Fall 2015

Data Carpentry covers issues in data organization, management and analysis to improve data literacy and research efficiency. Participants will see immediate value in the skills they learn and will be able to put new techniques into practice immediately.

EDUC 2000 will use a free open textbook. Students will gain research skills that set them apart, prepare them for success in any undergraduate program and pave the way to graduate school and professional success.

For Native American Heritage Month, Science Cafe takes a look at Oklahoma's fantastic red-tailed hawks and golden eagles with guests Jim Lish, an associate professor with Veterinary Health Sciences and Megan Judkins, a doctoral candidate in integrative biology. Also visiting Science Cafe will be Ann, a red-tailed hawk, and RB, a golden eagle, from the Iowa Tribe Grey Snow Eagle House.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 is Smartie Pants Trivia Night at the Edmon Low Library. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with a pizza sale and trivia kicks-off at 6 p.m.! Teams of eight can compete to claim the top spot. Categories include “Name That Tune,” “Put Me In, Coach,” and “Weird Science.” Registration is $80 per team or $10 per person. Pre-register by Oct. 30 for discounted rate of $75 per team. You can register online at bit.ly/pants15 or at the door. All Proceeds benefit The Stillwater Area United Way.

This series commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Great War with discussions on all the aspects of life that changed in the aftermath of WWI. This series looks at the wider impact of the War on life and culture of the U.S. and world, and also focuses on its impact on Oklahoma, the Payne country region and OAMC. Sponsored by the OSU Library, the W.P. Wood Professorship and the OSU Department of History. Learn more at http://info.library.okstate.edu/greatwar.

This month's program takes a look at forensic psychology and features Ron Thrasher, the director of the forensic psychology program at OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, and Chelsea Bullard, a doctorate student in sociology who also holds a master's degree in forensic psychology.

Join the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program as we take you on a journey through Oklahoma, sharing memories from alumni and tales from the road as "Cowboys in Every County" records oral histories across the state as part of OSU's 125th anniversary.

November's Tech Tuesday at 2 will cover wearable technology and one student will win a smart watch. Tech Tuesday at 2 is a monthly presentation and an interactive showcase of emerging and innovative technologies. These programs are held in the Edmon Low Creative Studios on the first floor of the Edmon Low Library.

Whereas, Carol Stringer was a valued friend and lifelong supporter of Oklahoma State University and the OSU Libraries; and Whereas, Carol, and her husband Dean, were the first donors to endow one of the first floor study rooms in the Edmon Low Library; and Whereas, Carol’s legacy includes her devotion to family, a special grace and beauty and innate kindness; and Whereas, September 20, 2015, marks the 81st anniversary of Carol Stringer’s birth, the Friends of the OSU Library do hereby proclaim September 20, 2015, as “Carol Stringer Day.”

Stillwater Public Library, OSU Allied Arts, OSULibrary and Stillwater Police Department are partnering on a month-long series about the world's most famous detective. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" features presentations, performances and other detective-related activities, culminating in a theatrical production by the Aquila Theatre Company at the OSU Seretean Center on Oct. 29.

Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal observance that recognizes the ratification of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on September 17, the day the U.S. Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution in 1787.

Come one, come all to the new Edmon Low Creative Studios for “Tech Tuesday at 2.” The events take place on the first Tuesday of September, October and November. These monthly presentations are an interactive showcase of emerging and innovative technologies.

The series of three events based on a PBS documentary will be shown throughout National Hispanic Heritage Month. “With the help of this grant, we want to educate people on the history of Hispanics and Latinos in Oklahoma,” Victor Baeza said. “As part of this, we are working with the OSU Alumni Association to research the first Hispanic graduate from Oklahoma State University.”

Explore "Our Stories: Our Identity" with OSU alumna J. Sarah Gonzales on Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room. Gonzales will share stories of Latin@ heritage, spoken word poetry, the importance of storytelling and offer space for reflection and writing. Funding for this program is provided in part by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of OHC or NEH.

A plethora of new creative tools have arrived at the Library! At the Edmon Low Creative Studio, located in Room 105, students now have access to a suite of hardware and software including iMacs and Windows PCs featuring the full Adobe Creative Suite, as well as a presentation/recording studio where students can sharpen presentation skills and even host professional conference calls. Free 3D printing services will even be offered by the 3D Creative Studio sponsored by the OSU Library and School of Entrepreneurship later in the year! What’s not to love?

The Noon Concert Series features students from the OSU Music Department performing free concerts in an informal setting. The concerts are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch; drinks and dessert are provided. This popular series showcases students' talents and provides continued cultural programming in the Library. This series is sponsored by the Edmon Low Library Staff Association, the Friends of the OSU Library and the OSU Music Department.

"Cowboys in Every County" aims to record an interview with at least one OSU graduate in every Oklahoma county. The OOHRP is seeking nominations for alumni residing in Oklahoma who have individual stories that reflect the breath and diversity of the state's history through OSU's legacy.

The Noon Concert Series features students from the OSU Music Department performing free concerts in an informal setting. The concerts are open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch; drinks and dessert are provided. This popular series showcases students' talents and provides continued cultural programming in the Library. This series is sponsored by the Edmon Low Library Staff Association, the Friends of the OSU Library and the OSU Music Department.

This month's program features a screening of “Nature vs. Nature: The Animal Victims of the May 2013 Tornadoes” followed by Q&A with Jenifer Reynolds, producer of the documentary and co-host of “Discover Oklahoma;" Jean Sander, Dean of the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences; Todd Holbrook, Equine Medicine Specialist at the CVHS; and Jill Murray, Exotic Animal Technician at the CVHS.