Author Archives: jmkyoung

From the Archives & Special Collections: Outreach on Campus

Posted on March 13, 2019 by jmkyoung

Access to materials is one of the core functions of all archives. Part of the way that we provide access to and knowledge about our materials is through outreach in the form of classes, events, exhibits, and presentations. These interactions … Continue reading →

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Beta Theta Pi Exhibit, Saturday, March 30, 2019, Gallery Room, Collins Library

Posted on March 11, 2019 by jmkyoung

March 30: Beta Theta Pi Exhibit, (March 30–April 13), Gallery Room, Collins Library. Beta Theta Pi-Delta Epsilon Chapter is going to have an alumni and campus event at the University of Puget Sound, to celebrate its 1000th member and 53rd anniversary. … Continue reading →

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The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

Posted on March 11, 2019 by jmkyoung

Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village’s all-female diving collective, led by … Continue reading →

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Collins Memorial Library Prepares to Meet the Needs of Student-Prisoners in FEPPS Program

Posted on March 8, 2019 by jmkyoung

Freedom Education Project Puget Sound (FEPPS) is a Civic Scholarship Initiative of the University of Puget Sound, an organization that offers undergraduate courses to prisoners Washington Corrections Center For Women (WCCW) in Gig Harbor. In cooperation with Tacoma Community College, … Continue reading →

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Directory of Open Access Journals

Posted on March 4, 2019 by jmkyoung

University of Puget Sound supports student success by contributing modest funding to the Directory of Open Access Journals, where we are listed as a DOAJ Funder.  This directory is supported via donation, and Puget Sound is proud to be contributing. … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Links: What’s new for Spring Semester

Posted on March 4, 2019 by jmkyoung

What’s new for Spring Semester Book Collecting Contest:  We are pleased to sponsor this contest. Established in 2010, the aim of this competition is to encourage full-time students at Puget Sound to read for enjoyment and to develop personal libraries throughout … Continue reading →

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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

Posted on March 4, 2019 by jmkyoung

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

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jmkyoung

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

Posted on February 22, 2019 by jmkyoung

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

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jmkyoung

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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