This Week @ SLIS 5/2 to 5/7

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Monday, May 1st:

    *Weekly Guided Meditation and Relaxation Sessions in Palace Road
    1:30pm – 2:00pm – Counseling Center Conference Room (P-312)
    Learn techniques to better manage stress during these short meditation sessions (about 20 minutes). Sessions are appropriate for all individuals, especially those new to meditation. Email questions to [email protected]

Tuesday, May 2nd:

    *Simmons College Campus Forum
    4:00pm – 5:00pm – Paresky Center, 3rd Floor, Main College Building
    Join members of the Simmons community for ongoing, college-wide dialogues to facilitate community building and create and sustain a more diverse and inclusive Simmons.

Thursday, May 4th:

    *Amy Ryan Office Hours and Lunch Conversation
    11:00am – 2:00pm – P-111
    Amy Ryan, our SLIS Adviser in Residence, is the current chair of the Digital Public Library of America, and former President of Boston Public Library. She is holding open office hours and a lunch conversation. Please take advantage of this opportunity to chat about your future career plans or request a review of your resume or to hold an information interview. If you wish to meet with Amy for a half hour personal session, please email   [email protected].

Saturday, May 7th:

    *Panopticon – Data Management Workshop for Artists
    1:00pm – 5:00pm – SLIS Tech Lab (P-213)
    Panopticon is putting together its final/crowning event for the semester: a hands-on, DATA MANAGEMENT FOR ARTISTS workshop. We’ll be doing an overview presentation, but the bulk of the workshop will be breakout groups focused on providing arts-oriented data management counseling. Learn more and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panopticon-presents-data-management-for-artists-tickets-25057817607

    *LISSA – Study Break and Prom Decoration Crafting
    4:00pm – 6:00pm – Collaboratory (P-314)
    Take a break from finals and help craft decorations for SLIS Prom! We’ll be breaking out the puffy paint and glue sticks with some retro craft time and snacks. And don’t forget to RSVP for Prom (space is limited!) at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slis-prom-tickets-24357514983

Next Week!

    *ASIS&T – Jason Griffey and Innovative Library Technology
    Wednesday, May 11th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Wheelock College’s Earl Center
    Join Jason Griffey as he talks about his projects, including LibraryBox, Measure the Future, and his most recent work on how decentralization technologies technologies like those driven by blockchain could be important for the future of libraries. Questions to follow. Refreshments will be served. RSVP is requested. Please select the ticket that most adequately fits your dietary needs. If you are have any concerns regarding specific food allergies or other dietary restrictions, please email Simmons ASIS&T Communications Officer, Erica Ruscio at [email protected].

    *SLIS Prom
    Friday, May 13th, 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Paresky Center, 3rd Floor Main College Building

    LISSA, ALA & SPECTRA present the Simmons College SLIS 2016 end-of-semester event: SLIS Prom! Celebrate the end of spring semester with a #FlashbackFriday to high school’s biggest moment, SLIS-style!  Wear whatever makes you feel fancy (but bonus points for throwback attire) and kick up your heels with a live DJ, rocking dance floor, light refreshments, and cash-only bar. We’ll be raffling off great prizes, including a flat-screen TV!

    You worked hard this year, it’s time to celebrate!

    Contact Kate Bennett ([email protected]) if you are willing to volunteer for a 30 minute shift during the event and get an additional free drink!

    Space is limited, be sure to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slis-prom-tickets-24357514983