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WMU Authors Celebration

Date: April 8
Time: 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
Celebrate Western Michigan University authors published in 2025 at the WMU Authors Celebration. RSVP requested.
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"A Music Education Career Built to Last: Design, Refine, and Fortify Your Blueprint": A Book Talk with Dr. Mary Land

Date: April 15
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
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3DnD Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

Date: April 20
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
Join fellow DnD adventurers to play a short 5th Edition campaign.
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Take a Paws from Studying!

Date: April 27
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
Relax and recharge with a certified therapy dog.
Therapy dog with students sitting around it on the floor in Waldo Library lounge area.

Take a Paws from Studying!

Date: April 28
Time: 12 to 2 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
Relax and recharge with a certified therapy dog.
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Survey Design in Qualtrics

Date: April 29
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library and online
Attend this hands-on workshop to learn the essentials of building effective surveys in Qualtrics.

Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Date: May 13
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
Join Daria Orlowska, data librarian, for a live demonstration of combining, organizing and analyzing data.
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Qualitative Research Tools: Taguette 101

Date: May 28
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Waldo Library and online
Learn how to code, organize and export your qualitative data using a free, open‑source tool.
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Survey Design in Qualtrics

Date: July 23
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Waldo Library and online
Attend this hands-on workshop to learn the essentials of building effective surveys in Qualtrics.
Person at computer using Taguette, a tagging tool for qualitative data analysis and qualitative research.

Qualitative Research Tools: Taguette 101

Date: July 28
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library and online
Learn how to code, organize and export your qualitative data using a free, open‑source tool.

Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

Date: Aug. 11
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library
Join Daria Orlowska, data librarian, for a live demonstration of combining, organizing and analyzing data.
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Preparing for Human Subject Research

Date: Aug. 25
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Online via Webex
Learn best practices for setting up your study, managing and sharing data responsibly, and meeting regulatory requirements.
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Preparing for Human Subject Research

Date: Sep. 10
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Waldo Library and online
Learn best practices for setting up your study, managing and sharing data responsibly, and meeting regulatory requirements.

Workshop recordings

Check out our playlist on YouTube for recordings of many of our workshops.