Upcoming Events

Apr 15

Research Data Consultations

Join members of the Research and Computational Data Management (RCDM) team for walk-in research data consultations in the Data Studio @ Main and the McBay Science Library on Wednesdays from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Team members are available to assist UGA faculty, students, and staff with topics including:

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Main Library , Data Studio @ Main (Main Library Room 300) and McBay Science Library (Room 382)
Apr 15

Make Your Own Tote Bag Workshop

Use patterning and Makerspace sewing machines to make your own cotton canvas tote bag! No experience necessary and all materials provided. Registration is required.

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , Makerspace (Room 373)
Apr 16

Intro to Metrics and Analytics Using Web of Science, InCites, and OpenAlex Workshop

In this workshop, participants will learn how to move beyond citation counts and will be shown how Web of Science, InCites, and OpenAlex can be used to understand patterns in research activity and impact. Participants will learn how to identify prolific authors, institutions, journals, funders, and more from a search set in Web of Science and explore benchmarking metrics available in InCites and OpenAlex.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Online
Apr 16

Mending Workshop: End of the Year Mending Party

Come and celebrate your year, yourself, and any graduates in your life by being in community and getting your wardrobe ready for the summer. 

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , Makerspace (Room 373)
Apr 16

3D Printer Training

Participants will learn basic 3D modeling and how to independently operate the MakerBot Sketch Print 3D Printers and Ultimaker Cura Software from an undergraduate peer. Work is completed through self-paced, online modules and a quiz followed by a hands-on session to learn how to safely operate the 3D printers and use the printing software.

1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , Makerspace (Room 373)
Apr 17

George S. Parthemos Lecture

The Department of Political Science invites guests to attend the George S. Parthemos Lecture featuring a lecture by Professor Jack Knight, Frederic Cleaveland Distinguished Professor of Law and Political Science at Duke University.

Knight is a political scientist and legal theorist whose work focuses on social and political theory, legal institutions, and political economy. He teaches at both Duke Law School and Duke’s Trinity College of Arts and Sciences, and co-directs the Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies. His research and publications explore how rules and norms shape human institutions, including judicial decision-making and the behavior of courts. 

A reception will immediately follow the lecture.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Auditorium (271)
Apr 17

G-Day Button Bonanza

Gear up for UGA's annual spring scrimmage by making your very own button! Select from a range of premade designs or bring your own (2.25 inches). Limit of 2 buttons per person.

The Colonnade is located outside on the east side of the building, near the security desk and Jittery Joes. 

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , 2nd Floor Colonnade
Apr 20

3D Printer Training

Participants will learn basic 3D modeling and how to independently operate the MakerBot Sketch Print 3D Printers and Ultimaker Cura Software from an undergraduate peer. Work is completed through self-paced, online modules and a quiz followed by a hands-on session to learn how to safely operate the 3D printers and use the printing software.

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , Makerspace (Room 373)
Apr 21

Board Game Jam

Update, remix, or reinvent historic board games! 

Join the UGA Special Collections Libraries and the UGA Libraries Student Success Team for a collaborative and creativity-fueled Board Game Jam on April 21st in MLC 369. Bring your imagination as we transform old board games from the UGA Special Collections Libraries into something entirely new.

Are you interested in learning how to fabricate your own game pieces? Check out the Makerspace in the MLC Creative Engagement Wing, where you can learn to 3D print, laser cut, sew, and so much more: https://www.libs.uga.edu/mlc/use-makerspace 

 

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC 369
Apr 21

Scrap & Yap: A Scrapbooking Event

Join us for an evening of scrapbooking and yapping on April 21 from 6-8:00PM! Paper and scrapbooking supplies will be provided, but please feel free to bring photos, journals, and other personal materials. This will be a low-stress environment, so come meet new folks and enjoy a night of scrapbooking and music! 

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Zell B. Miller Learning Center , MLC 350