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Watch the Friends of the University Library's final author lecture of 2025 with Evelyn McDonnell and "The World According to Joan Didion." Available now on our website: csus.zoom.us/rec/play/38x...
November 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Curious how research connects to real change in Sacramento?
Join us tomorrow at 4:30 PM in the Carlsen Center for a panel discussion and appetizers.
Lasting Impact for a conversation on collaboration, community, and open research.
Register: bit.ly/464Vpow
November 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Big ideas. Local impact.

Join us next Tuesday, Nov 18 from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Carlsen Center for Local Knowledge, Lasting Impact — a live panel featuring:
- Valory Messier, Institute for Social Research
- Maurice Samuels, Sierra Health Foundation
- Carrie Rose, Sac K-16 Collaborative
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Join the Friends of the University Library tomorrow at 1:00 PM for a Zoom lecture and discussion with Evelyn McDonnell, author of "The World According to Joan Didion."
Register: bit.ly/46nxCjQ
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The Charles Martell Author Lecture Series continues on Thu., 11/13 at 1:00 PM with acclaimed journalist, critic, and professor Evelyn McDonnell, presenting her intimate and illuminating book The World According to Joan Didion.
November 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Calling All Creators!
StingerStudio MakerSpace is thrilled to host their 4th Create, Make, Share Faire. This is a celebration of creativity across the Hornet Community.
🗓️ Date: November 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: StingerStudio Makerspace
📝 Register now: bit.ly/4nWJuQ0
October 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Don’t miss the kickoff of the 2025/2026 Charles Martell Author Lecture Series on Thursday, October 30 from 1–2 PM on Zoom. Jonathan D. Cohen will discuss Losing Big, his timely book on the rise of sports gambling and its public health impact.
Register to join us on Zoom: bit.ly/3VzLstl
October 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Join the Friends of the University Library on Thu, 10/30 at 1 PM on Zoom for a lecture with Jonathan D. Cohen, author of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling.
This eye-opening talk kicks off the 25/26 Charles Martell Author Lecture Series.
Register: bit.ly/3VzLstl
October 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Have you registered for Tuesday's Open Research Workshop yet?
Join our librarians in an interactive workshop designed to help you identify open research tools and practical solutions for common research issues.
Register now: csus.libguides.com/OpenResearch...
October 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The Friends of the University Library are excited to announce their 2025/2026 Charles Martell Author Lecture Series:

FALL 2025
Thu, 10/30: Jonathan D. Cohen,
Thu, 11/13: Evelyn McDonnell

SPRING 2026:
Thu, 3/12: Sasha Abramsky
Thu, 4/16: Rodrigo Ojeda-Beck
More information: bit.ly/FOL-Auth
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Show your spirit in style! Next week, take a quick break and swing by to make your own custom button pin for Homecoming—because nothing says game day pride like DIY flair
DATE: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (while supplies last)
LOCATION: University Library, 1st Floor Lobby
October 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Celebrating Archives Month!
Sacramento State officially began offering a Minor in Women's Studies in 1970, making it the first institution of higher education in the nation to offer such a degree. As the programs' popularity continued to rise, a Coordinated Major was added to the department in 1974.
October 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Open Research Workshop 2: Practical Tools for Open Research
This interactive workshop uses real-world scenarios to help you identify which open research tools actually solve your problems.
Register here: bit.ly/3VLLhLn
October 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Are you interested in Sac State History? Ever wonder what happens in Special Collections and University Archives?
Join us for an open house to learn more about our mission to collect, preserve, and provide access to the history of the Sacramento region and Sac State.
csus.libcal.com/event/15391168
October 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
October is Archives Month! Join your friendly neighborhood Sac State Archives this weekend at the Sacramento Archives Crawl. SCUA will be tabling at the Sacramento Public Library. Come by and say “Hi!”
Date + Time: Sat. 10/4, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Sacramento Central Public Library, 828 I Street
October 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
October tea gatherings are now available on our website. Tea gatherings will be held next Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, sign up for a seat and take a moment to learn about Japanese tea culture.
More information on our website: bit.ly/ULIBTea
September 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Have you registered for Thursday's Open Research Workshop yet?
Librarians Alicia Zuniga and Melissa Cardenas-Dow will introduce the principles and practices of open research and explore practical tips for getting started.
Register now: csus.libguides.com/OpenResearch...
September 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Open Research Workshop 1: Introduction to Open Research Practices
This session introduces the principles and practices of open research, including FAIR data, open access publishing, and transparent methodologies.
Register: csus.libguides.com/OpenResearch...
September 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Fall Series: Open Research Project
Our three-part series uses real-world scenarios to help you
identify which Open Research practices actually solve your
problems. You'll leave knowing exactly which tools to prioritize
and how the University Library can support your next steps.
September 17, 2025 at 11:49 PM
MakerBreak is happening TODAY!
Swing by the University Library Lobby between 2–4 PM to Lobby to recharge, watch a live 3D print in action, and discover what StingerStudio Makerspace has to offer!
September 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Open this week: Friends of the University Library Book Bin
Join our Friends in the Book Bin, located in the Lower Level of the library building, today and tomorrow (9/17 & 9/18) from 10 AM to 3 PM for the best in gently used books, movies, and more. All proceeds directly support the library.
September 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NEW EXHIBIT: Stories from La Gente
Now open at SCUA (Located in the Library Breezeway)
Explore Chicana/o oral histories from Sacramento’s civil rights movement (1965–1980).

Protest. Art. Education. Community.
Presented in English & Spanish. #ChicanoHistory #SacramentoState #SCUA
September 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Swing by the University Library Lobby next Wednesday to recharge, watch a live 3D print in action, and discover what StingerStudio Makerspace has to offer. 🐝💡
DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
TIME: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: The University Library Lobby
September 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Reservations are now available for September tea gatherings at the Sokiku Nakatani Tea Room & Garden. Join us and learn about Japanese Tea culture, see a demonstration of a tea gathering, and taste a bowl of tea. Tea gatherings are free and open to the public. Reserve your seat now: bit.ly/ULIBTea
September 9, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Calling all researchers! The UC Carpentries series is open to faculty, grad students, and higher-level staff looking to build and improve data skills. The series runs 9/15 – 9/25. Attend online or learn in community in the Data | Tech Lab. More on our website: library.csus.edu/spotlight-an...
September 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM