Author Archives: jmkyoung

SepiaTown = Historical Photos + Architecture

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jmkyoung

This website called SepiaTown, allows registered users to upload scanned historical images of architecture and map them. Visitors see thumbnails of the images on a map. You can click on the thumbnail to bring up a full image with information … Continue reading →

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We Like the Fact Checkers, and So Should You!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jmkyoung

As the academic year get underway, it is important to think about how we approach research and interpret information.  There has been a lot published in the main-stream press in the last few months about the lack of “fact-checking” in … Continue reading →

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Bookmarks X: Infiltrating the Library System

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jmkyoung

September 17, 2012 Runs September 2012 – February 2013 Thank you for supporting the Free Bookmarks event.  All our free “works of art” have been picked up by Library users!  That is so great.  This event was designed to highlight … Continue reading →

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Sam Culbert – first recipient of the Archives Summer Fellowship

Posted on September 17, 2012 by jmkyoung

Congratulations to Sam Culbert who is the first recipient of the Archives Summer Fellowship.  This fellowship is intended to support students who are interested in conducting research with primary source materials from our university archives.  Sam worked with the Don … Continue reading →

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AHSS Symposium, Thursday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jmkyoung

Collins library is hosting the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Summer Research Symposium! Students and their research displays will be in the reading room, where you can learn more about them. Summer research programs offer students the opportunity to engage … Continue reading →

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"Picture It" Photo Contest

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jmkyoung

Sponsored by Collins Memorial Library and the Center for Writing, Learning, & Teaching. Find the most unusual, inspiring, secret, or cozy place in which you like to read, write, think, or study and capture it in a photo!  Each photograph … Continue reading →

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Skyscrapers and Shadows – Opening Exhibit Sept. 12, 6 p.m.

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jmkyoung

Skyscrapers and Shadows – Labor and Migration in Doha, Qatar Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, 6 p.m. Aug. 17 – Sept. 30 Exploring the lives of the transnational labor migrants in the petroleum-rich states of the Arabian Peninsula. September 12th Presentation … Continue reading →

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Welcome Students!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jmkyoung

Whether you are a new or a returning student, we are glad you are back! New students, check out our WELCOME page to get acquainted with services.  Returning students, be sure to pop in and say hello to your liaison … Continue reading →

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Puget Sound Book Artist Opening Reception – June 7, 2012, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jmkyoung

Puget Sound Book Artists Opening Reception Thursday, June 7, 2012 4:30-6:30 p.m. Exhibition Dates: June 7 – July 31 Collins Memorial Library, University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington Library Hours The exhibit, curated by Lucia Harrison, MalPina Chan, Debbi Commodore … Continue reading →

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Faculty Authors Publications Photo Gallery

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jmkyoung

Check out a sampling of Puget Sound Faculty Author publications from the past five years. We’ll be adding to the collection!

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