June 28, 2007
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Lourdes Rodriguez-Barrera
NSU Office of Public Affairs
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Marcia Silverstein
NSU Alvin Sherman Library,
Research and Technology Center
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Alvin Sherman Library to Open Quilts of Valor Exhibit in Gallery - July 2
FORT LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, FL - A Quilt of Valor drive, exhibit, reception and workshop at Nova Southeastern University are all part of a month long movement designed to inspire a collection of quilts that will be donated to wounded soldiers returning from the war.
Beginning July 2, the 2nd floor Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Technology Center will showcase more than 70 Quilts of Valor in an exhibit that is designed to draw inspiration and a patriotic drive for more quilts through August 10. The display is the result of a call to action in conjunction with the Quilts of Valor Foundation and on behalf of wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Donated by local quilters from throughout South Florida, these warming works of art will be on display through August 10 and then make their way to the Veteran’s Hospital in Miami for recovering soldiers.
A Quilt of Valor is a tribute to a wounded soldier, recognizing his or her service, dedication and sacrifices made on behalf of our country. It is a lap size machine or handmade quilt, which has been pieced and quilted using materials such as 100 percent cotton and flannels for warmth and comfort.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, July 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A free Quilts of Valor workshop will take place on Saturday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the 2nd floor Gallery at the Alvin Sherman Library. Registration is required. Please contact Carla Millares by email at Carla@keylimequilts.com or by phone at 954-655-2202. The viewing hours for the exhibit are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Quilters of South Florida were invited to answer the call by submitting their quilts with a completed entry form by June 15. Organizers asked that all quilts be hand delivered to Nora Quinlan at the Alvin Sherman Library, 3100 Ray Ferrero Boulevard in the Davie Campus of NSU. For more information on participating, please call Nora Quinlan at 954-262-4637 or email nora@nova.edu.
The Alvin Sherman Library is a joint-use facility, which is the result of an innovative agreement between NSU and the Broward County Board of Commissioners. The five-story Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is Florida's largest library at 325,000 square feet. It serves the residents of Broward County, as well as NSU students, faculty, and staff members. For more information on the library, please visit www.nova.edu/library/main
Nova Southeastern University is the largest independent institution of higher education in the Southeast, and it is the 6th largest independent institution nationally. NSU awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, educational specialist, doctoral, and first-professional degrees in a wide range of fields. The university is comprised of undergraduate, graduate and professional schools of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, allied health and nursing, medical sciences, dental medicine, law, marine biology and oceanography, business and entrepreneurship, computer and information sciences, humanities, conflict resolution, family therapy, interdisciplinary studies, education, psychology and counseling, and family programs.
