On October 17th, 2014, Special Collections and Archives fêted the opening of its latest exhibit, Offerings to the Gods of Light and Shadow: Selections from the John Running Collection. Over seventy-five attendees (friends, families, colleagues) graced the space in SCA to celebrate the life and photographic career of local photographer John Running. SCA’s very own student worker, Lara Gabrielsen, took the wonderful images you see in this post. Thanks Lara!
John Running, Elizabeth M. and P.T. Reilly Intern Cinda Nofziger, Project Manager and Curator of Visual Materials Jonathan Pringle
The festivities got started at 4 p.m. and continued until 6 p.m. In attendance were some campus media outlets, including a reporter from The Lumberjack (NAU student newspaper) and a photographer from NAU Marketing. In addition to John’s friends, family, and colleagues, Cline Library and NAU staff/faculty were also part of the reception.
Director of Development and Communications Kathleen Schmand and Archivist R. Sean Evans
John Running and Library Dean Cynthia Childrey
Assistant Director of Development Ellen Kennedy and Assistant Dean Jill Koelling
Artist Bruce Aiken and John Running
College of Arts and Letters Dean Michael Vincent and Cynthia Childrey
John Running, Stephen Saunders, and Corey Allen
Cynthia Childrey and Jonathan Pringle
Head of Special Collections and Archives Peter Runge, John Running, Cynthia Childrey
John Running and Provost Laura Huenneke
Library Specialist Sr. Cindy Summers, Building Coordinator Lauri Budzinski, and Digital Access Library Specialist, Sr. Jess Vogelsang.
Tony Crum and Digital Access Librarian Todd Welch
A short 20 minute presentation began once more guests arrived. Peter, Cynthia, Jonathan, Cinda, and the man of honor John Running gave a few remarks. John shared that October 17th was a significant day for his family: exactly four years ago to the day, his and Shelley’s daughter Amara became a United States citizen.
Director of Planned Giving Anne Morgan, Benita Boyd, Peter Runge, and Ellen Kennedy
Shelley Claude with daughters Amara and Sophie
Shelley Claude
There were some light food selections provided for attendees from NAU catering.
Reception cake
Catering in the Presidents’ Room
We had a blast helping put this exhibit together for all of you. Please come and visit us during our normal hours of operation (Monday-Thurs. 9-6, Friday 9-5) OR explore our virtual website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Oh! And please be sure to visit Cline Library’s Facebook and Twitter pages and share comments, questions and feedback with us.
Jonathan Pringle and Cinda Nofziger in the exhibit’s studio space – designed for taking images and sharing online using social media