Ames Library 10th Anniversary

At Ames Library: A Ghazal

Madeline Tyner — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:49 PDT

To commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of The Ames Library, the library held a poetry contest in which students were asked to submit poems that focused on the library, in an original and creative way. The winning poem, by Madeline Tyner, was read by the author at the 10^th Anniversary Reception held on April 18, 2012 in the Bates-Merwin Reading Room, Ames Library.

Minor Myers, Jr. Honors Collection

Sue Stroyan — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:48 PDT

Created for the Ames Library 10^th Anniversary Reception on April 18^th, 2012, this presentation contains a history and description of the collection of books housed in the Bates-Merwin Reading Room. The first of several events celebrating the 10^th anniversary of the Ames Library, the reception was held in the Bates-Merwin Reading Room, named for longtime trustees and benefactors Davis U. Merwin and Rex James Bates.

The Ames Library 10th Anniversary Poster

Stephanie Davis Kahl et al. — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:47 PDT

The poster was created for the Ames Library 10^th Anniversary Reception, held in the Bates-Merwin Reading Room, on April 18, 2012. The reception was one of several events celebrating the 10^th anniversary of the library.

The Ames Library 10th Anniversary Reception Invitation

Karen Schmidt — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:45 PDT

The Meld: The Marriage of Art and Technology, The Ames Library

Colin A.D. Borck, '04 — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:58:35 PDT

A New Star on the Horizon

Tim Obermiller — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:15 PDT

Representing an ideal marriage of form and function, The Ames Library opens for business.

The Grand Tour

Illinois Wesleyan Magazine et al. — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:14 PDT

A Labor of Love

Patricia Healy Locke, '76 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:12 PDT

Chuck and Jay Ames have transformed the campus where they first met on a blind date more than 50 years ago.

Special Attractions

Randy Gleason et al. — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:11 PDT

Windows into History. Stained-glass panels rescued from an Oxford basesement bring Old World elegance to the new Ames Library.

A Home for Major Powell

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:09 PDT

Epitomizing the spirit of Illinois Wesleyan, a great explorer holds an honored place in The Ames Library.

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Ames Library

Illinois Wesleyan University — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:08 PDT

Program from the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Ames Library.

Dedication Ceremony for The Ames Library

Illinois Wesleyan University — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:06 PDT

Program from The Ames Library Dedication Ceremony.

The School of Music Convocation and Celebratory Competition

The Ames Library — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:05 PDT

Program from the School of Music Convocation and Celebratory Competition. Student composers from the School of Music performed composition pieces submitted to celebrate the grand opening of The Ames Library.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, The Ames Library

The Ames Library — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:32:03 PDT

Program from the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, The Ames Library.