Enjoy these Popular Reading book reviews provided by one of our amazing Circulation Student Assistants, Samantha Caudillo. Title: Circe Author: Madeline Miller Born to Helios, the god of the sun, Circe grows up as nothing but a weak sea nymph. Being a powerless girl among gods does not bode well. She is rejected by all, including her family. She turns to the world of man for acceptance and comfort; through this she finds a great power within her, the power…
Good day, and Happy Holidays to everyone. For this blog I felt like I should do something holiday themed, and there is a small project that I am doing on the side for this year. I have been on Pinterest for far too many years, it is my go-to for inspiration on things to make. I have found my best recipes and craft projects from Pinterest. This blog is showing my current arts and craft project of creating an Eye…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
Ok, so this year is a bit different than most…you know, just a bit…but the calendar days keep ticking by and for the most part we keep moving along with them. We’re now fast approaching what I consider to be the holiday season. While I know “holiday season” tends to be synonymous with winter-centric celebrations, to me it starts October 31st and continues until January 1st. We have our Halloween fun, before we know it it’s turkey time (aka Thanksgiving), then…
Just in case you missed it, this is an election year! Although the pandemic has made voting, like everything else, more challenging, don’t let that keep you from casting your ballot! Every vote counts. This blog post will go over the details you need to know to make sure you are registered, make a plan for voting, and be prepared when you go to the polls. Want to know how to get started? In a video at the end of…
During these adversarial times, it is important to remember to take care of ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. So, I made a recipe for self-care with only the highest quality ingredients. Know that we’re all in this predicament, but I can assure you that we will get through these uncertain times together! Without further ado, the first ingredient: Planning out your day – It may seem like you have nothing to do or anywhere to go, but it is helpful…