Join scholars, community leaders, and distinguished Chinese American women for a thought-provoking public forum exploring the histories, experiences, and enduring contributions of Chinese immigrant women to American society.
Be seen with your zine! Join the Library for a hands-on workshop exploring zine-making as a tool for storytelling and social justice. Workshop participants will engage with the radical history… Continue reading Storytelling, social justice, and Zine-Making Workshop
The University Library, Department of Journalism, Pride Center, and Queer Studies Program will host the 14th Annual Banned Books Readout “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read” on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room, University Library. The keynote speaker will be author… Continue reading 14th Annual Banned Books Readout with Pizza
The University Library cordially invites you to the opening reception for our 2026-2027 Special Collections and Archives Exhibit, Journeys of the Imagination. This exhibition explores the enduring human tradition of imagining and sharing journeys to fictional worlds. From ancient epics such as Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and The Odyssey to modern fantasy and science fiction, it examines… Continue reading Journeys of the Imagination Exhibit Opening Reception
Learn how to bring climate action into K-12 classroom conversations. Join moderator Norma-Jean Knight and a panel of experts from TreePeople, Black Thumb Farm, and the California Climate Action Corps as they share practical strategies, educational resources, and real-world examples that inspire environmental awareness and community engagement. Following the discussion, enjoy a light reception, interactive… Continue reading Bringing Climate Action to Classroom Conversations
Discover how First Amendment freedoms empower journalism, strengthen democracy, and help citizens hold government accountable through real-world examples and a landmark Supreme Court case, and how that case and the protections and powers it advanced are being threatened. Kevin Goldberg will provide a presentation through Zoom on the First Amendment and how the First Amendment… Continue reading From Sullivan to Social Media: How Journalism, Media Literacy and the First Amendment Rise and Fall Together
