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Thursday. February 19, 1998 - Page 12 FEATURES New reference librarian aids students in research 24 hours a week (Monday - Thursday, I pm near big cities like Washington DC and New - 4 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm). Now Hoover's York. He also likes the beauty of Hoover reference desk will have 40 hours of cover- Library itself and the physical layout of the age per week (Sunday - Thursday, I pm - 9 college. pm). Most importantly, Ho chose to work for Asked how he likes working these hours, WMC because he enjoys helping students. Ho replied, "I like it! I'm a night person, "I have an urge to help people," he said, add- and I like sleeping in until 10 am." ing that person-to-person interaction also Ho, who came to WMC from the Uni- enticed him to the service-oriented position. versity of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, said Ho's caring nature along with his special that he likes his job so far. ''I'm putting more interest and expertise in the information into this," he said, explaining that he views needs of undergraduate students are sure to his new job as a permanent career. benefit WMC students. Also, Ho said that this is his first full- Even though Ho has only been employed time job. In the past, he had worked part- by WMC a short lime, he is already well- time as an assistant manager for an art gal- liked by his peers. "He's nice, and he's smart, lery and as a research assistant in other li- and he's friendly," said Neikirk. braries. He is experienced in both book-based Quinn agrees. "We like him as a person," and electronic reference service. she said. "He has a good personality for the Besides his work experience, Ho's edu- job and is very helpful." cational background also impressed Ho feels the same toward the Hoover Hoover's staff He holds a master's degree staff. "They're friendly and pleasant to work in library and information science and in with," he said. comparative literature. Other educational Ho has also received positive feedback credentials include two bachelor's degrees, from students, even though he has had little With the addition of Clement Ho to the Hoover Library staff, the hours of the reference desk one in Chinese language and literature and interaction with them so far. "They have been will be nearly doubled. one in art history. very appreciative," he said. Asked why he chose to work for WMC, Ho is surprised that students need a lot Library Direct;r David Neikirk, explaining Ho gave several reasons. The college's lo- IlY RICHARD HAMILTON of help in how to use reference computers. SlaffWriter that the majority of students do not use the cation was one. Ho likes the fact that WMC "The students' ability to do research is not library during regular office hours (Monday is on the east coast, where the weather is as great as r thought," he said, "so I'm glad Relief is in sight for WMC students in - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm), hours when most more mild, and that the college is relatively I'm here to help them." need of evening help at Hoover Library. of Hoover's professional staff are present. to provide Baltimore museums exhibit On Jan 20, Clement Ho joined WMC as "An evening reference librarian was Hoover Library's evening reference librar- needed because we were unable ian, a new position in which the primary re- reference service on Sundays and weekday sponsibility is to serve WMC students in the ~ .. "' diverse art collections afternoons and evenings. • 17th Century. Utrecht in this era was the art BY KATE TEVIS capital of the Dutch Republic and its catho- SwffWriler ;flOOD Naomi Queen Victoria might be surprised to see lic population inspired focused of the "mas- on many ters of Iighr." art collec- Campbell's shoes in her The first section primarily inspired the many items in tion, but these are among a new style of Italy. They brought The Baltimore Museum of Art's current ex- religious paintings to Utrecht by journeys to COLLEGE hibit. art - the Caravaggist style patterned after The collection was started in England in Michelangelo Amerighi da Caravaggio. The Presents the late 19th Century by Victoria and her Caravaggist religious paintings glared with husband Prince Albert. It features works of an otherworldly, intense light; flesh appeared The European Economy art and furniture with the early Renaissance and yellowish-white flashbulb. in the glow times diverse as if captured from of a camera's starting places, and extending to the present. The second part of the show focused on A SUMMER COURSE .One highlight of the Renaissance section luxury and pleasure. Portraits of wealthy, manuscript OFFERED IN was the original by Leonardo Da Vinci. This. middle-class men and women revealed the on of a geometry written impact of a strong commercial economy book STRASBOURG, FRANCE unusual that looked no different than mod- the Dutch standards. For the merchants who was written in ink, in hand- Republic's book social structure and lifestyle writing HOME TO ern cursive - a reminder that history is con- could afford luxury, it was a status symbol stituted of real, individual men and women. to have one's portrait painted. The European Parliament and the Council of Europe Among items from the Victorian age were These portraits and depictions of luxury three original manuscripts of Charles we;te examples of the Mannerist style that May 18 through lune 4,1998 Dickens' Bleak House. The first was a hand- emphasized the emotional meaning and written copy, surprisingly legible; the sec- mood or quality of the picture rather than • an upper level course taught in English at ond, a typewritten copy with corrections; the religion 9f mechanics. the Hood College Center in Strasbourg third, an original final copy. furniture set The third section of the show focused on An 18th century English ap- • discussions, briefings, site visits • tours, consisted of chairs and a wooden bowl at- landscapes. Most of these landscapes col- peared more Italian than Dutch: grottoes, excursions • 3 days in Paris • limited enrollment tached to a stand, for holding wassail, or umne, fountains, rocks and waterfalls. Some Elaborately adorned and vases by Greek • comprehensive early course registration fee spiced ale. created by French and English mer- landscapes were inhabited in mythological and furniture Roman gods and goddesses calm and and lonely, For information or application contact: chants and artisans in the 18th Century were action; others were by playful nymphs. The also on display. some were populated Professor Joseph Dahms The last section contained modern art. landscapes with gods and goddesses were Economics and Management Department The highlight was Naomi Campbell's tow- particularly Interesting, conveying the drama Hood College ering cobalt "mock croc" platform shoes, and mood of mythology. Frederick, MD 21701-8575 which she fell from on the runway. Also on At the very end of the exhibit was a huge 301-696-3687 ~" Fax: 301-694,7653 display was an early 1980's "radio in a bag" painting of a hunter and a dead swan. The and a mannequin in a glass case, wearing a swan was indicative of its owner's status, E-mail: dahms@nimue.hood.edu flashy dress designed in 1996. hunting was a pastime for the nobility. 1998 Hood College Study Abroad Program The Walter's Art Gallery's "Masters of Next to this painting was a comment book in Strasbourg also available Light, Dutch Painters in Utrecht during the containing the inspired commentary of a vis- Golden Age" will be open until April 5. iting class of middle-schoolers: "Why would Paintings in the exhibit are all from the early someone draw a dead swan?"