National Library Week, 2003

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National Library Week, 2003

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National Library Week, 2003

Guest Author | Artist Exhibit: Rebecca Kennedy | Mnemosyne Authors and Authors

Guest Author, Curt Autry

Curt Autry, Emmy award winning news anchor and reporter for WWBT-TV, in Richmond, Virginia, was the guest author on April 9th in celebration of National Library Week. Mr. Autry has 20 years in television having worked at KTEN-TV in Denision, Texas; KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City and WRAL-TV in Raleigh, North Carolina prior to his move to Richmond.

Mr. Authry is the author of The Reunion,Sixty Years Later, Someone Still Wants Them Dead, a modern day mystery/thriller based on events in World War II. Check out a copy from the RBC Library (PS3601.U87 R48 2002).

The Reunion

Nine surviving members of a U-boat crew captured during World War II gather in North Carolina for their 60th reunion, only to find themselves targets for a group kill.

Meanwhile, after scouring hospital records to find her biological parents, a 36 year-old unwed mother from Oklahoma stumbles upon an obscure family connection to the murders. Carolyn Baker unknowingly holds the clue that could solve the crime, explain her own past, and expose long-concealed secrets.

As she thrusts herself into the FBI investigation, the killer's plan shifts...

(Description from the book jacket)

Mr. Autry entertained faculty and students with information on how he became a published author and his future writing plans. This was followed by a book signing and reception in the Library.

Photos from Curt Autry Reception

Curt Autry

Dr. Cherry, Curt Autry, Dr. Binger

President McNeer with Curt Autry
Curt Autry with President McNeer

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Artist Exhibit: "Raves for Rebecca"

On Thursday, April 10th, Rebecca Kennedy, a student at Richard Bland College, exhibited some of her works in the library.

Artist's Comments

I've always had the desire to paint. Wanting to learn to paint, through the years I have taken some one-day painting classes.

About three years ago a desire within me became more evident. I wanted to do more painting, not just attend a one-day class and paint the same thing everyone else was painting. I wanted to be more original.

Heide Gibson, a former student of Michelle Delano, recommended that I enroll at RBC.

My original plan was just to take a few art classes. However, with inspiration and support from Michelle and my family, I am currently seeking my associate degree.

Even though many of my art works are class assignments, I find inspiration form many sources. It might be a magazine or a book from the library.

Photos of Artist's Reception

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Mnemosyne Authors and Authors

The final event for National Library Week, was a celebration to honor the writers and artists published in the 2003 issue of the Mnemosyne, Richard Bland College's creative magazine. On Friday, April 11th, contributors read their submissions to the Mnemosyne. Professor Esther Floyd, faculty advisor to the magazine, helped to organize this event.

Photos from Mnemosyne "Pop and Popcorn" Reception

President McNeer, Professor Floyd

Dr. McCartan admiring Mnemosyne

James Tietjen, Student Author

Joy Galloni, Librarian Joy Galloni, Librarian

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