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A new photo exhibit in the Library represents an effort to put a human face on a nation that has been looked on as an enemy by the U.S. for half a century. Sponsored by the Korean Peace Project, which seeks normalization of relationships between the United States and North Korea, these photos seek to educate people about the Korean Conflict and remind us of our connectedness. Photos are by Eric Sirotkin.

Check out a selection of Gender Studies literature this month. Many titles relate to the March Gender Studies Symposium, “Poverty, Property, and Personhood: Challenging Gender Injustice”.

National Book Award finalist Katherine Dunn will give a reading on Thursday, February 19 at 7 p.m. in Armstrong Lounge. An exhibit featuring her work is currently on display at Watzek Library.

Portland resident Katherine Dunn is the author of the novel Geek Love, an international bestseller and National Book Award finalist. This exhibition explores her career in print and opens the way to a fuller appreciation of a writing life. It runs through May in Watzek Library. For further information, see Special Collections’ Current Exhibits.

In celebration of February’s Black History Month, check out the Diversions display for books exploring the African-American arts.

Kick off the new semester on TONIGHT at 6 pm for the 5th annual Watzek Rocks!

The concert will feature Portland’s Chris Robley and The Fear of Heights and campus groups Trapped in the Submarine Thought Closet and YM.

Join us in the library classroom January 20 starting at 8:30am for full coverage of Obama’s inauguration.

Watzek’s annual Food for Fines Drive, taking place December 10th-17th, offers you a chance to help the hungry while you take care of those pesky overdue fines.

You’ll earn up to $2 towards overdue charges for every can you bring to the Watzek Library Circulation Desk.

Preferred items include peanut butter, canned fruits & veggies, soups, stews, canned tuna or chicken, macaroni & cheese, and other boxed grains & pastas (no ramen). Pet food, expired, and perishable items, along with glass containers, will not be accepted.

All items will be donated to the Oregon Food Bank.