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Centennial inspires Halloween decorations

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

2010 marks BGSU’s 100th Anniversary. Looking forward to that celebration, CAC staff and student workers chose the Centennnial as our theme for Halloween decorations. Seen in the grouping above, are two small Centennial-themed pumpkins flanking a portrait of BGSU’s first president, Homer Williams. The pumpkins seen at right are Freddie and Frieda Falcon.
Much [...]

Our New Reference Area

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The CAC reference area was the scene of a great deal of hustle and bustle.  For ten days in July, staff and researchers made room for construction workers and furniture movers.  The old carpeting was worn and frayed and the tables and chairs had a rummage sale variety.  Card catalogs no longer in use were [...]

Happy Birthday, CAC & BPCL!

Monday, April 27th, 2009

2009 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Center for Archival Collections and the Browne Popular Culture Library at Bowling Green State University.  To recognize our twin “birthdays,” a special luncheon was held on April 24, 2009 in the Pallister Conference Room.  Watch this space for further news as we mark this important milestone.