Oct 21, 2020 The Final Stretch: The Marriott Library is Here for U!

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Here's a few quick links and some information about services to help you out as we head towards the end of Fall Semester....

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Oct 08, 2020 A Glimpse of the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic

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The 1918 Spanish Flu that blanketed the globe, killing more than 50 million, has been studied and compared in the digital exhibition “The 1918 Spanish Flu in Utah.” Additionally, the staff of the Utah Digital Newspapers has curated a special section “The 1918 Flu Newspapers,”...

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Oct 08, 2020 6 Recommendations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). The Center for Student Wellness is leading an annual campus-wide campaign in an effort to promote awareness, address prevention, and prompt response around DV. From their website, "Domestic violence affects millions, of every race, religion, culture and status....

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Oct 08, 2020 Dean’s Message, October 2020

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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. ...

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Oct 01, 2020 Rock the Vote: First Female Vote Was Cast in Utah

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A major milestone in the women’s suffrage movement occurred on February 14, 1870, about 150 years ago. A woman by the name of Seraph Young, a schoolteacher from Salt Lake City, stopped at the polls on her way to work to cast her vote in...

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Sep 30, 2020 Politics in the Making: A Glimpse of Political Happenings from the Rare Books Lens

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There is nothing quite like looking at history to put current daily experiences into perspective. Look no further than the collections pertaining to politics, women’s suffrage and public policy contained in the Special Collections’ Rare Book Department. The vast collection of rare books that spans...

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Sep 30, 2020 JFK at Flaming Gorge

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President John F. Kennedy orders the start of the generators at Flaming Gorge Dam during a visit to Salt Lake City, Utah. Kennedy is accompanied by Utah Senator Frank Moss....

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Sep 29, 2020 Student Employee Highlight: Introducing Kallin Glauser

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As the coronavirus pandemic forced universities across the nation to close their doors and transition to online learning, student employees on campuses had to pivot as well. Student employees here, at the J. Willard Marriott Library, found their duties shifting as they began to work...

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Sep 22, 2020 Have No Fear! The Marriott Library Has You Covered … Virtually

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During the U’s “circuit-breaker”  -- when the U campus will be closed September 27 – October 11 – the Marriott Library will still be serving up great services and collections for students, staff and faculty! Here’s what we can do for you remotely. ...

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Sep 14, 2020 Checkout Tech Equipment Before September 24th

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Hey students! Be sure to check-in with our Knowledge Commons staff or make a request for items like laptops and tablets that you still need. While the library is closed Sept. 27 through Oct 11, in-person checkouts will not be available. ...

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