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Apr 30, 2025 Hooray to Our Students!

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The flowers are budding, the weather is warming and it’s time to once again celebrate commencement and the achievements of our students. ...

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Apr 30, 2025 Congratulating the Alison Regan Library Thesis Awardees

Posted at 16:36h in Announcement, Awards by Marriott Library 1 Comment

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Each year the Marriott Library celebrates the accomplishments of two graduating students in the Honors College by awarding them $1,000 for their outstanding Honors theses. Congratulations to Auriana Dunn and Max Lepore on receiving the Alison Regan Library Thesis Award!...

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Apr 28, 2025 Marriott Library Selected to Receive Class of 2025 Gift

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The Associated Students of the University of Utah, ASUU, has selected the Marriott Library to receive the 2025 class gift. The $15,000 contribution will be used to purchase additional laptops that will be loaned to students through the library’s Knowledge Commons on level two....

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Apr 28, 2025 A Sneak Peek of our Graduating Students from Special Collections

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Here is a highlight of two of our graduating students from Special Collections. ...

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Apr 28, 2025 7 Films to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

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From a graphic novel showcasing original art created during Japanese American internment to a documentary on the art of tatau, honor Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these great selections from the library’s general collection. ...

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Apr 28, 2025 5 Books on Well-being for Educators

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Five book covers on a leafy green background. Titles: "What My Bones Know," "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone," "Turtles All the Way Down," "This is Your Brain on Food," and "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse."

Apr 28, 2025 5 Books to Read in May for Mental Health Awareness Month

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Apr 28, 2025 7 Books to Add to Your Shelf to Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month

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AANHPI Heritage Month is a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of AANHPI heritage or simply wanting to read powerful stories by AANHPI authors, here...

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Apr 28, 2025 Library Employee Graduates with a Book Publication Under Her Belt

Posted at 09:43h in Announcement by Marriott Library 0 Comments

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Graduating with any type and level of degree is a feat in itself. But Elise LeMonnier, a College of Fine Arts graduate who majored in Honors Art History and English and minored in Arts Technology, has published a book while working at the Marriott Library....

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Apr 25, 2025 Applications Open for Research Fellowship Grant

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"The Floyd O'Neil Marriott Library Research Fellowship, offered annually by the J. Willard Marriott Library's Special Collections Department, offers a $3,500 grant to support scholarly pursuits. Named after Dr. Floyd A. O'Neil, former director of the American West Center, this fellowship aims to spark curiosity...