Libraries Events, Workshops, and Activities
AI Literacy Speaker Series
Towards an AI–Shaping Society: Deployable AI Infrastructure for the Real World
Dr. Dongfang Liu, Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology
Monday, March 9 | 1:30–2:30 PM | WALC 2121
The Purdue community is invited to an engaging talk by Dr. Dongfang Liu, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), titled “Towards an AI-Shaping Society: Deployable AI Infrastructure for the Real World.” Join us to learn how AI research is moving from theory to practice and shaping the society of tomorrow.
AI Skills Workshops
Session 1: AI For Graduate Advising & Research Mentorship
Wednesday, March 11 | 3:00–4:30 PM | WALC 2007 or Zoom
Learn how AI can assist with advising tasks, research mentorship, and workflow management while keeping faculty judgment central.
AI Literacy Speaker Series
AI Literacy & Higher Education–Where We Go from Here
Dr. Ben Lee, Assistant Professor in the Information School, University of Washington
Wednesday, March 25 | 2:00–3:30 PM | WALC 2007
As part of the AI Literacy Speaker Series, Dr. Lee will explore the opportunities and risks AI presents for universities, what meaningful AI literacy looks like across campus, and why libraries are uniquely positioned to lead..
AI Skills Workshops
Session 2: The AI Studio for Teaching and Course Design
Wednesday, April 1 | 3:00–4:30 PM | WALC 2124 or Zoom
Explore how to design assignments that allow purposeful AI use and align with learning goals.
AI Skills Workshops
Session 3: Invisible Labor Hack: AI for Academic Workflow Automation
Thursday, April 23 | 2:00–3:20 PM | WALC 3121 or Zoom
Discover simple AI tools to streamline repetitive tasks like grading, emails, and course prep..
Dog Days
Second Tuesday afternoon and fourth Friday morning of each month
Take a break with certified therapy dogs at Dog Days, Purdue Libraries’ monthly event to help you relax and recharge during the semester.
A Celebration of Books
Spring 2026 event: April 22, 2026
Celebrate Purdue faculty authors and their scholarly work at this annual event hosted by Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies.
BGR
August 2026
Start your Purdue journey with Purdue Libraries by exploring study spaces, student jobs, academic resources, and support services designed to help first-year students thrive
GIS Day
November 12, 2026
Discover real-world uses of geographic information systems through student research, lightning talks, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities at Purdue’s annual GIS Day.