Clements Connection - October 2018
Homecoming 2018
Visit our current exhibits on Fridays in the Avenir Foundation Room from 10AM-4PM. Read More

Take a behind-the-scenes tour on select dates!
  • TODAY, October 5, 11:00 am, 1:00 and 3:00 pm
  • October 12, 11:00 am
What's In Your Attic? Treasures Big and Small
Families, collectors, aficionados, and colleagues attended September 30th What's In Your Attic event at the Clements for an informal day of sharing. To view pictures and read more about the event, visit here.
Discover Series: Gifts In Kind
Thursday, October 11, 6:00 PM
Clements Library

Join us to learn more about donating materials to the Clements, including how we decide what to accept, possible tax benefits, paperwork needed, and recognition.
OCTOBER LECTURES
Please join us as we explore our nation's past with a variety of lectures from distinguished historians and authors. Lectures are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, October 9 at 4:00 pm
David Fitzpatrick
"Emory Upton: Civil War Hero and
Army Reformer"
Palmer Commons

Fitzpatrick will illuminate Emory Upton's efforts to reform the United States Army after the Civil War.
Tuesday, October 16 at 4:00 pm
Cheney Schopieray
"D.N. Diedrich Collection of
Manuscript Americana"
Hatcher Library, Gallery

Clements Curator of Manuscripts, Cheney Schopieray, discusses our current exhibit of 17th - 20th century manuscripts. Participants are invited to view the exhibit after the lecture.
Tuesday, October 23 at 6:00 pm
Katherine Grier
"How Pets Became Part of the
American Family"
Ross School of Business
Robertson Auditorium

Join us as Professor Grier examines the history of pets and enjoy a special visit with therapy dogs from Therapaws of Michigan.
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