Year: 2019

Meet our new Student Success Librarian

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Heather Back

The University Libraries are pleased to introduce Heather Back to our staff. As the Student Success Librarian, Heather coordinates First-Year instruction, English Composition instruction, leads the collaboration with the University Writing Center, and serves as the liaison to the Education programs in the College of Education and Human Services.

A native Tennessean, Heather holds a Bachelors Degree in English Literature with a minor in Information Studies and a Master’s in Information Sciences, both from University of Tennessee Knoxville. We are very excited to have Heather as part of the Instruction & Research Services department!

Friends of the Libraries Annual Luncheon – Save the Date!

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The Friends of the Wright State University Libraries proudly present:
Raider Biologists Protect Ohio Waterways

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Stephen Jacquemin and David Nolin at the Lake Campus

Featuring David Nolin and Stephen Jacquemin
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wright State University Nutter Center
Berry Room

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David Nolin

David will speak about biodiversity as it relates to three of the most significant Dayton region waterways:  Twin Creek, Stillwater River, and Beaver Creek/Beaver Creek Wetlands.  All three have been a focal point for conservation by local entities.

David Nolin has a long-standing commitment to preserving parks, natural areas, and prairies.  A two-time Wright State University alumnus, receiving bachelor and master degrees in Biology, he was employed by the Park District, now the Five Rivers Metroparks, for 30 years.  During his career with the parks Dave was responsible for habitat management and land acquisition and negotiated and closed on over 7,000 acres of new natural areas and conservation easements.  Now retired, he volunteers his time for several conservation entities and penned an award-winning book, Discovery and Renewal on Huffman Prairie: Where Aviation Took Wing. The book received the Regional Non-Fiction Award from the Independent Book Publishers Professional Group.

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Stephen Jacquemin

Stephen will speak about freshwater conservation around the Midwest, specifically focusing on what emerging problems are, what the mechanisms are which undergird these problems, and what solutions can be put in place to conserve our freshwater resources for the future.

Stephen Jacquemin has had a lifelong interest in nature and preserving the environment. He is particularly passionate about improving our understanding of freshwater ecosystems to foster their preservation. He holds a BS in Biology from Ohio Northern University as well as an MS and PhD in Biology and Environmental Science from Ball State University. He is the author of over 50 peer reviewed articles and technical reports, has given more than 100 scientific presentations, and has been featured in numerous local, regional, and national news outlets for his work. He is currently an Associate Professor of Biology at Wright State University Lake Campus. 

Library Student Assistant Award Reception

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The University Libraries held our biannual Library Student Assistant Award (LSAA) reception on October 18, 2019. Five students were honored with a $500 award.  Library Student Assistant Awards are funded by contributions to the Campus Scholarship Innovation Campaign from the University Libraries’ staff and other donors, with a matching contribution from the Friends of the Libraries.  To date, 400 awards have been distributed totaling over $186,150.

University Libraries’ staff would like to congratulate this semester’s winners:

Brandi Allen – a Senior majoring in Organizational Leadership
Maria Hess – a Senior majoring in Music Education and Vocal Performance
Kayla Lee – a Junior majoring in Social Work
Zyanya Menchaca-Howell – a Sophomore majoring in Creative Writing
Kyle Wilson – a Graduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering

2019 Library Student Assistant Award winners and Board Members
Kathi Herick, Maria Hess, Stephanie Dickey, Kayla Lee, Gary Barlow, Zyanya Menchaca-Howell, Brandi Allen, Jane Rininger

 

Win up to $125 – Library Photo Contest 2019

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Attention current Wright State students:

Show us what you love about Dunbar Library! You’re invited to submit digital photography highlighting Paul Laurence Dunbar Library. The Friends of the Libraries nonprofit organization will provide the following prizes for winners to be selected by a committee of University Libraries staff.

  • First place: $125
  • Second place: $50
  • Third place: $25

We’re looking for photos taken in Dunbar Library that show people using library spaces, services, and resources. Participants may submit a maximum of five photos per person.

Email entries as JPEG file attachments to [email protected]. Include your full name and Wright State email address in the body of the email. All entries may be used in Wright State print or online promotional materials.* Submit entries by October 31, 2019.

Need a camera or tripod? Check one out at the Circulation Desk. Want to edit your photos? Adobe Photoshop and a variety of other software is available in the The Student Technology Assistance Center (STAC) . Visit our website for STAC hours or to schedule a one-on-one appointment.

Thanks in advance for participating. We look forward to viewing your entries!

*Contest open to current Wright State University students only. Student photographers will retain copyright to any and all photographs entered in this contest, but, by voluntarily entering the contest, students agree to grant a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual and irrevocable license to Wright State University Libraries, for use of the image for marketing and promotional purposes.