The Cal Maritime Library is excited to announce that online access to The New York Times is now available to the Cal Maritime community. The Academic Pass provides each student, faculty and staff an online subscription to the nytimes.com site (no more paywalls!). This service gives students, faculty and staff full access to NYTimes.com and NYTimes mobile apps, as well as their international editions. …
The Cal Maritime Library has GoPro cameras! Any current Cal Maritime student may borrow a GoPro from the Library Front Desk, on a first-come, first-served basis, for no charge. What you need to borrow a GoPro camera A Cal Maritime photo ID (PortPass) presented in-person at the Front Desk A Library account in good standing …
Please join us at the next Cal Maritime Scholar event, Thursday, September 20 at 11:00 in Peachman Auditorium. We’ll hear about the research of Dr. Alex Parker, Science & Math, followed by Q&A led by Dr. Elizabeth McNie, Marine Transportation. Please note the venue change. Like many aquatic systems around the world, the San Francisco Estuary … Continue reading
Have you been meaning to create a personal online portfolio to demonstrate your professional skills, but just haven’t gotten around to it? Stop by our workshop to get started! In this hands-on workshop, we will learn the basics of creating a WordPress site, a web-based platform good for websites, scholarly portfolios, and blogs. You’ll also … Continue reading
Join us for the final TED Talk Screening & Discussion of the school year! Meet up on Monday, April 9, from 2:30 – 3:30 pm in the Library’s Green Room. We’ll listen to novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie share her perspective on how crucial it is for us to read and hear stories from a variety … Continue reading
Join our papier-mâché party! Make your own globe or other object for yourself or as a gift. Explore your summer destinations or an imagined utopia through the magic of mapping the world. Meet in the Library Green Room on Tuesday, April 3rd between noon and 2pm. All supplies will be provided, just bring your creativity! … Continue reading
Have you wondered about Arduino and want to learn more? Wonder no more! Come to the “Learn Arduino Programming” workshop hosted by the Cal Maritime Library and taught by Dr. Holden. You will learn how to program Arduino microcontrollers in a variety of ways, including: Making a blinky light Position a Servo Play a musical tone … Continue reading
Join us for a TED Talk Screening & Discussion on Wednesday, March 21, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm in the Library’s Green Room. We’ll listen to behavioral economist Sheena Iyengar share her research about decision-making, then discuss as a group. Description from the TED website: “Sheena Iyengar studies how we make choices — and how we feel … Continue reading
Celebrate Pi Day with us at the Sidewalk Chalk Theorem Contest! Present your favorite theorem/proof using sidewalk chalk. Prizes (homemade pies!) will be awarded for the most creative proof, the best use of color, and the best overall presentation. Sample theorems and proofs will be provided and available for all to use – no mathematical expertise required! Stop by to … Continue reading
