Past Events

New Writing Series Features Craig Santos Perez

Oct 2, 2019 (5:00 PM–6:30 PM)
New Writing Series Features Craig Santos Perez
The UC San Diego Department of Literature’s New Writing Series returns this fall with a number of events taking place in Geisel Library’s Seuss Room! Dr. Craig Santos Perez is a native Chamorro …

Geisel Library Welcome Week Tours 2019

Sep 23, 2019–Sep 25, 2019 (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Geisel Library Welcome Week Tours 2019
Welcome New Tritons! Come learn about the UC San Diego Library’s services and resources by attending a 45 – 60 minute tour of Geisel Library Building. Tours are offered on …

Toy Pianos Take Center Stage at UC San Diego Festival

Sep 5, 2019 (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
Toy Pianos Take Center Stage at UC San Diego Festival
The toy piano was originally conceived as a child’s novelty, but the tiny instrument has gained popularity over the years and has been used in serious musical contexts. American composer John …

Celebrate the Launch of New Dr. Seuss Book with the Library

Sep 3, 2019 (11:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Celebrate the Launch of New Dr. Seuss Book with the Library
Join the Library in the Seuss Room to celebrate the release of a never-before-published Dr. Seuss book about creating and looking at art. Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum, published by Random …

GIS for the Climate Sciences

Aug 29, 2019 (9:00 AM–4:00 PM)
GIS for the Climate Sciences
This workshop provides an overview of GIS, various tools and the underlying capabilities such as spatial data exploration, analytics, mapping and other components. It will explore tools such as ArcGIS …

Good Publishing Practices and the Risks of Predatory Publishing

Aug 21, 2019 (12:30 PM–2:00 PM)
Good Publishing Practices and the Risks of Predatory Publishing
In this session, you will be introduced to strategies and tools to avoid predatory publishers and conferences, risky scholarly communications, and to identify reputable publishing opportunities worth your time and …

Coffee & Book Chat at Audrey’s Café

Aug 21, 2019 (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
Coffee & Book Chat at Audrey’s Café
The UC San Diego Bookstore’s beloved book chat gatherings (held on the third Wednesday of each month) will be moving temporarily to Audrey’s Café in the iconic Geisel Library building. Students, staff, …

Coffee & Book Chat at Audrey's Café

Jul 17, 2019 (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
Coffee & Book Chat at Audrey’s Café
The UC San Diego Bookstore’s beloved book chat gatherings (held on the third Wednesday of each month) will be moving temporarily to Audrey’s Café in the iconic Geisel Library building. …

Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It’s the Smallest Show on Earth!

Jul 15, 2019 (8:00 AM–1:30 PM)
Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It’s the Smallest Show on Earth!
Every year, the UC San Diego Library hosts a Paper Theatre Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theatres, also known as toy theatres, were used to promote productions. …

Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It’s the Smallest Show on Earth!

Jul 14, 2019 (12:00 PM–3:00 PM)
Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It’s the Smallest Show on Earth!
Every year, the UC San Diego Library hosts a Paper Theatre Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theatres, also known as toy theatres, were used to promote productions. …

Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It’s the Smallest Show on Earth!

Jul 13, 2019 (10:30 AM–3:00 PM)
Annual Paper Theatre Festival: It’s the Smallest Show on Earth!
Every year, the UC San Diego Library hosts a Paper Theatre Festival, celebrating an art form with roots in Victorian Era Europe. Paper theatres, also known as toy theatres, were …

Esri's Community Analyst Workshop

Jun 27, 2019 (2:00 PM–3:30 PM)
Esri’s Community Analyst Workshop
Join us for a workshop exploring Esri's Community Analyst. Community Analyst is a cloud-based mapping solution that provides simple and easy-to-use GIS capabilities for analyzing and comparing communities. By using …

Stress-Free Zone

Jun 10, 2019–Jun 12, 2019 (7:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Stress-Free Zone
At the end of each quarter, the UC San Diego Library hosts the Stress-Free Zone to facilitate relaxation and provide snacks during the first three days of finals week. Perks Cafe …

Nazi Perpetrators: Ordinary Men or Hitler’s Minions? with Christopher Browning

Jun 5, 2019 (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)
Nazi Perpetrators: Ordinary Men or Hitler’s Minions? with Christopher Browning
The last installment of the 2018-2019 Holocaust Living History Workshop series will feature Christopher Browning. A recipient of the Yad Vashem International Book Prize for Holocaust Research. Browning is a professor …

Separate Is Not Equal: Reflecting on Brown vs. Board of Education

May 24, 2019 (9:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Separate Is Not Equal: Reflecting on Brown vs. Board of Education
65 years after the landmark decision in Brown vs. Board of Education mandated the integration of public schools, equity and inclusion in education remain a dream deferred for many throughout …

Facilitating EDI Discussions: Techniques for Having Difficult and Fruitful Conversations

May 23, 2019 (11:00 AM–12:20 PM)
Facilitating EDI Discussions: Techniques for Having Difficult and Fruitful Conversations
Note: This event was cancelled This presentation with facilitator-guided discussion by Bernadette Han, Ph.D, Director of Staff Education & Development will offer tips to facilitate group discussions to create welcoming …

Difficult Conversations: Experiences with EDI Discussions on Our Campus

May 23, 2019 (10:00 AM–11:00 AM)
Difficult Conversations: Experiences with EDI Discussions on Our Campus
This session will feature a panel of TAs, RAs, faculty, and staff who will discuss their experiences with EDI discussions in order to offer context for those who may be …

Making the Most of Modern GIS

May 17, 2019 (9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Making the Most of Modern GIS
This workshop provides an overview of GIS, various tools and the underlying capabilities such as spatial data exploration, analytics, mapping and other components. It will explore tools such as ArcGIS …

1,960 Minutes to Make a Difference

May 16, 2019–May 17, 2019 (6:00 AM–2:00 PM)
1,960 Minutes to Make a Difference
Support the Library during UC San Diego's inaugural Giving Day! The Triton community will come together on May 16 to show the world we are anything but ordinary. Our campaign will last 1,960 minutes in …

Close to the Sun: Discussion and Book Signing with Dr. Stuart Jamieson

May 16, 2019 (5:30 PM–7:30 PM)
Close to the Sun: Discussion and Book Signing with Dr. Stuart Jamieson
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Stuart Jamieson featuring his riveting memoir, Close to the Sun: The Journey of a Pioneer Heart Surgeon, a tale of four decades of …

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