Speed-walking into the library at the end of lunch wasn’t the plan, but that was the start of my Minnesota Leadership Institute experience. I had dropped off my luggage at the Graduate Hotel, grabbed a change of clothes, sped-walked to the University of Minnesota Library, and switched my travel outfit to something more business casual….
University Libraries Now Houses the Academic Achievement Center
The Academic Achievement Center (ACC) has moved to the lower level (Digital Media Commons, DMC) of the Jackson Library, suite 023. The Academic Achievement Center cultivates the development of critical thinking skills and active learning through personal, collaborative exchanges between students, tutors, leaders, and staff. Their culture of learning is based on cognitive scaffolding that deepens student’s knowledge…
New Staff Appointment – Ryan McDougal
Ryan McDougal is the Weekend Manager for the Access Services Department here in Jackson Library. He joins Jackson Library after 5 years at F.D. Bluford Library at NCATSU. Ryan credits his start in this library as a student to the reason he still enjoys it to this day. When he is not working, he enjoys bowling, grilling, and…
New Faculty Appointment – Candace Jacobs
On August 15th, Candace Jacobs began her appointment as an Assistant Professor/ STEM Liaison Librarian. Candace is a graduate of both Catawba College (B.A.) and East Carolina University (MLS). She completed her library internship at the F.D. Bluford Library at North Carolina A&T State University. Before beginning her career as an academic librarian, she worked in higher…
2022 Women Veterans Luncheon
We are thrilled to be back in person! Our keynote speaker will be U.S. Navy veteran Pacifica Sauer who will discuss both her award-winning documentary film The Invisible Project, which features interviews with women veterans, as well as the importance of oral histories. Friday, November 11, 2022, at the UNCG Alumni House. Doors open at 11:30AM,…
