Monthly Archives: October 2010

Andrew Fink '10 Picks Up National Prize for Book Collecting!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by jmkyoung

Andrew Fink ’10 will be awarded first prize in the 2010 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest at a ceremony and dinner at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15. Fink was selected for the top prize, ahead … Continue reading →

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COLLINS UNBOUND: October is National Archives Month – Celebrate Puget Sound History!

Posted on October 13, 2010 by kahanson

Upperclassmen were once much tougher on the incoming freshmen than they are now.  This warning, issued by the Puget Sound class of 1922, reads: We, the class of 1922, your natural friends and advisors, extend to you our hearty welcome. … Continue reading →

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COLLINS UNBOUND: October is National Archives Month – Celebrate Puget Sound History!

Posted on October 11, 2010 by jmkyoung

A-frames for Student Housing Did you know? Small A-frames were once an on-campus housing option for Puget Sound students. These houses were built in the late ’60s and each one fit about 5-6 students. Additional A-frames were built in 1980 … Continue reading →

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Conversation with Featured Student Artist: Jenni Denekas

Posted on October 8, 2010 by jmkyoung

Jenni is a senior (’11) Studio Art Major with an Environmental Policy and Decision-Making Minor. (Top left to right: “Puyallup Tribe”, “Foss Waterway Development Authority”, “Citizens for a Healthy Bay”, “Puget Creek Restoration Society”) Artist Statement Tell us a little … Continue reading →

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COLLINS UNBOUND: Keeping the Peace

Posted on October 4, 2010 by jmkyoung

The Collins Library is for everyone and we try hard to accommodate all the different ways you use the library: to meet up with classmates for a group project, to edit video, to take a break in the break zone … Continue reading →

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COLLINS UNBOUND: Spotlight on Wei Younts, Serials Specialist

Posted on October 1, 2010 by jmkyoung

How long have you worked at Collins? I started work in January 2004, so I’ve been working at Puget Sound for six years and 8 months. Tell us a little about your education and background? In 1982 I graduated from … Continue reading →

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