All posts by Jennifer Corbin

QEP equals Gather Analyze Present

Are all sources created equal? Workshop: 11/2, noon to 1 pm

Are some information sources better than others? Why do some assignments require you to use peer-reviewed articles or empirical articles? Why are some sources considered inappropriate for a research paper? In this  workshop, you will learn about different sources of information, how they are created, and ways to use them in a research project. Cultural Credit is available for this QEP workshop. 

Location: Library 1st floor, East Room
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
Contact: Jennifer Corbin,  [email protected]

Destress Fest 4/27, 10 – 10

Study and unwind at Destress Fest, feat. Finals Countdown from 6p-10p, at the duPont-Ball Library, first floor. Destress Fest takes place on study day, Thursday, April 27, from 10 am to 10 pm. Enjoy activities and snacks throughout the day.

Activities include puzzles, coloring, sensory dough, Brain Flakes, make your own stressball, Nintendo Wii gaming, design your own button. Snacks will be available throughout the day.

The Writing Center will host Finals Countdown in the Writing Center and East Room from 6 pm to 10 pm. Writing Center hours during finals week, walk-in only: Thursday, April 27 6-10 PM; Friday, April 28 12-3 PM; and Sunday, April 30 3-6 PM. If you want to schedule an online session, you’ll need to email the writing center to set up an appointment.

slow down, relax, destress

DeStress Fest, Tue. 12/6

Study, relax, and destress before finals. DeStress Fest will take place on the main floor of the library, throughout the day on Tuesday, Dec. 6 (Study Day). Join us for a variety of activities, including Finals Countdown from 6 pm to 10 pm in the Writing Center.

Color, Create, & Cheer

  • Puzzles (traditional and 3D printed)
  • Coloring
  • Notes of Encouragement
  • Library Main floor, 10 am to 10 pm

DIY Stressballs

  • Make a stressball
  • Library Main floor, 3 pm

Treat yourself!

  • Random Acts of Snacks – snack giveaways in the library (periodically throughout the day/evening)

Finals Countdown in the Writing Center

  • Meet with a Writing Center Tutor
  • Snacks
  • Writing Center, 6 pm to 10 pm