One Day, One Dayton gifts support student experiential learning in conjunction with the Marian Library\u27s new Christmas exhibit – which correspondingly celebrates vocation and gifts

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University of Dayton eCommons University Libraries Blog Archive University Libraries 11-14-2022 Celebrating Gifts Katy Kelly University of Dayton, kkelly2@udayton.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_blog eCommons Citation Kelly, Katy, "Celebrating Gifts" (2022). University Libraries Blog Archive. 491. https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_blog/491 This Blog is brought to you for free and open access by the University Libraries at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in University Libraries Blog Archive by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact mschlangen1@udayton.edu, ecommons@udayton.edu. 1/5Celebrating Giftsudayton.edu/blogs/libraries/2022-11-14-juggler-1d1d.phpMonday November 14, 2022By Katy KellyOn Thursday, Nov. 10, campus partners and library donors celebrated the opening of theMarian Library’s new Christmas exhibit, Juggling for Mary: Vocation, Gifts and Performing forOur Lady. This exhibit is the first of three that will provide UD students with innovative hands-on learning opportunities made possible by gifts to the Libraries for One Day, One Dayton in2022.Students, faculty, staff and community members visit during opening week. Photo by Ryan O'Grady.The exhibit is curated in a way for visitors of all ages to experience the Christmas story of theJuggler as it has been adapted through the centuries in books, operas, ballets and animatedfilms. Here’s how the story goes:2/5A humble juggler struggles to find an appropriate Christmas gift to offer to the VirginMary; finally, he offers the gift of a juggling performance, and a statue of Marymiraculously comes to life!Student and Faculty Participation Visitors will see the gifts (in some cases, performances) of many faculty, staff, volunteers andstudents, coordinated by the Marian Library’s faculty and staff, led by Sarah Cahalan,director. Associate professor and archivist Kayla Harris, assistant director, and Eve Wolynes,library assistant, facilitated experiential learning opportunities for students.Story WalkStory walks, popular in public libraries, combine literature, learning and physical activity.Students of Mary-Kate Sableski and Jennifer Adams in EDT 350, Foundations of Literacythrough Literature, created an interactive story walk about Tomie dePaola’s version of theJuggler, The Clown of God. Using dePaola’s materials, students gained a deeperappreciation for the way stories can be retold and adapted for different audiences, whichinformed their work. Participate in the story walk by following the white sandwich boardsaround campus, beginning and ending outside the main entrance to Roesch Library.Children pantomime juggling as prompted by the student-produced story walk. Photo by KaylaHarris.  3/5Story TimesStudents will also practice the art of reading stories aloud at scheduled story times. Eachchildren’s book in the gallery’s library relates to finding and sharing unique gifts and talents.View the schedule on the exhibit website.Teacher education students practice reading aloud. Photo by Tash Nelson ‘23.Original PerformanceA cast and crew of students directed by theater professor Jerome Yorke created SimpleGifts, a cabaret of stories performed last weekend. Simple Gifts explored Marianist clowningas part of the multifaceted exhibit. Each story celebrated how we each contribute to thecommon good in our own unique ways. 4/5Professor Jerome York and students perform Simple Gifts. Photo by Sarah Cahalan.Exhibits Engage Learners5/5In addition to programs designed in partnership with UD’s housing and residence life staff,we look forward to showcasing student learning in our galleries for years to come. One Day,One Dayton gifts are making these upcoming learning opportunities possible:Rituals of Healing: Body, Mind, Spirit (Feb. 8–April 20, 2023) will be curated by UD first-year students in Professor Liz Hutter’s writing seminar and co-facilitated by MarianLibrary faculty and staff. Students will write narratives to explore what groups believeabout religion, medical expertise and healing. In fall 2023, artists’ books will be showcased in the Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery,organized by a group of students and coordinated by Professor Suki Kwon in theDepartment of Art and Design.The University Libraries are proud to be a leader and collaborator in students’ curricular andcocurricular experiences. Visit Juggling for Mary: Vocation, Gifts and Performing for OurLady through Jan. 27, 2023, to see gifts come to life. A student learns to juggle in the gallery. Photo by Kennedy Kish ’24. — Katy Kelly is a professor in the University Libraries and the coordinator of marketing andengagement.  

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