Monthly Archives: January 2016

From the Archives & Special Collections: A Piece of Art

Posted on January 28, 2016 by jpelger

When words and art come together you get the wonderful and creative artists’ books. However, these books go much further than picture books; they really are a piece of art. One such book, The Girl in the Moon by Jessica … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 4-5 p.m. – Renee Simms, African American Studies, Documents of Cultural Shift: Reading our Campus Letters, Student Newspapers, Yearbooks, and Course Catalogues from 1965 to 1971

Posted on January 25, 2016 by jmkyoung

Join us in the Archives & Special Collections space for light refreshments and an informal lecture. When did our university begin discussions about adding courses on African American culture? What were campus discussions in 1965 about racial integration of fraternities … Continue reading →

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Food for Fines Drive

Posted on January 25, 2016 by jmkyoung

“Food for Fines” is an event where members of the campus community can donate non-perishable food items in lieu of paying library fines for overdue materials. Usually, we allow $1 per 1 item. The fines must be from materials that … Continue reading →

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Got Questions? Get (Lib)Answers!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by jmkyoung

Introducing a new platform to get the answer to your library and research questions: Collins Library LibAnswers!  More than just an FAQ,  LibAnswers is a searchable knowledge base that allows you to quickly find answers to your questions, either through … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Spring 2016!

Posted on January 20, 2016 by jmkyoung

Welcome back Loggers! Here’s hoping for a great spring semester. Check out our new digital collections in Archives & Special Collections, University Ephemera, 1888-present, and the Oregon Methodist Missions papers. The Archives & Special Collections is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door – Spring 2016 Events

Posted on January 19, 2016 by jmkyoung

Each month, the Archives & Special Collections will hold a series of informal presentations on current research, unique resources, and rare books. Join us for informal discussion, refreshments, and the opportunity to handle documents and artifacts hundreds of years old! … Continue reading →

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History comes to life in “The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction and Houdini in the Spirit World”

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jmkyoung

Against the backdrop of glamour and jazz that is 1920’s America, two paranormal icons vie for the spotlight at a time when science is on the verge of accepting the supernatural. Harry Houdini, the most famous escape artist and unmasker … Continue reading →

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