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What Are You Working On? With Alayna Veasey

I can’t believe I just finished my third summer in Special Collections & Archives! Amidst all the new faces and exciting renovations, I’m eternally grateful for my ZSR colleagues and their support. Part 1: ZSR As many of you know, I wear a lot of hats as a Collections Specialist. Aside from picking up new... Continue reading “What Are You Working On? With Alayna Veasey”

ZSR Graduate Student Lounge v2.5

Back in the Summer of 2008, the Johnson Room in the ZSR Library became the Graduate Student Lounge! (version 1) Then, in September 2021, the Graduate Student Lounge moved to Dr. Ed Wilson’s previous office, ZSR 425. This move added a kitchenette and printing services for graduate students. (version 2) Now, for Fall 2024, thanks... Continue reading “ZSR Graduate Student Lounge v2.5”

Family Weekend Open House of Special Collections & Archives

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ZSR and SCA Homecoming Events 2024

Join us for fast and fun tours (30 minutes) that highlight how the ZSR Library is not the library you remember! We will begin in ZSR Atrium and end in Special Collections & Archives. In between, we will visit the wonderful new study spaces in the ZSR Library and drop in on some of our... Continue reading “ZSR and SCA Homecoming Events 2024”

Presentation by Sauda Mitchell (Samuel T. Gladding Book Artist in Residence)

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ZSR New Resources 2023-2024

One of our primary missions at ZSR is to maintain a collection that supports the diverse research and teaching needs of WFU faculty and students. Each year, we purchase resources to fulfill that mission and meet the evolving needs of our community. This past academic year, we were able to add a variety of resources... Continue reading “ZSR New Resources 2023-2024”

Meet our 2024-2025 Fellow, 5 Questions with Emma Gauthier

Welcome back to another installment of 5 Questions! If you would like to choose 5 Questions yourself, feel free to choose 5 from this form. Emma Gauthier, WFU Fellow for ZSR Library Tell us about what you do at ZSR Library? I’m part of the Wake Forest Fellows Program, where they pair graduating students with... Continue reading “Meet our 2024-2025 Fellow, 5 Questions with Emma Gauthier”

LEAP Program Incorporates ZSR Instruction (Again)!

For three years, the Wake Forest LEAP Internship Program has been grooming Winston-Salem Forsyth County high school students for careers in STEM disciplines through hands-on laboratory experience while also enhancing their academic and professional acumen. As the program continues to grow, it aims to cultivate the education-career pathways of underrepresented students interested in STEM professions.... Continue reading “LEAP Program Incorporates ZSR Instruction (Again)!”

“The Engagement Party” Book Discussion with Author Finley Turner

Join us in Special Collections & Archives to celebrate author Finley Turner and her debut novel The Engagement Party. Participants are encouraged to read the book prior to the event to have a book club style discussion followed by remarks from the author. Special Collections & Archives is particularly proud to host Finley, as she... Continue reading ““The Engagement Party” Book Discussion with Author Finley Turner”

Celebrating Our 2024 ZSR Library Employee Awards Winners

Each spring, ZSR Library celebrates the achievements of our employees at the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. At this year’s event on May 24, seven colleagues were recognized for their contributions to ZSR this past year in one of four award categories: Outstanding Staff Employees of the Year: Maia Dickinson & Jemma Johnson, Public Services Outstanding... Continue reading “Celebrating Our 2024 ZSR Library Employee Awards Winners”