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West End Public Art Workshop & Community Engagement Meeting
2019-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
All residents and interested persons are invited to come and share your stories and photos that capture your special relationship to the West End community. This will help shape the final design for the public artworks commissioned for the Five Points Plaza and West Trade Street Enhancement project.

2nd Annual Mini Makerspace Conference @James B. Duke Memorial Library
2019-04-12 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University in collaboration with Discovery Place Education Studio is hosting a full-day maker event that will provide expert makers and hackers as well as hands-on breakout sessions. 3D Printers and CNC devices will be on hand to demonstrate their processes, as well as previously cut examples of laser cut materials.
There will also be 15-20 minute “speed-sessions” with individual experts so you can address your own maker-specific questions and concerns (be sure to bring photos, illustrations, floor plans, or curriculum–whatever you think will enhance the discussion). There will be plenty of face time and networking opportunities throughout the day with colleagues.
This event is open to all librarians, library board or foundation members, alumni, community members, CMS teachers and librarians, and anyone interested in learning more about makerspaces. If you are a vendor, maker or librarian and would like to speak about your work please contact Dr. Chantell McDowell cmcdowell@jcsu.edu
Don’t forget to sign up for the workshops leading up to the Conference (Raspberry Pi and Garage band part 2) on Eventbrite.
Also, lunch WILL be provided!

RSVP HERE!

Raspberry Pi Workshop
2019-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Raspberry Pi is a small programming device that allows people to interact with the outside world. It is capable of creating digital projects, from music machines and parent detectors to weather stations and tweeting birdhouses with infra-red cameras. Come learn how to operate one of these unique devices!
There will be snacks provided!
RSVP HERE!

Student Research Resource Mash-up
2019-04-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The student research resource mash-up provides an opportunity for students to interact with support staff at JCSU’s James. B Duke Library and learn more about free resources to help with their research. Students will be given a first-hand demonstration of the library’s new 3-D printing tools, get information on how to access Lynda, an online learning tool provided through Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, and learn more about the new innovative Makerspace Studio.

Game Night
2019-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Come join us for an evening of FUN, GAMES, SNACKS, & REFRESHMENTS.
There will be a variety of games so you’re sure to find one you enjoy!
RSVP HERE!

GarageBand Part 2
2019-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
GarageBand makes it easy to learn, play, record, create and share your music or podcast no matter where you are. Adobe Voice is a free iPad app that allows users to narrate a story over an array of digital images. Record, edit, mix and change your voice with popular voice recording software options.
Come learn about Garageband, Adobe voice, and other voice recording software.
Open to JCSU students, faculty and staff- BRING YOUR OWN APPLE DEVICES

RSVP HERE!

RCLM 37 Exhibit
2019-04-07 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University has received a grant from Culture Blocks to fund RCLM 37, an experiential exhibition of art and history that reimagines past, present and future narratives of the Beatties Ford Road corridor. The exhibit space is formatted to create multiple vignettes of collaged images playing off of the concept of a storybook; it is connected in such a way that there is no beginning or an end, and a continuum of time exists in which these events, people and places continue to endure.
“Influenced by the cultural aesthetic of Afrofuturism, RCLM 37 places Black people in the future of neighborhoods where that presence and history is witnessing the threat of erasure.” Janelle Dunlap, Creative Director
The significance of the exhibit title RCLM 37 refers to the Beatties Ford Road exit 37 off of Interstate 85. In the 1960’s, the creation of the Interstate-277 expressway loop and the presence of I-85 split the Beatties Ford Road Corridor/Biddleville community and wiped out several homes, schools, and businesses.
“We hope to change the attitudes of individuals on the important role in preserving, sharing, and displaying positive narratives of the Beatties Ford Road Corridor/Biddleville. We would like to give voices to long-time residents and provide a historical perspective to new and incoming residents as this community transforms culturally.” Monika Rhue, Project Director and Director of Library Services and Curation at Johnson C. Smith University
Funded by Mecklenburg County, Culture Blocks is a community partnership between the Arts and Science Council, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, and Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation designed to bring arts and cultural experiences closer to where residents live.
This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
RSVP here!

Tech Tuesday: Apple TV Faculty Training
2019-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Learn how to use Apple TV in the classrooms. With the Apple TV, instructors can create a wire-free model learning environment that can enhance student learning by improving flexibility, encouraging student participation and increasing teacher engagement. This workshop will be facilitated by our distinguished Multimedia & Classroom Support Coordinator. Get the training you need to stay ahead with this workshop on Apple TV.
Location: Library Room 221 (Sandbox)
OPEN TO JCSU FACULTY AND STAFF!
RSVP Here!

Community Read
2019-03-05 16:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
March 5, 2019: Johnson C. Smith University will host a book discussion and viewing of the movie, “The Hate You Give,” with a presentation by Toussaint Romain. The program will end with a Live Podcast with Mastermind Podcast to capture people’s comments and reactions to the book and movie. The movie and discussion will be held in the James B. Duke Memorial Library.
Program Outline:
4:30PM – 6:45PM

Movie Viewing

7:00PM – 8:00PM

Welcome
Brief overview of the book
Presentation by Toussaint Romain
Q & A

8:30PM – 9:00PM

Live podcast with MasterMind Podcast leading the discussion on audience reaction to the book.

Refreshments will be served. This is a Free event, but we welcome your donations to the Smithites Library Foundation at https://www.library.jcsu.edu

Tech Tuesday: Garage Band, Adobe Voice, and Voice Recording Software
2019-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
GarageBand makes it easy to learn, play, record, create and share your music or podcast no matter where you are. Adobe Voice is a free iPad app that allows users to narrate a story over an array of digital images. Record, edit, mix and change your voice with popular voice recording software options.

Come learn about Garageband, Adobe voice, and other voice recording software.

Open to JCSU students, faculty and staff.
RSVP Here!

Culture, Kwanzaa & the Racial Climate in America
2019-02-19 19:00 - 21:00 UTC

Performance by the West Side Cultural Arts Program
2019-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

Live Performances by the North Carolina Association of Black Storytellers
2019-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 UTC

Maker Mondays: Blender Computer Graphics Software
2018-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Blender is a free open source 3D creation suit that can be used in game design, modeling, animation, image and video editing.
This workshop will focus on using the blender software to create a 3D Prototype.
The workshop is a hands-on event, so bring your own computers.
Register here!
https://bit.ly/2PRrXJh

Maker Mondays: 3D Printing and Design Workshop for Students
2018-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a hands-on workshop for students who would like a quick and easy way to learn what 3D design and printing is all about. You will learn about different ways that 3D objects can be designed, scanned and downloaded for printing. You will learn how the printers turn a digital image into a solid object. No prior 3D printing experience or technical knowledge is needed.
Please use your JCSU student email when registering for this workshop.
Discovery Place Education Studio will be facilitating the workshop. Come explore the exciting technology that is 3D printing.
Register Here!

Creators & Pizza Networking Event
2018-10-08 18:00 - 20:30 UTC

Tech Tuesday: Adobe InDesign Workshop
2018-09-25 13:00 - 17:00 UTC
Join us for our first Tech Tuesday workshop of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Come learn about Adobe InDesign and start creating and publishing posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, books and more. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring your own computer.
Register online at: FREE: ADOBE INDESIGN WORKSHOP
For more information please contact: Keisha Parris at kparris@jcsu.edu or Dr. Chantell McDowell at cmcdowell@jcsu.edu
#ComeUnleashYourCreativity

Customer Discovery Workshop
2018-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Learn how to rapidly take your research, develop your idea into a prototype, and test your idea by gathering massive amounts of customer and marketplace feedback. You will learn how to take all of your newly acquired research skills from the previous four workshops and search for the real pain points and unmet needs of customers by implementing a plan of customer discovery.
Open to JCSU students and West Charlotte community members. Register here!
If you have any questions please contact Rosalind Moore by phone at 704-371-1115 or by email at rmoore@jcsu.edu.

Developing a Business Model Canvas
2018-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
This workshop focuses vetting your business idea though the business model canvas. This model uses nine key segments of what is needed to start your business: Value Propositions, Customer Segments, Channels, Customer Relationships, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Key Partners, Key Activities and Cost Structure.
Open to JCSU students and West Charlotte community members. Register here!
If you have any questions please contact Rosalind Moore by phone at 704-371-1115 or by email at rmoore@jcsu.edu.

Welcome Home Reception for Dr. William Griffin
2018-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Please join the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Heritage Council and the James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University in welcoming Dr. Willie Griffin.
Dr. Willie Griffin is the new historian at the Levine Museum of the New South. Come hear about the upcoming Beatties Ford Road Preservation and History project and future community outreach projects.
Enjoy some light entertainment and refreshments.
The event will take place Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 2:00PM-4:00PM at the James B. Duke Memorial Library, Johnson C. Smith University.
You can RSVP here!

Navigating Entrepreneur Library Resources
2018-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
This session will be an introductory tour around entrepreneur website and library resources. The session will acquaint aspiring and established entrepreneurs with how to use the library and free web resources for business development.
Open to JCSU students and West Charlotte community members. Register here!
If you have any questions please contact Rosalind Moore by phone at 704-371-1115 or by email at rmoore@jcsu.edu.

JCSU's 1st Annual Mini Maker Conference
2018-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University in collaboration with Discovery Place Education Studio is hosting a full-day maker event that will provide expert panel discussions with librarians, makers, and hackers as well as hands-on breakout sessions. 3D Printers and CNC devices will be on hand to demonstrate their processes, as well as previously cut examples of laser cut materials.
There will also be 15-20 minute “speed-sessions” with individual experts so you can address your own library/maker-specific questions and concerns (be sure to bring photos, illustrations, floor plans, or curriculum–whatever you think will enhance the discussion). There will be plenty of face time and networking opportunities throughout the day with colleagues.
This event is open to all librarians, library board or foundation members, alumni, community members, CMS teachers and librarians. Anyone interested in learning more about makerspaces. If you are an vendor, maker or librarian and would like to speak about your work please contact Dr. ChantellMcDowell cmcdowell@jcsu.edu

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Screening
2018-04-11 20:00 - 21:45 UTC
Join us for a screening of the documentary, Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 8:00pm in the library. The documentary examines the impact of HBCUs on American history and culture.
For more information, contact Anjelica Grant at ajgrant@jcsu.edu

The HistoryMakers Training at Johnson C. Smith University
2018-04-10 12:00 - 19:30 UTC
Learn how to search the largest African American video oral history database. The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University is hosting training throughout the day on the HistoyrMaker database.
Bring Your Lunch Training 12:00PM-1:30PM
Coffee Break Training 2:30PM-4:00PM (Coffee provided)
Snacks On Us Training 6:00PM-7:30PM (Snacks provided)
The training is held in the library multipurpose room 213.

Tech Tuesday: Screencasting Apps
2018-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Screencasts can be made with many tools and are very useful to create presentation or tutorials. Need to record your desktop? Luckily, you’ll find that screencasting apps are more common than you might think. Using just a couple of free screencasting tools you can record your video, or your screen to HD and Full HD videos, spend seconds saving it and then have it automatically uploaded or sent to the right person.
Librarian Julie Reed will explore some of the best free screencasting apps that are useful for both students and professors.
Open to JCSU students, faculty, and staff.

LERH Business Consultation Tuesdays
2018-03-20 15:00 - 17:00 UTC

Black History Month Celebration
2018-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
RSVP here!

Stories In Action
2018-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC

Reading Day Relaxation Program
2017-12-04 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
On Reading Day, Monday, December 4th Student Leadership and Engagement in collaboration with the James B. Duke Memorial Library is having Spintacular Entertainment come to campus to provide massage chairs and tables, and an oxygen bar. This event will provide an opportunity for students to have a moment to truly relax and unwind just before finals.

Game Night: Tech Gaming vs Traditional Gaming
2017-11-30 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
For more info please contact:
Keisha Parris at 704-371-6738, kparris@jcsu.edu OR Dr. Chantell McDowell at 704-378-1033, cmcdowell@jcsu.edu.
