A historian from the Army Sustainment Command will walk attendees through a history of World War II in this 10 part series. The Philippine Campaign/Battles of Leyte and Luzon will be presented.
The presentation, based on William Hampes' book, Cowboy Courage, uses both a discussion about and video clips from film and television Westerns to show how they demonstrate the ways different types of courage (physical, moral and psychological) lead to achieving various virtues and overcoming challenges (redemption,...
“Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities” is the overall theme of this year's Frieze lecture series. To kick things off, Dr. Bobby Wengronowitz, visiting assistant professor in sociology, anthropology and social welfare, will consider the global phenomenon that is the School Strike for...
Lock & Dam #15 at Rock Island has been here since 1934--over 85 years. Recently, the library received fascinating video footage that was taken at the time the lock and dam were constructed which we can now share with the...
“Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities” is the overall theme of this year's Frieze lecture series. Dr. Monica Smith, vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, will speak on the changing nature of activism, and how students engage in the Digital Age with...
Dive Into the Supernatural History of the Quad Cities. Spine-tingling tales shared by the authors of this new book. Divided by state lines and the Mississippi River, the Quad Cities. share a common haunted heritage. If anything, the seam that...