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Â鶹´«Ã½ Dissertation Program Receives State Recognition

Graduate students attending the state-recognized dissertation workshop at Â鶹´«Ã½.

August 13, 2019

Dissertation Prep Workshop signageThe University of Northern Colorado’s Library Research Services Department and Graduate School received the Colorado Association of Libraries’ (CAL) Library Project of the Year for their free, multi-day program for Â鶹´«Ã½ graduate students, “.â€

The award recognizes a creative and innovative project that furthers library service within Colorado. The goal of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s program is to provide students an extended workshop with a supportive environment, comfortable space and dedicated time to make progress on their dissertations with advice from peers and experts.

Collaborators who made the program possible include Â鶹´«Ã½ Associate Professor Jen Mayer, head of Library Research Services and Graduate School liaison; Interim Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Cindy Wesley; Professor Wendy Highby; and Assistant Professor Stan Trembach. The work of the entire LRS department and several Graduate School staff was and continues to be crucial to making this event a success.

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Library Research Services Department team. From left to right, top row: Jane Monson, Jen Mayer, Nicole Webber and Stephanie Wiegand. Bottom row: Stan Trembach, Wendy Highby and Natasha Floersch. Photo courtesy of Rachel Borum.

They will be recognized at the on Sept. 20 in Loveland.

About University Libraries

Faculty and staff at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s University Libraries provide many types of programming throughout the academic year targeted at increasing undergraduate and graduate student success, cultural awareness, community engagement and discussion of broad cultural issues. Ideas for programming come from numerous sources including the Libraries’ planning priorities and assessment feedback. The Libraries partner with departments and groups across campus and in the broader community to bring programming opportunities to campus.

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Photos courtesy of Rachel Borum.

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