SSH and CDU Library Summer Book Club 2026 - Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions by Dr. Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi

Please join us for the second session of SSH and CDU Library Book Club on Thursday June 25,2026 at 12PM virtually. Please scan the QR code to join.

Dolls of Hope Project

The CDU Library is proud to host the Dolls of Hope Project, a community-centered initiative that uses creativity and service to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and support those affected by the disease. Founded in 1998 by Professor Cynthia Davis, the project brings volunteers together to create handmade cloth dolls that are distributed to children, youth, and women impacted by HIV/AIDS in communities around the world.

🖤❤️💚 CDU Library Celebrates Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom and Community 🖤❤️💚

Join the CDU Library and the Office of Student Life as we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of African Americans to our nation's history and culture. We invite students, faculty, and staff to gather on Cobb Lawn for an afternoon of food, connection, and community spirit.

Celebrating Creativity: Poetry Highlights from CDU's Poetry Month Celebration

The CDU Library is delighted to showcase the outstanding poetry contributions submitted during our Poetry Month Celebration. Throughout the month, students, faculty, and staff shared their voices, perspectives, and creativity through powerful poems that explored themes of identity, resilience, hope, culture, community, and personal reflection.

This year's participants demonstrated the transformative power of poetry as a means of self-expression and storytelling. Their works inspired us to reflect, connect, and celebrate the diverse experiences that enrich the CDU community.

We invite you to explore these featured poems and discover the unique voices that made this celebration so meaningful. Each piece reflects the talent, imagination, and passion of its author while highlighting the importance of creative expression within our academic community.

Thank you to all who participated and helped make CDU's Poetry Month Celebration a success. We are honored to share these remarkable works and celebrate the poets who contributed to this special event.

Enjoy the highlights and join us in applauding our talented CDU poets!

   

APA SYLE 7th edition (Tips and Tools)

 APA Style (7th Edition) 

 Highlights key elements of APA, including:

• In-text citations using author and year (with variations for multiple authors and direct quotes)
• Reference lists formatted alphabetically with hanging indents
• Common source formats for journals, books, and websites
• Paper formatting (font, margins, page numbers)
• Figures and tables labeling and citation
• Inclusive, clear writing style guidelines

It also points out common mistakes to avoid, offers a quick checklist for accuracy, and encourages the use of tools like citation managers (e.g., EndNote) to support proper formatting.

Spring '26 of Braiding Sweetgrass- Final Meeting

                🌿 Final Book Club Meeting:

                                        Braiding Sweetgrass 🌿

As our Spring 2026 Book Club journey comes to a close, we invite you to join us for the final discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer on April 20, 2026.

Over the past weeks, we have explored powerful themes of gratitude, reciprocity, and our interconnected relationship with the natural world. From “Picking Sweetgrass” to “Tending Sweetgrass,” this book has encouraged us to reflect on how we care for the Earth—and how it cares for us in return.

This final meeting will be a space to:

• Reflect on key takeaways and favorite moments
• Share personal insights and lingering questions
• Discuss how we can carry these lessons forward into our daily lives

Whether you’ve attended every session or are joining us for the first time, all are welcome as we close out this meaningful reading experience together.

🌱 Date: April 20, 2026
📚 Book: Braiding Sweetgrass
💬 Focus: Final reflections and discussion

We look forward to coming together one last time to celebrate this transformative read.

Celebrating CDU 60th Anniversary and National Poetry Month 2026

April is a time to honor the power of words and the beauty of expression as we celebrate National Poetry Month. This year, the celebration holds even deeper meaning as we also commemorate the 60th anniversary of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Poetry has long been a vehicle for reflection, resilience, and community—values that are deeply aligned with CDU’s mission and legacy. As we mark six decades of excellence in education, service, and health equity, we invite our community to engage with poetry to honor stories, amplify voices, and inspire change.

Join us throughout the month as we celebrate creativity, culture, and the enduring impact of CDU. Whether you read, write, or simply listen, poetry offers a meaningful way to connect with ourselves and with each other.