Library News and Events

Test your knowledge and celebrate Black history! Join us for a weekly Black History Trivia Challenge starting February 3. Each week will feature new questions highlighting the achievements, contributions, and history of Black leaders, trailblazers, and culture.

• Begins: February 3 (new trivia challenge each week)
• Winners Announced: The following Monday
• Prizes for top scorer!

Think you have what it takes to win? Participate each week for a chance to claim the top spot and show off your Black history knowledge!

Winners must pick up their prize from the library.

Trail Blazers & Pioneers | February 3 - 7 

Test your knowledge

Prize: National Museum of African American History and Culture 2025 Wall Calendar

Civil Rights Movement | February 10 - 14 

Test your knowledge

Prize: Sweet Home Café Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking

Black Cultural Contributions | February 17 - 21 

Test your knowledge

Prize: Hip Hop Trivia

Black History Around the World | February 24 - 28 

Test your knowledge

Prize: Black History Month Tote Bag

Help us expand our library collection with amazing stories by Black authors! We have 8 incredible fiction books to choose from, and we want your input on which title to add.

• How to Vote: Browse the selections and cast your vote for your favorite book.
• Voting Deadline: Friday, February 28

The book with the most votes will be added to our library collection—so make your voice heard and help bring more diverse stories to our shelves!

Vote Now!

"Young Students" by Bearden, Romare. Collage, 1964, Bearden Foundation, https://beardenfoundation.org/collages/.

Celebrate Black History Month through art! Students are invited to create a collage or painting inspired by the iconic works of Romare Bearden, highlighting themes of Black history, culture, and identity.

Competition Details:

• Design Period: February 1 – 27
• Registration Deadline: February 21
• Artwork Display & Voting: Friday, February 28 | 12 – 4 p.m. [Canceled]
• Prize: $100 gift card for the winning artist (voted by peers)

Refreshments will be served

Join us in honoring Black history through creativity! Showcase your artistic vision and let your work tell a powerful story. All students are welcome to participate!

Sign up here

Don't know how to make a collage? Watch these tutorial videos:

1. Creating a Collage: An Art Project Inspired by Romare
2. Romare Bearden: Master of Collage Art & The Harlem Renaissance

Is there a place on campus where I can use art supplies?

Free art supplies can be found at the Art Cafe at the Schingoethe Center every Tuesday 5-7 p.m. and Friday 12-2 p.m. Phillips Library has various magazines that you can use and art supplies that you can check out!