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A&SC Alumni History Harvest, June 5, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Archives and Special Collections (A&SC) June 5, 202610 a.m.–4 p.m.Collins Memorial LibraryArchives & Special Collections (Second Floor) Do you have a unique memento from your time at the University of Puget Sound? We invite you to join us for the … Continue reading

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Collins Library Senior Art Award 2026

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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Puget Sound Book Artists Celebrate 15 Years of Creative Community with Anniversary Members’ Exhibition

June 4–July 31, 2026 Collins Memorial Library University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington September 28–December 12, 2026 Daniel J. Evans Library The Evergreen State College Olympia, Washington  The PSBA gratefully acknowledges the support of Collins Memorial Library at the University of Puget Sound and the Daniel … Continue reading

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Lily Rand, 2024 Library Senior Art Award Winner

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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WELCOME HOME LOGGERS! Homecoming & Family Weekend Oct. 10-12, 2025

Welcome Home Loggers! Enjoy fun and festivities of Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025! Collins Library has some surprises for you! Grizz Bear Claw pastries Friday morning, Oct. 10th in the Collins Library. At LoggerFest (Jones Circle) from 2:30-4:30, pick up … Continue reading

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

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

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

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!

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!

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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