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 Highlights from Celebration of Teaching 2026

Celebration of Teaching is an event that recognizes the achievements of Libraries, University, and external teaching award winners from the 2025–26 academic year. This year, 13 Libraries and School of Information Studies faculty members presented lightning talks on their innovative teaching method…
Ryan Cordell

You’re invited: Digital Humanities Day hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies on Tuesday, April 7

You’re invited to join us for Digital Humanities (DH) Day, hosted by Libraries and School of Information Studies, on Tuesday, April 7. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with a featured talk at 10:30 AM in Stewart Center, Room 202. This half-day conference celebrates creative and cr…
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Celebrating the winners: Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26

The Purdue Libraries Student Video Contest 2025–26 challenged undergraduates to answer one key question: “What do incoming students most need to know about Purdue Libraries to succeed?” After a brief hiatus, the contest returned with strong, creative submissions and impressive winners. Winners…
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Introducing the new sensory room in the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC)

College life can be exciting, inspiring—and at times, overwhelming. Between exams, projects, meetings, and everyday responsibilities, finding a quiet place to unwind can be a challenge. That’s why Purdue Libraries has introduced a new space designed with student well-being in mind: the sensory r…
Nicole Kong

Dr. Nicole Kong named Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies

Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Nicole Kong will serve as the next associate vice provost and dean of the unit, effective Monday, March 16, 2026. A longtime member of the Purdue community, Dr. Kong has served as associate dean for research since 202…
Sarah Reifel

Sarah Reifel receives 2026 Focus Award for advancing accessibility at Purdue

Sarah Reifel, instructional designer at Purdue Libraries, has been named the 2026 Focus Award (Staff Category) recipient at Purdue University—a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding contributions to disability accessibility and inclusion. Presented annually by the Purdue University Office for …
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Student Center Library Open House blends fun, food, and helpful resources

On Wednesday, February 19, The Student Center Library at Purdue University in Indianapolis welcomed students for an open house filled with games, snacks, and helpful library tips. The event offered students a chance to take a break, grab snacks and drinks, and enjoy games like Connect Four, Jenga, a…
Innocenia greets children at the Libraries table

From maps to health insights: Purdue Libraries at STEP N2 STEM

On February 14, 2026, Dr. Innocensia Owuor, GIS specialist and Libraries clinical assistant professor, led a geospatial sciences outreach activity at the third annual STEP N2 STEM event hosted by Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. The event engaged over 260 children and 190 …
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Recap: “Forms and Functions” exhibition reception showcases Purdue history through archives

On March 5, faculty, students, and community members gathered on the third and fourth floors of the HSSE Library in Stewart Center to celebrate the opening reception for “Forms and Functions: A Selection of Materials within Purdue University Archives and Special Collections.” The event highlight…

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