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Did You Know? Historical Films Have Been Digitized!

A collection of University of Puget Sound historical films has been digitized.

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April is National Poetry Month: “To a Mouse”

“To a Mouse” by Robert Burns, submitted by Jeanne Young On Turning her up in her Nest with the Plough Wee, sleekit, cow’rin’, tim’rous beastie, O what a panic’s in thy breastie! Thou need na start awa sae hasty, Wi’ … Continue reading

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Brown and Haley Lecture – Dr. Francis Fukuyama

Hopefully, you all had a chance to attend the recent Brown and Haley Lecture series featuring noted scholar Francis Fukuyama.  Dr. Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), resident in FSI’s … Continue reading

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April is National Poetry Month: “Silentium!”

Here is a translation of my favorite poem. Submitted by Peggy Burge Silentium! Fyodor Tyutchev’s poem, translated by John Dewey Be silent, guard your tongue, and keep All inmost thoughts and feelings deep Within your heart concealed. There let Them … Continue reading

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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Vanessa Corwin

My name is Vanessa Corwin, and I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m a senior CSOC major with a minor in religion. I love anthropology and hopefully can pursue a career in it after graduation! Don’t ask me … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Airing Dirty Laundry

Now, some of you may know that for a period of UPS history, from the mid-1960s until 1999, the University’s athletics colors were not maroon and white, but green and gold. And it just so happens that recently, the athletics … Continue reading

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April is National Poetry Month: “Words”

“Words” by Dana Gioia is a favorite of mine. Submitted by Elizabeth Knight The world does not need words. It articulates itself in sunlight, leaves, and shadows. The stones on the path are no less real for lying uncatalogued and … Continue reading

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Libraries Open Doors, Data to Digital Art Displays

An amazing work of art blends with library technology at Teton County Library in Jackson Hole, WY! Read more!    

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Recommended Reading: “The New Jim Crow”

The New Jim Crow is an eye-opening and vitally important look at the connections between race and our criminal justice system. -Library Student Staff  

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Did You Know? Back Issues of The Trail Are Available Online!

Back issues of The Trail, 1890s-1953 are available online! Be sure and check out news of the past!

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