“May the 4th be with you.” What started as pun warmly shared by fans has become a full-fledged Star Wars holiday: Star Wars Day, a special once-a-year celebration of the galaxy far, far away. One of the earliest known records of “May the 4th” used in popular culture is in 1979, as described here by Read More…
Category: Events & Displays
Denim Day – We Believe Survivors
Denim Day is an international awareness day that seeks to raise awareness of sexual assault, educates on consent and prevention strategies, and believes and celebrates survivors. Denim Day began in 1998 after the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape conviction because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have Read More…
The Traveling Tree
If you’ve been in the Snoqualmie Powerhouse in the past day or two you’ve probably seen a giant tree in the middle of that quiet study space captivating your attention. That tree is part of the United Way of Pierce County’s newest campaign on “Tackling Poverty at Its Roots”. It will be in the Read More…
Let the Good Times Roll with the Washington State History Museum!
Did you know that Tacoma has its own roller derby team? The Dockyard Derby Dames were founded in 2005 and have evolved from a small group of skaters to a highly competitive league. They are a team of individuals whose lives off the track find themselves in classrooms teaching, in hospitals taking care of the Read More…
Real Lit Reads: The Map of Salt and Stars, by Zeyn Joukhadar
To register for Spring Quarter 2023: Sign Up Here! Join us Spring Quarter 2023 for our 17th Real Lit read — The Map of Salt and Stars, by Zeyn Joukhadar! “This “beguiling” (Seattle Times) and stunning novel begins in the summer of 2011. Nour has just lost her father to cancer, and her mother moves Read More…
Fresh Batch of New Books on Display in SNO
The latest batch of books have arrived at the UW Tacoma library. These books cover a wide range of fascinating topics and perspectives, from relearning how to make lasting connections, to why conspiracy theories can be so powerfully appealing, to the long-term benefits of reading aloud to children. All books on display are available Read More…
Craft for a Cause
Are you looking for ways to show-up for others, to be the change you want to see in the world, or want a quiet way to make your voice heard – try Craftivism! Craftivism is a form of activism that incorporates craft elements like knit bombing, political cross stitch, or even making masks during the Read More…
Real Lit Winter Quarter 2023: May The Best Man Win
To register for Winter Quarter 2023: Sign Up Here! What is Real Lit? An award-winning social justice book club at UW Tacoma, that meets 100% remotely! The UW Tacoma Library, in collaboration with the Center for Equity and Inclusion, is pleased to announce that Real Lit[erature], will continue Winter Quarter 2023! We meet remotely via Read More…
Jumpstart Your Research: Search Like a Librarian
You’ve started your research and maybe found a few sources, but you’d like to take your skills up to the next level and discover more relevant scholarship…we have the workshop for you! Learn how the experts get the most out of their database searches and use citation networks to enhance their research process. During this Read More…
Jumpstart Your Research: Searching and Evaluating in Context
Whether you have a research paper due this quarter or just want to learn more about your area of study, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the wealth of different resources available through the UW Libraries. Join us to learn where to start your search process and how to determine and locate the information you Read More…