ShawnaKim Lowey-Ball is a historian of Southeast Asia, focusing particularly on Indonesia and the Malay world. Much of her work looks at transnational trade and intercultural relationships in the period from the 1400s to the turn of the 19th century....
It’s a new year. With all the new potential and possibilities a turn of the calendar represents, let these books serve as a guide to planning your year, creating new goals (or not), and general tips on good self-governance. ...
Nadja Durbach is an historian of nineteenth and twentieth-century Britain who is particularly interested in the history of the body. She has taught in the History Department at the University of Utah since 2000. She teaches courses in British history, the history of medicine and...
Dates for upcoming library closures and openings as we head into the end of Fall Semester....
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....
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....