: For Students, Faculty, and Staff 
Potluck explores the history of premodern food
It turns out that a potluck is a perfect way for ending a semester of…
Erinn AspinallDecember 22, 2017
Weathering winter throughout history
As Minnesotans, we are experts at weathering winter weather, though we are not the first…
Erinn AspinallDecember 22, 2017
A Shakespearean recipe for Witch’s Brew
As Halloween nears, staff at the Wangensteen Historical Library are finding inspiration from a Witch's…
Erinn AspinallOctober 26, 2017
We are welcoming back Emily Beck and her pumpkin carving talents as she brings us…
Mark EngebretsonOctober 23, 2017
Underwater exhibit – an EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes look
This September, the Wangensteen Historical Library's new Underwater Exhibit will open to the public -…
Erinn AspinallAugust 16, 2017
Teaching with Primary Resources
Wondering how to incorporate primary sources into your teaching? Looking for inspiring ideas for interactive…
Mark EngebretsonJuly 31, 2017
Underwater
Rare books in the exhibit feature striking images of aquatic natural history, various technologies, and…
Karen Carmody-McIntoshJuly 8, 2017
Receiving a new acquisition is like opening a much-anticipated present. Earlier this year, the Wangensteen…
Erinn AspinallJuly 6, 2017
Go ahead – #ColorOurCollections
Sharpen your pencils and dig out your crayons! It’s time for the second annual #ColorOurCollections…
Erinn AspinallFebruary 1, 2017
Revealing the history of medicine
The Wangensteen Historical Library has over 1,000 medical artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries…
Erinn AspinallJanuary 13, 2017