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Paper Charades: Kids Edition!

January 24, 2021
4 – 5:30 p.m. EST
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Calling all families with comics-loving kids! Join us on Sunday, January 24 at 4 p.m. EST for an interactive virtual game of Paper Charades. The contestants in this family-friendly, Pictionary-like game are three of the top YA cartoonists working today: Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Guts, The Babysitters Club), Dana Simpson (Phoebe and Her Unicorn), and Shannon Wright (Twins, My Mommy Medicine).

Our contestants will draw prompts provided by the hosts, and you are invited to guess what they are in the chat.

This event is free and open to all! Registration is required.  Register Now!

Submitted by Christine OConnell:

This holiday season, our LibrariesConnect team is hosting two special drop-in Zoom sessions. Join us for as much or as little time as you would like. Dress is casual, drinks are optional, pets and family are encouraged. Happy Holidays to all!

LibrariesConnect Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 1 – 4 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://osu.zoom.us/j/98246633456?pwd=WVNaVjlmNElkb1Q2MVhJQXpkd2F6QT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 982 4663 3456
Password: 676625
or call 646-876-9923

LibrariesConnect New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31, 11 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://osu.zoom.us/j/99388746774?pwd=US9CcmJKV3kzOTZUaFZaNjJ1Y2RYQT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 993 8874 6774
Password: 911121
or call 646-876-9923

About LibrariesConnect:
LibrariesConnect brings our faculty and staff together in a relaxed virtual environment where we can get better acquainted and make connections across our organization.

Submitted by: Jane Hammons

Just a friendly reminder that you are invited to the Teaching Showcase and Discussion, hosted by the Teaching and Learning Committee.

• What: Fall Teaching Showcase and Discussion
• When: Wednesday, December 9, noon – 1:15 p.m.
• Why: This is a chance for you to hear about exciting work that your colleagues have been doing, and share your experiences with teaching and outreach this fall. Our presenters include Courtney Hunt (Art & Design Librarian), Anna Biszaha (Research and Education Librarian in the Health Sciences Library), Danny Dotson (Head, Geology Library), and Stephanie Porrata (MPK Diversity Resident Librarian)

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For questions, contact Jane Hammons or Zach Walton.

John Glenn, the Last American Hero: A Conversation with Author Alice George

Thursday, December 10, 2020
4 – 5 p.m. EST
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As a Marine, astronaut, U.S. Senator and a celebrated son of Ohio, John Glenn lived a life of service to his country and humankind. Join the Ohio Public Policy Archives, in partnership with the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, as we welcome Dr. Alice George to discuss her new book The Last American Hero: The Remarkable Life of John Glenn. Dr. George and Public Policy Archivist Carly Dearborn will discuss the man behind the legacy and his enduring impact on the country and the world. Pre-order a copy of the book from Gramercy Books. 
   
Dr. George, a historian and former journalist, is the author of a number of books focusing on 20th-century American history including The Assassination of John F. Kennedy: Political Trauma and American Memory, Awaiting Armageddon: How Americans Faced the Cuban Missile Crisis, and The Cuban Missile Crisis: The Threshold of Nuclear War. Her work has also been published in Smithsonian Magazine.  

Submitted by Elaine Pritchard:

Please join us for our next Coffee with Damon on Monday, November 30 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Connect via Zoom:
https://osu.zoom.us/j/99001761327?pwd=b0JDWlh2NWdIeDhUdFlWUTd2RjMzdz09
Meeting ID: 990 0176 1327
Password: 506819
or call 1-646-876-9923

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Questions? Contact Elaine Pritchard.90.

Submitted by Christine OConnell:

This Thanksgiving, our LibrariesConnect team is hosting a special drop-in Zoom session. Join us for as much or as little time as you would like. Dress is casual, drinks are optional, pets and family are encouraged. Let’s start the holiday season with a bit of cheer!

LibrariesConnect Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 1 – 4 p.m.

To connect via Zoom:
https://osu.zoom.us/j/92982114116?pwd=NnY1aTdrbXZQeFNLaXFZRURRL2hYUT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 929 8211 4116
Password: 545121
or call 646-876-9923

About LibrariesConnect:
LibrariesConnect brings our faculty and staff together in a relaxed virtual environment where we can get better acquainted and make connections across our organization.