This course centers on the lives of historical figures whose actions transformed their worlds, including Jesus Christ, Martin Luther, Rosa Luxemburg, Alexandra Kollontai, and Ernesto “Che” Guevara. Using biography, autobiography, film, and other materials we will examine the forces that led these individuals to act in ways that gave meaning to their lives and to the lives of others. Among the questions to be explored are: What factors transform individuals and groups from passive acceptors of their condition or the condition of others into dynamic actors who make it their mission to effect radical change? To what extent does the example of others drive a person to act? How do familial and broader social contexts shape a person’s desire to mobilize others? To what extent can an individual’s urge to transform the world come from within? By addressing these questions as they relate to individuals operating in very different historical circumstances, we will strive to better understand the stuff of which revolutionaries are made.
The “Library of Things” is a collection of non-traditional items and materials for extracurricular and leisure activities that the library provides to the Willamette Community. It includes tools, outdoor items, electronics, craft supplies, and more. The Library of things catalog is available at the circulation desk:
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Mon-Thu 8 am - Midnight Mon-Fri 10 am - 4 pm
Fri 8 am - 6 pm Sat-Sun (Closed)
Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Sun 10 am - Midnight
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The library is open to the general public Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm and Sat 10 am - 6 pm.
Listed below are the letters and titles of the main classes of the Library of Congress (LC) Classification. Click on any class to view an outline of its subclasses in an interactive PDF format. This list is based off of the Library of Congress Classification Outline.
