By Robert Nelson In the Summer of 2019, Creativity & Innovative Services, working with Student Computing Services, was able to acquire two additional One Button Studios. The One Button Studio (OBS) is the very popular, student scheduled, media production room. The thought was to expand capacity...

23 February, 2021 /

The Ages of Peonies Ellen Sheffield Gambler, OH: Unit IV Arts, 2018 N7433.4 S5418 A54 2018 Black American contralto Marian Anderson, like other Black artists, sought opportunities overseas, performing in Europe’s capitals to great praise, particularly in Scandinavia. After meeting Eleanor Roosevelt in 1935 and performing at the White...

22 February, 2021 /

By Justin Sorensen The Coronavirus Pandemic has presented a handful of challenges over the past year including increased social distancing, economic instability, and disruptions to work and family routines. As many have adapted to remote working environments, others have faced unemployment challenges in the wake of...

22 February, 2021 /

With the historical Vice Presidential Debate held last week on the U’s campus and the upcoming presidential election just days away, this is an opportune time to reflect on the democratic process and to remember important milestones from the past. ...

16 February, 2021 /

Maple Leaf Rag Ellen Banks (1938-2017) Atlanta, GA: E. Banks, 1988 N7433.4 B36 M3 1988 oversize Black artist Ellen Banks is known for her geometric abstract painting entirely inspired by musical notation. Her “Maple Leaf Rag” indicates how the concept works. She translates the notes on the staff to...

16 February, 2021 /

By Justin Sorensen One-year ago, I began developing a concept for offering online GIS consultations and project support at the Marriott Library. The idea was to provide an alternative option to an in-person consultation for University patrons by meeting virtually to answer questions and provide project...

16 February, 2021 /

February is Black History Month. The Black Cultural Center and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion have many events planned through the month. Here is a list of books recommended by librarian Allyson Mower for this month....

09 February, 2021 /

By Tony Sams The J. Willard Marriott Library, in partnership with Teaching and Learning Technologies, and the College of Biological Sciences, received CARES funds to design and build the U’s first off-site VR classroom to support Dr. Colleen Farmer’s course, Biology 3665: Form, Function, and Adaptation...

09 February, 2021 /