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The Green Amendment: Securing our Rights to a Healthy Environment, by May K. van Rossum, Oct. 29, 6:00-7:00pm, The Rotunda

Posted on September 4, 2018 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library and ASUPS are pleased to sponsor Maya K. van Rossum, leading environmental rights advocate.  Maya is the Delaware Riverkeeper and leader for the Delaware Riverkeeper Network.  The role of the Delaware Riverkeeper is to give the … Continue reading →

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Bill and Vicky Stewart of Vamp & Tramp Booksellers, Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 1:00–2:30pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on August 15, 2018 by jmkyoung

Come and meet Bill and Vicky Stewart of Vamp & Tramp Booksellers! Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the couple specializes in contemporary fine press and artists books. Come to the Archives Seminar Room on the second floor of the library to … Continue reading →

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Exploring Artifacts from the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests, presented by Anthony Clark, Thursday, September 20, 2018, 3:00–4:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on August 15, 2018 by jmkyoung

Behind the Archives Door event:  Interested in Chinese history, social activism, and exploring artifacts from the past? Join us as we investigate our Claire and Don Egge Collection on China with Anthony Clark of Whitworth University. Professor Clark specializes in … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Fall 2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by jmkyoung

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER August 9 – October 14, 2018: Book Exhibit: A Garden of Earthly Delights – Artists’ Books & Sketches by Mark Hoppmann Partially funded by a Tacoma Artist Initiative Project (TAIP) grant from the Tacoma Arts Commission, The Garden of … Continue reading →

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A Garden of Earthly Delights – Artists’ Books & Sketches by Mark Hoppmann, Aug. 9 – Oct. 14, 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018 by jmkyoung

Opening Reception Saturday, August 11, 4:00–5:30pm, Collins Library, Pacific NW Room – hors d’oeuvres will be served. Related events: Sunday, September 23, 2018: Open Cases: co-sponsored by the Puget Sound Book Artists, 2:00–4:00pm, Collins Library. A unique chance to handle … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Summer 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by jmkyoung

JUNE June 4 – July 27, 2018:  Puget Sound Book Artists 2018 Exhibit Featuring 36 Artists with 57 Unique and original books, a fresh take on what a book can be and how its creator thinks and imagines. Thursday, June … Continue reading →

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The search to achieve the American Dream: Book Reading on Thursday, April 26, 7 pm at Elliott Bay Book Co.

Posted on April 24, 2018 by jmkyoung

Mike Muñoz, has done a lot of waiting for something in his life to change. After high school he is still doing menial work and was just fired from his lawn boy gig. Mike knows to change his life he … Continue reading →

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Music in the Library: HARPISTS – Friday, April 27, 2018, 3-3:20pm, West Reading Room

Posted on April 23, 2018 by jmkyoung

Please join us! HARPISTS Friday, April 27, 2018 3-3:20pm West Reading Room Performances by: Christina Sumprer and Ariane Farris For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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Research Marathon at Collins Library! April 17-18, 8:30pm-11:30pm, Library 118

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jmkyoung

Research Marathon at Collins Library Library 118 8:30 to 11:30 pm Tuesday, April 17, and Wednesday, April 18 Wherever you are in the research process, join us for expert help, camaraderie, and snacks! Peer Research Advisors and librarians will be … Continue reading →

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Home Team: The Turbulent History of the San Francisco Giants, Book Talk by author Rob Garrett, April 23, 4:00-5:00pm, Library Room 20

Posted on March 28, 2018 by jmkyoung

Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. Robert F. Garratt is emeritus professor of English and humanities at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash. He has published books and articles on modern Irish literature, including the … Continue reading →

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