Kick off the new school year with the Tailgate @ the SLRC! Get to know the resources available to help you succeed this semester at the library, assistive technology lab, and academic coaching areas: Math & Science Lab, Writing Lab, Math Hotspot, and Science Hotspot.
The SLRC, building 12, 8th floor
Can't make it? No worries -- we've got a Tailgate page, too. Snacks not included, though.
Constitution Day celebrates the ratification of the US Constitution on Sept. 17.
We will observe this day a little early with a panel discussion, Freedoms Promised: Freedom to Read, Banned Books and Free Speech, followed by an all-American lunch of hot dogs and apple pie.
Thursday, Sept. 14, 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
B13.210, Multipurpose Room
Mi Familia Vota will be on campus to register voters! (Not sure if you're registered? Find out! Pretty sure you are? Double-check!)
Monday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 14
2nd Floor Elevator Lobby (Leo's Landing)
Banned Books Week (October 1 - 7, 2023) celebrates our freedom to read by highlighting books that have been challenged for removal from libraries and schools across the nation and around the world.
This contest is open to all full- and part-time employees at LSC-UP. You can participate as part of a team (intra- or inter-departmental) or solo!
Get in the October spirit with our Halloween: Fun Edition and Halloween: Spooky playlists on Spotify!
Write the scariest story you can in 2 sentences or less! It's harder than it sounds.
Currently-enrolled LSC-UP students (including dual credit) are eligible to participate.
This contest runs Oct. 1. through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26.
The entry form will open starting Oct. 1 with the start of the contest. All entries must go through the online form. Each student may submit up to 3 entries. (The form will let you do all 3 in 1.)
Winner(s) will be announced on Halloween! We'll contact you to let you know you've won (or follow us on social media).
Prize: Neon light bat, haunted mansion-scented candle, and ghost beanie (three separate prizes for three separate winners!)
Past prize themes include: ghost hunting, divination, and spooky reads
Get in the October spirit with our Halloween: Fun Edition and Halloween: Spooky playlists on Spotify!
Día de los Muertos is officially Nov. 1-2, but we're going to have the ofrenda up all week, Oct. 30 - Nov. 3.
This is a public memorial to lost loved ones. Send in photos and/or stories you want to share -- we'll take care of printing out copies to display! You're welcome to leave items directly, too, but since this is a public display, don't leave anything you couldn't bear to lose.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Teaching Gallery, B12.805
Drop by and pick up study aids, snacks, and distractions to help you through finals week!
Monday, Dec. 4 - Friday, Dec. 15
Available whenever the library is open
Front of the library, B12.8