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day.
The UCF Libraries joins in the celebration by saluting five of its own employees. Salute!
Rich Gause, Government Documents Librarian, Navy
Michael Jimenez, Payroll Manager, Air Force
Jacqui Johnson, Cataloging Sr. Library Technical Assistant, Navy
Timothy Ryan, Administration Sr. Clerk, Air Force
Andy Todd, Regional Campus Librarian, Air Force
We are so proud of you!
Interested in a history of the holiday? Check out: Veterans Affairs – History of Veterans Day
Featured Bookshelf: Native American Heritage Month
Diversity & Inclusion, Featured Bookshelf Posted: November 7th, 2017November in the United States is Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It celebrates the rich history and diversity of America’s native peoples and educates the public about historical and current challenges they face. Native American Heritage Month was first declared by presidential proclamation in 1990 which urged the United States to learn more about their first nations.
Join the UCF Libraries as we celebrate our favorite Native American authors and books. Click the link below to see the full descriptions of the books which are also available for checkout from the Featured Bookshelf display next to the bank of two elevators on the 2nd floor.
Featured Bookshelf: Native American Heritage Month
Congratulations Knight Terror Winners!
Events, Learning Engagement, STARS Digital Repository Posted: October 31st, 2017Congratulations to our two Knight Terror winners!
1st place: “Chasing Cars” by Jillian M. Carver
2nd place: “Twitch” by Ryan M. Parente
Both are now a part of our KnightVerse in STARS!
Thank you to everyone who submitted a story. There were a lot of very scary stories to choose from which made judging very exciting.