Continuing Education courses for Summer II and Fall 2026 are now available to view in Self-Service. Course sections listed with a begin date after July 1, 2026 will open for registration on July 1, 2026.
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The U.S. National Archives, in conjunction with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, is producing a forum on women in leadership online. Watch the forum live here or on their YouTube channel today at 7:30pm, or stream it afterwards when you have time. The description of the forum is below. "From the early days of the Civil Rights movement, African American women have worked and served in numerous and influential leadership roles. What are their experiences and
We’re all looking to succeed and make it to the next level, right? Step up your career prep and achieve success with PrepSTEP. Need to study for the NCLEX, TEAS, Nurse Aide, Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, or other career certifications, including additional allied health exams? Need to study for a placement test, boost your math, science, or writing skills, or even work on your basic computer skills? PrepSTEP provides interactive tutorials, practice tests for entrance exams and occupational exams
We may be reaching the end of February and American Heart Month, but we can pump out a month-end blog post. (That pun was weak. I know. Let's not talk about it, okay?) This year's theme is "Live to the Beat," which aims to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in Black adults ages 35 to 54 by taking small steps to address key risk factors such as hypertension, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar. Some tips? Get moving! Just 10 minutes a day to get started can have a positive impact!
This episode was difficult to name since I talked about many different things with Dana Cea, a PhD student at ECU (pronouns she/her or they/them). Listen to learn about how to support LGBTQ+ students, how to find a therapist that fits you, and what we should be doing to help disabled students. Join Dana Cea and Spectrum Club for an event on April 6th, at 2 PM. This conversation will highlight disabilities plus supports and mental health awareness in the LGBTQ+ community. Join the event at this
Try picking a book based on it's description! Below are a few descriptions of some of the library's new books. The descriptions are written a little like dating profiles (though you may never want to date these individuals!) with just a bit of information. See if any of these books interest you. The titles and call numbers are at the bottom of the entry, if you’re interested in reading them! I’m a poet at heart. Bilingual and bicultural, I straddle the world of modern America and the nostalgia
This book was read by Courtney Bippley, a Reference Librarian at the Main Campus Library. [caption id="attachment_1914" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes[/caption] On Thanksgiving Day, 2013, Rhimes' sister told her: "You never say yes to anything." This became a wake-up call-- and a challenge. Rhimes' details her one-year experiment with saying "yes" that transformed her life. She reveals how accepting unexpected invitations she would have otherwise declined enabled
This book was read by Courtney Bippley, Main Campus Reference Librarian and Library podcaster. Title: I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition Author: Ramit Sethi Genre: Self-help/Personal finance Read Great Things Challenge 2021 Categories: A book that will help with your self care, A book recommended by a Durham Tech Library staff member, Choose your own category (Personal finance book). Summary: From iwillteachyoutoberich.com- Not just another boring, personal finance book. You don’t have
On March 31 st, the transition to New Quizzes in Canvas officially kicked off with activation of the new quizzing engine in your Practice Course. That week, Instructional Technologies also offered Canvas New Quizzes: Bootcamp sessions to help introduce New Quizzes. If you were unable to join us in-person or during the webinar, we highly encourage you to access the workshop recording below to learn more about the basics of New Quizzes including how to: access and navigate around the interface
Welcome back! In honor of starting the new semester with success in mind, this week, we'll be posting some tips for success both for faculty, staff, and students! Look for upcoming tips on academic success, digital tools to organize your academic and personal life, and other ways to start the semester out on a positive note! Good luck! And some library business: Please note that starting on Monday, August 24 all students will need an updated or current student ID in order to enter the library
If you have walked by the Main Campus Library recently you may have seen our new display in our front window. Courtesy of Cambiando Caminos the display is for Diá de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Observed from October 31st to November 2nd, this holiday is often affiliated with Halloween in the United States. However, this is a distinct and different holiday with its own history and traditions. Learn more below, or if you are off campus click here. Make sure to stop by and see the lovely display!