Monthly Archives: February 2012

Are You a Procrastinator? Don’t worry – Join the Long Night Against Procrastination

In solidarity with writing centers in Germany, Puget Sound’s Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching (CWLT) will be one of two universities from the US participating in the Long Night Against Procrastination, on March 1. The Long Night event is … Continue reading

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Oscar Winning Film on Books: Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Animated Film Inspired by Hurricane Katrina, Buster Keaton, The Wizard of Oz, and a love for books, “Morris Lessmore” is a story of people who devote their lives to books and books who return the favor. Watch the oscar … Continue reading

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Found in the Stacks by Jeanne Young: "Where the Wild Things Were…"

Did you know that a lack of danger is hazardous to the world? It’s true, according to this intriguing and informative book found in the stacks called Where the Wild Things Were: Life, Death, and Ecological Wreckage in a Land … Continue reading

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Class On Demand: A Class Designed for Four+ On Any Topic!

Class on Demand: Instruction Made to Order Wondering about getting started with RefWorks or Zotero? Working on a group project? Wondering about something your friends or classmates wonder about, too? We can work with you to arrange a class especially … Continue reading

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Pierce County Reads: Author Kristina McMorris Visits Wednesday, Feb. 29th, 7 p.m.

Collins Memorial Library in collaboration with Pierce County Reads presents: An Evening with Kristina McMorris Award-winning women’s fiction author Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 7-8:30 p.m. Collins Library, Room 020 Kristina McMorris lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and … Continue reading

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February is African American History Month!

The celebration of African American history began in 1925 with African American History Week.  Fifty years later in 1976 African American History Month began and is now celebrated each February. The Library of Congress has a good overview of the … Continue reading

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Excellence in Action – Library Student Employee Awards!

Collins Library has established in 2012 an award to recognize three student employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their work and excellence in job performance. Read more about eligibility requirements and how to nominate a library student employee at the … Continue reading

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Found in the Stacks by Rebecca Kuglitsch: "Horn Measurements and Weights of the Great Game of the World"

You never know what you will find in the stacks! This time, we found Horn Measurements and Weights of the Great Game of the World:  Being a record for the use of sportsmen and naturalists, by Rowland Ward. The book … Continue reading

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The Pocket Pad Project: Turning Discarded Paper into Free Notepads!

The Collins Memorial Library and Print & Copy Services have teamed up, using discarded paper to create useful and handy notepads for free distribution to the Puget Sound community! Read more and see how you can participate!

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"The Art of Mark Hoppmann", Reception & Talk Feb. 15, 6-8 p.m.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 – All Day “Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crows: The Art of Mark Hoppmann” Exhibit open Feb. 1–29, free Artist Talk on Feb. 15, reception 6–7 p.m., talk 7–8 p.m., Library Room 020, free … Continue reading

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