Among the climatic changes occurring today, those in the Arctic are the most profound. In turn, the Arctic plays a critical role in global climate change; Changes in arctic sea ice extent have a dramatic effect on the Earth's energy balance, and melting of land-based glaciers, ice caps, and the Greenland Ice Sheet contribute to sea level rise. This talk provides background on global and arctic warming, and discusses several case studies of how geologic records of recent climate change add to our perspective on today's magnitude and rate of climate change. See the full story...

This exhibit provides some historical background on the songs of the university: the alma mater, fight songs, hymns, marches, and songs associated with specific schools of the university. The composers and lyricists of these songs include university faculty, staff, and students, as well as locally and nationally known composers. The exhibit also provides brief biographical information about many of the composers. See the full story...