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Recently, Wenzhou-Kean University Library partnered with Kean University Library (Nancy Thompson Learning Commons) to host a Learning Commons & Library Open House. Felice Vazquez, Chancellor for International Campuses, Kean University; Erika Charles, Vice President of Wellness for Integrated Health, Safety, and Response Services, Kean University; Muhammad Hassan, Associate Vice President, Chief Librarian, Kean University; Yang Yixin, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Wenzhou-Kean Univers…

On October 8, Beijing time, the Swedish Academy announced that the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature had been awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson" for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature."  🏆About author  Anne Carson is a Canadian poet, classical scholar, and translator who was born in Toronto in 1950. A classicist by training and a Sappho scholar by specialization, she struck out on a more ad…

A book can change the way we think. An academic work, however, represents years, even decades, of a scholar's research and intellectual pursuit. It traces the journey of knowledge discovery while reflecting the university's enduring mission to create knowledge and serve society. A university is built upon scholarship, and a library thrives on knowledge. As the university’s hub of knowledge and resources, WKU Library is committed to supporting teaching, research, and learning. It not only provide…

Hi, WKUer! Stepping into WKU Library for the first time, do you feel a little excited, and perhaps a little unsure where to begin? Don't worry — this guide will answer your questions. From getting to know WKU Library and borrowing books, to searching for resources and reserving facilities, we have prepared a comprehensive library guide to help you complete all your "beginner tasks" in one article. Scroll down and discover your library skills! Station 1: Get to Know WKU Library PART 1: Library Fa…

  On June 10, 2026, Dr. Chee-Seng Tan, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology of the College of Liberal Arts, delivered a lecture titled “Think You’re Not Creative? Think Again” as part of the WKU Liberal Arts by the Lake lecture series. The lecture welcomed faculty members, students, and representatives from CLA partner organizations, including Wenzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, to explore how creativity can be understood, practiced, and developed in everyday life.   WKU Liberal…

Recently, Wenzhou-Kean University Library held a series of events on Irish literature and music. The events were led by Dr. Katherine Hennessey, Associate Professor of Global Literature and Shakespeare of College of Liberal Arts at WKU, who gave a special lecture on How to Win a Nobel Prize: Lessons From Irish Literature, and Mieke Paulsen Bahmer, Professor of Art History of College of Liberal Arts at WKU, as well as Tang Lianyi, Library Brand and Event Promotion Specialist, who shared the …

To make better use of library resources and maintain library space, Wenzhou-Kean University Library will adjust the opening hours of the 2026 Summer Session beginning June 15, 2026. The specific arrangements are as follows: 📍 SLAC LibrarySLAC 3-6F8:30-22:00   📍 GHK Hall Design LibraryGHKH D2028:30-22:00   📍 24/7 Study RoomSLAC B10124/7   The updated Library Opening Hours will continue until the 2026 Summer Session concludes (Except for Dragon Boat Festival Holiday & Summer Break Clo…

  On May 12, 2026, the College of Liberal Arts and WKU Library jointly held the second lecture of the “WKU Liberal Arts by the Lake” series. Focusing on the relationship between artificial intelligence and literary writing, the event brought together guests, faculty members, and students for an engaging academic discussion.  The lecture was delivered by Dr. Jennifer Marquardt, Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Department of English at Wenzhou-Kean University, with assistance…

Congratulations to Recipients of  the 2026 WKU Library’s Scholarships Congratulations to the recipients of  the 2026 WKU Library’s scholarships and best wishes for their future study and research. About WKU Library’s Scholarships: Each of the recipients will receive a scholarship amount of RMB 3,000. The scholarships are funded by the proceeds of the WKU Library’s endowment funds, which include the CEPIEC Endowment Fund, PUP Endowment Fund, and WKU Library Endowment Fund. All these e…

As April drew to a close, the sound of turning the final page felt almost weightless. From April 7 to April 27, over 21 days, we followed Charlie as he climbed toward brilliance and slowly slipped back into loneliness. We wandered with Shi Tiesheng through the quiet paths of the Temple of Earth, learning to slow down with the changing seasons, and reflecting once again on life itself through the meditations of Fragments from an Illness. And now, WKU Library chapter of the "21 Days of Reading" pr…