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Derek's Birthday Party In-Person

VT Therapy Dog Derek celebrates his 8th birthday with University Libraries, Hokie Wellness, Sketchy Steven, and more! Join the party for food, fun, and learning! If you are an individual with a...  More
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
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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, October 21, 2024
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

Connecting the Opens: Open Access Week 2024 In-Person / Online

Join the University Libraries and invited guests for a discussion for future professors regarding open access, open educational resources, and open data. University Libraries’ faculty will provide...  More
Date:
Monday, October 21, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Newman 207A, Online, Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 77 seats left

Intro to Python and JupyterLab Online

This hands-on workshop for novices will cover basic programming skills in Python using the JupyterLab interface. The workshop is open to anyone. You do not need any experience to participate, but you...  More
Date:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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Intro to R and RStudio Online

Learn how to work with data in R and RStudio, whether or not you have any experience with coding or data analysis. This hands-on workshop is open to anyone who wants to work with data in R. You do...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
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Online Registration
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How to Spot AI-Generated Images (Online) Online

Spotting fake images and other kinds of misinformation is becoming increasingly difficult. In this workshop, we’ll practice strategies for dealing with questionable content by moving beyond how that c...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:15pm
Location:
Online, Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 6 seats left

Craft & Chat: Upcycling and Sustainability In-Person

One man's trash is another's craft. Try a variety of upcycling projects like decoupage, ornaments, zines, collages, and more. We'll talk about sustainability on small and broad scales, from things to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Project Design Studio (Newman 419)
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 8 seats left

Archival Adventures: Coal Mining Fire Boss Reports Online

Safety First! This week we’re heading back to the early 20th Century with the Big Vein Anthracite Collieries Records (bit.ly/Ms1990-014) and the Superior Anthracite Mines Fire Boss Reports...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 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 / Online

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:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 6:15pm
Location:
Newman 207A, Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop  
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In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 70 seats left

Library Game Night In-Person

Join us in the new Gaming Studio in Newman Library for a fun night of board games, TTRPGs, video games, and VR! Plus, opportunities to connect with courses, research, and organizations related to...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Game Studio (Newman 4th floor)
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  

Food History Open House in Special Collections and University Archives In-Person

On Thursday, October 24, from 5:15-6:45p, Special Collections and University Archives, with support from the Food Studies Program, will be hosting a Food History Open House! Come learn about the kinds...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time:
5:15pm - 6:45pm
Location:
Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room (1010), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
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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, October 28, 2024
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

Introduction to Geospatial Mapping and ArcGIS Online Online

The Introduction to Geospatial Mapping and ArcGIS Online session will focus on introducing the concept of geospatial mapping covering the basics of what Geographic Information Systems (GIS),...  More
Date:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 26 seats left

Introduction to Patents In-Person / 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:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
The Goodall Room (Newman 101), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 77 seats left

Programming with Python Online

This hands-on workshop is designed for those with basic Python programming experience. It will train learners to use three key tools for simplifying, clarifying, and scaling programs for real-world...  More
Date:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 3 seats left

Data wrangling and visualization with R Online

This hands-on workshop is designed for those with basic R programming experience. It will focus on data wrangling and visualization using the tidyverse set of packages. The workshop is open to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop > Data Science     Workshop  
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Native & Indigenous Book Fair In-Person

Join us to highlight books and films featuring native and indigenous stories! Books will be provided for check out from University Libraries. Giveaways include stickers, bookmarks, and more....  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
The Goodall Room (Newman 101)
Audience:
  Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni  
Categories:
  Event  

Craft & Chat: Zines and Spooky Storytelling In-Person

Get ready for Halloween with zines! Make your own eight page spooky zine while discussing storytelling and the power of self publication. There's a chance for your zine to be displayed in the library...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Project Design Studio (Newman 419)
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
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Register! - 10 seats left

Archival Adventures: Rebirth by Thomas Calvert McClary Online

It's time for an adventure! This week we return to author and sci-fi historian Sam Moskowitz’s list of sci-fi classics from his 1940 letter to the editor of Comet. Today’s story: “Rebirth” by Thomas...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 30, 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 In-Person / 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...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time:
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location:
The Goodall Room (Newman 101), Blacksburg Campus
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration / Online Registration
Register! - 77 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, November 4, 2024
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

Halloween Design Challenge Showcase In-Person

The Virtual Environments Studio and the IMMERSE student organization invite competitors and spectators to attend a showcase and awards ceremony for their Halloween Design Challenge. Pizza will be...  More
Date:
Monday, November 4, 2024
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
The Goodall Room (Newman 101), Blacksburg Campus

Craft & Chat: Block Printing and Quieting Your Inner Critic In-Person

Are you your own worst critic? Create your own block print with us and learn how to communicate better with yourself. Craft & Chats provide informal arts instruction for all levels with gentle...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Project Design Studio (Newman 419)
Audience:
  Beginners     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc     Researchers  
Categories:
  Workshop  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 7 seats left

Archival Adventures Online

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 University Archives covering...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Audience:
  Beginners     Advanced     Undergraduates     Public     Graduate Students     Faculty/Staff     Alumni     Postdoc  
Categories:
  Event > Livestream  

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, November 11, 2024
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
2nd Floor Commons (Newman Library)

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