Monthly Archives: October 2015

Nimona – The Popular Collection’s newest graphic novel!

Noelle Stevenson makes her graphic novel debut with Nimona, based on her award-winning web comic. The beloved epic tells the story of Nimona, a young shape shifter with an aptitude for villainy. She teams up with super villain Lord Blackheart … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Focus on Scholarly Publishing

Focus on Scholarly Publishing Collins Library is pleased to announce the first issue of the Race and Pedagogy Journal is available on Sound Ideas. The publication was conceived in 2014 and provides a forum to cultivate a critical discussion around … Continue reading

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17 Brilliant Art History-Inspired Halloween Costumes

These are WAY more genius than painting on a unibrow and being Frida Kahlo. Take a look at these great ideas for Halloween costumes at BuzzFeed, by Jessica Misener.

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Archives & Special Collections Open House: Friday, October 30, 2015, 3-4 p.m.

Take a break and walk down memory lane by visiting the A&SC. On display will be yearbooks, newspapers and university memorabilia. Guests will also have a chance to view some of our recently acquired rare books and manuscripts and learn … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Happy Halloween!

Halloween is right around the corner! I hope you’ve all got your costumes prepared! If not, here are some ideas courtesy of four gentlemen keepin’ it spooky at a school dance in 1947. Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to check out … Continue reading

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New in the Popular Collection: Fortune Smiles – Six powerful stories from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Orphan Master’s Son.

“Nirvana,” winner of the prestigious Sunday Times short story award, tells the story of a programmer who finds refuge in the digital image of the President of the United States as his wife suffers from a rare disease. Countless other … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Maybe Thistle Make You Feel Better

If you lilac wildflowers and you’re already planning your next trip out to the wilderness, consider perusing Earl Larrison’s Washington Wildflowers. Though it was published in 1974, it’s still accurate to the local flora, and it even comes with lovely … Continue reading

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Mid-semester Advice from the Collins Library Peer Research Advisor

Hello again! It feels like months since the first day of classes, but somehow midterms have snuck up on us once again! I know personally midterms are the last things I want to think about right now since I feel … Continue reading

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New Resource: Film Indexes Online

One entry point allows you to search Film Index International, the International Index to Film Periodicals and the American Film Institute Catalog! Covers the years 1893 to the present Includes full production and cast and crew information for over 200,000 … Continue reading

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Arthur Miller at 100

This year marks the centennial of one of the 20th century’s most enduring playwrights, Arthur Miller (1915-2005). His works continue to resonate with today’s audiences as the themes wrestle with issues of personal integrity and social responsibility. On the stage, … Continue reading

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