News & Events

Career Services
Located in Academic Hall 057, the Office of Career Services assists students and alumni in launching careers. Resume reviews, interviewing preparation, job search coaching and career or major exploration are just a few of the services offered. Find out more at www.semo.edu/careers.

Faculty and Staff Johnson Endowment Grants
Kent Library is now accepting applications for the 2023 Faculty and Staff Carrie Woodburn Johnson Endowment grants. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 24, 2023. The limit per grant is $2,500. More information about the grants can be found through the Endowment’s webpage. The application can be found here.
For questions, please contact Leah McAlister, Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian, at 573-986-7308 or lrmcalister@semo.edu.

Family Friendly Study Room
Kent Library and Computer Services are pleased to offer a computer study room for student parents who need a place to work when accompanied by their children.
For access, please visit the Periodicals Desk on the main floor or the Computer Lab Assistant on the third floor.

Join the March “Book Battle” Madness!
Coinciding with the NCAA Division I tournament, the annual book battle is underway. Polls are being conducted on FaceBook to determine which books will move on to the next round. Like the title game of the NCAA basketball tournament, the championship match between favorite books will take place on Monday, April 3.
With the prize of a $50 Amazon gift card hanging in the balance, students who turned in brackets are encouraged to campaign for their favorites to win. To vote, visit https://www.facebook.com/KentLibraryatSoutheast.

Learning Assistance Programs
Located in Kent Library Suite 412, Learning Assistance Programs provides FREE academic assistance to Southeast undergraduate students through University Tutorial Services and Supplemental Instruction (SI). Services are provided in-person at the Cape Girardeau campus and virtually through Zoom.
To sign up, visit www.semo.edu/requestatutor

Math Labs
Mathematics Learning Centers and Computer Labs
FALL 2022 Hours of Operation
Contact: 573-651-2164
In-Person Hours at Memorial Hall 104 and Johnson Hall 112
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Virtual Hours via Zoom
Zoom Link: https://semo.zoom.us/j/96528961635
Monday – Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
*The Math Learning Centers are staffed with either faculty, graduate assistants, or student workers that can assist with homework questions. Appointments are not required, and walk-ins are welcome!
**The Math Learning Centers’ hours are dedicated to specific math classes including MA115, MA116, MA117, MA137, MA139, MA140, MA145, MA244, MA050, MA055, MA023, MA123, MA018, MA128, MA228, MA155, and MA223.
***The virtual Zoom room is passcode protected. Please see your instructor for the passcode.

Southeast Online & Early College Programs
These departments are located in the library, and serve our online and high school population. Please visit us in Kent 305 or Online Degree Programs—Southeast Online | SEMO or Early College Programs (semo.edu).

The Emmett Till Lecture
Kent Library has curated a set of resources that support the Emmett Till Lectures sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work & Sociology on April 12 and 13, 2023. To explore this guide and learn more about Emmett Till and the Freedom Riders in books, films, websites, and journal and newspaper articles, Click Here.