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Women's History Panel Discussion @ Malpass -- March 20

In celebration of Women's History Month, please join us for a panel presentation and discussion entitled "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Global Historical Perspectives."

The Wednesday, March 20, presentation will be held in the Malpass Library Garden Lounge from 4:00-5:00pm. Featured speakers include WIU professors: Dr. Ute Chamberlin, Dr. Peter Cole, Dr. Febe Pamonag, and Dr. Betsy Perabo.

This 9th Annual Women's History Month Panel is co-sponsored by the WIU Department of History, the WIU Department of Race, Religion, Gender, & Multidisciplinary Studies, and WIU Libraries.




Undergraduate Research Scholarship

The Center for Undergraduate Research at Malpass Library, a collaboration between the Centennial Honors College and WIU Libraries, is pleased to announce a research scholarship competition for $500. The due date for the scholarship application is March 22, 2024. Each applicant must be a WIU undergraduate student. Research can include, but is not limited to, the western Illinois region, and it can be in any discipline. Research must include a field component in which the applicant travels for research. Field research must be completed in Summer 2024. Apply today!




March 20 ~ The Return of the Dogs!

WIU Libraries -- Therapy Dogs!

Therapy Dogs at Malpass Library! Come play with some amazing furry friends during Spring 2024 in the Garden Lounge (main level). The dogs will be available from 2-4pm on three special Wednesdays: February 21, March 20, and April 24.

WIU Libraries and the University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library each month throughout the Spring 2024 semester. The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits. Therapy dogs will also be available during the week of final exams; the dates and times will be announced in the coming weeks.

This initiative is a part of the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, which is an international registry of certified therapy dog teams. This team is based in Galesburg, IL, under the direction of Liz Pagel. For more information, contact Outreach and Engagement Librarian Michelle Holschuh Simmons at mh-simmons@wiu.edu or UCC Counselor Sonja Schmidt at se-schmidt@wiu.edu.

Woof!