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Refugee Narratives and the Digital Humanities, presentation by Professor Carolyn Baugh, March 29th, 1:30-3:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor Collins Library
Carolyn Baugh is the Associate Professor of History at Gannon University, the Director of the Women’s Studies Program, as well as the Director of the Refugee Oral History Program. Dr. Baugh will focus on the Voice of Erie Oral History … Continue reading
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The story of fighting for your dreams
Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend, Bri’s got big shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a … Continue reading
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The Raspberry Pi: perfect for a single purpose kiosk
No dirges played nor were there any funeral processions leading to recycling when the Library catalog terminal died over the Winter Break. The elderly desktop computer had still been diligently helping the occasional patron look for the location of books, … Continue reading
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Botanizing Hope—Mentors, methods and materials, Presentation by Seattle Artist Lou Cabeen, March 26th, 4:00–5:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, 2nd Floor Collins Library
In this informal, illustrated artist lecture Lou Cabeen will share the sources of inspiration that led to her current body of work which includes stitched artist books, letterpress printing and embroidery. The works in this lecture include the first fruits … Continue reading
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Fate has extraordinary plans for Sophie…
January is a dying planet that is divided between a permanently frozen darkness on one side, and blazing endless sunshine on the other. Humanity clings to life, spread across two cities built in the sliver of habitable dusk. However life … Continue reading
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Congratulations. Collins Library Student Employee receives prestigious internship!
Autumn Raw ’19, English major with a minor in P&G, has accepted an internship offer from the Smithsonian Libraries in Washington D.C. In honor of the Smithsonian’s 50th Anniversary, this internship program was created to help introduce students to the … Continue reading
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The Power of Zines
Have you visited the Zine Collection at Collins Library? Often used as medium for personal expression or political resistance, zines are small format, low-budget, and self-published booklets that address topics and viewpoints that are not represented in mainstream media. At … Continue reading
From the Archives & Special Collections: Happy Valentine’s Day!
It is Valentine’s Day and there is plenty of love to be found in the Archives & Special Collections. We love vintage Valentine’s Day cards and there are many fantastic examples in the scrapbook of Thelma Bestler. Bestler attended Puget … Continue reading
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Check out Blind Date with a book!
Can’t decide what to read? Take a chance on a blind date with a book! In the Popular Reading Collection!
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Come explore the Makerspace!
Come explore the Makerspace. The space is here to enrich one’s academic experience as well as provide a space to pursue personal interests. All students, staff and faculty are welcome to use the space during the many open hours throughout … Continue reading
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