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This handmade Waller Hall planter captures the spirit of "growing Willamette." Created in honor of the University's sesquicentennial, the planters were designed by Janene Allman, cashier, and built by Jim Ames and Tom Bader, physical plant, as centerpieces for a staff luncheon. A few can still be seen on campus, including this one borrowed from Liesa Kister at the Information Center in the University Center.
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Notes from New Zealand
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I placed a copy of the spring 2005 edition of The Scene on my desk, and immediately visitors wanted to open it up. Like those guests, I was compelled to stop in my tracks and thumb through the journey of world art that is pulsating out of and into the university. John Olbrantz and Rebecca Dobkins have undertaken a brave new relationship, and we have accepted the invitation gladly. Congratulations on a wonderful edition, and I look forward to future articles that follow the new weave that has been inspired by artists across the Pacific Ocean. Garry Nicholas |
The article on Eternal Threads was beautifully written and illustrated. Visiting and exhibiting at the Hallie Ford Museum will be an enriching experience for us, and we are very much looking forward to spending time in Salem. Darcy Nicholas Kia ora! Thank you for sending the beautiful magazines. We are all very impressed and it brings a huge smile to our faces to see the beautiful kakahu on the cover. I'm sure the rest of the weavers will be thrilled. Naomi Singer |
How delightful it was to open my mail and see our weavers' work on the cover of the last issue of The Scene as well as the informative article within. I read from cover to cover and have gained an impression of what I may expect when I come with our group of Maori weavers in September. We are all excited at the opportunity to share and learn whilst at Willamette. Ranui Ngarimu |
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The Scene reserves the right to edit letters for length or clarity. Be sure to sign your letter and include your name and address, plus your class year if you’re a Willamette graduate. Letters will be used for publication unless you specifically state the letter is not to be published. Letters reflect the opinions of the writers and not necessarily those of Willamette University or The Scene. Send letters to Editor, The Scene, 900 State St., Salem, OR 97301 or email us at scene@willamette.edu.Public Events Woven Into Historic Exhibit
Preparations are in high gear for the Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread exhibit, Sept. 23 to Dec. 22, at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. The Eternal Thread, profiled in the last issue of The Scene, is the first exhibit of contemporary Maori weaving ever to leave New Zealand, and the Hallie Ford Museum is one of only three venues in the world selected for the tour.
Willamette University alumni and friends are invited to the following free public events. Unless otherwise noted, all will be held at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at the corner of State and Cottage streets.
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Friday, Sept. 23 4 p.m. — Procession of Nations, featuring Oregon tribal delegations; stops include a blessing at the Star Trees, then the opening ceremony at the museum (Jackson Plaza) 6 p.m. — Complimentary buffetstyle feast featuring native foods (Cat Cavern). Seating is limited; R.S.V.P. to Carolyn Harcourt, 503-370-6856 or charcour@willamette.edu. |
Saturday, Sept. 24 10 a.m. — exhibit opens to the public 11 a.m. — lecture by Darcy Nicholas, director of the Pataka Museum, New Zealand Noon–2 p.m. — demonstrations and two panel discussions with Maori weavers Noon–4 p.m. — Maori weavers available for demonstration and discussion |
Sept. 27–29 Noon–4 p.m. — Maori weavers share their art with regional weavers, school children and other visitors Oct. 4–6 Noon–4 p.m. — Maori weavers available for demonstration and discussion Oct. 13 7 p.m. — lecture by Patrick Kirch, UC Berkeley, on Polynesian history (Paulus Lecture Hall, College of Law) |