Happy Earth Day! Earth Day has its origins in 1969 when Senator Gaylord Nelson announced a plan for a teach-in at college campuses about the air and water pollution, and got Pete McCloskey, a Republican, to be his co-chair.  Nelson then enlisted a young activist, Denis Hayes, to help develop teach-ins across college campuses. They Read More

National Library Week  (April 19-25) was established in 1958 by the American Library Association to encourage reading and highlight the vital role libraries play in everyday life. Since then, it has become an annual celebration of access to information and intellectual freedom. It is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries connect people with Read More

March 17th marks St. Patrick’s Day, a religious holiday and a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. While you are preparing a traditional dish or gearing up for your local St. Patrick’s Day parade, why not check out some Irish movies and documentaries in Kanopy? The library has some great Emerald Isle content to Read More

Women’s history is often told through famous milestones and well-known names, but it is equally a story of ideas, action, and cultural change. The films in this month’s spotlight explore the many ways women have shaped the world around them—through scientific discovery, philosophical thought, political protest, journalism, artistic expression, and collective action. From environmental pioneer Read More

Humanity is heading back to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis missions, so let’s take this opportunity to look back at how we’ve studied and adventured to the Moon in the past. Apollo and Artemis are twins in Greek mythology, so the name Artemis was chosen because these missions are building on the original knowledge that Read More

Black History Month is a time to honor the histories, achievements, and lived experiences of Black individuals and communities. It is important to acknowledge that these stories have been sometimes silenced, and this time of reflection gives us space to engage with the past and present, and recognize Black history as an essential part of Read More

Philosophers tend to reach us first through their ideas, stripped of the contingencies of daily life. We encounter arguments, concepts, and texts, often detached from the human circumstances that shaped them: the friendships and rivalries, the political pressures, the moments of doubt, exile, illness, or quiet perseverance. Documentary film offers a different entry point. By Read More

November 11 is observed as Veterans Day in the United States, a national holiday dedicated to honoring the bravery, sacrifice, and service of all men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. It is a day to reflect on the courage of those who defended the nation in times of war and Read More

With the warm weather of summer behind us and daylight growing short, Halloween is here once again! If you don’t have the energy for another ghost walk around the block, a couple scary movies might get you in the Halloween spirit! Look no further than Kanopy, one of the Mullen Library’s digital resources! From classic Read More

Did you know the University Libraries provide access to Kanopy, our streaming platform with thousands of films, documentaries, and educational videos? Featuring content from A24, PBS, The Criterion Collection, and The Great Courses, Kanopy continues to be a rich resource for teaching and research. Faculty can integrate Kanopy into courses by creating playlists, sharing clips, Read More