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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University Libraries is excited to host this event as part of First Gen Week! Has anyone ever told you that to make the most of your time at Texas State University, you need to take part in research? After hearing this, did you feel lost with no one to turn to? If so, this panel …
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With Homecoming and Halloween on the horizon, the Alkek Library has planned many spirit-filled activities over the next few weeks. Be sure to come by and get in the spirit with us! National Transfer Student Week Oct. 16-20 – Visit the Transfer Student Display. We love our transfer students and we’ve partnered with the Transfer …
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Have you ever wanted to develop your own video game? Alkek One is offering a Game Development workshop for Texas State University! The workshop is free and open to all Texas State students, faculty and staff, but the class is limited, so be sure to register as soon. This workshop will span over the majority …
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Open Education is a concept that is student-centered and utilizes tools, resources, and practices that are open (free from monetary, legal, and other limitations) for collaboration adaptation and revision thus bridging the gaps of access, equity, and representation. You can learn more about Open Education week via the Open Education Global website. OE Global is …
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Love is Blind! Find your new favorite book through the Alkek Library’s Blind Date with a Book activity. University Libraries staff and students have curated a fantastic variety of books for you to choose from – if you’re ready to take the plunge! Books are found on portable shelves on the main floor of Alkek. …
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Come on down to the first floor of Alkek on Thursday, Sep. 8 between 1 and 4:30 pm and help us celebrate Alkek One’s birthday! We want everyone to celebrate two full years of innovation, collaboration, learning, and fun. There will be music and food! Enjoy pizza and cupcakes while supplies last. We all know …
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Whether you need inspiration to study or an opportunity to take a study break, the library has a space or event for you between now and the end of the semester. Sometimes you need a place to go to focus on those projects and final exams and sometimes you need something to do to de-stress …
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We love our campus family and this Valentine’s Day we are showing how much with some great activities happening throughout the day. We’re having an #AlkekParty in Alkek One with many great hands-on activities for you to do, games to play and fun to be had. And there are other activities happening throughout the library …
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We’re having a party because we can’t wait any longer to show off the Alkek Library renovations and all the things that can be explored, created and discovered in our updated library. Come by on Thursday, Sept. 2 anytime between 10 am and 6 pm and enjoy our #AlkekParty! We’ll have many things to see …
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