The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant, Kaylee Swinford. Corita Kent was an American artist, educator, activist, and former religious sister. With a rebellious spirit, Corita was a pioneering designer, who produced a body of work for over three decades combining themes of spirituality, hope, peace, and acceptance. Inspired by the popular PopContinue reading “Voices from the stacks: Corita Kent”
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Voices from the Stacks: Phillip G. Hubbard
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant Anne Moore. Phillip G. Hubbard was an engineering professor, administrator, civil rights champion, and distinguished member of the University of Iowa community. He was the first Black professor at the university and spent more than 40 years advocating for students and providing counsel to sixContinue reading “Voices from the Stacks: Phillip G. Hubbard”
Voices from the Stacks: Riot Grrrl and the Jen and Sarah Wolfe Zine Collection
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant Kaylee Swinford and Instruction Graduate Assistant M Clark On their 1995 track, “Criminal Boy,” female pop punk band Bunnygrunt begs the question: ‘what is a girl to do?’ The song chronicles a tough sister’s plans to break her all bark and no bite brother out ofContinue reading “Voices from the Stacks: Riot Grrrl and the Jen and Sarah Wolfe Zine Collection”