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Jose Velazco

Free Digital Lab Workshops (Jul. 11–15)

July 11, 2022

Would you like to start your summer with some new skills? Sign up for the Clark Library Digital Lab’s introductory workshops on iMovie, Graphic Design, Podcasting, and Canva! The workshops will be offered from July 11–15 and are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online. […]

Filed Under: 07-11-2022 Tagged With: Clark Library Digital Lab, Digital Lab, Digital Lab Workshop, Jose Velazco

Clark Library: Contribute to the All Together Project

April 29, 2021

Challenging times can inspire creative reflection! The library continues to collect creative works that capture your experience of the events of 2020-2021 for the All Together project. Examples of creative works are photographs, videos, essays, poems, drawings, paintings, etc. Visit the site to see some submissions and consider adding yours!  Questions? Please contact José Velazco, Clark Library, at velazco@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-03-2021, 05-10-2021, 05-17-2021, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: All Together Project, Jose Velazco

Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions for Spring 2020

January 3, 2020

The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills. Now is a great time to schedule us to meet with your classes before our calendar fills up. Librarians teach information literacy sessions and collaborate with faculty to make sure key concepts are covered. They also create course guides to support students […]

Filed Under: 01-06-2020, 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, 12-23-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Digital Lab, Jose Velazco

Free Screening: “En Vida” by José Velazco, Nov. 20

November 15, 2019

A film highlighting Ecuadorian traditions and culture, produced by José Velazco, Clark Library, will be screened as part of International Education Week on Wednesday, November 20, at 5 p.m., in Franz Hall 120. Five years ago, Velazco found himself struggling to film his father’s funeral for his documentary. Having to separate the roles of a […]

Filed Under: 11-18-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco

Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions

August 16, 2019

Are you teaching this fall? The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills. Now is a great time to schedule us to meet with your classes before our calendar fills up. Librarians teach information literacy sessions and collaborate with you to make sure key concepts are covered. They also create […]

Filed Under: 08-12-2019, 08-19-2019, 08-26-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Digital Lab, Jose Velazco

Clark Library: Scheduling Summer Instruction

May 10, 2019

Are you teaching a course this summer? As you plan, remember that the librarians are available to provide library instruction. We will collaborate with you to make sure key concepts are covered and can also create course guides to support your students in their academic research and projects. To schedule a class meeting, please email […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco, Scheduling Summer Instruction, Stephanie Michel

Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions

January 4, 2019

Happy New Year from the Clark Library! As spring semester approaches, now is a great time to schedule instructional sessions before the calendar fills up. The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills. For information literacy, librarians collaborate with faculty to tailor sessions to course content and students’ research needs. […]

Filed Under: 01-07-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco, Stephanie Michel

TLC Tip of the Week: Virtual Reality in the Classroom

March 16, 2018

Virtual reality is an emerging technology that allows students to create and learn in immersive environments. According to the American Library Association, this trend will grow in the near future as multimedia producers seek to create more engaging modes of visual storytelling. The Digital Lab currently offers a variety of titles including: Google Earth VR The Stanford Ocean Acidification […]

Filed Under: 03-19-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Library, Teaching & Learning Collaborative Tagged With: Digital Lab, Jose Velazco, Teaching and Learning Collaborative

TLC Teaching Tip of the Week: Spring Digital Lab Workshops

January 12, 2018

The Clark Library Digital Lab will present several workshops this semester. Topics will include: Arduinos for Beginners: Workshop attendees will explore the basic functionality of Arduino microcontrollers and use online coding software to create simple programs. Virtual Reality (VR): Participants will be able to use an HTC Vive VR headset and controllers during this drop-in session to gain an […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, Academics, Library, Teaching & Learning Collaborative Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco, Teaching and Learning Collaborative

Clark Library Digital Lab 3D Ornament Contest

November 3, 2017

The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is having a 3D ornament design contest for those who want to get into the holiday spirit. Entries are due by Friday, November 17. Selected designs will be 3D printed and displayed on the Clark Library Christmas tree. Interested in learning about 3D design? The Lab provides access to Blender software and […]

Filed Under: 11-06-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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