November 2020 – Mary and Jeff Bell Library Blog

Taking a Road Trip? Try the Backroads, They’re Historic!

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:November 24, 2020
Post category:Library Randomness Things to Do

The joys of working in an Archive are, at times, understated. The myriad collections that we hold in Special Collections and Archives allow us a glimpse into years and decades long since passed. You would think that this would be a dream for a Graduate Student in History. And in many ways, it is. Yet, while working in the Archive, you find certain items that make you want to find the places talked about. For example, while we have collections…

The Dorm Room Guide to Thanksgiving Cooking

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:November 20, 2020
Post category:Library Randomness Things to Do

This year, no one quite knows what Thanksgiving will look like. Will you be spending it with family, or will you be quarantined in your dorm? Who knows! However, it is certain that you want to eat your holiday favorites! Unfortunately, you may not be quite sure how to make them. Have no fear, these recipes will give you some of favorite holiday tastes at a reasonable price. Whether you are a novice chef, or a curious foodie, these recipes…

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Weight and Weightless: A Pop-up Exhibition

Post author:Jennifer Anderson
Post published:November 13, 2020
Post category:Books & More Things to Do Today's Special

The COVID-19 Pandemic has made some changes to our gallery schedule and we’ve missed hosting a few of our traditional exhibits. We are excited to share some new discoveries as we explore opportunities to showcase the amazing creativity of our Islanders! Our most recent pop-up exhibition includes sculpture pieces from the foundations courses taught by Leticia Bajuyo and David Hill. Each assignment had unique requirements that lead to the pieces we saw in the show. Students in Professor Bajuyo’s course…

Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:November 10, 2020
Post category:Books & More Things to Do Today's Special

The month of November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. We honor the rich and diverse traditions of Native groups and recognize their significant contributions to the history, culture, and growth of our country. While it is important to acknowledge their accomplishments, it is also equally important to raise awareness about the unique challenges they have faced and continue to face. One way that Native Americans have voiced their experiences and disparities is through writing and film. …

A Review of Malcolm in the Middle

Post author:Bell Library
Post published:November 6, 2020
Post category:Hello, from the Staff Library Randomness

Few television shows have been able to submerge me into a blissful state of immersion; and, like many people, I find it difficult to adopt a sense of disbelief even for the clearly outrageous actions undertaken by the cast. Perhaps I have become far in tune with reality and my viewing habits only crave TV shows that conform to the idea of an accurate depiction of modern life. Well, I believe that I’ve found something better than my mundane approach…

Turning Trash to Treasure: Our Outstanding Faculty Speaker Event with Dr. Seiger

Post author:Emma Drumright
Post published:November 3, 2020
Post category:Things to Do Today's Special We Made This

Last Tuesday we held our Outstanding Faculty Speaker Event with Dr. Lon Seiger in the University Center! Although Dr. Seiger was our nomination for Spring 2020, due to COVID-19, we had to reschedule (and reimagine) this event. We decided to continue the event in-person with the required social distancing measures and contact tracing. This event was unique in comparison to our other Outstanding Speaker events not only because it was delayed, but also because participants got to create and take…