Join us for this interactive and hands-on workshop digging into the robust statistical and quantitative data resources available in Statista. With information on more than 60,000 topics from more than 18,000 sources, we'll explore ways you can incorporate this powerhouse database into your teaching, assignments, and classes. All faculty, staff, and graduate students are welcome! Snacks available for in-person attendees.

Date and time: Sept. 9, noon-1 p.m.
Location: DH2097 and Zoom
Zoom link: https://lib.uncw.edu/learning-labs-sep25
 

Need focused time to work on your scholarship with your colleagues as accountability buddies? Come to the CHSSA Drop-in Writing Sessions this fall at UNCW Library! Coffee and snacks provided. 

First Tuesdays, Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, from, 9-11 a.m., and third Thursdays, Sept. 18, Oct. 16, and Nov. 20, from 1-3 p.m.

Randall Hall, Faculty Commons, room RL2014

Now on view in the Exhibit Gallery, Discovery Hall Room 1071: the UNCW Natural History Exhibition. Explore an array of specimens—including mammals, birds, and fish—presented alongside striking digital photography.

Join us on Wednesday, September 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the MakerStudio located in Discovery Hall, DH1065, for a special reception designed for faculty! Tour the MakerStudio, explore our services, and talk with staff about how digital fabrication can support your research or be integrated into your courses. Light refreshments will be served.

Take a break from your busy week and stop by the library on the following Thursdays from noon–1 p.m. to relax and unwind with assistance dogs in the Living Room, Randall Hall, room 2008. Whether you are feeling stressed or just need a little joy in your day, come pet a pup and enjoy a moment of calm. You deserve it!

Dates
Sept. 11
Sept. 25
Oct. 16
Oct. 30
Nov. 13
Nov. 20
Dec. 4

BONUS: The assistance dogs will also be at the library on Monday, December 8 from 1–3 p.m. in the same location.
 

Take a midweek pause to relax and recharge. Space is limited, and registration is required. All supplies are provided.  Open to UNCW students, faculty, and staff. Registration opens August 18.

Mindful Eating 

Ever really stopped to experience your food? In this session, you'll learn the basics of mindful eating—an approach that invites you to slow down and tune into your senses while eating. Discover how to notice hunger and fullness cues, observe how food makes you feel, and eat with more intention and awareness. No judgment, just curiosity. 

Date: Wednesday, September 10
Time: 6-6:45 p.m
Location: Randall Hall, Retreat at Randall, room 2016

REGISTER

Mindful Painting

Take a creative pause and unwind with mindful painting. Whether you're decorating rocks, shells, or canvases, this is your chance to relax and recharge through art. No experience necessary—just bring yourself, and we’ll provide the rest. You'll leave feeling more centered and inspired. 

Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 6-6:45 p.m
Location: Randall Hall, Retreat at Randall, room 2016

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Mindful Energy

Explore the basics of Reiki and how mindfulness and energy awareness can support emotional well-being. This session introduces the concept of energy flow in the body and how to recognize and shift imbalances. Learn about the seven chakras, ways to reduce stress, and how to promote relaxation through simple energy-based practices. 

Date: Wednesday, September 24
Time: 6-6:45 p.m
Location: Randall Hall, Retreat at Randall, room 2016

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Mindful Tea

Sip, relax, and be present with Mindful Tea. You’ll be guided through a calming tea-making experience that encourages slowing down and tuning into your senses. Use prompts to reflect and reconnect while crafting and enjoying your cup of tea. A peaceful way to end your day and reset for the week ahead. 

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 6-6:45 p.m.
Location: Randall Hall, Retreat at Randall, room 2016

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We Need Your Feedback!

As we continue to enhance our library spaces, we want to know how you’re using them and your experience with the new Sensory Friendly Study Space. Your input is invaluable in helping us ensure that our spaces meet the diverse needs of the UNCW community.

What’s the Survey About?

We are conducting research to understand how the UNCW community uses the library’s new spaces and how those spaces support diverse learning needs.

Who Can Participate? 

This survey is open to all UNCW students, faculty, and staff, ages 18 and older, who use UNCW Library.

How to Participate? 

The survey is anonymous and should take about 15 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us gather important data to guide the future of these spaces.

Take the Survey!

Please take a few minutes to fill out our brief, anonymous survey. Your responses will help us gather important data to determine how we can further improve these spaces across the library and campus. 

Click here to begin the survey!

Research Team: Angie Edwards, Cara Gray, Chris Robinson, Jenneffer Sixkiller, Sam Zelick

This study has been reviewed by the UNCW IRB: #H24-0768. For questions, please contact Sam Zelick at zelicks@uncw.edu or Cara Gray at grayc@uncw.edu.

UNCW Library Discovery and Randall Halls will be affected by a scheduled power outage to test electrical equipment and make repairs as needed on Friday, May 16. On this day, UNCW Library and partner services located in Discovery Hall and Randall Hall will be closed to all patrons, including students, faculty, staff, and community visitors. Virtual library services will remain available, including 24-hour chat assistance. Exterior book drops will remain open for returning library materials.

Get ready for finals at the Long Night Against Procrastination! 

Join the University Learning Center (ULC), in collaboration with UNCW Library and SGA, for the Long Night Against Procrastination. This event is designed to help you prepare for finals with academic support, snacks, and giveaways.  

Tuesday, April 23  
6 to 10 PM 
Discovery Hall, Rooms 1070 and 1072 (First Floor)

ULC peer educators will be available to offer:  

• Writing consultations  
• Study skills support  
• Subject-specific tutoring in areas like biology, chemistry, and foreign languages  

Enjoy late-night snacks, including a soft pretzel bar, to help keep you focused while you study.  

We will also be giving away 25 "Don’t Wing It!" beach blankets to attendees.  

Get ahead, stay motivated, and finish the semester strong with support from the ULC, UNCW Library, and SGA.  

The Wentworth Travel Fellowship Showcase is a celebration of discovery, research, and global exploration. Hosted by the English Department and UNCW Library, this event highlights the transformative experiences of Wentworth Travel Fellows as they share their projects through research posters coordinated with CSURF and engage in an informal Q&A session. Fellows will discuss how their travels enriched their academic studies and personal growth.

Whether you're curious about the program, considering applying in the future, or simply want to hear incredible stories of learning across the world, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Join us on April 23 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the Sherman Hayes Gallery, UNCW Library (Randall Hall, 1st Floor) to celebrate and be inspired.

2024-2025 Wentworth Travel Fellows

Overview: The Wentworth Travel Fellowship, a gift of Mr. Charles F. Green III, was established in 2001 to enable a select number of students to travel to sites, in America or abroad, associated with literary authors and texts. Each year, students work with faculty sponsors to submit applications detailing journeys inspired by and connected with a specific text, author, or movement in an effort to explore the relationship of artistic production to geographic space.

Most of these trips will take place during holiday break, spring break, or over the summer and must be completed prior to the student's graduation.

In the past, Wentworth Fellows have traveled to places as diverse as Paris, San Francisco, Oxford, Berlin, Prince Edward Island, and Providence, Rhode Island. There are no restrictions (except for those put in place by the State Department) on where a student can go on a Wentworth Travel Fellowship.

The Wentworth Travel Fellowship is open to English majors and minors in the Literary and Cultural Studies Track, Professional Writing Track, and Teacher Licensure Track, as well as English MA students