This month's collection brings together works that examine military service through historical accounts and personal narratives. Explore these resources and visit the exhibition in Hunt Library to deepen your understanding of veterans' experiences and consider how their stories continue to inform our understanding of service and its impact on society.
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I heard the story of Jewell Parker Rhodes seeing a book display in Hunt Library that featured Gayle Jones, an African American writer. Rhodes realized that she could be a writer, and went on to write over a dozen novels, two writers’ guides, and children’s books, and to teach writing at universities.
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One way we can explore the diversity of groups and cultures different from our own is to explore folklore and mythology from around the world. While folktales universally exist, their content is far from universally the same.
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More than two centuries after its signing, the U.S. Constitution continues to shape American government and everyday life. This month’s collection brings together resources that explore the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and their continuing influence on American society.
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This month’s collection brings together works that examine Hispanic and Latino histories and perspectives across disciplines and genres. Engage with these resources to discover stories that may be unfamiliar, deepen your understanding of experiences across these diverse communities and consider their continuing impact on American society and culture.
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Wellness looks different for everyone. Shaped by individual experiences and personal goals, it is an ongoing process that evolves alongside the changing demands of daily life.
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This summer’s theme explores artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing role it plays in everyday life. As AI technologies continue to evolve rapidly, they are reshaping how people interact with information, approach problem-solving, and imagine the future.
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May’s theme recognizes Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of communities with roots across Asia, South Asia, and the Pacific, Hawaiian and Australian Islands. This observance highlights the breadth and diversity of experiences that have shaped and continue to influence life in the United States.
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This month’s theme explores accessibility and inclusion, inviting reflection on how people experience and engage with the world in different ways. Human experiences are not uniform; individuals bring a wide range of abilities, perspectives, and needs that shape how they navigate spaces, systems, and communities.
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This March, the book display theme of Women's History Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions made by women in history, culture and society. The observance traces its roots to March 8, 1911, when the first International Women’s Day was marked with calls for fair labor practices and women’s suffrage. Over the course of the 20th century, its focus expanded to encompass broader conversations about social, political, and economic equality.
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