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Archive of Past Library Events
These are past events, they have already happened, don't try to go to them! Take a look at our Upcoming Events page for a current list.
Date and Time:
Friday, August 16, 2019 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Location: Online
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Research at the Next Level
Event Type: GWorld Cardholders
Participants will explore the creation and management of student blogs and private journals as well as group wikis in Blackboard. From informal inquiries to graded topical interactions, we will explore the diverse ways in which you can enhance the student experience outside of the traditional classroom through Blackboard Discussion Boards.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
Are you planning to apply to graduate or doctoral programs December 2019 and want to take the GRE this fall? Join a free cohort of students and alumni who are studying for the GRE.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, Room 201
Event Format: Training
Event Type: GWorld Cardholders
The TurningPoint Audience Response System can engage students and give you real-time feedback on comprehension during class. This workshop will cover the basic features of TurningPoint, including creating questions, conducting polling, and saving results.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
This workshop covers the best that Blackboard has to offer. From uploading course materials to engaging a discussion board to grading student assignments, participants will watch step-by-step demonstrations and explore diverse ways faculty use Blackboard at GW.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - 11:00am to 11:45am
Location: Online
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
This 60-minute workshop will primarily cover how to create assignments and develop tests that make the best of both your time and your students efforts.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Assessing Student Learning
Event Type: Faculty
Come discover the essentials of Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, the new version of the synchronous virtual classroom tool, beginning with a general geography of the new and improved user interface and ending with a practice session.
Date and Time:
Monday, August 12, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
This workshop covers the best that Blackboard has to offer. From uploading course materials to engaging a discussion board to grading student assignments, participants will watch step-by-step demonstrations and explore diverse ways faculty use Blackboard at GW.
Date and Time:
Monday, August 12, 2019 - 11:00am to 11:45am
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
Come discover the essentials of Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, the new version of the synchronous virtual classroom tool, beginning with a general geography of the new and improved user interface and ending with a practice session.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
Are you planning to apply to graduate or doctoral programs December 2019 and want to take the GRE this fall? Join a free cohort of students and alumni who are studying for the GRE.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 7, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, Room 201
Event Format: Training
Event Type: GWorld Cardholders
This workshop covers the best that Blackboard has to offer. From uploading course materials to engaging a discussion board to grading student assignments, participants will watch step-by-step demonstrations and explore diverse ways faculty use Blackboard at GW.
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - 11:00am to 11:45am
Location: Gelman Library, B05 (ITL Computer Lab)
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Technology for Teaching and Learning
Event Type: Faculty
The National Churchill Library and Center at The George Washington University is pleased to invite applications to the inaugural National Churchill Library and Center Research Fellowship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year. This provides $7,500 awards for short-term research projects focused on topics of relevance to Winston Churchill’s example of global leadership.
Date and Time:
Thursday, August 1, 2019 (All day)
Location: Gelman Library
Event Format: Deadlines
Event Type: Public
Are you planning to apply to graduate or doctoral programs December 2019 and want to take the GRE this fall? Join a free cohort of students and alumni who are studying for the GRE.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, Room 201
Event Format: Training
Event Type: GWorld Cardholders
Are you planning to apply to graduate or doctoral programs December 2019 and want to take the GRE this fall? Join a free cohort of students and alumni who are studying for the GRE.
Date and Time:
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Gelman Library, Room 201
Event Format: Training
Event Type: GWorld Cardholders
The writing is done. The citations have been cross checked. Your adviser has signed off. All that's left is to upload your electronic thesis or dissertation—but what does that really mean?
Date and Time:
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Gelman Library, Room 219
Event Format: Workshop
Event Series: Skills for Academic Success
Event Type: GWorld Cardholders
