This blog was written by Ben Rawlins, an English graduate student at Baylor. Four years ago, the Texas politician Judge Jack E. Hightower passed away, leaving behind an impressive legacy of public service. A longtime friend of Baylor University and the Poage Library, Hightower’s papers are a part of the Baylor Collections of Political Materials.…
On the night of July 20, 1969, an estimated 600 million people tuned in to watch American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin land on the surface of the moon. As Armstrong stepped onto the lunar dust, his voice came through to listeners on earth, relaying a poetic message of triumph: “That’s one small step…
Today, we’re getting to know the newest addition to the Poage Library staff, Jonathan Tomes. Jonathan comes to Poage from the Baylor Libraries Research and Engagement team, and he is now the new Graduate Research Center Operations Manager. Jonathan was kind enough to answer some questions so we could get to know him a little…
You might not have heard, but June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. Throughout the month, the United States Department of Agriculture encourages consumers to eat more fresh fruits and veggies and teaches people around the nation about the benefits that come from eating healthy. It’s also a great time to think about the…