Reminder: Fall Forum
Don’t forget to submit questions for Fall Forum (November 7th at 5:30) 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!
Don’t forget to submit questions for Fall Forum (November 7th at 5:30) 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 also be live Tweeting the event for those who cannot attend.
Follow @Simmons SLIS and use the hashtag #SLISFallForum to follow along and submit questions.
Upcoming: SLIS Thanks-Giving
*Wednesday, November 16th
5:00pm-7:00pm, Faculty and Staff Dining Room
It’s almost time for the annual SLIS Thanksgiving dinner! Join SLIS faculty and student groups for a pre-holiday meal. All student associations are encouraged to bring a dish to share!
- If you plan on attending, please RSVP here to ensure enough food is supplied!
- Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share, potluck style! If you would like to bring a dish, please sign up here and provide us details about what you will bring. Bring whatever you would like to share. It doesn’t have to be squash or potatoes!
Saturday, November 5th:
*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.
Monday, November 7th:
*SLIS Fall Forum
5:20pm-7:00pm, Faculty and Staff Dining Room
(In the Main College Building, below Common Grounds, Across from the Fens Cafe)
Join us for refreshments and the opportunity for Assistant Dean Dr. Em Claire Knowles and Program Director Dr. Amy Pattee to answer your questions. This will be a town hall like event where students have the opportunity to voice questions and concerns.
We are accepting questions via an online form. Use this link here to submit questions ahead of time. All questions will be received anonymously.
The Fall Forum will additionally be Tweeted live for students who cannot attend. Please tweet at @SimmonsSLIS with the hashtag #SLISFallForum. For any questions regarding the event please feel free to email Christine Abram at [email protected].
Wednesday, November 9th:
*A Conversation On LinkedIn
4:30pm-5:30pm, SLIS Student Lounge
Drop-in and chat with a Career Coach from the Career Education Center about LinkedIn best practices. Come with your questions and bring your laptop for an interactive conversation! Co-Sponsored by the CEC & SLIS
Thursday, November 10th:
*UX Lightning Round
4:30pm-6:00pm, P-113
Join UXPA@Simmons and ASIS&T for a fun and interactive lightning round of usability sessions in celebration of World Usability Day! Provide real-time feedback and meet the professionals behind websites such as the Boston Open Data Portal, UMass Biomedical Research Data Management MOOC, and Wentworth Institute of Technology Library & Learning Commons website. Sign up for free here. Snacks will be provided!
Friday, November 11th:
*Art Show Opening Reception
6:30pm-9:00pm, Collaboratory
Panopticon’s inaugural SLIS Art Show hosts its opening reception! Featuring artwork by your fellow LIS Professionals + Artists in a variety of media. There will be cool snacks, great people, and amazing art work. Turn out and show your support!
If you are attending, please sign up through the Eventbrite Link Here.
Show runs 11/11-11/18