Brooks Library Events

Here are listings and some recordings of events sponsored by Brooks Library at Central Washington University.

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Information Professional Panel Discussion

Central Washington University

This recording of the Information Professionals Panel Discussion was conducted via Zoom on May 28 of 2020. It discusses questions of: what an average work day might include; how did you get into working in libraries; what’s your favorite part of your work; what skills or knowledge do you find yourself using most, and others. Panelists include: Marty Blackson, Senior Lecturer in Archives and Special Collections at Brooks Library; Regina Tipton-Llamas, Local History & Reference Librarian at Ellensburg Public Library, Mich Mung Lim, 2017 CWU graduate of the LIS Program HRIS Data Conversion Analyst; Sadie Thayer, Director of Kittitas County Historical Museum. Attendees include students, alumni, faculty, and community members.
Google Workshop

Central Washington University

Learn tips and tricks for effective searching using Google and Google Scholar
Conversation with the Dean of Libraries

Central Washington University and Rebecca Lubas

CWU students, faculty, and staff are invited to connect online with Dean Rebecca Lubas Attendees will receive updates and important information about CWU libraries in the time of covid-19.
Cultural Conversations May 2020

Central Washington University and Steve Cook

Cultural storytelling event sponsored by Ellensburg Public Library, Brooks Library, and Office of Interational Studies and Programs. The speaker for this event is Steve Cook, the current Associate Director of Education Abroad at CWU.
Cultural Conversations May 2020

Central Washington University and Yunus Timurtas

Cultural storytelling event sponsored by Ellensburg Public Library, Brooks Library, and Office of Interational Studies and Programs. Held in the Hal Holmes Community Center. The speaker for this event is Yunus Timurtas.
Limerick contest

Central Washington University

Image advertising a week-long limerick writing contest.
Finals Week Events Spring 2020

Central Washington University

Poster advertising the events held by the library for finals week, including Paws & Relax, Jazz & Crafts, Pizza, and music.
Coffee with the Cops Winter 2020

Central Washington University

Stop by the FishBowl in the Brooks Library to chat with officers over a cup of joe! Ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers you see around campus.
Stretch to De-stress

Central Washington University and Maren Peterson

Maren Peterson, a Yoga instructor from CWU Recreation Center will lead 30 minute interval sessions to take your mind away from the stress during finals week.
Census 2020: Why Census 2020 Matters: Suffrage, Identity and You

Central Washington University and Aimée Quinn

Part 3 of the Census series. Free panel discussion to learn what the 2020 Census is about, how it differs from past censuses, and potential implications for redistricting.
Stella Moreno Collection Dedication and Poetry Reading. Poetics Without Borders/Poetica Sin Fronteras

Central Washington University, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Anthony Geist, Antonio Sanchez, Xavier Cavazos, and Andreina Delgado

The readings will take place following the dedication of the Stella Moreno Collection. Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Dr. Anthony Geist, Dr. Antonio Sanchez, Xavier Cavazos and Andreina Delgado will read from the collection.
Misinformation and Malarkey: Strategies for Understanding What You're reading

Central Washington University

This workshop will unpack issues around misinformation, deep fakes, and other sources. Participants will leave with strategies and resources for knowing what’s news, and what’s not.
Journal of Math Circles Reception

Central Washington University, Emilie Hancock, and Brandy Wiegers

Co-editors Emilie Hancock and Brandy Wiegers, both math professors at CWU, will premiere their new, open access journal, Journal of Math Circles.
Editing, Grad School, Grants & More: How to Professionalize Beyond the Classroom

Central Washington University, Victoria Flanagan, Weston Morrow, Michel O'Brien, Katharine Whitcomb, Maya Jewell Zeller, and Sarah Sillin

Panel of graduate students and professors answer questions about grad school.
Blind Date with a Book 2020

Central Washington University

Choose from out wide selection of staff picks, wrapped in brown paper with clues to the contents displayed on the front.
Cultural Conversations January 2020

Central Washington University and Anahí Chaves Villegas

Cultural storytelling event sponsored by Ellensburg Public Library, Brooks Library, and Office of Interational Studies and Programs. Held in the Hal Holmes Community Center. The speaker for this event is Anahí Chavez Villegas.
Game Night Winter 2020

Central Washington University

Game night in the James E. Brooks Library with refreshments.
Welcome Back Cookies and Cocoa Winter 2020

Central Washington University

Welcome table in the lobby of the James E. Brooks Library offering free cookies and cocoa and library information.
Finals Week Events Winter 2020

Central Washington University

Poster advertising the events held by the library for finals week, including Paws & Relax, Jazz & Crafts, Waffle Night, Pizza, Popcorn Bar, and music.
Curriculum Library Book Fair: December 2019

Central Washington University

Scholastic book fair hosted by the CWU curriculum library in Black Hall.
Coffee with the Cops 2019

Central Washington University

Stop by the FishBowl in the Brooks Library to chat with officers over a cup of joe! Ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers you see around campus.
Cultural Conversations November 2019

Central Washington University and Andreina Delgado

Cultural storytelling event sponsored by Ellensburg Public Library, Brooks Library, and Office of Interational Studies and Programs. Held in the Hal Holmes Community Center. The speaker for this event is Andreina Delgado.
International Games Week 2019

Central Washington University

Board games and video games at the library. Refreshments provided.
Irish Storytelling 2019

Central Washington University and Maxine Lennon

Reading of Táin Bó Cúailnge: The Cattle Raid of Cooley by storyteller and voice actor Maxine Lennon.
Wepa Printers Information Table

Central Washington University

Table in the Brooks library lobby to learn more about the Wepa printers installed on campus.