September 7, 2021
UW Libraries’ Dawg Daze Events
Welcome back to campus Huskies! UW Libraries is so excited to welcome all of the UW Community safely back into our buildings this Fall! In preparation for reopening, check out our Dawg Daze calendar events. There is something for everyone here, whether you’re a freshman, transfer student, or simply seeking a refresher on all of the libraries’ resources. You can find these events listed on the main UW Libraries calendar, in this blog post, or by keeping up with us on our social media pages.
Welcome to UW Libraries (Online via Zoom)
9/23/21, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PST
Attend our virtual library orientation for first-year and second-year students to find out how the UW Libraries can help you succeed at UW. We’ll show you how to connect online, find course materials, start your own research, and more! In addition, you’ll have a chance to meet other students and ask any questions you might have. Student attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $20 e-gift card.
Pen and Ink Politics: Polarization & the Pandemic (In-Person)
9/23/21, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST
Pen & Ink Politics is an exhibition of editorial cartoons illustrating the different perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Presidential Election. Featuring the work of cartoonists from around the country and the world, its purpose is to emphasize the intensity of the discourse on these issues while providing a forum for open discussion. Venture through this self-guided exhibit and explore our timeline of cartoons starting with the emergence of a mysterious virus in January 2020 through the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Take a moment to leave your mark, sharing your reactions to the exhibit and the events of 2020.
Journey Through the UW Libraries: Self-Guided Tour (Hybrid)
9/23/21 – 10/3/21, multiple times
Explore UW Libraries’ spaces, services, and resources via this virtual or in-person self-guided tour. Visit popular UW Libraries including Odegaard Undergraduate Library and Suzzallo & Allen Libraries and learn about library resources and services available to UW students. Complete the tour and enter yourself into a drawing for a $20 e-gift card.
First-Generation Students: Welcome to UW Libraries (Online via Zoom)
9/24/21, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Attend our virtual library orientation specifically aimed at First-Generation students to find out how the UW Libraries can help you succeed at UW. We’ll show you how to connect online, find course materials, start your own research, and more! In addition, you’ll have a chance to meet other students and ask any questions you might have. Student attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $20 e-gift card.
Welcome to Odegaard Library (In-Person)
9/24/21 & 9/27/21, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
Whether you are joining us for the first time or returning again to Odegaard Library, we welcome you! Meet friendly library staff, pick up library swag, learn about online and in-building resources for undergraduate students, and get your questions answered. Odegaard Library staff will be outside the main entrance welcoming new and returning students to campus.
Undergraduate Research for Community College Transfer Students (Online via Zoom)
9/27/21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PST
Are you an incoming community college transfer student interested in undergraduate research? Get a jump-start on research with this workshop intended for incoming transfer students in all disciplines to get up to speed on the resources and opportunities available for you to engage in faculty-mentored research at UW! In addition, learn about key library resources and services that support all forms of undergraduate research. Join Undergraduate Research Program advisers, current undergraduate student researchers, and UW Libraries staff for this interactive, informational session
Transfer Students: Welcome to UW Libraries (Online via Zoom)
9/28/21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PST
Attend our virtual library orientation specifically aimed at transfer students to find out how the UW Libraries can help you succeed at UW. We’ll show you how to connect online, find course materials, start your research, and more! In addition, you’ll have a chance to meet other students and ask any questions you might have. Student attendees will be entered into a drawing for a $20 e-gift card.
Trivial Matter: A STEM Trivia Game (Online via Zoom)
10/1/21, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PST
Test your science knowledge and compete for University Bookstore gift cards, as our UW science librarians try to stump you with fun and challenging STEM trivia questions!
“Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew My First Year” Check out UW Libraries’ recent blog post for more helpful information! And don’t forget, your libraries are always here for you. No matter your timezone or location, our 24/7 chat is always available online, and you can always stay up-to-date on the most relevant information on hours and operations by checking out our website.
