Author Archives: jmkyoung

If you had a chance to save someone, you would take it, right?

Two men are arguing in a war zone just outside the Kuwaiti border, and peace has been declared.  One, a British journalist, is reporting here to avoid his dull marriage and estranged daughter. The other, an American private, is here … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: New in the Reading Room: Book of the Month!

This semester, we’ve added a featured Book of the Month to the Archives & Special Collections’ reading room. For the next three months (February, March, and April), a student worker will pick 1-2 books that they consider to be their … Continue reading

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Why Barack Obama will be viewed as one of America’s best and most accomplished presidents

From saving the American economy from collapse to expanding health insurance to tens of millions who previously could not afford it, Barack Obama will be viewed as one of America’s best and most accomplished presidents. Jonathan Chait, one of America’s … Continue reading

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Archives & Special Collections: “The grandly impressive scenery of the Pacific Northwest, once seen, can never be forgotten.”

The book, Pacific Coast Pictures, is a photo album of the mountains, forests, and waterways that make up this special region. Along with each picture, there are a few paragraphs describing the area and providing facts about it. Each black … Continue reading

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Full access to New York Times site – One-Year Pilot project

Read all about it, we have exciting news, the University of Puget Sound, coordinated by Collins Library, now has a site license to the New York Times web site. This means that all students, faculty and staff at the University … Continue reading

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30 Years of Bookmaking at Bloodroot Press, March 8th, 5:30-6pm coffee/conversation, 6pm presentation, Library 020

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 University of Puget Sound Presentation in Library room 020. 5:30 – 6:00:  Coffee and Conversation 6:00 – 7:00: Presentation How does one sustain a lifetime of studio practice? Jean will talk about where she gets ideas … Continue reading

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Celebrating Black History Month

Check out the collections of images in the ARTstor Digital Library. Some of the excellent resources on the African American experience are documented by photographs, paintings, illustrations, cultural objects, sculpture, and prints from museums, archives, and private collections. To commemorate … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays! from the Collins Memorial Library

Best Wishes for the New Year!

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Events at Collins Library – Spring 2017

  *Check back later this summer for exciting fall 2017 programs! FEBRUARY Saturday, February 25:  Celebrate African American Storytelling in the Rocking Chair Room with Kimi Irene Ginn. Kimi Irene Ginn will join the Rocking Chair Reading Room to share … Continue reading

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The Nest

Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney brings a remarkable cast of characters to life in a story about the power of family, the possibilities of friendship, the ways we depend upon one another and the ways we let one another down. In this … Continue reading

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