Author Archives: jmkyoung

Academic Integrity @ Puget Sound Teaches You How to Identify and Avoid Plagiarism

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jmkyoung

Academic Integrity @ Puget Sound teaches you how to identify and avoid plagiarism.

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Happy Birthday, John Dowland and Benjamin Britten!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jmkyoung

This year commemorates the anniversary of two English composers: John Dowland (b. 1563) and Benjamin Britten (b. 1913). Although centuries apart, Britten was drawn to Dowland’s work as a source of English song composition and expressive musical gestures. The works … Continue reading →

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Pierce County Reads: “Hemingway and Women” By Ann Putnam, May 2, 2013, 7 p.m.

Posted on April 29, 2013 by jmkyoung

Hemingway and Women A Presentation by Ann Putnam, (English Department, University of Puget Sound) May 2, 2013 @ 7pm King’s Books 218 St Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 Ann Putnam holds a Ph.D. in American Literature from the University of … Continue reading →

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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Jared Honda

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jmkyoung

My name is Jared Honda and I am a freshman here at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Mathematics and hoping to receive a double major with Exercise Science.  I just recently became a part of Greek Life here … Continue reading →

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Music in the Library: Flute-Piccolo Trio, Friday, April 26, 2 p.m.!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by jmkyoung

Please join us! Music in the Library  – Flute/Piccolo Trio! Friday, April 26, 2013 2-2:20 p.m. Collins Library Performance by Whitney Reveyrand, Melissa Gaughan, Kaitlynn Fix  

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Letterology Blog Focuses on Letters, Design, and Typography

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jmkyoung

This blog is run by local artist and graphic designer Jennifer Kennard.  She focuses on  all aspects of letters, design and typography.  Her site has links to other resources and is always a feast for the eyes.  Check it out … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Preserving More Than Just Photos

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jmkyoung

This week, April 21-27th, the nation celebrates Preservation Week and we’re doing our share of celebrating this week at Collins Memorial Library! On April 23rd, Collins held a Preservation Basics Workshop in which archivists and librarians from Collins and the … Continue reading →

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How To Become a 21st Century Librarian

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jmkyoung

Interested in Librarianship? Read this article on the challenging and rewarding aspects of this career!

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Recommended Reading: “The Language of Flowers”

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jmkyoung

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Ballantine) is an intriguing book about one girl’s connection to the world through flowers and their meanings. A perfect spring time read! -Library student staff

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Collins Library Hosts Preservation Basics Workshop, April 23, 2013, 4 p.m.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jmkyoung

In support of the American Library Association’s Preservation Week, April 21-27, 2013, the Collins Memorial Library will host a Preservation Basics Workshop this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the McCormick room.  Our speakers, Jean Fisher (Tacoma Public Library), Katie Henningsen … Continue reading →

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