Category: Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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“The Chinese and the Iron Road” New Exhibit at the Gleeson Library, March 20 – April 28, 2017

Between 1865 and 1869, thousands of Chinese laborers worked under perilous conditions and at a grueling pace to help finish the construction of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.  Yet, these contributions have been all too often overlooked and neglected in celebrations of this monumental achievement. The laborers’ hard work under low pay was viewed as … Continue reading “The Chinese and the Iron Road” New Exhibit at the Gleeson Library, March 20 – April 28, 2017

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Gleeson hosts third annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Gleeson Library/Art+Feminism* 2017 Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

A Women’s History Month Program

Thursday, March 9, 2017
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gleeson Library 2nd Floor

In conjunction with the New York-based organization Art+Feminism and USF’s Art + Architecture program, Gleeson Library is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. Continue reading “Gleeson hosts third annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon”

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Digital Library Collections: Treasures from Around the World

Treasures from library collections around the world are in the spotlight at Gleeson Library, in honor of International Education Week. Stop by the reference desk to see books that feature amazing collections from some of the world’s most fabulous libraries, a beautiful slideshow, and an interactive display of more treasures from international library and archives’ digital … Continue reading Digital Library Collections: Treasures from Around the World

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International Journal of Human Rights Education (IJHRE)

Happy Open Access Week! As part of the University of San Francisco’s open access efforts, we are very excited to announce the summer 2017 launch of the International Journal of Human Rights Education (IJHRE). This journal is an independent double-blind peer-reviewed open-sourced online journal housed at the University of San Francisco in partnership with the … Continue reading International Journal of Human Rights Education (IJHRE)

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Gleeson’s April Action

In living the mission of the University of San Francisco,  living, learning and social justice is part of what April Action embodies. It is a time of giving back to the community. April Action is a hands-on volunteering opportunity available to the USF community and its Alumni, organized by USF Ministry and Office of Alumni Engagement. This year we wanted to take … Continue reading Gleeson’s April Action

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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Sexual assault affects countless numbers of people every day, every month, every year. April is the month specifically set aside to focus on knowledge, support, and healing. Several offices on campus, including Gleeson Library, have created displays and activities to inform, comfort, prevent. A list of these campus-wide activities can be found here. In the library, … Continue reading April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month