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Six Films for Black History Month

Embark on a cinematic journey this Black History Month with this curated list of six compelling films, available through the library, that illuminate and celebrate the richness of African American history and culture....

20 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

A collage of five graphic novel covers. From left: "Frizzy" with a girl and pink background, "Persepolis" in red, "Shiver" with surreal images, "Bloom" featuring a youth by the sea, and "Maus" with an abstract cat and mouse design.

6 Great Graphic Novels for the Winter Break

If you’re looking to curl up with unique and inspiring books during the upcoming semester break, look no further than this list of six graphic novels compiled by instructional designer Kristen Yunis in partnership with librarian Allyson Mower. ...

01 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Stress Buster Week: Fall Semester 2023 Schedule

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ASUU
Counseling Center
The Learning Center
Sustainability Office
Financial Wellness
Student Success Coaches
Center for Campus Wellness

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Monday, December 4th:
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Snacks & Supplies from the J. Willard Marriott Library, Level 2 Lobby
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, "Shape Your Future" with Student Success Coaching, Free granola bars & Play Doh, Level 2 Lobby
- 12:15 PM, Pizza from Provost Mitzi Montoya, Level 3
Tuesday, December 5th:
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Mandalas & Winter Self-care Kits from the Counseling Center, Level 2 Lobby
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Bagels from the Learning Center, Level 2 Lobby
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Stuff-a-Plush with ASUU, Learning Space, Level 2
Wednesday, December 6th:
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Breakfast Bars & Juice from Financial Wellness, Level 2 Lobby
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, Hot Chocolate & Fidget Toys from Center for Campus Wellness, Level 2 Lobby
- 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Intermountain Therapy Dogs, Level 3
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM, 1:1 Coaching Sessions with the Counseling Center, 1140
Thursday, December 7th:
- 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, What Goes Around Comes Around Clothing Swap, Gould Auditorium, Level 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Minigolf in the Marriott Library, Level 2 Lobby
- 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Coffee Bar, 1140, Level 1
Monday, December 11th:
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Donuts from the Dean, Levels 1 & 3 Entrances
Tuesday, December 12th:
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Donuts from the Dean, Levels 1 & 3 Entrances

21 November, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Marriott Library’s Jordan Hanzon Receives the U’s Staff Excellence Award

Jordan Hanzon, Marketing Account Executive at the Marriott Library, recently received the University of Utah’s Staff Excellence Award....

01 November, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Watch a Banned Book

It's Banned Books Week and we've got some film adaptations of banned and challenged books recommended by Joni Clayton!...

01 October, 2023 / 1 Comment

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Meet our New Librarians!

The Marriott Library has six new librarians! Here's some videos to get to know them a little better!...

29 September, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Students to Find Food, Fun and Learning at Marriott Library’s Fall Fest

On Thursday, September 7th, 2023, the J. Willard Marriott Library will be holding the first annual Fall Fest at the Library. The event will begin at 10:30 AM and go on until 1:30 PM in the atrium on level 3....

18 July, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Ute Storytelling Workshop

In this digital age, the art of storytelling is still very much alive. And for a group of high school students from the Uintah Basin, attending a week-long storytelling workshop at the University of Utah, the possibilities were endless....

13 June, 2023 / 0 Comments

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Grateful: A Project of Art, Storytelling, and the Student Voices at Eagle View Elementary

In a display of creativity and collaboration, Eagle View Elementary, a K-8 public school serving the Uintah and Ouray Reservation, and The University of Utah are continuing an annual Storytelling exhibition that celebrates the artistic expressions of young minds....

05 June, 2023 / 0 Comments

Book covers collage with five titles: "The Shining," "Ninth House," "The Cabin at the End of the World," "Circe," and "The Song of Achilles." A mix of bold, mysterious, and mythical tones.

Top 5 BookTok Titles

Librarian Allyson Mower compiled this list of a small, but truly impactful, portion of the BookTok craze. ...

31 May, 2023 / 1 Comment