March Events at the Gardner-Harvey Library

As we leave February behind and move into March, we want to let you know about all the exciting events we have coming up!  If you have any questions about them, please let us know. Additional information on the events is available (and will be updated) in our Events Calendar.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

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TEC Lab: Spring Makers: Design Your Own Beach Bag

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023, 11am - 1pm
It’s nearly time for spring break, and you’ll need to gather your beach gear in a snazzy tote bag. So stop by the TEC Lab and design one made for you and your travels! 

Living Library: History through Personal Stories

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023, noon to 1pm

The Gardner-Harvey Library is reaching beyond its normal array of books, DVDs, and articles to share the stories of a collection of people: a living library. Join us at Noon on Zoom! Use our registration page to get the Zoom link.

Inside Biology Talk: Water: That Weird, Wacky, and Life-Shaping Stuff

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023, starts at 3:30pm

Join Professor Al Cady in GRD 014 or on Zoom as we are shown how the unique properties of water have shaped the evolution of life on earth. Use our registration page to get the Zoom link.

CC: NPS/Spencer Burke

National Park Talks: Mesa Verde National Park

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2023, 4:45-6:15 pm

Join Dr. Tammie Gerke in GRD 014 or on Zoom as she teaches about the geology, archeology, and other interesting information about the Mesa Verde National Park. Use our registration page to receive the Zoom link.

Make It Official 3D Printing Certificate

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 - 2-3pm

Earn a certificate in makerspace equipment!  We are offering a workshop this semester that will prepare you to use 3D printers. Register today for a one-hour introduction to the technology, a short quiz, and a demonstration of your skills to earn your certificate. 

**All images shared under CC0 Public Domain License unless otherwise noted.**

February events at the Gardner-Harvey Library

While January comes to a close, we want to let you know about all the exciting events we have scheduled for February!  If you have any questions about them, please let me know. Additional information on the events is available (and will be updated) in our Events Calendar.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

​TEC Lab: Make Valentines

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, 11am - 1pm
It’s almost Valentine's day and whether for friends, family, or other loved ones, we’re here to help you make gifts to show how much you appreciate them! Stop by the TEC Lab (GRD 125) and get making. 

Inside Biology Talk: Human Reproduction: The Inside story

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, starts at 3:30pm

Join Professor Al Cady in GRD 014 or on Zoom and be taken on a journey to look at the inner workings of mammalian reproduction, from germinal cells to the end product. Use our registration page to get the Zoom link.

​National Park Talks: Accidental Archaeologist

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, 4:45-6:15 pm

Join Dr. Tammie Gerke  in GRD 014 or on Zoom as she explores her archaeology works in middle Ohio River Valley and Southeast New Mexico. Use our registration page to receive the Zoom link.

Make It Official Heat Press Certificate

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 - 2-3pm
Earn a certificate in makerspace equipment! We are offering a workshop that will prepare you to use heat presses. Register today for a one-hour introduction to the technology, a short quiz, and a demonstration of your skills to earn your certificate. .

**All images shared under CC0 Public Domain License.**

National Park Talk: Great Sand Dunes National Park

Join us for an overview of Great Sand Dunes National Park and its geology on Tuesday, November 15 at 4:45pm, either in the Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (Room GRD 014 on the library's lower level) or on Zoom (Join us in Zoom - Passcode 017640).

Dr. Tammie L. Gerke, Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University, will share the geology and other interesting information about the national park. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on this national treasure.

This is the third of three National Parks Talks that Dr. Gerke will present this semester, all highlighting some of the newest parks.  Look for her upcoming talk on Albanian Discoveries: the Excavation of the Unknown Temple of Apollonia on Tuesday, Nov. 29th, at 6:30pm.
She discusses her contributions to archaeological work in the ancient Greek colony of Apollonia.

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National Park Talk: Pinnacles National Park (Oct. 18)

 

Join us for an overview of Pinnacles National Park and its geology on Tuesday, October 18 at 4:45pm, either in the Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (Room GRD 014 on the library's lower level) or on Zoom (Join us in Zoom - Passcode 768612). 

Dr. Tammie L. Gerke, Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University, will share the geology and other interesting information about the national park. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on this national treasure.

This is the second of three National Parks Talks that Dr. Gerke will present this semester, all highlighting some of the newest parks.  Look for our upcoming talk, at the same starting time, on November 15 (Great Sand Dunes National Park).

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Dr. Gerke will also be presenting an online overview of the park system for the MU Alumni Association entitled "National Parks: All You Ever Wanted to Know and More." The event will be held on November 8 at noon, and you may register at this link.

"Pinnacles National Park" by Joe Parks is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

National Park Talk: New River Gorge National Park (Sept. 20)

 

Join us for an overview of New River Gorge National Park and its geology on Tuesday, September 20 at 4:45pm, either in the Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (Room GRD 014 on the library's lower level) or on Zoom (Join us in Zoom - Passcode 931578) . 

Dr. Tammie L. Gerke, Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University, will share the geology and other interesting information about the national park. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on this national treasure.

This is the first of three National Parks Talks that Dr. Gerke will present this semester, all highlighting some of the newest parks.  Look for our upcoming talks, at the same starting time, on October 18 (Pinnacles National Park) and November 15 (Great Sand Dunes National Park).

Add this event to your Google Calendar!

"New River Gorge, WV" by mac9001 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Can't wait until 9/20 for National Parks? Join Tammie Gerke for an Introduction to the NPs (Sept. 13)

 

Dr. Tammie Gerke, Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University and our regular guide to the National Parks and their wonders, will be offering an introduction to the National Parks for the Miami University Alumni Association.  

The event will be held on Zoom at noon on Tuesday, September 13.  You can find more details and register for the session at https://alumlc.org/miamioh/21870

Then you will be ready to join Tammie on September 20 at 4:45pm for her next installment in the National Parks series:  New River Gorge National Park.

National Park Talk: Denali National Park (Apr. 19)

 

Join us for an overview of Denali National Park and its geology on Tuesday, April 19 at 4:45pm, either in the Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (Room GRD 014 on the library's lower level) or on Zoom (Join us in Zoom). 

Dr. Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University, will share the geology and other interesting information about the national park. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on this national treasure.

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"Denali national park" by Domen Jakus is marked with CC BY-NC 2.0.

National Park Talk: Crater Lake National Park (Mar. 15)

Join us for an overview of Crater Lake National Park and its geology on Tuesday, March 15 at 4:45pm, either in the Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (Room GRD 014 on the library's lower level) or on Zoom (Join us in Zoom). 

Dr. Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University, will share the geology and other interesting information about the national park. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on this national treasure.

Add this event to your Google Calendar!

"Crater Lake - Discovery Point" by Odalaigh is marked with CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

National Park Talk: Introduction to the National Parks (Feb. 15)

 

Join us for an overview of the National Parks and their geology on Tuesday, February 15 at 4:45pm, either in the Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (Room GRD 014 on the library's lower level) or on Zoom (Join us in Zoom). 

Dr. Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University, will share the geology and other interesting information about each national park, monument, or preserve. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on these national treasures.

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"U.S. National Park Service logo" by US Department of State is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Don't forget! - Craters of the Moon National Monument presentation (November 16)

Craters of the Moon National Monument

Tuesday, November 16

4:45-6:15 p.m.

Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (GRD 014) and on Zoom at https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/82551718301?pwd=WDNyRDdsUjJCRm9LMTVwSUpqcjhYZz09

Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University will share the geology and other interesting information about each national park, monument, or preserve. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on these national treasures.

Add this event to your Google Calendar!

We will move the National Parks Talks Series session on Crater Lake (originally scheduled for November 16) into our schedule for the Spring semester.

"Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID" by Mark Kaletka is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Craters of the Moon National Monument presentation (November 16)

Craters of the Moon National Monument

Tuesday, November 16

4:45-6:15 p.m.

Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (GRD 014) and on Zoom at https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/82551718301?pwd=WDNyRDdsUjJCRm9LMTVwSUpqcjhYZz09

Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University will share the geology and other interesting information about each national park, monument, or preserve. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on these national treasures.

Add this event to your Google Calendar!

We will move the National Parks Talks Series session on Crater Lake (originally scheduled for November 16) into our schedule for the Spring semester.

"Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID" by Mark Kaletka is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Rescheduled: National Parks Talks Series: Craters of the Moon National Monument (now Nov. 16)

The presentation scheduled for tonight at 4:45pm has been rescheduled until November 16.  We apologize for the need to make this change, and we hope you can join us on the new date.  

We will move the National Parks Talks Series session on Crater Lake (originally scheduled for November 16) into our schedule for the Spring semester.

The new date/time and the Zoom link is below:

Craters of the Moon National Monument

Tuesday, November 16

4:45-6:15 p.m.

Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (GRD 014) and on Zoom at https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/82551718301?pwd=WDNyRDdsUjJCRm9LMTVwSUpqcjhYZz09

Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University will share the geology and other interesting information about each national park, monument, or preserve. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on these national treasures.

Add this event to your Google Calendar!

"Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID" by Mark Kaletka is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

National Parks Talks Series: Valles Caldera National Preserve

 

Valles Caldera National Preserve

Tuesday, September 21

4:45-6:15 p.m.

Gardner-Harvey Library SPACE (GRD 014) and on Zoom at https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/81368711757?pwd=K2MwMnVHMW41anBqYXo5VFBzQVpMZz09

Tammie L. Gerke, Associate Teaching Professor in Geology at Miami University will share the geology and other interesting information about each national park, monument, or preserve. Get your questions answered and participate in a lively discussion on these national treasures. Light refreshments will be provided.

Add this event to your Google Calendar!

"East Fork of the Jemez River -- Valles Caldera National Preserve (NM) July 2013" by Ron Cogswell is licensed under CC BY 2.0

New date! Now on April 20 - Great Smoky Mountains: Dr. Tammie Gerke's National Parks Talks

 

Join us as Dr. Gerke talks about Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She will discuss the geology and other interesting information about the park.

This session will run Tuesday, April 20th from 4:45pm to 6:15pm with time for questions and discussion. The event will be held as a free online meeting. Add this event to your Google calendar!  

When it is time for the event, use this link to join the presentation:  Join Zoom Meeting

All are welcome to attend!

"Chimney Tops Great Smoky Mountains" by mrksteele04 is marked with CC PDM 1.0

Isle Royale: Dr. Tammie Gerke's National Parks Talks

Join us as Dr. Gerke talks about Isle Royale National Park. She will discuss the geology and other interesting information about the park.

This session will run Tuesday, March 16th from 4:45pm to 6:15pm with time for questions and discussion. The event will be held as a free online meeting. Add this event to your Google calendar!  

When it is time for the event, use the link below to join the presentation:

Join Zoom Meeting

All are welcome to attend!

"View from Lookout Louise, Isle Royale National Park, Rock Harbor, Michigan" by Corvair Owner is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 

Rescheduled: Join us on Zoom on Feb. 23rd for Death Valley with Dr. Tammie Gerke!

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have rescheduled our National Parks talk. The below information has been updated for the new event date (2/23/21):

Join us as Dr. Gerke talks about Death Valley National Park. She will discuss the geology and other interesting information about the park.

This session will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd from 4:45pm to 6:15pm with time for questions and discussion. The event will be held as a free online meeting. Add this event to your Google calendar!

When it is time for the event, use the link below to join the presentation:

Join Zoom Meeting https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/84534092333?pwd=ZVJuTHZKOXhwS1BKQlFwbUhIRFpXUT09

All are welcome to attend.

"Death Valley" by peretzp is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Join us on Zoom this Tuesday for Death Valley with Dr. Tammie Gerke!

Join us as Dr. Gerke talks about Death Valley National Park. She will discuss the geology and other interesting information about the park.

This session will run Tuesday, February 16th from 4:45pm to 6:15pm with time for questions and discussion. The event will be held as a free online meeting.  Add this event to your Google calendar!  

When it is time for the event, use the link below to join the presentation:

Join Zoom Meeting https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/84534092333?pwd=ZVJuTHZKOXhwS1BKQlFwbUhIRFpXUT09

All are welcome to attend.

"Death Valley" by peretzp is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Death Valley: Dr. Tammie Gerke's National Parks Talks

 Join us as Dr. Gerke talks about Death Valley National Park. She will discuss the geology and other interesting information about the park.

This session will run Tuesday, February 16th from 4:45pm to 6:15pm with time for questions and discussion. The event will be held as a free online meeting.  Add this event to your Google calendar!  

When it is time for the event, use the link below to join the presentation:

Join Zoom Meeting https://miamioh.zoom.us/j/84534092333?pwd=ZVJuTHZKOXhwS1BKQlFwbUhIRFpXUT09

All are welcome to attend.

"Death Valley" by peretzp is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0