News item published on: 2025-03-12 15:34:00
Monday, April 7, 2025
Citation Management Workshop - Zotero
Presented by Hannah Madonna
April 7 | 11 to 11:35 a.m.
Cook Library LIB 110
Participants will learn how to create an account, export citations from the most widely used scholarly databases, organize citations, and automatically generate bibliographies and in-text citations using the tool.
Tater Trivia Throwdown
Monday, April 7 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
JB George 142
Join us for a fun-filled trivia event hosted by the Graduate School. Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and enjoy a delicious potato bar for lunch. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week Online Treasure Hunt
Hosted by Grace Schmitt and Neal Lawson
April 7 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Ahoy! Join us on April 7 or 8 at 5:30 p.m. for a Grand Online Library Hunt! Treasures be awarded to the swiftest scallywags!
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Grad Games and Cues
Tuesday, April 8 |12 to 4 p.m.
Cook Union Game Room
Located on the 1st floor of the R.C. Cook University Union, the USM Gaming Space offers students a place to relax, socialize, and take a break from a busy day of classes. The Game Room features billiards, foosball, table tennis, and various gaming consoles. Drop by between classes and enjoy a quick bite!
Design a Winning Poster Presentation
Presented by Michele Frasier-Robinson
April 8 | 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Cook Library LIB 110
In this workshop, a librarian will walk you through the process of creating a visually appealing and well-organized poster that will grab attention and aid you in telling the story of your research.
Workshop attendees will learn:
• the goals and organization of a poster presentation
• design principles to help them present key information in a visually appealing way
• the tools used for poster creation
• where to find image resources
Finding a Validated Research Instrument
Presented by Tracy Englert
April 8 | 2 to 3 p.m.
Cook Library LIB 110
This session will focus on APA PsycTests, a repository for a growing selection of psychological tests and measures, including thousands of actual test instruments and test items that are available for immediate download and use in research and teaching. This database is international in scope and provides access to an increasing number of tests that are available in languages other than English.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week Online Treasure Hunt
Hosted by Grace Schmitt and Neal Lawson
April 8 |5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Ahoy! Join us on April 7 or April 8 at 5:30 p.m. for a Grand Online Library Hunt! Treasures be awarded to the swiftest scallywags!
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Graduate Student Appreciation Week Breakfast
Hosted by Nadine Phillips and Michele Frasier-Robinson
April 9 | 9 to 10 a.m.
Cook Library LIB 209A Gallery
Unlocking Research Potential: Using ChatGPT for Topic Development and Data Insights
Presented by Hali Black
April 9 | 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Cook Library LIB 110 and Microsoft Teams
Unlock the power of AI to supercharge your research process! Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop where you'll learn how to harness the capabilities of ChatGPT to refine and develop your research topics—and take your research further with AI-assisted data analysis. Whether you’re a student just starting out or a seasoned researcher looking for fresh perspectives, this session will equip you with practical skills to generate research ideas, analyze data, and integrate AI into your academic workflow.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Snack and Play: Grad Edition
Hosted by Dale Autry
April 10 | 2 to 4 p.m.
Cook Library LIB 209A Gallery
Join us for Snack and Play: Grad Edition at Cook Library!
Enjoy an afternoon of games, delicious snacks, and great company. It's the perfect way to relax and connect with fellow graduate students during Graduate Student Appreciation Week.
"There is no Fate but What We Make for Ourselves" - Dystopian Worlds in Literature and Film
Presented by Allisa Beck
April 10 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
A discussion of the various themes and stories in classic dystopian novels, including 1984, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Hunger Games, and in films such as A Clockwork Orange, Escape from New York, Planet of the Apes, and Blade Runner. Participants are encouraged to offer their own favorite novels and films for discussion.
Friday, April 11, 2025
Sundaes for Scholars
Friday, April 11 | 12 to 1 p.m.
JB George 142
Take a break with the Graduate School this spring! As we wrap up Graduate Student Appreciation Week, we want to treat our dedicated students. We’ll have all the ingredients ready for you to build your own ice cream sundae, complete with plenty of toppings!
GCRL Graduate Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social
Hosted by Gunter Library and the Division of Coastal Sciences
April 9 | 3 to 4 p.m.
GCRL Field Studies Building Porch