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March is Women's History Month!

National Women's History Month "is an American observance held during the month of March to recognize and celebrate women's contributions to culture, history, and society. It grew from International Women's Day , a global celebration of women's achievements celebrated each year on March 8, and the Women's History Week celebration, which was first held in Sonoma County, California, in 1978. In 1987, US Congress officially established the month of March as Women's National History Month (Harmon, 2025)".

portraits of Chisolm, RBG, and Curie

Learn more about Women's History Month by exploring the library databases on women such as Shirley Chisholm, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Marie Curie and so many more amazing women.

Watch Films with Kanopy

Check out some of the award-winning films available through Kanopy and learn more about amazing women throughout history.

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Celebrate Women's History Month at the UCC Library

March is Women's History Month!National Women's History Month "is an American observance held during the month of March to recognize and celebrate women's contributions to culture, history, and society. It grew from International Women's Day , a global celebration of women's achievements celebrated each year on March 8, and the Women's History Week celebration, which was first held in Sonoma County, California, in 1978. In 1987, US Congress officially established the month of March as Women's National History Month (Harmon, 2025)". Learn more about Women's History Month by exploring the library databases on women such as Shirley Chisholm, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Marie Curie and so many more amazing women.Watch Films with KanopyCheck out some of the award-winning films available through Kanopy and learn more about amazing women throughout history. ...

Free Tax Help from the Oregon Dept. of Revenue!

Free Tax Help!Employees from the Department of Revenue and volunteers from free tax assistance groups will be at the UCC Library, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 28 to guide you through electronically filing your federal and state income taxes for free using the new IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon options.Computers & WiFiThe UCC Library offers the use of public computers and WiFi internet connections. Demand for computers will be high, so you are encouraged to bring your own if you have one.Mobile Phones & TabletsBoth IRS Direct File and Direct File Oregon are mobile friendly, so you can complete your return on your phone or tablet, as well.Further InformationFor more information on this program, please click here.Here are some helpful tips to make your experience as productive and enjoyable as possible: Tip 1: Use the IRS’s eligibility checker prior to coming to the library. https://directfile.irs.gov/ You will not be eligible if you have any income from these sources: Foreign income, Dividends or Capital Gains, Retirement (retirement income not from an IRA will be eligible starting in March), Self-Employment and Gig economy (Uber Eats, Door Dash), Rental Income, Gambling or Lottery. Tip 2: Create an ID.me account if you do not have one for IRS. https://directfile.irs.gov/ (Before you begin, take a clear photo of your ID and save to your photo library.) Watch this 5 Easy Steps to Register an ID.me Account with IRS video to learn how. You must be at least 18 years old to create an ID.me account. Address and phone number are editable but not the email address. Tip 3: Create a Revenue Online account if you do not have one for Department of Revenue. https://www.oregon.gov/dor/programs/individuals/Pages/direct_file_OR.aspx Watch this How to Set Up and Log In to Your Revenue Online Account for Individuals video to learn how. Tip 4: You will need access to your smartphone (text message) or email for verification purposes for both ID.me and Revenue Online. Tip 5: Bring all eligible documents. Forms W-2 (wages from a job) Forms 1099-G, 1099-INT (other income) Form 1099-R (retirement income other than IRAs) will be supported later in March. Form SSA-1099 (Social Security benefits) Alaska Permanent Fund Dividends Social security card or individual tax identification number for everyone on your tax return Government picture ID for taxpayer and spouse if filing jointly (driver's license or passport) Canceled check or bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit. Last year's tax return Tip 6: Live support is available from IRS staff, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time inside IRS Direct File. If you have Oregon specific questions, please contact 503-378-4988 or 800-356-4222, or email: questions.dor@dor.oregon.gov #s_lc_event_13783034 { background: #004812; border: 1px solid #004812; border-radius: 4px; color: bbe020; font: 18px Arial, Helvetica, Verdana; padding: 8px 20px; cursor: pointer; } #s_lc_event_13783034:hover { opacity: 0.9; } ...

Black History Month Spotlight: Malcolm X

Malcolm X: Murder In New YorkOn February 21st in 1965, human rights activist, Malcolm X was assassinated.We use this day to honor his legacy and as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.Learn more about Malcolm X's work from documentaries such as Malcolm X: Murder In New York via one of our streaming media databases, Kanopy.Fun fact: Kanopy is available to be streamed on all your digital devices, see this document for instructions and guidelines on how to do this. Don't forget to log in using your UCC ID# for access. ...

Black History Month Spotlight: Making Black America (PBS)

Making Black America: Through the GrapevineThis four-hour series, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people-beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” Gates takes viewers into an extraordinary world that showcases Black people’s ability to collectively prosper, defy white supremacy and define Blackness in ways that transformed America itself.Check out the trailer below, an then head on over and watch the series via Films on Demand, one of the UCC Library's streaming databases. Watch the series today by clicking here. Don't forget to use your UCC ID# to log in and gain access....

Celebrate Women's History Month at the UCC Library

March is Women's History Month!

Watch Films with Kanopy

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