Vibe coding refers to using natural language prompts to create usable programming code through generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). This workshop will provide an introduction to vibe coding, describe current practices and tools, and note the benefits and downsides of vibe coding. The second half of the workshop will demonstrate how to navigate and use GitHub Copilot, offer tips for crafting effective prompts, and provide you with an opportunity to start exploring the tool. It is recommended to create a free GitHub account prior to the workshop, if you don’t have one already.

Join us for a reception to celebrate the Inauguration of the Jyotsna G. Singh Endowment in Early Modern Studies. Short video introduction to the exhibit and books, followed by presentations and a reception.  Related lecture by Dr. João Vicente Melo Portuguese Encounters with the Indo-Persian Islamicate World: The Mughals and Safavids 3:30–5:00 p.m. Reception - 5:30–7:00 p.m. Co-Curated by Prof. Emerita Jyotsna G. Singh, MSU Dept. of English, and Tad Boehmer, Curator of Rare Books, MSU Libraries. ‘Itinerario’ by Jan Huygen van Linschoten,1598.

Join us for our Third Thursday Crafting Meet-Ups, a fun free event series where creativity and community come together! Every third Thursday of the month we gather and make together, share ideas, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxing evening to unwind, and create something. Feel free to bring along your current project or try out some new crafts — it’s all about having fun and connecting!

Come learn about Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER)! Includes info on support for faculty who want to publish under open access agreements and info on the OER Awards for faculty.

We will cover an array of AI tools available at Michigan State University, including platforms for research and how to find support. Participants will explore practical applications of AI in research, learn best practices for effective and ethical use, and discuss university guidelines for responsible deployment. Meeting information: Zoom, October 21 from 3-4PM Register here!

Immerse yourself in the centuries-ago world of cultural exchange between the great Eastern and Western powers.  As part of the inauguration for the Jyotsna G. Singh Endowment in Early Modern Studies, we will present books that explore the connections between Europe and the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires during the global Renaissance.  After you’ve turned these rare pages, deepen your understanding through the adjoining Encounters and Exchanges exhibit.

Come learn about Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER)! Includes info on support for faculty who want to publish under open access agreements and info on the OER Awards for faculty.