African American History Month is an opportunity to tell stories of the experiences and critical moments in African American history in the United States. Often, we spend this time looking at more prominent and well-known members of society, missing those who are closer to home.
This week we're looking at the congresswoman's push for literacy and more recognition of those who teach students how to read and write. At some point between 1989 and 1996, she delivered a speech to Congress in which she advocated for teachers in her district and proposed that they be recognized during National Literacy Week. Here's what she said:
Next week, Americans begin their annual observance of the people, events, and achievements of African Americans that were a pivotal part of shaping U.S. history—Black History Month.
What is a library? It depends on who you ask. A college student’s idea of what a library is will likely be formed by how they use their institution’s library. If Rochester students are any indication, then a student’s answer will also give you a pretty good sense of what degree they are pursuing.
Last summer, COVID-19 safety protocols made most of the University’s River Campus a desolate, lonely place. There were tumbleweeds indoors. (We don’t know for sure because we weren’t there due to the closure, but given the state of the world, it seems possible.) A Rochester student, who, presumably, had grown tired of the lack of social and study spaces available in real life, threw out the question, “What does virtual reality have to offer?”
When archivist Weckea Lilly is sifting through the Slaughter collection, he often finds a photograph, memo, or some other item that pairs perfectly with a particular moment.
It is the start of a new year and academic semester at the University of Rochester. Also, it’s National Hot Tea Month! As our senses for renewal are set in motion, this month’s recognition begs us to slow down and be intentionally meditative, which is what is expected with a cup of hot tea.
Boxes, boxes, and you guessed it, more boxes. Some are filled with memos, others are brimming with congressional papers and meeting notes. There are a lot of typed transcripts of speeches, some photos, and a whole lot of manilla folders.
Welcome to the archivist's office.
Libraries have always been a place of inspiration, innovation, and imagination. A place that welcomes all disciplines, where people can come together to share ideas. For that reason, Rush Rhees Library is the perfect place to house the Barbara J. Burger iZone that has opened this fall. The 12,000-square-foot space is named after University Trustee Barbara J.
