Author Archives: jmkyoung

Artist Talk with Gabby Cooksey – Tarot for the Misguided, Wednesday, September 24, 4-5pm, Archives Seminar Rm., Collins Library

Posted on September 3, 2025 by jmkyoung

PSBA and the Collins Library invite you to join artist and bookmaker Gabby Cooksey as she delves into the curious world behind her two-volume creation, Tarot for the Misguided. Time is a slippery beast when chasing the origins of tarot—full of truths, tall … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Book Collecting Contest 2025 Winners

Posted on April 29, 2025 by jmkyoung

Congratulations to Oscar Altman and Mia Steiner, winners of the 2025 Book Collecting Contest! Collins Choice Award & First Place Collection Oscar Altman“Ancient Texts and Modern Commentaries” The Collins Choice Award recognizes a student whose collection illustrates the hallmarks of … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Senior Art Award 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by jmkyoung

Each year, a Library panel previews the senior art show, thoughtfully debates the entries, and selects a winning artwork. The Collins Library Senior Art Award celebrates the artist with a $250 prize and invites them to display their work prominently … Continue reading →

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Submit your display collections for the “Puget Sound Hobby Hall” exhibit for January 2025!

Posted on November 4, 2024 by jmkyoung

Exhibit Summary  The Collins Memorial Library invites students, faculty, staff, and campus groups to display their collections in the exhibit, Puget Sound Hobby Hall. Collections can include stamps, comics, dolls, action figures, books, coins, crafts, memorabilia, rocks, and anything else … Continue reading →

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Dr. Annie Downey extends a warm welcome to all!

Posted on September 24, 2024 by jmkyoung

Welcome to the 2025/2026 academic year from the Collins Memorial Library staff! Our dedicated professional Collins librarians and staff are here to help you find, access, and use our expansive collections. Liaison Librarians are available for research consultations, citation help, … Continue reading →

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University of Puget Sound Digital Collections Now on JSTOR

Posted on September 16, 2024 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library hosts a number of digital collections that include scholarship and creative works of the faculty, staff and students, collections capturing the history of the University, digitized archival collections, and other collections that are used across campus … Continue reading →

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Logger Lore: Fall Traditions at Puget Sound Exhibit, Aug. 26 – Dec. 16, Collins Library Link

Posted on August 19, 2024 by jmkyoung

Step into Fall semester with Logger Lore: Fall Traditions at Puget Sound, a new exhibit celebrating the back-to-school traditions that build community and camaraderie on campus.  Explore the history of Homecoming, discover unique student clubs, celebrate academic excellence, and learn … Continue reading →

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13th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Exhibit Awards

Posted on June 12, 2024 by jmkyoung

The Puget Sound Book Artists exhibit team has chosen five award winners for its 13th annual 2024 members’ exhibit. The awards were in the following five categories: Thematic Excellence; Most Innovative Book Structure; First-Time Entry; Most Original Writing; and Overall … Continue reading →

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The 13th Annual Puget Sound Book Artists Members’ Exhibition! (June 4 – August 1, 2024), Opening Reception, June 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Collins Library

Posted on April 29, 2024 by jmkyoung

A Creative Journey Through Time See the PSBA Exhibit Award Winners here! Collins Library welcomes back the annual PSBA exhibition! Playful and profound, the Puget Sound Book Artists 13th annual member exhibit on the theme of Time Travel will be … Continue reading →

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Cas Almond, 2023 Library Senior Art Award Winner

Posted on April 22, 2024 by jmkyoung

For over a decade, the Collins Memorial Library has sponsored an award for an outstanding graduating Art major. Each year a Library panel convenes to preview the senior show and after much discussion selects the winning artwork. The artist is … Continue reading →

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