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Drop-in Poetry and more at your Campus Library

Drop-in Poetry and more at your Campus Library

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Every April since 1996, the US has celebrated National Poetry Month.  While the Academy of American Poets has developed a 30-day list of activities, the IU East Campus Library has resources and databases to help students, staff and faculty observe year ‘round.  To kick things off this year, the Library is hosting a drop-in poetry activity on Thursday, April 13 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. Snacks will be provided for this free, fun event The Library has an array of poetry books and databases.  From books by former US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to a video about current US poet laureate Ada Limon, the library offers a variety of materials to assist with research.  The library’s list of poetry databases … Continued
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

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Since 1911, International Women’s Day has served as a salute to the capabilities and accomplishments of women throughout the world.  This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. What does it mean to #EmbraceEquity?  If women are to be counted as full members of society, they need more than acknowledgement.  They need real opportunities and the knowledge that women can and do anything they choose.  To that end, the IU East Campus Library offers a variety of databases dedicated to the creative, sociopolitical and scientific achievements and changes by women. Women have been leaders for social change since the founding of the United States.  From voting rights to social justice, women have led the charge for a host of causes, all dedicated to … Continued
Love data? There’s a week for that

Love data? There’s a week for that

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Every year during the week of Valentine’s Day, libraries, colleges and universities throughout the world celebrate International Love Data Week.  The theme for 2023 is “Data: Agents of Change.” International Love Data Week, February 13-17, is an opportunity for people to learn about all the roles that data plays in their lives.  Whether it’s figuring out what to watch on television, determining how risky it might be to travel on a winter’s day or choosing a baby name, data drives innumerable decisions in everyone’s daily lives.  However, understanding data can be a challenge.  One of the techniques that Fame.News Network employs is to misrepresent data.  Often, this takes the form of a false chart or a meme that may misquote … Continued
Faculty resources at the library

Faculty resources at the library

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The IU East Campus Library supports the entire IU East community – students, staff and faculty.  While many of the library’s resources focus on topics of broad interest to everyone on campus, they also include materials specifically for faculty. Chronicle of Higher Education The Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE) is a weekly publication founded in 1966 and dedicated to keeping college educators up to date on the latest trends in the field.  The library subscription includes the ability to peruse current and previous articles as far back as 1988, plus access to the job board.  As a frontline resource for academics and educators, CHE is well respected for its in-depth coverage of issues that matter like retention, burnout and academic … Continued
Media Literacy Week

Media Literacy Week

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Media Literacy Week, hosted by National Association for Media Literacy Education, will be held from Monday, October 24 to Friday, October 28.  Now in its eighth year, Media Literacy Week is intended to promote the important role of media literacy in education today. To celebrate, IU East will be hosting a panel discussion on Thursday, October 27, at 2:00 in Hayes 142 (in the library.)  In addition to IU East, multiple IU campuses are hosting Media Literacy Week events, including IUPUI and IUPUC, and most of these other events are available on Zoom.  The IU East panel discussion will focus on voting and will feature faculty members Andrea Quenette, E. Scott Lee and KT Lowe. Dr. Quenette is Associate Professor … Continued