Research consultations are a great way for students to receive help with research papers. Students can receive one-on-one help with any research questions they have, such as brainstorming a research topic, finding and evaluating sources, keyword searches, and more. Research consultations are not meant to check citations or proof-read papers. Students can make an appointment using our calendar.

Although this is still a work in progress, we are hoping to be officially open in a few weeks! The Library has been collaborating with the Communications Department to set up a Speaking Center for students. The Speaking Center will have consultations available for students to prepare for class presentations, speeches, or to just become more confident in their public speaking skills. Workshops will also be available. I will send out more information once consultations are available for students to sign up for.

As part of the Speaking Center, informal language sessions are being offered periodically through the semester. Students can look for upcoming sessions on our events calendar. Next Wednesday, from 3-4pm, French will be offered. These are unstructured, casual, conversations, perfect for students who just want to practice their language skills in a non-academic setting, or who want more informal practice before they study abroad.

The Counseling Center has been working with the Library to set up monthly workshops regarding mental health and academic success, designed with our international students in mind. The next session, Cultural Adjustment and Classroom Culture, is October 11^th at 4pm.

If you know of any student parents or student caregivers, please encourage them to use our Family Student Room! Family Kits are available to check out by age range, and a pack n’ play and kid tablets will be available to use any day.

Please let me know if there are any questions.