Author Archives: jmkyoung

Friday Fun! Recommended Film – Tom Cruise movies at Collins!

Posted on September 13, 2013 by jmkyoung

If you like Tom Cruise, find him right here in the Collins library DVD collection! Oldies, but goodies have the best staying power! Jerry Maguire: A sports agent suddenly discovers his scruples and promptly loses his job. But with the … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Wife no. 19

Posted on September 12, 2013 by jmkyoung

So as a new archivist here at the library, I’ve gotten to spend a few days shelving books, and of course I managed to start reading the first one I picked up. In my defense, the title is Wife no.19, … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jmkyoung

Behind the Archives Door Contact:  Jane Carlin, jcarlin@pugetsound.edu, or Katie Henningsen, khenningsen@pugetsound.edu On the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., the Archives & Special Collections will hold a series of informal presentations on current research, unique … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading: “Japanese Street Style”

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jmkyoung

If you enjoy perusing street fashion blogs, are interested in Japanese culture, or just like people who don’t take themselves or their personal style too seriously, you might consider picking up this book, Japanese Street Style, by Pat Lyttle.  The … Continue reading →

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Washington State Supreme Court Comes to Campus

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jmkyoung

On Wednesday, September 18th, there will be a panel discussion with several of the Washington State Supreme Court Justices and others on the topic of “Legal Issues in Diversity.”  The justices are expected to explore some recent controversial legal issues, … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? Laptop study shows…

Posted on September 9, 2013 by jmkyoung

A recent library study revealed that there are more laptop users than desktop users.

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From the Archives: We also have books!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by jmkyoung

A copy of Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler is available in the Archives & Special Collections. Today marks the birth of Hungarian-born English author and journalist, Arthur Koestler (1905-1983).  Koestler began writing to support himself while living in Palestine, … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading: “Flower Confidential”

Posted on September 4, 2013 by jmkyoung

I read Flower Confidential by Amy Stewart a few years ago and recently read it again.  It is a “behind the scenes”  history of the cut flower industry in the United States.  Learn about the quest for the blue rose. … Continue reading →

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The Light in Her Eyes: Reception and Special Film Screening, Sept. 5, 2013, 4:30-7 p.m.

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jmkyoung

THE LIGHT IN HER EYES Reception and Special Film Screening with Director Julia Meltzer September 5, 2013 Reception 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Collins Memorial Library University of Puget Sound “Houda … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? Atlases moved…

Posted on September 2, 2013 by jmkyoung

Atlases are shelved at the end of the reference book stacks on the main floor.

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