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Library News for March 2022

  • Open Education Mini-Grants Deadline Extension 3/25
    Posted: March 11, 2022
    Open Education Mini-Grants Deadline Extension 3/25

    The deadline to apply for the Randall Library Open Education Mini-Grants program has been extended to Friday, March 25.

    Open Education encompasses resources, tools and practices that are free of legal, financial and technical barriers and can be fully used, shared and adapted in the digital environment. Open Education maximizes the power of the Internet to make education more affordable, accessible and effective. Randall Library has awarded 17 mini-grants with a cumulative savings to students of $187,458.

    If you're interested in applying for a mini-grant, you can view instructions and apply on the guidelines page.

    If you have any questions, please contact Allison Kittinger, scholarly communications librarian at kittingera [at] uncw.edu

  • Origami with Charlie Uptegrove
    Posted: March 10, 2022

    Did you know origami can be used as a mediation aid?

    Practicing origami can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression or other ailments, both physical and emotional.

    Join us for origami on March 31st at 12:00 pm (noon), Retreat at Randall, Randall Library, 2nd Floor (Room 2016). No prior experience required. All materials provided.

    Register at: https://lib.uncw.edu/origami

    This program is open to UNCW students, faculty, and staff.

    Need special accommodations? Contact Chris Robinson at robinsoncl [at] uncw.edu for assistance.

    Origami with Charlie Uptegrove March 31st 12:00 PM Randall Library 2nd Floor Room 2016 Register at https://lib.uncw.edu/origami

  • Gentle Yoga with Campus Recreation
    Posted: March 10, 2022

    Learn to build resiliency towards stressors by turning inward and focusing on your breath/body/energetics with Gentle Yoga. During this session, participants will learn how to adopt restorative movement skills/kinesthetic awareness to incorporate into their work/school-life balance. The instructor will use slow-flowing movements with static restorative shapes, and progressive relaxation, with guided imagery to enhance the meditative experience. No prior experience needed. All materials provided.

    Join us in the Retreat at Randall space on March 22nd, at 4:00 pm, Randall Library, 2nd floor (Room 2016). Registration is required. Register at: https://lib.uncw.edu/gentleyoga
     
    Retreat at Randall programs are open to UNCW students, faculty, and staff. This program is sponsored by Randall Library and Campus Recreation and is categorized as a Healthy Hawks event that focuses on emotional and physical well-being.

    Need special accommodations? Contact Chris Robinson at robinsoncl [at] uncw.edu

    Gentle Yoga with Campus Recreation March 22nd, at 4:00 pm, Retreat at Randall, Randall Library, 2nd floor (Room 2016). Register at: https://lib.uncw.edu/gentleyoga

  • Introspective Art with Campus Recreation
    Posted: March 10, 2022

    An introspective art is a window to the unconscious mind

    Introspective art utilizes abstract techniques and introspective prompts to progress the ability to transcend stressors. During this session, participants will be using writing/drawing utensils (markers, colored pencils, pen, pencil) and sketch paper to create their introspective artwork. All materials provided. No prior experience is needed.

    Join us in the Retreat at Randall space on March 15th, at 4:00 pm, inside Randall Library, 2nd floor (Rm. 2016). Registration is required. Register at: https://lib.uncw.edu/introspectiveart

    Retreat at Randall programs are open to UNCW students, faculty, and staff. This program is sponsored by Randall Library and Campus Recreation and is categorized as a Healthy Hawks event that focuses on emotional and spiritual well-being.

    Need special accommodations? Contact Chris Robinson at robinsoncl [at] uncw.edu

    Introspective Art March 15th, at 4:00 pm, Retreat at Randall, Randall Library, 2nd floor (Rm. 2016). Register at: https://lib.uncw.edu/introspectiveart