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  • For one night only at Waldo Library!

    Waldo Fest on April 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. is your one-stop destination to get ready for what's next. Get one-on-one help and information from campus departments, plus free food, prizes, and more!

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  • Regional History Photograph Collection

    Get to know the history of Kalamazoo and the surrounding region through photographs and other images from the 1860s to 1960s. This new digital collection is just a small selection of thousands of original photos located at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center.

    Browse the Regional History Photograph Collection

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  • March 9, 2023—Each year, we release a report that summarizes the activities and events of the University Libraries over the previous calendar year. Read this year's report and learn how we engaged the Western Michigan University community in 2022.

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Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Date: Apr. 3
Time: 11:30am
Location: Classroom A (1070, First Floor) Waldo Library

Are you looking to get experience with Excel for use in your projects, theses or on the job? Join Daria Orlowska, data librarian, in a live demonstration of combining, organizing and analyzing data. Register now.

Waldo Fest 2023

Date: Apr. 3
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Waldo Library

Got a research paper to finish? Need some extra support? Looking for an internship or your first job? Waldo Fest is your destination to get ready for what’s next. Sign up now.