Author: Tate Penner

Mark your calendars from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday May 8 on Ablah Library’s first floor for a captivating showcase of research projects from the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE).

Explore a diverse array of topics spanning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and prepare to be shocked by the creativity of next-gen shockers.

The event is open to everyone, and food will be provided, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out.

University Libraries invite students to attend its READ poster event from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18 on the first floor of Ablah Library.

What’s a READ poster? These posters showcase individuals posing with their favorite books, inspiring others to explore new literary worlds and ideas.

Remember, each session is quick, lasting no more than 10 minutes, and there’s no need to worry about what to wear — just leave the green at home. You will be provided a digital copy.

Dive into captivating photography, mingle with fellow art lovers and enjoy snacks at the Ablah Library Photo Contest reception. Join the reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 19 at the Ulrich Museum of Art, Collection Study Center. Entry is free.

Don’t miss this chance to explore art, culture and diverse perspectives.

Sponsored by University Libraries and ADCI Photography Guild.

University Libraries invite faculty and staff to attend its READ poster event from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18 on the first floor of Ablah Library.

By participating, you’re not only showcasing your passion for reading but also inspiring others to explore new books and ideas.

Remember, each session is quick, lasting no more than 10 minutes, and there’s no need to worry about what to wear — just leave the green at home. You will be provided a digital copy.

The Chronicle of Higher Education will soon change the way readers access it online. The third-party cookie policies of Google and other browsers are changing in 2024, so simply being on the WSU campus will no longer provide automatic access.

Since each Internet browser is rolling out its new policies at different times throughout 2024, there is no single date for when the change will take place.

So that you don’t accidently lose access to this valuable academic resource, University Libraries encourages employees go to The Chronicle’s website now to set up an account using your WSU email address (@wichita.edu). You can then customize your individual account to include access to The Chronicle’s newsletters such as Academe Today, Race on Campus, Teaching and other resources such as academic reports and “how-to” guides. And, of course, there is continued access to The Chronicle’s job board.

Off-campus access to The Chronicle will continue via proxied IP authentication.

The WSU Libraries will continue to keep employees up-to-date should additional information become available regarding access to The Chronicle as browser cookie policies change throughout the year.

Join the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch & Learn on patent searching techniques from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online).

Acquire essential tools to understand existing innovations, navigate databases and elevate your entrepreneurial skills. Bring your lunch and spread the word. The session is open to all.

Join the University Libraries’ Patent Searching Techniques workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Ablah Library, Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online).

Enhance your ability in navigating patent landscapes, tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. Whether you’re a computer science major delving into tech innovations or a bioengineering student safeguarding your groundbreaking research, this session will equip you with essential skills for effective patent searching.

Bring your lunch for a productive break. The session is open to all, with no cost to attend.

Don’t let the mid-semester blues get you down. Join University Libraries for a night of support at its late-night study event, designed for students like you, from 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, March 27 at Ablah Library.

The night features workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, mindfulness activities and more. You’ll have all the tools you need to conquer the rest of the semester.

Plus, enjoy coffee and snacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the night.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Don’t let the mid-semester blues get your students down. Encourage them to join a night of support at a late-night study event, tailored just for them, from 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, March 27 at Ablah Library.

The night features workshops, tutoring sessions, arts and crafts, mindfulness activities and more. Students will have all the tools they need to conquer the rest of the semester.

Plus, students will have coffee and snacks to keep them fueled and focused throughout the night.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Empower yourself with the essential skills of citation management using EndNote. Join the Savvy Scholar Workshop on the EndNote citation management software from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Ablah Library in the Digital Learning Commons (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend.

You will learn to upload citation data, create citations in diverse styles, organize references and seamlessly insert citations into Microsoft Word documents. Attend and enhance your research capabilities with EndNote.