Iowan Mildred Armstrong Kalish will read from Little Heathens, her memoir about growing up during the Great Depression, at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 17, in Shambaugh Auditorium of the University of Iowa Main Library. The reading is free and open to the public. A crew from University of Iowa public radio station WSUI AM910 willContinue reading “Reading Tonight in Shambaugh Auditorium”
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Transitions: scholarly communications news for the UI community | September 2007
September 2007 Issue 3.07 Welcome to the September issue of Transitions. The purpose of this irregular electronic newsletter is to bring to readers’ attention some of the many new projects and developments affecting the current system of scholarly communication, with emphasis on new products and programs, the open access movement and other alternative publishing models.Continue reading “Transitions: scholarly communications news for the UI community | September 2007”
Blood Done Sign My Name, One Community, One Book Discussion
Last spring the UI Center for Human Rights named Timothy Tyson’s Blood Done Sign My Name as this year’s selection for the One Community, One Book project. As an on-campus sponsor of the project, the UI Libraries is hosting a discussion of this fascinating memoir on Wednesday, September 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the MainContinue reading “Blood Done Sign My Name, One Community, One Book Discussion”
Lecture Series to Discuss Early Modern Typography
The UI Museum of Art and the UI Libraries will continue the lecture series being held in conjunction with an exhibition, From Monks to Masters: The Medieval Manuscript and the Early Printed Book, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30, in the museum’s Carver Gallery. Sara Sauers, adjunct assistant professor in the University of Iowa CenterContinue reading “Lecture Series to Discuss Early Modern Typography”
East Asian Writers Focus of Library Exhibit
In the fall of 1967 a handful of writers from around the world came to Iowa City to participate in a unique writing experience: The International Writing Program at the University of Iowa. From those very early days through this year’s 40 plus invited participants, writers from East Asia have been an integral part ofContinue reading “East Asian Writers Focus of Library Exhibit”
Lecture Series to Discuss Papermaking in Medieval Europe
The University of Iowa Libraries and Museum of Art will continue the lecture series being held in conjunction with an exhibition, From Monks to Masters: The Medieval Manuscript and the Early Printed Book, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 23, in the museum’s Carver Gallery. Timothy Barrett, research scientist and adjunct professor in the University’s CenterContinue reading “Lecture Series to Discuss Papermaking in Medieval Europe”
Book Signing and Reception at Music Library
Imagine a smoky bar and people dancing to the beat of soulful music – that’s the backdrop of photographer Sandra Dyas’ new book Down to the River, published by UI Press. The Rita Benton Music Library welcomes Dyas to an exhibit opening reception and book signing on Thursday, August 23 from 3 – 4 p.m. In 1987, DyasContinue reading “Book Signing and Reception at Music Library”
Mujeres Latinas Project Recognized
The Iowa Women’s Archives oral history project, Mujeres Latinas has been recognized with the UI President’s Award for State Outreach and Public Engagement. The annual award honors those who demonstrate exemplary outreach to the State of Iowa and the public in general. The $1,000 awards are given in four categories: faculty, staff, student and group/organization.Continue reading “Mujeres Latinas Project Recognized”
Collection Connection – Congressional Medal of Honor
Norman Borlaug, Iowa native, Nobel Prize winner, founder of the World Food Prize, and recent recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, is credited with saving billions of lives worldwide through his agricultural research as a microbiologist. His early career with the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture established the foundation for furtherContinue reading “Collection Connection – Congressional Medal of Honor”
Medieval Books Lecture Series at UI Museum of Art
University of Iowa Libraries and the University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) will present a series of free public lectures to be held in the museum in conjunction with “From Monks to Masters: The Medieval Manuscript and the Early Printed Book,” an exhibition that will be on display at the museum through Oct. 7.Continue reading “Medieval Books Lecture Series at UI Museum of Art”