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The Travelers Group met in October 2022 for a presentation about Sicily by Holly Brians Ragusa and Damon Ragusa. A delicious meal with Sicilian wine and chocolate was enjoyed by all.
The Wednesday Morning Art Museum Group visiting the Toledo Museum of Art in May 2023.
Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands
Apr. 23, 2022 — Jul. 17, 2022 | Levis Gallery
Celebrating the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Persian civilization, Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands features over 100 works from the sixth to the nineteenth century drawn from the preeminent Persian art collection of Hossein Afshar. Persia refers to the historic lands in southwestern Asia where the Persian culture and language flourished—a region now associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran, but previously extending beyond its modern-day borders.
Through the collector’s eyes, we see a portrait of Iran that manifests a strong sense of identity reflected and affirmed by the visual arts, as well as an artistic sensibility that has permeated across time, space, and medium. The exhibition showcases textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, paintings, metalwork, scientific instruments, woodwork, and jeweled objects.
Highlights include exquisite miniature paintings from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), the Persian national epic; an array of historically significant ceramics; rare Qur’an leaves; and a monumental silk carpet from the height of Safavid carpet production.
Bestowing Beauty represents a dedication to preserving Iranian artistic heritage for future generations and a desire to make it accessible for study and enjoyment. Woven throughout the tales of these extraordinary artworks are experiences, ideas, and emotions shared by all peoples. By evoking universal themes of faith and piety, love and longing, kingship and authority, banquets and battles, and earth and nature, the exhibition brings alive the rich heritage and enduring beauty of Persian art.
The artworks also explore the role and fascinating history of trade, migration, and cultural exchange in the development of Persian art, demonstrating its important legacy in artistic and technological advancement within Islamic lands and beyond.
Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. It is sponsored locally by season sponsor ProMedica and presenting sponsors Susan and Tom Palmer, with additional support from Taylor Cadillac, KeyBank, the Aaron Family, the Ohio Arts Council, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, and TMA Ambassadors.
Apr. 23, 2022 — Jul. 17, 2022 | Levis Gallery
Celebrating the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Persian civilization, Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands features over 100 works from the sixth to the nineteenth century drawn from the preeminent Persian art collection of Hossein Afshar. Persia refers to the historic lands in southwestern Asia where the Persian culture and language flourished—a region now associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran, but previously extending beyond its modern-day borders.
Through the collector’s eyes, we see a portrait of Iran that manifests a strong sense of identity reflected and affirmed by the visual arts, as well as an artistic sensibility that has permeated across time, space, and medium. The exhibition showcases textiles, manuscripts, ceramics, paintings, metalwork, scientific instruments, woodwork, and jeweled objects.
Highlights include exquisite miniature paintings from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), the Persian national epic; an array of historically significant ceramics; rare Qur’an leaves; and a monumental silk carpet from the height of Safavid carpet production.
Bestowing Beauty represents a dedication to preserving Iranian artistic heritage for future generations and a desire to make it accessible for study and enjoyment. Woven throughout the tales of these extraordinary artworks are experiences, ideas, and emotions shared by all peoples. By evoking universal themes of faith and piety, love and longing, kingship and authority, banquets and battles, and earth and nature, the exhibition brings alive the rich heritage and enduring beauty of Persian art.
The artworks also explore the role and fascinating history of trade, migration, and cultural exchange in the development of Persian art, demonstrating its important legacy in artistic and technological advancement within Islamic lands and beyond.
Bestowing Beauty: Masterpieces from Persian Lands is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. It is sponsored locally by season sponsor ProMedica and presenting sponsors Susan and Tom Palmer, with additional support from Taylor Cadillac, KeyBank, the Aaron Family, the Ohio Arts Council, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, and TMA Ambassadors.
Our September 2022 meeting was held at the home of Jane Cravens.
Carol Bailey, Mayor of Pemberville, led a very interesting and entertaining tour of the historic Pemberville Opera House. She shared the history of the beautiful building and an overview of its restoration.
Karis Matz spoke to the Antiques and Collectibles Group of the history of the hymn, "Amazing Grace" .
The meeting was held Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the home of Susan Winters.
Karis Matz spoke to the Antiques and Collectibles Group of the history of the hymn, "Amazing Grace" .
The meeting was held Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the home of Susan Winters.
Jazz and Brew Night
was enjoyed by all!
Saturday, May 13, 2023
at Arlyn's Good Beer
Pictures from University Women of BGSU
Holiday Party
Friday, December 9, 2022
University Women in the News!
See the article about the
UW annual holiday party
in the BG Independent News.
New Interest Groups for Fall 2022
Expresso Yourself - this group meets at 10:00 am on Mondays at Grounds for Thought for coffee and conversation.
Banned Book Group- this group generally meets at 10:00 am on the third Saturday of the month at Grounds for Thought to read and discuss challenged books.
Expresso Yourself - this group meets at 10:00 am on Mondays at Grounds for Thought for coffee and conversation.
Banned Book Group- this group generally meets at 10:00 am on the third Saturday of the month at Grounds for Thought to read and discuss challenged books.
UW Annual Fall Brunch
August 2022 Pictures
August 2022 Pictures
Passing the Torch.....
Our incoming president, Ann Otley
and past president, Jane Schimpf
A Message From Our President
It was a great time last night at Arlyn’s Good Beer. Perfect weather, great music, meeting new people, enjoying good beers and snacks that you so generously provided. Thanks to Jo Ascunce for arranging and all who participated.
Jo received this note from Akiko Jones (her husband Eric is one of the owners of Arlyn’s):
Dear Jo and the University Women Board Members:
Thank you so much for holding such a great gathering for us. It was such a fun time. It was really nice to see a lot of members whom I had not seen for a long time. Thank you also for holding it at the Arlyn’s. I hope the members like the place; the weather also really helped us. Thank you for having the band and the snacks for us, too.
It was a great time last night at Arlyn’s Good Beer. Perfect weather, great music, meeting new people, enjoying good beers and snacks that you so generously provided. Thanks to Jo Ascunce for arranging and all who participated.
Jo received this note from Akiko Jones (her husband Eric is one of the owners of Arlyn’s):
Dear Jo and the University Women Board Members:
Thank you so much for holding such a great gathering for us. It was such a fun time. It was really nice to see a lot of members whom I had not seen for a long time. Thank you also for holding it at the Arlyn’s. I hope the members like the place; the weather also really helped us. Thank you for having the band and the snacks for us, too.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022 the Morning Blooms! Garden Group visited Crosby Gardens in Toledo, OH.
On Wednesday, August 17, 2022 the Morning Blooms! Garden Group toured the beautiful gardens of Jan Knape, Jane Craven and Marie Rogers.
On Wednesday, July 20, 2022 the Morning Blooms Group toured the gardens of Peggy Boren, Phyllis Hartwell, Jo Ascunce and Barbara Sanchez. These are pictures of their beautiful yards.
Below are pictures from the Morning Blooms! Garden Group tour of members gardens on June 6, 2022.
UW Fall Brunch 2021
