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Timothy Ely Lecture – April 15th, 2016, Collins Memorial Library, Room 020, 6:30–7:30 pm

Lecture with Timothy Ely – April 15th, 2016 Collins Memorial Library, Room 020 6:30 – 7:30 pm Collins Library, in association with the Puget Sound Book Artists, is pleased to sponsor a lecture by artist Tim Ely. Tim Ely is … Continue reading

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30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month. The Poetry Foundation has some great articles and podcasts on their website, including a Poem of the Day series and Essential American Poets, among many others. Poetry Northwest also has a podcast featuring interviews with … Continue reading

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Just in the Popular Collection: All the Birds in the Sky

It’s sometime in the future in a world where magical powers and time machines are nothing out of the ordinary. Childhood friends Patricia and Laurence have grown up and are living in San Francisco. Patricia has graduated from a hidden … Continue reading

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Celebrating Shakespeare: Shakespeare’s Words By Cory Koehler

In honor of William Shakespeare we are celebrating the 400th anniversary of his death on April 23, 2016. What better way to do this, than by highlighting the writing done by first-year students in Associate Professor of English John Wesley’s … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Which campus building has the most stories?

The library of course! With so many books and so many floors this “multi-story” building is the ultimate resource and refuge for any UPS student! We as students spend a LOT of our time in this building, so sometimes it’s … Continue reading

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Through the years with Terry Pratchett

A Blink of the Screen takes readers through four decades of the best-selling and beloved author’s writing career from his early schooldays to his creation of the wildly successful Discworld series. For the first time, Pratchett’s short stories and other … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Exploring the Northwest

It is finally spring time, which means nice weather and plenty of time to explore the great outdoors! From medicinal plants to conquering the mountains, people have been exploring the Northwest for many years and have made some amazing discoveries. … Continue reading

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Collins Library Supports Multicultural Book Drive: April 1-15

The Library is supporting a Multicultural Book Drive sponsored by students engaged with the Center for Intercultural and Civic Engagement.  There will be donation boxes by the circulation desk and also at the SUB.  More information can be found at:  … Continue reading

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Collins Library links: Focus on Data Management & Data Management Plans

Focus on Data Management & Data Management Plans How Collins Can Help What is Data Management? Data management is the storage, access, and preservation of research data that is produced in the course of scholarly work. Throughout the lifecycle of … Continue reading

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Behind the Archives Door: Monday, April 4, 4-5 p.m. – Washi Arts, Linda Marshall

Washi Arts sole focus is Japanese papers, tools and supplies for creative artists and businesses, with papers in an incredibly wide range of fibers, colours, patterns, weights and sizes. Japan has a culture that honors excellence in craftsmanship and the … Continue reading

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