This Week at SLIS – March 26

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Want to take back the night?
Thursday April 6th, 7:00-10:00pm
Sign up HERE to join the SLIS meetup for Take Back the Night, organized by the Simmons College Violence Prevention and Educational Outreach Program and Betsy’s Friends.The SLIS meetup will meet in a space to be determined, and we will head to the Simmons College Residence Campus together. The official walk will begin at the Simmons College Residence Campus, and end at the Laura Peresky Center in the Main College Building. There will be a speaker for about 20 minutes, followed by an opportunity to share personal stories of survival and experiences.


Monday, March 27th:

Desmantelando Fronteras/ Breaking Down Boarders: A Webinar
Brought to you by SCoSAA (Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists)
2:00pm, The Collaboratory (P-314)
Lefteri Beccera will present his research on developing an audiovisual archive in La Paz, Mexico. Dr. Ceja and Dr. Colon-Aguirre will present on the “records issues” embedded in the information needs of immigrant communities during immigrant raids. 

Monday, March 27th:

UX Carrer and Alumni Panel:
Brought to you by UXPA@Simmons (User Experience Professionals Association at Simmons)
4:00 – 5:30pm, The Collaboratory (P-314)

Join UXPA@Simmons for a valuable opportunity to hear from SLIS alumni about the User Experience field, work experiences, career outlook, and job hunting advice. Snacks will be provided! See details and sign up on Eventbrite.

Tuesday, March 28th:
Resume X:
Brought to you by SLA@Simmons (Special Libraries Association at Simmons)
5:00pm, Special Functions Room (Main College building, east wing, first floor)

ResumeX is a speed-dating style career development workshop in which LIS professionals review current graduate students’ resumes and cover letters and provide constructive feedback and advice to help you succeed in finding the perfect job. Food and drink will be provided.

Wednesday, March 29th:
Gamibots: Where Technology Meets Art:
Brought to you by ASIS&T (Association for Information Science and Technology)
6:30pm, The Collaboratory (P-314)

Join Simmons ASIS&T and make some origami with a little bit of electronic flair! Make some tiny paper robots and let’s discuss integrating STEM into library programming.

Thursday, March 30th:
The Havana International Book Fair and Beyond:
Brought to you by SCIRRT (Student Chapter International Relations Round Table)
3:00pm, The Collaboratory (P-314)

Join Em Claire Knowles and SCIIRT to hear about her trip to the Havana International Book Fair in Cuba with the ALA International Relations Round Table and learn more about libraries in Cuba and the potential for international travel with ALA.

Thursday, March 30th:
Moonlight Showing:
Brought to you by SoCS (Students of Color at SLIS)
6:30pm, MCB C-101 (Main College Building)

Come eat popcorn and watch Moonlight with SoCS. All Simmons Community members are welcome!

Friday, March 31th:
Drink & Draw:
Brought to you by Panopticon & LISSA (Library and Information Student Association)
6:00pm, Lansdawne Pub (9 Lansdowne St)

LISSA and Panopticon bring you a night for friends, crayons, and beer! Join us for a casual networking hang-out with your SLIS peers. Coloring supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.