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Special Collections & Archives houses items unique to University history and campus curriculum, the history of the Upper Snake River Valley, and changes in record keeping.

Don's miss Open Press Day on Thursday, October 15!Visit the Iron Acorn Press in McKay 228 anytime from 12:30-5:00 P.M. t...
10/14/2026

Don's miss Open Press Day on Thursday, October 15!

Visit the Iron Acorn Press in McKay 228 anytime from 12:30-5:00 P.M. to print your own souvenir from the William Tyndale exhibit.

Also, stop by McKay 226 and see the full exhibit for yourself!

This week, October 12-16, is events week for the Special Collections exhibit "Let There Be Light: Tyndale's Words, 500 Y...
10/13/2026

This week, October 12-16, is events week for the Special Collections exhibit "Let There Be Light: Tyndale's Words, 500 Years On" in McKay 226.

Take a look at some of the upcoming events this week!

On Wednesday and Thursday, we are excited to hear from several knowledgeable faculty members on how Tyndale's legacy continues to influence us today. Three of the lectures will be held in MCK 230-232, and one will be a college forum held in the Taylor Chapel with guest speaker S. Michael Wilcox.

Also, don't miss our Open House and Open Press Day on Thursday afternoon, October 15, for a chance to print your own souvenir!

Can you imagine a world where you can't read the scriptures for yourself?For hundreds of years, the Bible was written in...
10/12/2026

Can you imagine a world where you can't read the scriptures for yourself?
For hundreds of years, the Bible was written in Latin, which meant that, unless you had studied the language, you had no way of knowing what was inside.
In the 14th century, John Wycliffe and his followers were the first to translate the Bible from Latin into English.
Over a century later, in the 1500s, William Tyndale did it again, this time translating the New Testament from the original Greek. His influence is still seen in the scriptures we read today.
Follow this page to see more exhibit highlights, come see the displays in McKay 226, or visit the online exhibit at https://spc.byui.edu/exhibits/exhibitions/149-let-there-be-light-tyndale-s-words-500-years-on.

The Viking mascot has a long history.It began in the early days of Ricks College when Ricks athletes were jokingly refer...
10/10/2026

The Viking mascot has a long history.
It began in the early days of Ricks College when Ricks athletes were jokingly referred to as “northerners” because “the other teams felt like it was really an excursion up to the land of ice and snow just to play a game” said Clyde Packer, Ricks College coach and athletic director for two decades. The nickname turned into "Norsemen" and then, in 1928, the school chose the Viking as its mascot.
Ricks College immediately adopted the characteristics of the Viking as a brave and bold warrior from an icy, northern home. Over the decades that followed, the mascot grew from simply a logo to a costumed performer, cheering on athletes and boosting school spirit, even winning first place in a cheerleading competition in 1988.
The Viking, officially named Thor after a naming contest in 1985, was an iconic part of Ricks College's student life and activities as he embodied the Spirit of Ricks for the whole student body, and now, we're excited to have him back!
Keep watching this page to learn more about the rich history of our beloved mascot.

Before Spirit Week, there was Founder's Day!Founder's Day is the day when we celebrate and remember those who started ou...
10/09/2026

Before Spirit Week, there was Founder's Day!

Founder's Day is the day when we celebrate and remember those who started our school and helped make it possible for us all to be here.

During its centennial Founder's Day festivities, Ricks College celebrated with a six-foot-tall birthday cake made with 300 pounds of cake mix and 100 pounds of icing, as well as concerts, commemorations, and more!

Swipe through for a look back at Ricks College's 100th birthday, and tell us: How are you celebrating 25 years of BYU-Idaho? 🎉

This week continues a long-running tradition at BYU-Idaho: Spirit Week!Take a look at some memories of past years, and l...
10/05/2026

This week continues a long-running tradition at BYU-Idaho: Spirit Week!
Take a look at some memories of past years, and let us know what your favorite Spirit Week activity is!
Also, stop by the Special Collections front desk in MCK226 to fill in a box on your library passport!

09/29/2026

Coming soon! Let There Be Light: Tyndale's Words, 500 Years On

Starting October 1, the Arthur Porter Reading Room in the McKay Library will feature an exhibit about the life and works of William Tyndale, the man who fought for the Bible to be printed in English and whose words are still found in the scriptures we read today!

The exhibit open house will be held Thursday, October 15, and there will be several opportunities throughout the week to hear lectures about Tyndale and his influence on history.

You can see the online exhibit at https://spc.byui.edu/exhibits/exhibitions/149-let-there-be-light-tyndale-s-words-500-years-on

Let us know, will we see you there?

📚 How well do you know the history of the McKay Library?The library students use today is part of a much longer story at...
09/25/2026

📚 How well do you know the history of the McKay Library?

The library students use today is part of a much longer story at BYU-Idaho. Our History of the Library exhibit explores how the library has grown and changed alongside the university—and the people who have used it.

Stop by Special Collections to explore photographs, documents, and stories from the library's past, and discover some of the history behind a place many of us use every day, or check out the online exhibit at https://spc.byui.edu/exhibits/exhibitions/65-mckay-library-history

🔎 We are waiting for you, MCK 226.

Open Press Day is Friday, September 25. The Grandin Press will be open all day: 8 am to 5 pm in MCK 228. Stop by and pri...
09/24/2026

Open Press Day is Friday, September 25. The Grandin Press will be open all day: 8 am to 5 pm in MCK 228. Stop by and print your own semester calendar, completely for free!

On monthly Open Press Days, visitors get the opportunity to step up and become the printer themselves! From applying the ink using the hand roller to pulling the heavy lever to print, every participant creates and takes home a freshly printed souvenir page printed on a replica of the press used to print the first edition of the Book of Mormon.

We can't wait to see you there!

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