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Returning Student Library Refresher
Returning students are invited to join the Research Collections staff to reacquaint themselves with the library and find out what protocols have changed for this new year.
Monday, September 13, 12:15–1:15 pm | Lecture Hall
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Racial Justice Workshop
During this racial justice workshop participants will: discuss and commit to community agreements; build a common vocabulary; and reflect on racism and anti-racism through scenarios relevant to their time at Bard Graduate Center. In preparation for the workshop, participants will be provided with pre-reading and pre-work. Led by Ama Codjoe, Consulting Director of Equity and Inclusion at BGC.
Tuesday, September 21, 5–7:30 pm | Zoom
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Chicago Manual of Style for Bard Graduate Students
Avoid the dreaded red pen rash with this thoroughly practical guide to proper bibliographies, footnotes, and formatting research papers. Led by Helen Polson, Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing.
Wednesday, September 22, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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DH/DX Workshop: WordPress Refresh
This workshop looks closely at expanding WordPress through the Divi Builder and Divi Theme, a set of tools that lets users fully customize the look and functionality of websites without any coding knowledge. Working with Divi’s toolkit, participants will learn how to implement advanced layout designs, develop templates, dynamic page content, and integrate multimedia. This workshop will prove helpful for anyone looking to have more control over the design and functionality of their web-based projects. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.
Prerequisites: Basic WordPress knowledge.
Monday, September 27, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Introductory QP Meeting
A workshop on proposing a topic and timeline for researching and writing your QP. This workshop is only open to second year Masters students. Led by Professor Deborah Krohn, Chair of Academic Programs.
Thursday, September 30, 12:15–1:15 pm | Lecture Hall
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Image Research Workshop
Digital Collections will be conducting a workshop on Image Research on Friday, October 1. Topics such as using controlled vocabularies to aid in image research, ordering images for academic publishing, and finding image resources for the decorative arts and material culture will be covered. Led by Barb Elam, Digital Collections Metadata Librarian and Study Collection Manager.
Friday, October 1, 12:15–1:15 pm | PH North
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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What Makes a Good QP?
Drawing on examples from award-winning BGC qualifying papers, we will discuss the elements of a good 40-page paper, and the practical steps we can take if we want to write one. This workshop is only open to second year Masters students. Led by Helen Polson, Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing.
Monday, October 4, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Refining Your Research
How do you sift through overwhelming amounts of information to become an effective researcher? The goal of this workshop is to teach you about advanced research tools. We’ll review the advanced features of our library catalog, Folio, explore the intricacies of searching Worldcat and how to find complicated periodical titles. Led by Anna Helgeson, Reader Services Librarian.
Monday, October 18, 12:15–1:15 pm | Seminar Room
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Response Journal Techniques (515. Seminar Series)
BGC’s requirement of keeping a response journal for 10 talks during the course of the MA program encourages students to broaden their frames of reference historically and methodologically, and also to engage actively with scholarship. This workshop is designed with this requirement in mind, and will offer tips for completing the journal, but also for getting the most out of the seminar series.
Monday, October 25, 12:15–1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Applying to PhD Programs
Are you thinking about continuing your studies at the doctoral level? This workshop will offer guidance and suggestions on finding the right programs and faculty, how to prepare a strong application, and what to expect during the admissions process. Led by Professor Deborah Krohn, Chair of Academic Programs.
Tuesday, October 26, 12:15–1:15 pm | Seminar room
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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DH/DX Workshop: Introduction to Datasets
Datasets come in many shapes and sizes. In this workshop we will start by examining examples of some of the most common data formats that you will find when you download or create datasets including .CSV, .TSV, .TXT, .SQL, .XML and others. We will examine the different open source and publicly available tools available to read, edit, process and analyze the datasets. A .zip file of sample datasets will be provided to attendees to download ahead of the workshop and optional homework follow-up questions will be provided to send to the instructor for feedback and conversation after the class. Led by Deena Engel, PhD Student.
Tuesday, November 2, 12:15–1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Research Collections Workshop: Archives and Special Collections
Please join us for a workshop on archives and special collections in New York City and beyond. We will discuss the best resources for locating archival collections and the growing amount of online digitized content. We hope this program will help you uncover hidden treasures and connect you with exciting primary source materials for your research! Led by Anna Helgeson, Reader Services Librarian.
Thursday, November 4, 12:15–1:15 pm | Seminar Room
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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DH/DX Workshop: Sketchup Refresh
Sketchup is a web-based 3D modeling program used to design virtual environments and objects that is employed in industries ranging from architecture to video game design. This workshop will review some of the basics of the program with specific attention paid to techniques for creating virtual exhibitions. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.
Monday, November 8, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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Writing Lived Experiences
Learn how to incorporate scenes or elements of your own experience into the academic essay, including the QP. Led by Helen Polson, Assistant Professor of Practice in Writing.
Monday, November 15, 12:15-1:15 pm | 5th Floor Classroom
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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DH/DX Workshop: Introduction to Blender
Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline. This workshop will cover the basics of the program and potential applications. Led by Jesse Merandy, Director of Digital Humanities/Exhibitions.
Thursday, November 18, 12:15-1:15 pm | DML
RSVP: alec.newell@bgc.bard.edu
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