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Now Showing in the RSM Art Gallery: HOKU by Kiana Kanoa '20
Updated March 13, 2020: The opening reception scheduled for March 26th has been cancelled. We will post an update if the event is rescheduled.
Now on view in the RSM Art Gallery is a collection of photographs from HOKU Magazine, an online sustainable fashion magazine founded by Bentley University student Kiana Kanoa ’20. Please join us in celebrating HOKU at a reception on Thursday, March 26, 5:00-7:00 p.m. To learn more about the exhibit read the artist’s statement below. Co-sponsored by the Bentley Library and the Office of Sustainability .
HOKU
Kiana Kanoa ’20, Founder and Editor in Chief
March 5 – April 18, 2020
Opening Reception
Thursday, March 26 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Artist Statement
Multi-disciplinary creative, strategic marketing maven and self-proclaimed lover of all things film. After traveling to Milan, I indulged in the world of fashion but couldn’t come to terms with its detriment. With 6+ years of digital marketing and branding experience under my belt, I set out to shed light on authentic, badass and conscious fashion brands who don’t settle for the ordinary. My passion for sustainability and fashion allowed me to seamlessly fuse my knowledge of innovative marketing techniques, love for photography and eye for web design to form HOKU MAGAZINE.
In the Native Hawaiian culture, HOKU is the night of the fullest moon – beautiful and magnificent. As a Native Hawaiian, my culture is emulated in everything I do. HOKU Magazine represents the ethereal and ever-present guiding light of the good that encompasses the fashion industry. We are an online fashion magazine that fuses the best of sustainability, fashion, and design by creating a seamless platform for the eco and ethically conscious reader. A narrative that highlights brands who create effortless silhouettes and killer accessories, while being conscious of their impact. HOKU covers stories revolving around brands, influencers, creators and real people who are committed to sustainable innovation within the fashion industry.
Kiana Kanoa ’20
https://www.hokumagazine.com/
Just Posted: New Books & Audiobooks to Borrow or Download for Spring Break!
The new acquisitions lists for February are now available, just in time for Spring Break! Find something fun to read, listen to, or watch while you enjoy some time off from classes and group projects. Visit the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.
Downloadable ebooks and digital audiobooks are available via our OverDrive collection, and you now have a choice of OverDrive apps to use – the original OverDrive app and/or the new Libby app.
You can find new films and documentaries to stream online for free from our four streaming films databases.
For help finding items in the library, downloading OverDrive books or using the streaming films collections, please contact the Reference Desk.
Spring Break Hours: Sat. March 7 - Sun. March 15
Who’s ready for Spring Break? (That’s easy to answer – we all are!) Although classes won’t be in session, the library will remain open during the week with some modifications to our normal hours.
If you are staying in the area you can visit for a quiet place to relax, to borrow books and movies, or to pick up a museum pass (there are still plenty of passes available – reserve them online now). We also have some special bonus passes available for the Peabody Essex Museum – one pass grants two people FREE admission. You don’t need to reserve these special passes, but our supplies are limited. Stop at the Library Services Desk to pick one up before they disappear!
Spring Break Hours
Saturday 3/7 and Sunday 3/8:
CLOSED
Monday 3/9 – Friday 3/13:
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 3/14:
CLOSED
Sunday 3/15:
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Please note that the Deloitte Cafe (Einstein’s) is closed throughout Spring Break. For more information about library, café or help desk hours, please view the online hours calendar.
Have fun and be safe, Falcons!
Free Online Subscriptions to Leading News Sources
Have you heard that the library provides free online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times for current Bentley students, staff and faculty? Sign up for your subscriptions today!
Registration links and key features:
The New York Times
- See The New York Times registration instructions
- Subscription provides access to the NYTimes.com website, the Spanish and Chinese editions of the newspaper, and NYTimes mobile apps. Not included are the Premium Crosswords, Times Insider and Crosswords app.
- Includes access to New York Times in Education, an educator site that provides curated course-relevant content (videos, photos, infographics, and podcasts), instructional strategies designed to promote learning across disciplines, and ideas for co-curricular activities outside of the classroom.
- All NYTimes.com accounts expire on their one year anniversary, but can be renewed following these easy renewal instructions.
The Wall Street Journal
- See The Wall Street Journal registration instructions
- Subscription provides full access to the WSJ.com website and mobile apps.
- WSJ.com accounts last for one calendar year from activation, but can be renewed following these easy renewal instructions.
Financial Times
- See the Financial Times registration instructions
- Subscription provides full access to the FT.com website and mobile apps.
- Choose topics to follow and sign up for customized email alerts based on your interests by adding FT Topics and Alerts to your myFT account.
More information about these three newspaper subscriptions and additional news databases can be found on the Current News research guide. Contact the Reference Desk if you need assistance or have questions.
New Arrivals: Oscar Nominated Films, Bestsellers and More!
Take a look at the award-winning films, bestsellers, and notable nonfiction we acquired last month! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.
Downloadable ebooks and digital audiobooks are available via our OverDrive collection, and you now have a choice of OverDrive apps to use – the original OverDrive app and/or the new Libby app. For help using OverDrive, view their Getting Started page or contact the Reference Desk for personal assistance.
Research Guides for GB320, GB214 and More!
Taking GB214 or GB320 this semester? Let us help! Reference Librarians have designed custom library research guides to point you to the best resources for your assignments. Whether you’re looking for a SWOT analysis for Starbucks, a survey of the donut industry, consumer trends for luxury goods, or lacrosse participation data, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at the GB320 and GB214 research guides now – your first assignments are due very soon.
Library research guides are also available for a number of popular research topics and questions. For example:
Look for the Research Guides link in the Research Help on our homepage to browse and search our entire collection of guides.
Don’t forget, you can Ask a Librarian for help 7 days a week! Visit us in-person at the library, send us an email (redesk@bentley.edu), use our chat widget, give us a call at 781.891.2300, or text to 781.728.0511.
Hours Change for MLK Day Holiday: Sun. 1/19 and Mon. 1/20
Please take note of the following changes to the library’s hours on Sunday, January 19th and Monday, January 20th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:
Sunday, January 19
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(closing early)
Monday, January 20
CLOSED
(Martin Luther King Jr. holiday – no classes)
Source: The U.S. National Archives https://catalog.archives.gov/id/542002
For more information about library, café or help desk hours, please view the online hours calendar.
