Vivarium is the home of digitized manuscripts, art, rare books, photographs, and other resources from two Benedictine monastic and educational communities in central Minnesota. It is a searchable database delivering a variety of digital objects. Vivarium was created and is maintained by the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Collections in Vivarium: Vivarium contains a number of collections from various members of the CSB/SJU community. Each collection has its own custom home page with enhanced searching tools. Note: certain collections are restricted to on-campus access only.
Located on Roanoke Island, the institute's research focuses on: estuarine ecology and human health; coastal engineering and ocean energy; public policy and coastal sustainability; and maritime heritage.
"It is the mission of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to undertake research, offer educational opportunities, provide community outreach programs, and enhance communication among those concerned with the unique history, culture and environment of the maritime counties of North Carolina."
Online courses and open-access educational resources created by educators. Some colleges accept selected courses are for transfer credit. Topic areas include various college-level subjects, professional development, and K-12.