Wed.–Thurs., Sept. 9–10: Open House at University Park. Sign up to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4cada929a13-open2
Fri., Sept. 11, 1–3 p.m.: Basic Statistics in Microsoft Excel. W211A Pattee Library and online at https://meeting.psu.edu/ul-dlc. This session will highlight the various options available for performing basic statistical procedures in Excel. This session will also explore and compare free add-ins available for statistical analysis. An overview of the various tools and examples of how to use them will be provided, while limitations will also be discussed. Sample data will be provided, but participants may bring data of their own. Participants will need a basic working knowledge of Excel and an understanding of elementary statistics.
Registration:
Faculty and staff: Please register using the Learning Resource Network (LRN) system: lrn.psu.edu
Students and others: Please RSVP by emailing datalearning@psu.edu. Please indicate whether you will be joining us remotely or in-person.
Wed., Sept. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Getting Student Loans, Mann Assembly Room, Paterno Library. Informative and important workshop for students, presented by Daad Rizk, financial literacy coordinator. Food and beverages will be provided. Find more information about this event at https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/moneycounts/
Thurs., Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: From Garden to Fork: Serving Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables in Johannesburg, S.A. Schools, Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library and MediaSite Live.
Mon., Sept. 21, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: EndNote, 403 Paterno. EndNote can be used to search online bibliographic databases, organize references, images and PDFs in any language and create bibliographies and figure lists instantly. Learn how to get the most out of EndNote. Register online: Survey
Wed., Sept. 23, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Mendeley, 302 Paterno. Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research library, collaborate with others online and discover other relevant papers based on what you are reading. Register online: Survey
Tues., Sept. 29, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Dean’s Forum, Foster Auditorium and Media Site Live. Karen Estlund, associate dean for Technology and Digital Strategies will be introduced and talk to you about her recent activities and plans as she transitions into her new job at Penn State. More information will be shared in the near future.
Wed., Sept. 30, noon-1:30 p.m.: United Way Committee’s Tailgate Cook-off. Bring us your favorite appetizer or dessert tailgate foods and you can vote to crown a winner! On September 30, buy your tickets (5 for $5) to vote on your favorite dishes. Stay for lunch. Sign up with your dish here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4ba8ab28a64-united2
Fri., Oct. 2, 3:30 p.m.: “Marching Down Field: Preserving Penn State Football Memories II, Foster Aud and online. Featuring clips of historic games from the University Archives.
Save the Date:
Tues., Oct. 13, 2:00–3:30 p.m.: Focus on ArcGIS Online: Web Mapping Tool for Interdisciplinary Applications, W211A Pattee Library and online at https://meeting.psu.edu/ssltraining/ More details to come.http://live.libraries.psu.edu/Mediasite/Play/8f10591a3c334f669ebc112bb876f3931d?catalog=8376d4b2-4dd1-457e-a3bf-e4cf9163feda
Thurs., Oct. 22, 10:00-11:30 a.m.: Mendeley, 302 Paterno Register online: Survey
Mon., Nov. 16, 1-2:30 p.m.: Mapping Applications: Getting to know SimplyMap, PolicyMap, and Social Explorer, 302, Paterno Library, and online at https://meeting.psu.edu/ssltraining/ More details to come.