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Librarians are here to Help! Now via Text!
November 17, 2020 by Amy Laskowski
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We are introducing a new texting feature as an additional way to find help and resources for your class assignments!…
[Read more]From the Dean of Libraries and Learning Commons
November 10, 2020 by Amy Laskowski
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For the past few months, the term “uncertain times” has been used to describe the world we’re in right now,…
[Read more]Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
June 4, 2020 by Amy Laskowski
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The EWU Libraries & Learning Commons joins our fellow Orbis Cascade Alliance members affirming our commitment to equity and inclusion. …
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Fifty Years Since Kent State: Demonstration at Cadet Hall, May 5, 1970
May 4, 2020
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On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guard members were called to keep the peace at Kent State University during a…
[Read more]The Passing of Jay W. Rea
April 24, 2020 by Amy Laskowski
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Emeritus University Archivist Jay Weston Rea passed away on April 18th. Through the end of his life, he was a significant and heartfelt supporter of all things EWU.
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Library Resource Highlight: The Thomas L. Evans Civil War Correspondence Collection
March 25, 2020
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A collection of Civil War letters donated by Mrs. F.M. Dickie in 1972 has been digitized and is now widely…
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Library Resource Highlight: The Smokejumper Digital Archive
February 28, 2020
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A group of men gathered at a United States Forest Service station near Winthrop, Washington to test a theory. Was it practical…
[Read more]Featured Library Resource: Curriculum Center
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In the EWU Libraries and Learning Commons, we strive to stay informed of the needs of our user community as…
[Read more]Learning Commons’ Partner PLUS Supports Student Success and Retention through Peer Assistance
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The Learning Commons in JFK Library is the “hub” of the student academic experience on campus. With the 21st-century student experience…
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Expanding the Archives with Donor Support of Digital Collections
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In September 2018, EWU alumnus Seth Dryden offered EWU Archives the opportunity to digitally preserve his collection of EWU football…
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