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The Gap of Time, first installment of the Hogarth Shakespeare program, now available in the Popular Collection

Jeanette Winterson’s twist on The Winter’s Tale is “an elegant retelling of Shakespeare” – The Guardian. The Hogarth Shakespeare program from Vintage Books is commissioning some of the world’s most talented and recognized authors to recreate Shakespeare’s classic works. The … Continue reading

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Rocking Chair Story Hour, Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Collins Library

Please join us!  Ben Johns and friends will be back on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in the Rocking Chair Reading Room, Collins Library, to share stories of farms, family, friends and fall! Readers are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: How to Build a Gym

The construction of the new fitness and aquatic center is well under way, but these new facilities would not be possible without major planning, computer graphics, and architectural layouts. If we go back to 95 years to the 1920s this … Continue reading

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Collaboration Corner in the Learning Commons

Working on a project and want to project your laptop onto a larger screen?  Check out the new media station near the Learning Commons.

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Nimona – The Popular Collection’s newest graphic novel!

Noelle Stevenson makes her graphic novel debut with Nimona, based on her award-winning web comic. The beloved epic tells the story of Nimona, a young shape shifter with an aptitude for villainy. She teams up with super villain Lord Blackheart … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Focus on Scholarly Publishing

Focus on Scholarly Publishing Collins Library is pleased to announce the first issue of the Race and Pedagogy Journal is available on Sound Ideas. The publication was conceived in 2014 and provides a forum to cultivate a critical discussion around … Continue reading

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17 Brilliant Art History-Inspired Halloween Costumes

These are WAY more genius than painting on a unibrow and being Frida Kahlo. Take a look at these great ideas for Halloween costumes at BuzzFeed, by Jessica Misener.

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Archives & Special Collections Open House: Friday, October 30, 2015, 3-4 p.m.

Take a break and walk down memory lane by visiting the A&SC. On display will be yearbooks, newspapers and university memorabilia. Guests will also have a chance to view some of our recently acquired rare books and manuscripts and learn … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Happy Halloween!

Halloween is right around the corner! I hope you’ve all got your costumes prepared! If not, here are some ideas courtesy of four gentlemen keepin’ it spooky at a school dance in 1947. Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to check out … Continue reading

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New in the Popular Collection: Fortune Smiles – Six powerful stories from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Orphan Master’s Son.

“Nirvana,” winner of the prestigious Sunday Times short story award, tells the story of a programmer who finds refuge in the digital image of the President of the United States as his wife suffers from a rare disease. Countless other … Continue reading

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