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Terrell Library display showcases strong female leads in literature and film

One of Lorena O’English’s favorite fictional female protagonists is Tara Chace, the agent at the heart of “Queen & Country,” a graphic novel written by Greg Rucka. Chace is a rarity—a female operative in the male-dominated world of espionage. Erica Nicol, on the other hand, is drawn toward the lead character Lalita Bakshi in the […]
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NCBI Functional Genomics Workshop set for April 15-16

Registration is now open for the National Center for Biotechnology Information’s Functional Genomics Workshop. The workshop, which was originally scheduled for April 15-16 in Terrell Library, is moving to a completely online format. Presenters will facilitate the workshop through GoToWebinar from their headquarters at NIH, instead of through Zoom. Time schedules and sessions will remain […]
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2020 Edible Book Festival Cancelled

This event has been cancelled due to concerns about coronavirus. For Sarah English, the WSU Libraries’ Edible Book Festival brings back memories of childhood classics revisited in scrumptious and creative ways. She’s enjoyed the event several times both as a spectator and as a judge. “Some of my favorite presentations over the years have paid homage […]
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Preparing for the 2020 Census

The start of a new decade in the United States marks the U.S. Constitution-mandated administration of the U.S. Census, a count of the country’s population. Want to be ready before Census Day on April 1? The Census 2020 website offers useful information such as getting the facts, how to respond, why your answers matter, and […]
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Glass salmon installation reception set for Jan. 30 in Terrell Library

An installation of glass salmon by Lummi Nation glass artist Dan Friday will be commemorated with an opening reception from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Washington State University Terrell Library atrium. The installation, titled “Schaenexw (Salmon) Run,” is funded by the state’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) program and curated by Todd Clark […]
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‘Art in the Library’ artist paints pet portraits for family, friends

The pet portraits second-year Washington State University veterinary student Jessica Turner paints for family and friends tell a story of each subject. There’s Jackson, an Australian cattle dog and best friend of Turner’s dog, Lily. Yellow Labrador Lula gets Pandora charms for her collar every Christmas. And Oz, a Portuguese water dog, helped a young […]
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Spring 2020 Atrium Music Series Schedule

(Occasional Fridays from 12:15 – 1:00pm) WSU Libraries’ Atrium Music is an informal series of free concerts in the Terrell Library Atrium. Drop in for all or any part of the concert as your schedule allows!   January 17 Connor Tayon March 27 Jake Svendsen April 17 Cello Studio April 24 Tenor Bass Choir   […]
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Survey seeks feedback on library technology improvements

WSU students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to help WSU Libraries prioritize future computing needs by completing a brief survey on technology improvements. The survey closes on Friday, Feb. 7. “We want feedback from users of public computers and technology in the libraries to inform what our proposal will be to the Student Technology […]
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MASC exhibit explores Indian boarding schools’ effect on Paul family

The cultural and multigenerational effects of Indian boarding schools on one family’s history is the subject of a new exhibit in WSU’s Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections. The exhibit runs through mid-March. The exhibit is curated by Robbie Paul, retired director of WSU Native American health sciences in Spokane. Paul documents three generations of the […]
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Board games available for checkout at Holland and Terrell Libraries

Need a break? Holland and Terrell Libraries now offer board games for checkout. To get started and to see what games are available, visit the library guide online. Then stop by the Terrell Library circulation desk on the first floor with a WSU ID card. Categories include strategy, games with friends, card games, and word […]
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