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Memorial Day and the American Military Family
Linda Rudell-Betts, Senior Librarian, Social Science, Philosophy and Religion Department, Thursday, May 27, 2021
My father was a Cold War military cryptographer. My family had the privilege of moving from post to post with him.
Interview With an Author: Dr. Kathryn Harkup
Kathryn Harkup is a chemist and author. Kathryn completed a doctorate on her favorite chemicals, phosphines, and went on to further postdoctoral research before realizing that talking, writing, and demonstrating science appealed a bit more than hours slaving over a hot fume-hood.
21st Century Kids: Experience Extreme & Wild Weather
Every day in the news we hear about some extreme weather event happening in the United States. These events impact homes, livelihoods, and life itself. Constant occurrences require bold solutions to decrease extreme weather frequency and strength.
Community Crowd Sourcing for the Rolland J. Curtis Collection
Rolland J. Curtis needs your help—well, ok. Maybe photographer Rolland J. Curtis does not need your help, but the library certainly does!
Let me set the scene for you:
Chinese Paper Cutting
The roots of Chinese paper cutting as an art form may date back to the time when paper was invented by Cai Lun of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. This art form became popular as paper became more affordable. Traditionally, the paper cuts have been used to decorate windows and doors.
What’s in a Name? A Century of Asian Pacific American History: 1900-1990
Imagine waking up on a remote island one fine morning and deciding to travel to Asia. Which direction would you choose to go?
Interview With an Author: P. Djeli Clark
Born in New York and raised mostly in Houston, P. Djeli Clark spent the formative years of his life in the homeland of his parents, Trinidad and Tobago.
Mining Gold From The Music Stream: Minako Yoshida - Monochrome
Minako Yoshida is a prolific Japanese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who has released over 20 albums since her 1973 debut, Tobira No Fuyu.
Asian Pacific American Poets
One of the benefits of literature is that it allows the reader to empathize with the protagonists or—in the case of poets—with the themes and issues that concern them.
Interview With Zine Maker - Russell Quinn
Russell Quinn is an artist, designer, and programmer. He works independently as False Vacuum. Russell left the UK in 2005 and has lived in Denmark, Switzerland, and rural California. He is currently based in Los Angeles.