Entries by dodsont

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Hannon Library honors Native American Heritage Month with several displays exploring the histories and traditions of Native American cultures. A display of literature about Native American heritage and narratives can be found on the first floor of the Multicultural Display section of Hannon Library. A trail of corn kernels weaves its way around literature about Native American […]

New Book – Honduras in Dangerous Times: Resistance and Resilience

Drawing on four decades of experience in Honduras, Jim Phillips (SOU Sociology/Anthropology) explores ways in which the peoples of Honduras slowly developed a broad culture of resistance and resilience. The slow struggle against corruption, and to achieve land and environmental preservation and sustainable agriculture and technology, culminated in the 2009 coup. Both indigenous peoples and […]

Late Night Studying Goes Big

Wednesday night, the first floor of Hannon Library transformed into a multi-station work party machine. Hannon Library and the Learning Commons hosted the tri-annual Long Night Against Procrastination, a Texas-sized version of a late night study session. Throughout the night, library staff worked together to keep the doors open late, help students relax, assist with […]

The Effects of the Affordable Care Act in Jackson County

Join Brenda Johnson and Maria Ramos Underwood of La Clinica in a rousing conversation of the significant changes in Jackson County affordable healthcare. Thursday, November 19 5:30 PM Meese Room, Hannon Library SOU Campus With the dramatic change in access to medical and dental services for Jackson County residents under the Affordable Care Act, La […]

Long Night Against Procrastination

Attention all students! Join us for the first Long Night Against Procrastination event of the year: Wednesday, November 4 8 PM – Midnight 1st Floor of Hannon Library Get late-night research help, citation assistance, and support in writing, math and science. Also enjoy a bit of fun and food, and even win prizes! Brought to […]