Library Events

Event calendar

March 19, 2024

The Value of Music Connections: A Book Talk with Dr. Mary Land

Join Dr. Mary Land, who will present her new book, "The Value of Music Connections." Learn how teaching music helped Dr. Land form essential connections throughout her forty years in the classroom. Register now.

Date: Tuesday, Mar. 19
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Meader Room 3014, Third Floor, Waldo Library

March 21, 2024

Book cover with title of panel: Yellowface Through an Ethics Lens

Yellowface Through an Ethics Lens

This multidisciplinary panel discussion of the book Yellowface, presented by the Center for the Study o

Date: Thursday, Mar. 21
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Kirsch Auditorium Fetzer Center

March 22, 2024

Reading Party!

Need an incentive to do some reading? Come to Zhang Legacy Collections Center on Friday afternoons this spring and join others for two hours of quiet reading in a beautiful space. 

Date: Friday, Mar. 22
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Reading Room, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

March 25, 2024

Basic Computer Aided Design and AutoCAD

Join Bronco Makers Club founders Nic and Nate who will teach basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) and AutoCAD, printing existing models, slicing and 3D printing. You can follow one of their design ideas or choose your own! Register now.

Date: Monday, Mar. 25
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Room 0152, Lower Level, Waldo Library

March 26, 2024

Survey Setup in Qualtrics

Get a demonstration on how to set up a survey using Qualtrics, how to export survey questions for IRB approval, how to preview changes, and how to export collected responses. Register today.

Date: Tuesday, Mar. 26
Time: noon to 1:30pm
Location: Online

March 27, 2024

Introduction to Systematic Reviews

Get an introduction to systematic reviews, the steps for conducting one, and how systematic reviews are different from other types of evidence synthesis projects and literature reviews. Register now.

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 27
Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Online

March 29, 2024

Reading Party!

Need an incentive to do some reading? Come to Zhang Legacy Collections Center on Friday afternoons this spring and join others for two hours of quiet reading in a beautiful space. 

Date: Friday, Mar. 29
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Reading Room, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

April 3, 2024

Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Join data librarian Daria Orlowska in a live demonstration of combining, organizing and analyzing data. This hands-on workshop will use actual datasets with step-by-step instructions that you can begin applying right away to your projects, so don't miss out! Register today.

Date: Wednesday, Apr. 3
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Multipurpose Room 1070, First Floor, Waldo Library

April 4, 2024

The Art of Playing with Knowledge: Works by Angela Lorenz

Artist Angela Lorenz will discuss her work and artistic process. Her work centers on material culture, visual culture and language. No registration required.

This event is sponsored by the Western Michigan University Libraries Special Collections, Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, and Frostic School of Art.

Date: Thursday, Apr. 4
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Room 2008, Richmond Center for Visual Arts

April 5, 2024

Reading Party!

Need an incentive to do some reading? Come to Zhang Legacy Collections Center on Friday afternoons this spring and join others for two hours of quiet reading in a beautiful space. 

Date: Friday, Apr. 5
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Reading Room, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

April 12, 2024

Reading Party!

Need an incentive to do some reading? Come to Zhang Legacy Collections Center on Friday afternoons this spring and join others for two hours of quiet reading in a beautiful space. 

Date: Friday, Apr. 12
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Reading Room, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

April 19, 2024

Reading Party!

Need an incentive to do some reading? Come to Zhang Legacy Collections Center on Friday afternoons this spring and join others for two hours of quiet reading in a beautiful space. 

Date: Friday, Apr. 19
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Reading Room, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

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