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Office Hours, Reimagined: From Underused Obligation to High-Impact Practice

Underused office hours reflect a perception gap, not low motivation. When intentionally framed, accessible, and relational, office hours become high-impact spaces that support learning, equity, belonging, and connection.

Blog Posted January 16, 2026

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Tech Spotlight at the CMU Libraries

Blog Posted October 27, 2025

Central Michigan University Libraries: Things you may not know

CMU Libraries hide surprising wonders, from expert librarians to board games to unique exhibits. A vibrant space for studying, socializing, and discovery.

Blog Posted November 17, 2025

Research, Reference, and Relationships: A Day in the Life of CMU’s Instruction and Outreach Librarian

A recall of events from a day in the life of an Instruction and Outreach Librarian.

Blog Posted January 12, 2026

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning - Why Metacognition Matters: The importance of helping students learn how to learn

In this episode of Take 2 for Teaching & Learning, Dr. Sarah Learman highlights the importance of metacognitive practices in teaching and learning.

Blog Posted January 12, 2026

Version 15.4 Sitefinity upgrade

The Digital Strategy Team has been busy preparing and testing an update to Sitefinity version 15.4. This version is a LTS or Long Term Support release, which means Sitefinity will continue to address and correct issues.

Blog Posted January 09, 2026

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Congratulations to our Fall 2025 graduating libraries student employee

Recognizing a Fall 2025 graduating libraries student employee.

Blog Posted December 17, 2025

Portfolio management with a CMU finance degree

Discover how CMU’s finance degree prepares you for portfolio management with real-world experience managing $4M funds, Bloomberg training, and advanced asset allocation strategies.

Blog Posted December 11, 2025

Access to library resources and study areas on inclement weather days

If CMU delays opening or closes campus due to inclement weather, some library resources and study spaces will still be available. We will post an alert on our website and social media channels about library access on these days.

Blog Posted December 10, 2025

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October and November 2025: Website updates

Throughout October and November, the Digital Strategy Team corrected bugs and worked on making updates to widgets that will improve user experience.

Blog Posted November 30, 2025

Give yourself a break! How to balance screen time with real-life stress busters

Finals week can make screen use skyrocket, but too much digital time can increase stress and impact well-being. Practicing digital minimalism—setting intentional boundaries around technology—can help you stay balanced and feel better during busy weeks.

Blog Posted December 02, 2025

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Take 2 for Teaching and Learning - Gallery Walks: How to Get Students Moving and Learning, Together

Blog Posted November 21, 2025

Take 2 for Teaching and Learning - Student Exemplars: A Powerful Tool for Learning

Student exemplars clarify expectations, model quality work, and build confidence. Used thoughtfully, they guide reflection, promote self-regulated learning, and help students reach higher levels of achievement.

Blog Posted November 14, 2025

Changes to the park library’s group study rooms

If you regularly study in the Park Library, you might notice some significant changes in the coming weeks.

Blog Posted November 12, 2025

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Fall into reading: Fall reads in CMU Library’s browsing section

There’s nothing like cozying up with a good book as the weather cools down. If you're looking forward to your next fall read, look no further than the CMU Library’s Browsing Collection located on the 2nd floor of Park Library.

Blog Posted November 10, 2025

Engineering your success: Why you should choose a biotechnology major

Think of it as using life's own toolkit—DNA, proteins, and cells—to build a better future. Find out more about biotechnology and earning a bachelors in this exciting and developing field.

Blog Posted October 24, 2025

Take 2 for Teaching & Learning: Concept Mapping

Gabrielle Likavec demonstrates how to use concept mapping as an engaging visual strategy to help students make meaningful connections between ideas, deepen understanding, and develop critical thinking skills across disciplines, in just about two minutes.

Blog Posted October 21, 2025