Monday October 26th:

*ALA-SC – Poster-iffic event with Prof. Mary Wilkins-Jordan
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Collaboratory
Attendees will learn more about creating and presenting a quality poster presentation for conferences and other events.

*UXPA- Amy Deschenes Lecture: Building a Culture of UX at Harvard Library
4:15 pm to 5:30 pm – P-206
Are you interested in the ever-evolving field of UX (user experience)? Curious about the role of UX in libraries? Come hear Amy Deschenes of Harvard Library speak about the development of Harvard’s new User Research Center (URC) on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 4:15-5:30pm in Simmons P-206 (Palace Road Building)! Snacks will be provided. For more details about Amy and to RSVP, visit Eventbrite: http://tinyurl.com/harvardurc. For more information on the Harvard User Research Center, check out:http://bit.ly/1GKv1LB.

Wednesday October 28th:

*AMIA – Orphans in Space Screening
6:00 pm – Collaboratory
Announcing the launch of the first-ever Simmons SLIS Student Chapter of the Association of Moving Image Archivists with a special screening of Orphans in Space: Forgotten Films from the Final Frontier (NYU Orphan Film Project, 2012), featuring rescued experimental, educational and amateur film shorts. Come learn about getting involved with the group, enjoy some snacks, and these fabulous archival films with a complimentary pair of 3D glasses! Can’t make it? Email us at [email protected] for more info and to sign up for the listserv.

Thursday October 29th:

*SoCS – Study Session in Matarazzo Student Lounge
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – SLIS Student Lounge
Take a break from your boring studying routine and join the Students of Color at SLIS for some pastries and hot chocolate. (Pumpkin) Spice up your studying with us!

Friday October 30th:

*Spectra – Halloween Costume Party
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Faculty/Staff Dining Room, MCB
Come one come all dressed in your Halloween finest. Spectra is hosting it’s first annual (hopefully) Halloween costume contest and party. There will be food, trick or treating, games, costume contests (obviously), a photo booth, and more. So come on out, wear your best and fanciest costume.