Johnson C. Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road, hosts many events that are open to the community, all year long, and many of them are free.
Here are a few free events coming up:
The HistoryMakers Training
Tuesday, April 10th
12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
James B. Duke Memorial Library/JCSU
100 Beatties Ford Road
Free, but you need to register
Learn how to search the largest African American video oral history database. The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University is hosting training throughout the day on the HistoyrMakers database. A representative from the HistoryMakers will conduct the all day training sessions.
- Bring Your Lunch Training 12:00PM-1:30PM
- Coffee Break Training 2:30PM-4:00PM (Coffee provided)
- Snacks On Us Training 6:00PM-7:30PM (Snacks provided)
JCSU’s 1st Annual Mini Maker Conference
Friday, April 13th
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Johnson C. Smith University
James B. Duke Memorial Library
100 Beatties Ford Rd.
Free, but you need to register
The James B. Duke Memorial Library at Johnson C. Smith University in collaboration with Discovery Place Education Studio is hosting a full-day maker event that will provide expert panel discussions with librarians, makers, and hackers as well as hands-on breakout sessions. 3D Printers and CNC devices will be on hand to demonstrate their processes, as well as previously cut examples of laser cut materials.
There will also be 15-20 minute “speed-sessions” with individual experts so you can address your own library/maker-specific questions and concerns (be sure to bring photos, illustrations, floor plans, or curriculum–whatever you think will enhance the discussion). There will be plenty of face time and networking opportunities throughout the day with colleagues.
This event is open to all librarians, library board or foundation members, alumni, community members, CMS teachers and librarians. Anyone interested in learning more about makerspaces. If you are an vendor, maker or librarian and would like to speak about your work please contact Dr. Chantell McDowell cmcdowell@jcsu.edu
Girl Tech Summit
Saturday, April 14th
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free, but you need to register
Girls Tech Summit is an opportunity for girls from across Charlotte to learn and prepare for tech, identity, responsibility and college & careers.
- 8 a.m.: Breakfast & Check-in
- 8:30 a.m.: Welcome
- 8:50 a.m.: Session I
- 10:25 a.m.: Session II
- 12:00 p.m.: Lunch & Panel Discussion
- 12:45 p.m.: Closing Remarks
Sessions:
- Web Design
- Biotech
- App Development
- Robotics
- Parent Session
Soul Junction Bars & Beats Jam Session
Thursday, April 19th
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Arts Factory
1545 West Trade Street
Free, but you need a ticket
Soul Junction Bars & Beats Jam Session will bring together professional musicians and Johnson C. Smith University electro-acoustic ensemble students in a celebration of the sounds of jazz, soul and funk.
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