New & Noteworthy

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Research Week: AI Workshops

Four St. Thomas Librarians will be leading staff and faculty centered zoom workshops for Research Week 2026. Explore the new AI components of your favorite databases and learn how to use new tools that support research!
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Dr. Thomas Secord on The Professor Podcast

Dr. Thomas Secord, Associate Professor and M.S. Mechanical Engineering Program Director, explores adaptive building facades for energy efficiency, reflects on his medical device industry background, and considers AI’s growing role in engineering research

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Therapy Pets at OSF Library!

Stop by O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library on Thursday, April 16th anytime between 6 pm and 8 pm to chill with therapy dogs! Dogs are accompanied by their friendly humans and are specially trained to be gentle and comfortable around new people.
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Professor Amir Mohamed on the Professor Podcast

Professor Amir Mohammad, Senior Teaching Professor of Communication Studies at the Dougherty Family College, discusses how being the child of immigrants shapes his research on belonging and inclusive classrooms.

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Finish Line Fridays: March 13th

Join us on March 13th from 3pm to 5pm for dedicated, quiet time to get ahead before the weekend. We'll have free snacks, a quiet space, and research help available for you! Start your weekend ahead of the game! 
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Mr. Nick Doten on The Professor Podcast

Mr. Nick Doten draws on his background as a first-generation college student, Army Reserve veteran, and fraternity member, and discusses his upcoming doctoral work about how fraternity involvement influences students’ religious and spiritual development.