Tag: Alkek Events

TXST Datathon 2025

The University Libraries invites students to participate in 2025 TXST Open Datathon 

In celebration of Love Data Week 2025, Texas State University Libraries is excited to host the second annual TXST Open Datathon from Feb. 7-14, 2025! Join us in this global celebration of data, observed each year during the week of Valentine’s Day, and dive into an interactive week dedicated to discovering, applying, and presenting open …

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Group of veteran students and officials who attended JIVE launch event

TXST Veterans share stories through innovative academic journal

A group of Texas State student veterans recently gathered to celebrate the launch of the Journal of Interactive Veteran Experiences (JIVE)! This innovative digital journal shares the stories and experiences of the student veterans through an interactive immersive storytelling platform. The event highlighted student veteran and military-connected authors in the newly opened ALIAS Virtual Production Studio. …

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Lawn Games, August 20 & 22, Noon to 3 pm

Welcome Week Lawn Games at the Library

Welcome First Year Bobcats! We’re bringing the outside to the inside where it is air conditioned and fun! Please join us for our Alkek Lawn Games, a fun way to explore and discover the services and resources in the library while playing games and meeting new people. Here’s the plan: Grab your game map and …

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Programming with R: Join The 2nd Carpentries Workshop

Coming off our highly successful May workshop with The Carpentries, Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the second two-day data skills workshop happening in July. Texas State students, faculty, and research staff are invited to participate in this online workshop. Space is limited, so be sure …

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Open Education Week

Celebrate Open Education Week with us!

Open Education Week (March 4-8) is fast approaching!   Great topic – I mean, who doesn’t want to learn to make their classes more affordable and engaging for students? But terrible timing as it’s the week before spring break AND in the middle of midterms   But that’s all the more reason to stop and breathe …

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Student doing research

Doing research as an undergrad? Yes you can!

We’re partnering with the IDEA Center to help undergraduates learn how to get opportunities to do real research. Join us for a workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 3-4:30 p.m. and learn about Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduates. If you have ever been told by a professor that you should take part in research while you …

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TXST Open Datathon

Register for our inaugural TXST Open Datathon

A Love Data Week event for students We’re thrilled to invite you to the inaugural TXST Open Datathon competition—an opportunity for students at Texas State University to immerse themselves in the world of open data resources, data science, and innovation. Please read the full program information here to learn more about the event details and …

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Judges wanted for Open Datathon hosted by TXST University Libraries

Calling all faculty and research scholars!  The Open Scholarship team at Texas State’s University Libraries (UL) is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all faculty and research staff to participate in our inaugural Open Datathon as a competition judge. The Datathon will provide a journey into the dynamic world of data science and analytics …

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TXST University Libraries invites you to participate in the Open Datathon

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of data science and analytics? The Open Scholarship team at University Libraries is excited to announce the upcoming Open Datathon, your golden ticket to dive into the world of data-driven insights, problem-solving, and innovation right here on campus. Whether you’re a seasoned data …

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GIS Day, November 16 at Alkek One 9 am to 3 p.m.

GIS Day is happening in Alkek One!

Students from the Texas State’s Society of Geographical Information Science (SOGIS) along with the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and University Libraries are hosting this year’s celebration of GIS Day on Thursday, November 16. The organizers invite everyone on campus to come learn, network and have fun with us as we explore how GIS …

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