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Qualitative Coding in NVivo Online

Create, organize, and manage solo or team NVivo projects. Code qualitative text and audio/video recordings, analyze and summarize patterns in your data, and learn how to share and reuse data. You...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 16 seats left

Archival Adventures: Virginia Elections 1804-1904 Online

It’s an election year! This week ArchivistAnthony is taking a look at Virginia Election material from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Most of the material will is from Confederate States of...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Event > Livestream  

Introduction to Intellectual Property In-Person

Brought to you by Virginia Tech's Patent and Trademark Resource Center, this workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning more about the different forms of intellectual property (IP). This...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Newman 207A, Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 28 seats left

Promoting Your Scholarly Work Online Online

You’ve published an article...now what? How do you share your scholarly work with others online? This interactive workshop will cover best practices for scholars to promote their work online. Learn...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 4:45pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 74 seats left

Game Night In-Person

Join us on the first floor of Newman Library for a fun night of board games, video games, and VR! Free food will be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation,...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
1st Floor Commons (Newman Library), Athenaeum (Newman 124), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Event  

Epcot's Birthday Party In-Person

Join the University Libraries, Hokie Wellness, and Cook Counseling Center in celebrating therapy dog Epcot's 3rd birthday. This will be Epcot's first celebration at Virginia Tech. There will be free...  More
Date:
Friday, March 22, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Event  

Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving In-Person

Come make a keychain in the Prototyping Studio! You'll learn best practices for design, gain skills in Adobe Illustrator, and watch your creation come to life on the laser cutter. The Prototyping...  More
Date:
Friday, March 22, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Prototyping Studio (Newman 430), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
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Josie's Office Hours In-Person

Join Josie the Therapy Dog from Cook Counseling for her weekly office hours located on the 2nd floor of Newman Library near the Popular Reading Collection. If you are an individual with a disability...  More
Date:
Monday, March 25, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

Introduction to Trademarks In-Person

Brought to you by Virginia Tech's Patent and Trademark Resource Center, this workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning more about trademarks, a form of intellectual property (IP) that is...  More
Date:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Newman 207A, Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 30 seats left

Communicating Professionally Through Writing In-Person

This session covers some basic ideas for communicating effectively and professionally in writing. We'll discuss planning and polishing techniques, email etiquette, basic design (for reports, posters,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Project Design Studio (Newman 419), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 2 seats left

Archival Adventures: Bradbury's "Small Assassin" Online

It's time for an adventure! This week ArchivistAnthony is looking at the Spring 1951 edition of Suspense Magazine, featuring The Small Assassin by Ray Bradbury. Originally published in Dime Mystery...  More
Date:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Event > Livestream  

Introduction to Trademarks Online

Brought to you by Virginia Tech's Patent and Trademark Resource Center, this workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning more about trademarks, a form of intellectual property (IP) that is...  More
Date:
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 48 seats left

Josie's Office Hours In-Person

Join Josie the Therapy Dog from Cook Counseling for her weekly office hours located on the 2nd floor of Newman Library near the Popular Reading Collection. If you are an individual with a disability...  More
Date:
Monday, April 1, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

A Conversation with Connie Chang In-Person / Online

Actual play Game Master and TTRPG designer Connie Chang discusses queer/trans storytelling, identity, and online fandom. Followed by moderated Q&A. Register below to watch online or join us for an...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
The Goodall Room (Newman 101), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Event  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 199 seats left

Introduction to Patents In-Person

Brought to you by Virginia Tech's Patent and Trademark Resource Center, this workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning more about patents, a form of intellectual property (IP) for...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Newman 207A, Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 28 seats left

Collaborative Qualitative Research in Dedoose Online

Traditional qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis software is expensive and often makes it difficult to work in teams. Dedoose's cloud-based software provides a relatively inexpensive...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 19 seats left

Archival Adventures Online

It's time for an adventure! Join our community collections archivist, Anthony Wright de Hernandez, for a livestream on Twitch! Every week we explore and discuss materials from Special Collections and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Event > Livestream  

Introduction to Patents Online

Brought to you by Virginia Tech's Patent and Trademark Resource Center, this workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning more about patents, a form of intellectual property (IP) for...  More
Date:
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 45 seats left

Josie's Office Hours In-Person

Join Josie the Therapy Dog from Cook Counseling for her weekly office hours located on the 2nd floor of Newman Library near the Popular Reading Collection. If you are an individual with a disability...  More
Date:
Monday, April 8, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

Qualitative Coding in atlas.ti Online

Create, organize, and manage qualitative projects manually or with assistance from OpenAI in atlas.ti. Code qualitative text and audio/video recordings, analyze and summarize patterns in your data,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 17 seats left

Archival Adventures Online

It's time for an adventure! Join our community collections archivist, Anthony Wright de Hernandez, for a livestream on Twitch! Every week we explore and discuss materials from Special Collections and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Event > Livestream  

Creating Your Home Study Space In-Person

In this workshop, we'll talk about some simple ways to create a home study environment that's conducive to deep focus and discuss some techniques for staying on task and reducing stress. If you are...  More
Date:
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time:
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Project Design Studio (Newman 419), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 8 seats left

Josie's Office Hours In-Person

Join Josie the Therapy Dog from Cook Counseling for her weekly office hours located on the 2nd floor of Newman Library near the Popular Reading Collection. If you are an individual with a disability...  More
Date:
Monday, April 15, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

Introduction to Mapmaking in ArcGIS Online Online

The Introduction to Mapmaking in ArcGIS Online is a beginner-friendly training that will dive into the practical side of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Please join this training to learn how to...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 40 seats left

Archival Adventures Online

It's time for an adventure! Join our community collections archivist, Anthony Wright de Hernandez, for a livestream on Twitch! Every week we explore and discuss materials from Special Collections and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Event > Livestream  

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