This Week at SLIS – Week of 10/28

Reminder:
Don’t forget to submit Fall Forum questions for Assistant Dean Dr. Em Claire Knowles and Program Director Dr. Amy Pattee to answer on November 7th, 5:00-6:30pm. Follow the link here to submit! We will be live Tweeting the event for those who cannot attend.

Today, Friday, October 28th:

*ASIS&T Laser Tag
8:00-10:00 Beatly Library
Come join ASIS&T for a Spooky Halloween Spectacular. It’s time to play a game of Laser Tag that will have you wondering what went bump in the night. Costumes are encouraged. A google form will be available for you to sign up for teams and time slots.

Monday, October 31st:

*Bake Sale for Barb
11:00am- 2:00pm Palace Road Lobby

Join LIS 462-Digital Libraries for their Bake Sale Fundraiser for the SLIS Women of Simmons project and the Mary Barbara Shields Digital Scrapbook.
They will be selling cookies, autumn goods, applesauce and vegan options.
The bake sale is Cash Only.

Tuesday, November 1st:

*Student Rep Meet and Greet
2:00pm- 3:00pm SLIS Student Lounge

Have questions or concerns about Simmons? Join LISSA faulty reps Katie Bennett and Daniel Laiko for a chat and some light snacks. We’ll be collecting student questions forthe upcoming Fall Forum.

Wednesday, November 2nd:

*Derail Information Session
5:00pm- 6:00pm SLIS Student Lounge

Come learn about DERAIL. The DERAIL (Diversity, Equity, Race, Accessibility, and Identity in LIS) forum is a student-led event initiated to address the need for critical discussions of the intersections between social justice issues and our roles as students and information professionals. Participants in the information sessions will learn about volunteer opportunities as well as how to become a presenter.


Saturday, November 5th:

*LinkedIntro
11:00am-2:00pm P-213
SLA New England and SLA@Simmons are pleased to sponsor a LinkedIn Best Practices Workshop with Deborah Federico, Career Services & Employment Relations Specialist at the University of Massachusetts Boston. At this hands-on workshop, Ms. Federico will provide tips and tricks on how to get the most out of LinkedIn. She has published several articles on LinkedIn for The Vault Career Intelligence and on her own personal blog, “From College to Career.”

After the workshop, professional headshots will be available for attendees. Downloadable photos to be sent a week after event.

*Drink and Draw with LISSA and Panopticon
6:00pm-11:00pm Lansdowne Pub (9 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA, 02215)
LISSA and Panopticon bring you a night for friends, crayons, and beet! Join us for a casual networking hang-out with you SLIS peers. Coloring supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.