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Posters and Theses and Symposia, Oh My!

Advice from Liz Roepke, Peer Research Advisor You may have noticed or even attended the Summer Research Symposia this last week, for the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences or for Math & Sciences. The first time I went to a … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Collins Memorial Library will be hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on September 20th, from 2-4pm. The event, timed to take place as the Race and Pedagogy Conference approaches, will focus on improving the diversity of representation on Wikipedia, and specifically the … Continue reading

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Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2-4 p.m.

Improving the Diversity of Representation on Wikipedia Help improve the coverage of underrepresented American authors and activists by editing their Wikipedia entries using the resources at the library! No Wikipedia experience necessary! Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, 2-4 p.m. Collins Memorial … Continue reading

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Abby Williams Hill: Her Life, Her Legacy

Join Laura Edgar, Curator of the Abby Williams Hill Collection, as she speaks to the Tacoma Historical Society Monday, November 10, 2014 7:00 p.m. Murray Boardroom, Wheelock Student Center University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington The event is free and open … Continue reading

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What I Wished I Knew… (Advice from Liz Roepke, Peer Research Advisor)

First off, welcome to the University of Puget Sound! We’re glad to have you. I hope you had an awesome orientation and a great first week of class. You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed, homesick, nervous – all normal! … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Freshmen Traditions

Back in the older days of our highly esteemed university, there were some very… odd traditions pertaining to freshmen and their relationship with the sophomores. Trust me; if you haven’t heard of the freshman beanie, you’re missing out. Upon arriving … Continue reading

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Brandy Wine Workshop in Collins Library, September 4, 2014

September 4 – November 13, 2014 OPENING RECEPTION September 4, 2014 5:00 PM – 7:00PM in the Link @ Collins Since 1972, the Brandywine Workshop has inspired artists of diverse backgrounds to produce innovative collaborations in printmaking. Collins Library and … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: PRIMO – A new library search and discovery system

PRIMO:  A new library search and discovery system Librarian Lori Ricigliano developed this Primo Tip Sheet to help introduce our new system. Questions about Primo? Contact your liaison librarian or email libref@pugetsound.edu. Read our Primo FAQ at research.pugetsound.edu/primofaq. PRIMO TIP … Continue reading

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Check out our Popular Reading Collection!

Over the summer, we added 20 new titles to our Popular Reading Collection. These include novels of suspense, love and mystery, some humor and a few biographies. If you are new to this collection, you can find bout 200 books … Continue reading

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Research & Writing in the Disciplines

Welcome home, Loggers! Collins has plenty of resources to help you with your research, studies, coursework, and more. This month we’ve gathered some books with guidelines and tips for writing and researching. You can check these books out for your … Continue reading

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