University of Memphis Libraries

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

👻 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘆?

Don't be afraid of database searches! Stop by McWherter Library for 𝗕𝗢𝗢-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and discover how AND, OR and NOT can help you find better sources for your research.

🎃 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟵
🕙 𝟭𝟬 𝗮.𝗺.–𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻
📍 𝗠𝗰𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮

Practice combining Boolean operators, pick up some helpful research tricks AND enjoy a few treats!

🍬 Whether you're just beginning your college journey or conducting advanced research, stop by for research tricks AND Halloween treats!

Free and open to everyone! No registration required—just drop by!

Learn more: https://libcal.memphis.edu/event/17810388

University of Memphis

10/20/2026

🎃👻 Let's get spooky with Tiger Terror Bingo!

Love books, Halloween, and fun buttons? We've got a challenge for you!

🐯 Swipe through to see some of the frightfully fun buttons you can earn — and check out the Bingo sheet!

📚 Pick up a Tiger Terror Bingo sheet at the "Horror for Halloween" book display in the McWherter Library rotunda or near the checkout desk at the University of Memphis.

🎯 Complete five squares in a row — across, down, or diagonally — by taking on fun reading challenges.

🏆 Bring your completed Bingo sheet to the checkout desk and choose one of these frightfully fun buttons!

👻 Need some spooky reading inspiration? Explore our virtual Halloween Horror book display, featuring books, e-books, and films available through the UofM Libraries:

🔗 https://libguides.memphis.edu/virtual-book-display/halloweenhorror

Which button would YOU choose?

10/20/2026

🐯 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀?

We're digging into Tiger history with our October Item of the Month from the University Libraries Special Collections!

Published in 1991, "The Official Memphis State University Alumni Cookbook" features recipes, university history, vintage photos, and one particularly memorable contribution: "𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗵."

The ingredients? Let's just say a few rival mascots might not appreciate being on the menu! 😄

As we look forward to Homecoming Week (October 26–31), it's the perfect time to revisit a little Memphis State nostalgia and celebrate generations of Tiger pride!

📖 Explore the entire cookbook: https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-ua-pub-other/121/

🔎 Discover more from our Item of the Month series: https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/item-of-the-month/

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶: 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?

University of Memphis University of Memphis Alumni Association

10/19/2026

🎃 Something spooky has taken over McWherter Library! 👻📚

From creepy classics to chilling new reads, our "Horror for Halloween" display has something for every kind of horror fan!

🦇 Stop by to browse the books, check out our frightfully fun decorations, and play Tiger Terror Bingo for a chance to win a prize!

💻 Prefer digital scares? Our virtual book display features ebooks and horror films available to stream on Kanopy.

🎬 Whether you're checking out books or enjoying ebooks and streaming films, it's all available at no additional cost with your active University of Memphis ID and login credentials!

🔗 Explore the virtual display: https://libguides.memphis.edu/virtual-book-display/halloweenhorror

10/15/2026

Feeling tired and stressed after the burden of midterms? Find friends and learn habits to foster a more positive outlook. You are not alone. Join us tomorrow in the McWherter Library from 10am to 2pm.

10/09/2026

🎓 3 MINUTES. YOUR RESEARCH. YOUR MOMENT.

UofM graduate students, are you ready to share your research and compete for financial awards?

The University of Memphis is hosting its first Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! Current master's and doctoral students are invited to showcase their research by submitting a three-minute video presentation.

⏰ Video submission deadline: Wednesday, October 14!

Selected participants will advance to the final competition on November 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the University Center Theatre, where winners, runners-up and People's Choice Award recipients will receive financial awards.

Need help preparing your presentation? The University Libraries offers video, presentation and competition resources to help you get started.

📚 3MT preparation resources: https://libguides.memphis.edu/graduate-orientation/3mt

🔗 Competition details and video submissions: https://www.memphis.edu/graduateschool/current_students/3mt_competition.php

University of Memphis University of Memphis Graduate School

10/09/2026

🎮 THINK YOU'VE GOT GAME?

Put your gaming skills to the test at the University Libraries' FIRST Virtual Reality Gaming Tournament!

Compete using a Meta Quest 3 headset in our new Virtual Reality Experience Lab for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card, courtesy of the Center for Teaching and Learning (previously known as UM3D)!

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 2–4 p.m.
📍 Innovative Technologies Lab, McWherter Library, First Floor

🏆 Only 10 spots available! Registration is required, so claim your spot before they're gone.

The tournament is open to current University of Memphis students, faculty and staff with an active UofM ID. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits.

Ready to compete? Learn more and register: https://libcal.memphis.edu/calendar/

10/09/2026

What is redistricting, and why does it matter?

Join us for "Memphis After Redistricting," a panel discussion exploring the historical and contemporary impacts of voting districts in Tennessee, including gerrymandering, redistricting and fair representation.

Hear insights from three University of Memphis faculty members:

• Ebony Dawkins-Meeks, Associate Professor of Teaching, Political Science
• Otis Sanford, Professor Emeritus, Journalism and Strategic Media
• Antonio de Velasco, Associate Professor, Communication and Film

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 McWherter Library, 2nd Floor Commons

Bring your questions and be part of the conversation!

The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, and refreshments will be available.

Presented by the Government Publications Department in the University Libraries.

Learn more: https://libcal.memphis.edu/event/17565141

UofM College of Arts & Sciences College of Communication & Fine Arts - University of Memphis Memphis JRSM University of Memphis Department of Communication & Film