They say that good things come in threes and it certainly seems to be the case here. Colleen Farmer, professor in the University of Utah’s School of Biological Sciences, the Marriott Library, and Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) have come together to create a virtual...
This month's recommendations feature books that highlight leadership, community, and helping others. This list was created by Allyson Mower, Head of Scholarly Communication & Copyright....
With the recent confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, that brings the total number of justices that have served to 115. Amongst those, the James E. Faust Law Library has 97 signatures preserved in an oversized book on display in their rare...
Here's a few quick links and some information about services to help you out as we head towards the end of Fall Semester....
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,”...
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....
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. ...
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...
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...
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....