{"id":818,"date":"2016-05-03T09:47:59","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T13:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/?p=818"},"modified":"2016-05-03T09:47:59","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T13:47:59","slug":"this-week-slis-52-to-57","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slis.simmons.edu\/blogs\/lissa\/?p=818","title":{"rendered":"This Week @ SLIS 5\/2 to 5\/7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><b>Monday, May 1st:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<b>*Weekly Guided Meditation and Relaxation Sessions in Palace Road<\/b><br \/>\n1:30pm &#8211; 2:00pm &#8211; Counseling Center Conference Room (P-312)<br \/>\nLearn 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\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wellness@simmons.edu\" target=\"_blank\">wellness@simmons.edu<\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><b>Tuesday, May 2nd:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><b>*Simmons College Campus Forum<\/b><br \/>\n4:00pm &#8211; 5:00pm &#8211; Paresky Center, 3rd Floor, Main College Building<br \/>\nJoin members of the\u00a0Simmons\u00a0community\u00a0for ongoing,\u00a0college-wide dialogues to facilitate\u00a0community\u00a0building and create and sustain a more diverse and inclusive\u00a0Simmons.\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><b>Thursday, May 4th:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><b>*Amy\u00a0Ryan\u00a0Office Hours and Lunch Conversation<\/b><br \/>\n11:00am\u00a0&#8211; 2:00pm\u00a0&#8211; P-111<br \/>\nAmy\u00a0Ryan, our SLIS\u00a0Adviser\u00a0in Residence, is the current chair of the Digital Public Library of America, and\u00a0former President of Boston Public Library. She<\/span>\u00a0is holding open office hours\u00a0and a\u00a0lunch conversation.\u00a0Please 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.\u00a0If you wish to meet with Amy for a half hour personal session, please email\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:sliscareerfair@simmons.edu\" target=\"_blank\">sliscareerfair@simmons.edu.<\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><b>Saturday, May 7th:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><b>*Panopticon &#8211; Data Management Workshop for Artists<\/b><br \/>\n1:00pm &#8211; 5:00pm &#8211; SLIS Tech Lab (P-213)<br \/>\nPanopticon is putting together its final\/crowning event for the semester: a hands-on, DATA MANAGEMENT FOR ARTISTS workshop. We\u2019ll 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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/panopticon-presents-data-management-for-artists-tickets-25057817607\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/panopticon-presents-data-management-for-artists-tickets-25057817607<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>*LISSA &#8211; Study Break and Prom Decoration Crafting<\/b><br \/>\n4:00pm &#8211; 6:00pm &#8211; Collaboratory (P-314)<br \/>\nTake a break from finals and help craft decorations for SLIS Prom! We&#8217;ll be breaking out the puffy paint and glue sticks with some retro craft time and snacks. And don&#8217;t forget to RSVP for Prom (space is limited!) at:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/slis-prom-tickets-24357514983\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/slis-prom-tickets-24357514983<\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><b>Next Week!<\/b><\/p>\n<ul><b>*ASIS&amp;T &#8211; Jason Griffey and Innovative Library Technology<\/b><br \/>\nWednesday, May 11th, 6:00pm &#8211; 8:00pm, Wheelock College&#8217;s Earl Center<br \/>\nJoin Jason Griffey as he talks about his projects, including\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/librarybox.us\/\" target=\"_blank\">LibraryBox<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/measurethefuture.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Measure the Future<\/a>, 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/jason-griffey-innovative-library-technology-tickets-25038061516\" target=\"_blank\">RSVP\u00a0is requested<\/a>.\u00a0Please 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&amp;T Communications Officer, Erica Ruscio at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:erica.ruscio@simmons.edu\" target=\"_blank\">erica.ruscio@simmons.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>*SLIS\u00a0Prom<\/b><br \/>\nFriday, May 13th, 7:00pm &#8211; 11:00pm,\u00a0Paresky Center, 3rd Floor Main College Building<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>LISSA, ALA &amp; SPECTRA present the Simmons College\u00a0SLIS\u00a02016 end-of-semester event:\u00a0SLIS\u00a0Prom! Celebrate the end of spring semester with a #FlashbackFriday to high school&#8217;s biggest moment,\u00a0SLIS-style!\u00a0 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&#8217;ll be raffling off great prizes, including a flat-screen TV!<\/p>\n<p>You worked hard this year, it&#8217;s time to celebrate!<\/p>\n<p>Contact Kate Bennett (<a href=\"mailto:katelyn.bennett@simmons.edu\" target=\"_blank\">katelyn.bennett@simmons.edu<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;font-family: Helvetica\">) if you are willing to volunteer for a 30 minute shift during the event and\u00a0get an\u00a0additional\u00a0free drink!<\/p>\n<p>Space is limited, be sure to RSVP:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/slis-prom-tickets-24357514983\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/slis-prom-tickets-24357514983<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monday, May 1st: *Weekly Guided Meditation and Relaxation Sessions in Palace Road 1:30pm &#8211; 2:00pm &#8211; Counseling Center Conference Room (P-312) Learn techniques to better manage stress during these short meditation sessions (about 20 minutes). 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