Monthly Archives: October 2014

“Spotlight: Research Conferences” by Liz Roepke ’15, Peer Research Advisor

Over Fall Break, I had the great opportunity to attend and present my research at the Geological Society of America’s 2014 Fall Meeting, which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. What an experience! It’s the second professional geologic conference I … Continue reading

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Library of Congress Seeks Halloween Photos For American Folklife Center Collection

The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress is inviting Americans participating in holidays at the end of October and early November – Halloween, All Souls Day, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos – to photograph hayrides, … Continue reading

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Take a visual tour of Halloween in America during the first half of the 20th century

What better way to wrap up  American Archives month then with a Halloween stroll through the Digital Public Library of America. From turn of the century Hallow’een postcards through photos from the 1950’s we get a taste of Halloween in America … Continue reading

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From the Archives: The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

Back in early October we blogged about the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair, which took place the weekend of October 11th. Having attended the book fair, I’m here to bring you a little recap of the event! As a student working … Continue reading

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Available in the Popular Collection: “Vitro” By Jessica Khoury

Skin Island is a remote island off the Pacific where scientists privately funded by the enigmatic Corpus Corporation have brought life to test-tube embryos. These creatures are the Vitros, beings whose knowledge and abilities wildly surpass those of humans. Seventeen-year-old … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Library Research Help for First-Year Students

In the week leading up to Fall Break, Collins Library was filled to the brim with students studying for midterms and conducting research for their project proposals. For many first-year students, the mid-point of the fall semester serves as a … Continue reading

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“What routines or rituals do you follow?” Answers found in Relief Linocuts

Next time you’re in the library, look up! On the front of the balcony are some beautiful Relief Linocuts, created by students in Art 281: Beginning Printmaking, Relief and Intaglio, taught by Professor Janet Marcavage. What is your daily script? … Continue reading

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Unpublished Memoir of Simon & Schuster Co-founder Turns Up

Could it be that Simon & Schuster co-founder Richard “Dick” Simon failed to find a publisher for his own book trade memoir? Simon and partner Max Schuster launched the book publishing house of Simon & Schuster in New York City … Continue reading

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Vamp & Tramp Artists’ Book “Show & Tell”, Monday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.

Please join us! Vamp & Tramp Artists’ Book Show & Tell Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 1-2:30 p.m. Collins Library, Rm. 020 University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA Collins Memorial Library is pleased to welcome the Stewart’s for their 5th visit … Continue reading

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Having computer or scanner problems in the Learning Commons?

If you have any problems when using the computers or scanners in the Learning Commons, please let us know.  The library staff can address and resolve many issues immediately.  We also work closely with Technology Services to address any larger … Continue reading

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