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Vintage October 1964 issue of *The Sentry*, a University of Colorado Denver student newspaper, lies on a wooden table; a placard describes its historic origin.

New library exhibits showcase The Sentry in the ’60s

Collection Development and Strategies Department

The library’s Special and Digital Collections team has digitized and published online historic CU Denver newspapers from 1964–67, while also creating an online exhibit showcasing student perspectives on the Vietnam War.

Discover Your Library: 8 ways

Discover Your Library: 8 Ways

Access and User Services Department

With Fall Semester in full swing, get to know some of the Auraria Library's amazing services and resources--including these eight.

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Featured Database for August 2026: Opposing Viewpoints

Collection Development and Strategies Department

Opposing Viewpoints compares contemporary debatable topics. The topic start broad and narrow into more specific arguments.The database includes overviews that give a general understanding of a specific topic, whether that’s Plastic Waste, YouTube,…

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