Crane Exhibit
NEWS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 10/14/2011
CONTACT: LESLIE SCHALER, COMMUNICATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, (413) 545-0162
UMass Amherst Libraries Host
1,000 CRANES FOR BREAST CANCER
Amherst, MA - The UMass Amherst Libraries host an exhibit, “1,000 Cranes for Breast Cancer,” through October in the Lobby of Du Bois Library. A reception will be held on Tuesday, October 25 at 2 p.m. in the former Circulation Office on the Entrance Level of Du Bois Library. Refreshments will be served.
A paper crane is an ancient Japanese origami pattern that symbolizes health and peace. Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as a long life or recovery from an illness or injury. Commonwealth Honors College students folded the cranes to raise awareness of breast cancer during October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
For more information, contact Madeleine Charney (mcharney@library.umass.edu, 413-577-0784) or view Collegian article.
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Last Edited: 24 October 2011
