The following is written by Academic Outreach Coordinator Kathryn Reuter On a college campus, chances are high that you will encounter at least one button during the course of your day. Pin back buttons – sometimes called “badges” – have long decorated the tote bags, backpacks, sweaters, and jackets of university students. Buttons proclaim allegianceContinue reading “Buttons, Buttons, Buttons!”
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Welcome Rachel Poppen, new collections archivist
We are pleased to welcome Rachel Poppen as our new collections archivist in Special Collections and Archives. Rachel joined the department in mid-July. Raised in Sibley, Iowa, Rachel received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from the University of Iowa. She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Information ScienceContinue reading “Welcome Rachel Poppen, new collections archivist”
Welcome Matrice Young, new student life archivist
We are happy to welcome Matrice Young as our new student life archivist in Special Collections and Archives. Matrice joined the Libraries at the beginning of summer. Hailing from Chicago, Matrice received her BA in creative writing with minors in educational studies and Africana. She received her MA in Library and Information Science from UniversityContinue reading “Welcome Matrice Young, new student life archivist”
10 Black Poets to check out in Special Collections & Archives
The following was written by academic outreach coordinator Kathryn Reuter Reading poetry by Black authors is a great way to celebrate Black History Month! We searched through Special Collections and Archives to find materials from Black poets, some who are familiar to us, and some less so. It was tough to limit ourselves to justContinue reading “10 Black Poets to check out in Special Collections & Archives”
Welcome Kate Orazem
We are happy to welcome Kate Orazem as the inaugural Iowa Women’s Archives Women in Politics Archivist. Orazem joined the team at the beginning of October. She received a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and Master of Arts in women’s and gender studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a BachelorContinue reading “Welcome Kate Orazem”
Welcome Rich Dana
We are pleased to announce Rich Dana as Special Collections and Archives’ Sackner Archive Project coordinator librarian. Rich Dana earned his MFA from the University of Iowa Center for the Book in 2021 and his MA from the School of Library and Information Science in 2020. He has worked as an art mover, art fabricator andContinue reading “Welcome Rich Dana”
Welcome Sarah Keen, our new university archivist
We are pleased to welcome Sarah Keen as our new university archivist in Special Collections & Archives. Sarah joined the Libraries at the start of the fall semester. She comes to Iowa from upstate New York, where she served as Colgate University Libraries’ university archivist and head of Special Collections and University Archives. Previously, sheContinue reading “Welcome Sarah Keen, our new university archivist”
Introducing SOAR: A Project for Preserving the Legacy of Student Organizations on Campus
The following is written by Community and Student Life Archivist Aiden Bettine The University Archives is embarking on a new, hands-on project to collect the history of student organizations on our campus, Student Organizations Archiving their Records or SOAR. The Purpose of SOAR is to ensure that the legacy of each student organization on theContinue reading “Introducing SOAR: A Project for Preserving the Legacy of Student Organizations on Campus”
University Archivist David McCartney is ready for the next chapter
He’s served as the University of Iowa’s institutional memory for the last 21 years, which includes writing the beloved Old Gold series. Now, University Archivist David McCartney is starting a new chapter. McCartney, who is retiring on March 1, has been dedicated to ensuring access to Iowa’s history and also highlighting voices that are underrepresentedContinue reading “University Archivist David McCartney is ready for the next chapter”
Introducing Kathryn Reuter, Academic Outreach Coordinator
Special Collections & Archives is excited to welcome Kathryn Reuter to the team as our new Academic Outreach Coordinator. As Academic Outreach Coordinator, Kathryn will be working with both the UI Libraries and Stanley Museum of Art to increase visibility and usability of our deep and culturally diverse collections of art and visual materials. KathrynContinue reading “Introducing Kathryn Reuter, Academic Outreach Coordinator”