Opens Nov. 16

It Takes a Village: Christmas in Community

In Nativity traditions around the world, a large crowd gathers near the newborn Jesus. Some of the most expansive Nativity sets in the Marian Library Crèche Collection illustrate that the joy of Christmas is best shared with others.

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With donor support, the Marian Library commissioned Chase Howell ’24, ’26 to create a piece of Marian artwork. Howell describes the piece as an amalgamation of various devotions and biblical events.
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Read and Experience: Native American Heritage Month link-arrow link-arrow

Celebrate Native American history by exploring the University Libraries collections and nearby destinations.
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2027 Marian Fellowships link-arrow link-arrow

Applications for three fellowship opportunities are due Jan. 15.
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Nativities exhibit opens Nov. 16 link-arrow link-arrow

“It Takes a Village: Christmas in Community” is open to the public Nov. 16 through Jan. 15 in Roesch Library.