Past Events

Inventing Languages: A Conversation in Language Construction

Feb 1, 2019 (3:00 PM–5:00 PM)
Inventing Languages: A Conversation in Language Construction
With Grant Goodall (Professor and Language Program Director, UC San Diego Linguistics), David J. Peterson (Creator of Dothraki, Game of Thrones), and Paul Frommer (Creator of Na’vi, Avatar). Moderated by …

Take a Break from Midterms

Jan 29, 2019–Jan 31, 2019 (4:00 PM–6:00 PM)
Take a Break from Midterms
Join your friends, make new ones, or come alone to Geisel’s East Commons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Weeks 4, 5, and 6 for our Midterms Take-A-Break activities! Take …

Winter Writing Series Features Vanessa Angélica Villarreal

Jan 30, 2019 (5:00 PM–6:30 PM)
Winter Writing Series Features Vanessa Angélica Villarreal
Vanessa Angélica Villareal was born in the Rio Grande Valley borderlands to formerly undocumented Mexican immigrants. She is the author of the collection Beast Meridian (Noemi Press, Akrilica Series, 2017), …

Vladimir Vysotsky, a Russian Cultural Legend: A Talk by Dmitry Bykov

Jan 24, 2019 (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)
Vladimir Vysotsky, a Russian Cultural Legend: A Talk by Dmitry Bykov
Vladimir Vysotsky (1938-1980) was a singer, songwriter, actor, and poet — a giant in Russian popular music and popular culture alike. Vysotsky was an icon of the 1960s and continues …

Winter Writing Series Features Ari Banias

Jan 23, 2019 (5:00 PM–6:30 PM)
Winter Writing Series Features Ari Banias
Ari Banias is the author of Anybody ( W.W. Norton, 2016), which was named a finalist for the Kate Tufts Discovery Award and the PEN Center USA Literary Award. His …

Jan 17, 2019 (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)
When Biology Became Destiny: How Historians Interpret Gender in the Holocaust with Marion Kaplan
Due to the success of the Holocaust Living History Workshops, registration is now required for all events. Walk-ins are welcome based on space and availability. *Online registration will begin Saturday, December 1.   RSVP. …

When Biology Became Destiny: How Historians Interpret Gender in the Holocaust with Marion Kaplan

Jan 17, 2019 (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)
When Biology Became Destiny: How Historians Interpret Gender in the Holocaust with Marion Kaplan
*This event is sold out but walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis if seats become available. Despite the explosive growth of Holocaust studies, scholars of Nazi Germany and …

Dec 10, 2018–Dec 12, 2018 (7:00 PM–9:00 PM)
De-Stress in the 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 first three days of finals week. Monday, December …

Nov 28, 2018 (5:00 PM–6:30 PM)
Fall Writing Series Features Marilyn Chin
Fall Writing Series Marilyn Chin Wednesday, November 28 • 5:00-6:30 p.m. Geisel Library, Seuss Room Chin was born in Hong Kong and raised in Portland, Oregon. Her books have become …

Nov 27, 2018 (4:00 PM–5:30 PM)
A Film Screening and Filmmaker Talk with Jocelyn Ford
Join us for a screening and conversation with the filmmaker, Jocelyn Ford! Tuesday, November 27, 2018 4 - 5:30 p.m. Geisel Library, Seuss Room Register for the event  Hosted in …

2018 Turkey Calling Show

Nov 21, 2018 (12:00 PM–1:00 PM)
2018 Turkey Calling Show
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Join the Library for its Turkey Calling Show, an annual community tradition. Come learn about the American turkey's surprising presence in European art and …

Nov 16, 2018 (12:00 PM–2:00 PM)
Grab Coffee with Your Librarians
Take a coffee break and connect with a librarian in your field of study!

Nov 14, 2018 (5:00 PM–6:30 PM)
Fall Writing Series Features Manuel Paul López
Fall Writing Series Manuel Paul López Wednesday, November 14 • 5:00-6:30 p.m. Geisel Library, Seuss Room López's books include These Days of Candy, The Yearning (winner of the Ernest Sandeen Poetry …

Nov 14, 2018 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM)
GIS Day: Understanding Earth
GIS Day Wednesday, November 14 • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Geisel Library, Data & GIS Lab GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) …

Workshop: Introducing Esri ArcGIS Hub

Nov 13, 2018 (2:00 PM–5:00 PM)
Workshop: Introducing Esri ArcGIS Hub
Transform how you engage and collaborate with your community using GIS. ArcGIS Hub provides a framework for a two-way engagement to content inside and ArcGIS Organization with the community through …

Life in Crazy Times: An American Internee in War-torn Europe with Lou de Beer

Nov 8, 2018 (5:00 PM–7:00 PM)
Life in Crazy Times: An American Internee in War-torn Europe with Lou de Beer
This event is sold out but walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis if seats become available. Due to the success of the Holocaust Living History Workshops, registration is now required …

Nov 6, 2018–Nov 8, 2018 (4:00 PM–6:00 PM)
Take a Break – Week 6
Join your friends, make new ones, or come alone to Geisel’s East Commons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Weeks 4, 5, and 6 for our Midterms Take-A-Break activities! Take …

Geisel After Dark 2018

Nov 7, 2018 (7:00 PM–9:00 PM)
Geisel After Dark 2018
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Geisel After Dark Library Student Success & Safety Information Fair on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 7 - 9 p.m. in Geisel’s Seuss Room. Enjoy free snacks, …

Nov 6, 2018 (1:00 PM–2:30 PM)
PubMed: Beyond the Essentials Workshop
Search Series - Library Databases and Search Tools PubMed: Beyond the Essentials Tue, Nov 6, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Register Move beyond the basics to refine and expand your searching …

Oct 30, 2018–Nov 1, 2018 (4:00 PM–6:00 PM)
Take a Break – Week 5
Join your friends, make new ones, or come alone to Geisel’s East Commons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Weeks 4, 5, and 6 for our Midterms Take-A-Break activities! Take …

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