<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Penfield Library</title><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/penfield-library/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Penfield Library</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:43:47 -0400</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Oct 14, 2026: Millard Fillmore Transcribe-a-thon at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Help Penfield Library's Archives &amp; Special Collections transcribe letters from the Millard Fillmore Papers collection. Practice reading 19th century handwriting and help make this piece of history more accessible. Everyone is welcome and no prior experience is required. Feel free to bring your own computer or email <a href="mailto:archives@oswego.edu">archives@oswego.edu</a> to save your spot at a computer. Persons with disabilities seeking accomodations to attend this event should contact check out &amp; reserves staff at <a href="mailto:circdesk@oswego.edu">circdesk@oswego.edu</a> 315-312-2560 in advance.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/millard-fillmore-transcribe-a-thon-8604">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Millard+Fillmore+Transcribe-a-thon&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+14%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AHelp+Penfield+Library%27s+Archives+%26+Special+Collections+transcribe+letters+from+the+Millard+Fillmore+Papers+collection.+Practice+reading+19th+century+handwriting+and+help+make+this+piece+of+history+more+accessible.+Everyone+is+welcome+and+no+prior+experience+is+required.+Feel+free+to+bring+your+own+computer+or+email+archives%40oswego.edu+to+save+your+spot+at+a+computer.+Persons+with+disabilities+seeking+accomodations+to+attend+this+event+should+contact+check+out+%26+reserves+staff+at+circdesk%40oswego.edu+315-312-2560+in+advance.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fmillard-fillmore-transcribe-a-thon-8604%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53665891338589</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-14T18:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/millard-fillmore-transcribe-a-thon-8604</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53665891371366/huge/94e338bcfe74bf40ad8967c1cc7d2d7d1b5f17c9.jpg'/><category>Other events</category></item><item><title>Oct 15, 2026: SHOP Open House at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Students Helping Oz Peers, aka the SHOP, is happy to announce it is reopening its location in the lower level of Penfield Library. On October 15, SHOP will host an open house for the campus community to not only commemorate the newly renovated space, but also 10 years of SHOP!
<br> </p>

<p>Visitors are encouraged to stop by Room 3 in Penfield from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/shop-open-house">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+SHOP+Open+House&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+15%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AStudents+Helping+Oz+Peers%2C+aka+the+SHOP%2C+is+happy+to+announce+it+is+reopening+its+location+in+the+lower+level+of+Penfield+Library.+On+October+15%2C+SHOP+will+host+an+open+house+for+the+campus+community+to+not+only+commemorate+the+newly+renovated+space%2C+but+also+10+years+of+SHOP%21%0A+%0A%0AVisitors+are+encouraged+to+stop+by+Room+3+in+Penfield+from+10+a.m.+to+3+p.m.+Light+refreshments+will+be+provided.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fshop-open-house%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54191120469787</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-15T10:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/shop-open-house</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/35724044992626/huge/3299e8f10c66e8f047088d5871d72e7ed6904ede.jpg'/></item><item><title>Oct 19, 2026: Drop-in registration help sessions at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>SUNY Oswego students are encouraged to lock in their spring schedules early and avoid missing out on the classes they need, through drop-in sessions that will provide one-stop help in registering.</p>

<p>To support students during the registration period, representatives of the Registrar’s Office, Student Accounts, Financial Aid and professional advising will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 to 22 in 101 Penfield Library so students can get questions answered and, ideally, complete their registration while they are there.</p>

<p>Students are encouraged to stop by for help with registration, advising questions, financial aid, or student account support as they prepare for the upcoming semester.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Drop-in+registration+help+sessions&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+19%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ASUNY+Oswego+students+are+encouraged+to+lock+in+their+spring+schedules+early+and+avoid+missing+out+on+the+classes+they+need%2C+through+drop-in+sessions+that+will+provide+one-stop+help+in+registering.%0A%0ATo+support+students+during+the+registration+period%2C+representatives+of+the+Registrar%E2%80%99s+Office%2C+Student+Accounts%2C+Financial+Aid+and+professional+advising+will+be+available+from+11+a.m.+to+5+p.m.+Oct.+19+to+22+in+101+Penfield+Library+so+students+can+get+questions+answered+and%2C+ideally%2C+complete+their+registration+while+they+are+there.%0A%0AStudents+are+encouraged+to+stop+by+for+help+with+registration%2C+advising+questions%2C+financial+aid%2C+or+student+account+support+as+they+prepare+for+the+upcoming+semester.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fdrop-in-registration-help-sessions%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54062374099864</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-19T11:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/658132/huge/1ebee929b6af71fec75300ed8ce112904f9d8a89.jpg'/><category>Information Session</category></item><item><title>Oct 20, 2026: Drop-in registration help sessions at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>SUNY Oswego students are encouraged to lock in their spring schedules early and avoid missing out on the classes they need, through drop-in sessions that will provide one-stop help in registering.</p>

<p>To support students during the registration period, representatives of the Registrar’s Office, Student Accounts, Financial Aid and professional advising will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 to 22 in 101 Penfield Library so students can get questions answered and, ideally, complete their registration while they are there.</p>

<p>Students are encouraged to stop by for help with registration, advising questions, financial aid, or student account support as they prepare for the upcoming semester.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Drop-in+registration+help+sessions&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+20%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ASUNY+Oswego+students+are+encouraged+to+lock+in+their+spring+schedules+early+and+avoid+missing+out+on+the+classes+they+need%2C+through+drop-in+sessions+that+will+provide+one-stop+help+in+registering.%0A%0ATo+support+students+during+the+registration+period%2C+representatives+of+the+Registrar%E2%80%99s+Office%2C+Student+Accounts%2C+Financial+Aid+and+professional+advising+will+be+available+from+11+a.m.+to+5+p.m.+Oct.+19+to+22+in+101+Penfield+Library+so+students+can+get+questions+answered+and%2C+ideally%2C+complete+their+registration+while+they+are+there.%0A%0AStudents+are+encouraged+to+stop+by+for+help+with+registration%2C+advising+questions%2C+financial+aid%2C+or+student+account+support+as+they+prepare+for+the+upcoming+semester.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fdrop-in-registration-help-sessions%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54062374100889</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-20T11:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/658132/huge/1ebee929b6af71fec75300ed8ce112904f9d8a89.jpg'/><category>Information Session</category></item><item><title>Oct 21, 2026: Drop-in registration help sessions at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>SUNY Oswego students are encouraged to lock in their spring schedules early and avoid missing out on the classes they need, through drop-in sessions that will provide one-stop help in registering.</p>

<p>To support students during the registration period, representatives of the Registrar’s Office, Student Accounts, Financial Aid and professional advising will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 to 22 in 101 Penfield Library so students can get questions answered and, ideally, complete their registration while they are there.</p>

<p>Students are encouraged to stop by for help with registration, advising questions, financial aid, or student account support as they prepare for the upcoming semester.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Drop-in+registration+help+sessions&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+21%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ASUNY+Oswego+students+are+encouraged+to+lock+in+their+spring+schedules+early+and+avoid+missing+out+on+the+classes+they+need%2C+through+drop-in+sessions+that+will+provide+one-stop+help+in+registering.%0A%0ATo+support+students+during+the+registration+period%2C+representatives+of+the+Registrar%E2%80%99s+Office%2C+Student+Accounts%2C+Financial+Aid+and+professional+advising+will+be+available+from+11+a.m.+to+5+p.m.+Oct.+19+to+22+in+101+Penfield+Library+so+students+can+get+questions+answered+and%2C+ideally%2C+complete+their+registration+while+they+are+there.%0A%0AStudents+are+encouraged+to+stop+by+for+help+with+registration%2C+advising+questions%2C+financial+aid%2C+or+student+account+support+as+they+prepare+for+the+upcoming+semester.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fdrop-in-registration-help-sessions%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54062374101914</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-21T11:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/658132/huge/1ebee929b6af71fec75300ed8ce112904f9d8a89.jpg'/><category>Information Session</category></item><item><title>Oct 22, 2026: Drop-in registration help sessions at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>SUNY Oswego students are encouraged to lock in their spring schedules early and avoid missing out on the classes they need, through drop-in sessions that will provide one-stop help in registering.</p>

<p>To support students during the registration period, representatives of the Registrar’s Office, Student Accounts, Financial Aid and professional advising will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19 to 22 in 101 Penfield Library so students can get questions answered and, ideally, complete their registration while they are there.</p>

<p>Students are encouraged to stop by for help with registration, advising questions, financial aid, or student account support as they prepare for the upcoming semester.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Drop-in+registration+help+sessions&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+22%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0ASUNY+Oswego+students+are+encouraged+to+lock+in+their+spring+schedules+early+and+avoid+missing+out+on+the+classes+they+need%2C+through+drop-in+sessions+that+will+provide+one-stop+help+in+registering.%0A%0ATo+support+students+during+the+registration+period%2C+representatives+of+the+Registrar%E2%80%99s+Office%2C+Student+Accounts%2C+Financial+Aid+and+professional+advising+will+be+available+from+11+a.m.+to+5+p.m.+Oct.+19+to+22+in+101+Penfield+Library+so+students+can+get+questions+answered+and%2C+ideally%2C+complete+their+registration+while+they+are+there.%0A%0AStudents+are+encouraged+to+stop+by+for+help+with+registration%2C+advising+questions%2C+financial+aid%2C+or+student+account+support+as+they+prepare+for+the+upcoming+semester.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fdrop-in-registration-help-sessions%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54062374101915</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-22T11:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/drop-in-registration-help-sessions</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/658132/huge/1ebee929b6af71fec75300ed8ce112904f9d8a89.jpg'/><category>Information Session</category></item><item><title>Oct 22, 2026: Open Mic Night at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Open Mic at Lake Effect Café presents a night of incredible performances, including music, comedy, poetry and more. No need to pre-sign up, just bring your talent and enthusiasm.</p>

<p>The first 25 attendees will receive a free $5 voucher, valid for any item of your choice from Lake Effect Café. Plus, organizers have snacks and hot coffee to keep you fueled throughout the evening.</p>

<p>Open Mic Dates:</p>

<p>9/39/109/179/2410/110/2210/2911/5For questions or accommodation, contact Trisha DeWolf at 315.312.5483</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/open-mic-night-5892">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Open+Mic+Night&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+22%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AOpen+Mic+at+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9+presents+a+night+of+incredible+performances%2C+including+music%2C+comedy%2C+poetry+and+more.+No+need+to+pre-sign+up%2C+just+bring+your+talent+and+enthusiasm.%0A%0AThe+first+25+attendees+will+receive+a+free+%245+voucher%2C+valid+for+any+item+of+your+choice+from+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9.+Plus%2C+organizers+have+snacks+and+hot+coffee+to+keep+you+fueled+throughout+the+evening.%0A%0AOpen+Mic+Dates%3A%0A%0A9%2F39%2F109%2F179%2F2410%2F110%2F2210%2F2911%2F5For+questions+or+accommodation%2C+contact+Trisha+DeWolf+at+315.312.5483%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fopen-mic-night-5892%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53789036481396</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-22T19:30:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/open-mic-night-5892</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53789036602239/huge/edc4f472cb292b80d1fa2a9c668ee8e107cf0964.jpg'/><category>Concerts &amp; Performances</category></item><item><title>Oct 28, 2026: SUNY Press 60th anniversary tree planting and more at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Penfield Library and the SUNY Oswego Office of Sustainability are partnering with several other departments on campus. </p>

<p>Tree planting to celebrate SUNY Press' 60th Anniversary (East of Penfield Library, outside of Marano Campus Center) SUNY Press 60th year anniversaryTree-themed snacks (apples and cider)Book displays courtesy of SUNY Press and Penfield Library Student art related to the event and trees exhibited in the lobby of PenfieldRice Creek Field Station will be present to give out oak tree seedlings and provide tree seed harvesting and planting information SeedShare will host an engagement table in the lobby of Penfield to make seed paper bookmarks and learn about seed saving (2 to 4 pm)Library and Sustainability Staff in the Penfield Lobby will assist with directing attendees to all of the events</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/suny-press-60th-anniversary-tree-planting-and-more">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+SUNY+Press+60th+anniversary+tree+planting+and+more&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+28%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0APenfield+Library+and+the+SUNY+Oswego+Office+of+Sustainability+are+partnering+with+several+other+departments+on+campus.+%0A%0ATree+planting+to+celebrate+SUNY+Press%27+60th+Anniversary+%28East+of+Penfield+Library%2C+outside+of+Marano+Campus+Center%29+SUNY+Press+60th+year+anniversaryTree-themed+snacks+%28apples+and+cider%29Book+displays+courtesy+of+SUNY+Press+and+Penfield+Library+Student+art+related+to+the+event+and+trees+exhibited+in+the+lobby+of+PenfieldRice+Creek+Field+Station+will+be+present+to+give+out+oak+tree+seedlings+and+provide+tree+seed+harvesting+and+planting+information+SeedShare+will+host+an+engagement+table+in+the+lobby+of+Penfield+to+make+seed+paper+bookmarks+and+learn+about+seed+saving+%282+to+4+pm%29Library+and+Sustainability+Staff+in+the+Penfield+Lobby+will+assist+with+directing+attendees+to+all+of+the+events%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fsuny-press-60th-anniversary-tree-planting-and-more%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54062840579183</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-28T13:00:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/suny-press-60th-anniversary-tree-planting-and-more</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/658132/huge/1ebee929b6af71fec75300ed8ce112904f9d8a89.jpg'/><category>Exhibits</category><category>Nature programs</category><category>Information Session</category></item><item><title>Oct 28, 2026: Poetry Slam at Lake Effect Cafe at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Poetry Slam Dates:</p>

<p>Wednesday, October 28Wednesday, November 11 </p>

<p>Grand Slam Date: TBD</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Enjoy a poetry slam at Lake Effect Café. What is a poetry slam? A poetry slam is a competition where poets are judged by select members of the audience. Poetry slams are loud, vibrant events where audience members are encouraged to interact with the performance. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>Rules for qualifying for the Grand Slam:</p>

<p>1. Poets must earn a minimum of four points to compete in the grand slam in the spring semester.</p>

<p>2. Poets earn points by competing in slam.</p>

<p>Point breakdown</p>

<p>1st Place: 4 points2nd Place: 3 points3rd Place: 2 pointParticipation: 1 point
<br> 3. Anyone who earns points may still be eligible to compete in the grand slam.</p>

<p>4. Grand Slam will have a maximum of 10 competitors.</p>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>

<p>Rules for Slam:</p>

<p>1. Poets must perform original work.</p>

<p>2. No props or costumes. </p>

<p>3. Poems must be completed within the time limit. The time limit for this slam is 3 minutes with a grace period of 10 seconds. Poets will be penalized 0.5 points for every 10 seconds they go over the limit. </p>

<p>4. Poems may not include any racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic language.</p>

<p>5. Memorization is not required. </p>

<p>6. Poets must be students.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The slam will have two rounds. In the event of a tie, poets will read a third additional poem. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>If you are interested in competing or have questions or require accommodations, contact Albert Abonado at <a href="mailto:albert.abonado@oswego.edu">albert.abonado@oswego.edu</a></p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/poetry-slam-at-lake-effect-cafe-9295">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Poetry+Slam+at+Lake+Effect+Cafe&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+28%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0APoetry+Slam+Dates%3A%0A%0AWednesday%2C+October+28Wednesday%2C+November+11+%0A%0AGrand+Slam+Date%3A+TBD%0A%0A+%0A%0AEnjoy+a+poetry+slam+at+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9.+What+is+a+poetry+slam%3F+A+poetry+slam+is+a+competition+where+poets+are+judged+by+select+members+of+the+audience.+Poetry+slams+are+loud%2C+vibrant+events+where+audience+members+are+encouraged+to+interact+with+the+performance.+%0A%0A+%0A%0ARules+for+qualifying+for+the+Grand+Slam%3A%0A%0A1.+Poets+must+earn+a+minimum+of+four+points+to+compete+in+the+grand+slam+in+the+spring+semester.%0A%0A2.+Poets+earn+points+by+competing+in+slam.%0A%0A%0APoint+breakdown%0A%0A1st+Place%3A+4+points2nd+Place%3A+3+points3rd+Place%3A+2+pointParticipation%3A+1+point%0A+3.+Anyone+who+earns+points+may+still+be+eligible+to+compete+in+the+grand+slam.%0A%0A4.+Grand+Slam+will+have+a+maximum+of+10+competitors.%0A%0A+%0A%0A+%0A%0ARules+for+Slam%3A%0A%0A1.+Poets+must+perform+original+work.%0A%0A2.+No+props+or+costumes.+%0A%0A3.+Poems+must+be+completed+within+the+time+limit.+The+time+limit+for+this+slam+is+3+minutes+with+a+grace+period+of+10+seconds.+Poets+will+be+penalized+0.5+points+for+every+10+seconds+they+go+over+the+limit.+%0A%0A4.+Poems+may+not+include+any+racist%2C+sexist%2C+homophobic+or+transphobic+language.%0A%0A5.+Memorization+is+not+required.+%0A%0A6.+Poets+must+be+students.%0A%0A+%0A%0AThe+slam+will+have+two+rounds.+In+the+event+of+a+tie%2C+poets+will+read+a+third+additional+poem.+%0A%0A+%0A%0AIf+you+are+interested+in+competing+or+have+questions+or+require+accommodations%2C+contact+Albert+Abonado+at+albert.abonado%40oswego.edu%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fpoetry-slam-at-lake-effect-cafe-9295%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_54012135980193</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-28T18:30:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/poetry-slam-at-lake-effect-cafe-9295</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/54012136034475/huge/a39be7c776bc1f8a4fc3589a82fc37ba98ffd020.jpg'/><category>Concerts &amp; Performances</category><category>Other events</category></item><item><title>Oct 29, 2026: Open Mic Night at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Open Mic at Lake Effect Café presents a night of incredible performances, including music, comedy, poetry and more. No need to pre-sign up, just bring your talent and enthusiasm.</p>

<p>The first 25 attendees will receive a free $5 voucher, valid for any item of your choice from Lake Effect Café. Plus, organizers have snacks and hot coffee to keep you fueled throughout the evening.</p>

<p>Open Mic Dates:</p>

<p>9/39/109/179/2410/110/2210/2911/5For questions or accommodation, contact Trisha DeWolf at 315.312.5483</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/open-mic-night-5892">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Open+Mic+Night&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Oct+29%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AOpen+Mic+at+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9+presents+a+night+of+incredible+performances%2C+including+music%2C+comedy%2C+poetry+and+more.+No+need+to+pre-sign+up%2C+just+bring+your+talent+and+enthusiasm.%0A%0AThe+first+25+attendees+will+receive+a+free+%245+voucher%2C+valid+for+any+item+of+your+choice+from+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9.+Plus%2C+organizers+have+snacks+and+hot+coffee+to+keep+you+fueled+throughout+the+evening.%0A%0AOpen+Mic+Dates%3A%0A%0A9%2F39%2F109%2F179%2F2410%2F110%2F2210%2F2911%2F5For+questions+or+accommodation%2C+contact+Trisha+DeWolf+at+315.312.5483%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fopen-mic-night-5892%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53789036481397</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400</pubDate><dc:date>2026-10-29T19:30:00-04:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/open-mic-night-5892</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53789036602239/huge/edc4f472cb292b80d1fa2a9c668ee8e107cf0964.jpg'/><category>Concerts &amp; Performances</category></item><item><title>Nov 5, 2026: Open Mic Night at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Open Mic at Lake Effect Café presents a night of incredible performances, including music, comedy, poetry and more. No need to pre-sign up, just bring your talent and enthusiasm.</p>

<p>The first 25 attendees will receive a free $5 voucher, valid for any item of your choice from Lake Effect Café. Plus, organizers have snacks and hot coffee to keep you fueled throughout the evening.</p>

<p>Open Mic Dates:</p>

<p>9/39/109/179/2410/110/2210/2911/5For questions or accommodation, contact Trisha DeWolf at 315.312.5483</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/open-mic-night-5892">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Open+Mic+Night&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Nov+5%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AOpen+Mic+at+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9+presents+a+night+of+incredible+performances%2C+including+music%2C+comedy%2C+poetry+and+more.+No+need+to+pre-sign+up%2C+just+bring+your+talent+and+enthusiasm.%0A%0AThe+first+25+attendees+will+receive+a+free+%245+voucher%2C+valid+for+any+item+of+your+choice+from+Lake+Effect+Caf%C3%A9.+Plus%2C+organizers+have+snacks+and+hot+coffee+to+keep+you+fueled+throughout+the+evening.%0A%0AOpen+Mic+Dates%3A%0A%0A9%2F39%2F109%2F179%2F2410%2F110%2F2210%2F2911%2F5For+questions+or+accommodation%2C+contact+Trisha+DeWolf+at+315.312.5483%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fopen-mic-night-5892%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53789036483446</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-11-05T19:30:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/open-mic-night-5892</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53789036602239/huge/edc4f472cb292b80d1fa2a9c668ee8e107cf0964.jpg'/><category>Concerts &amp; Performances</category></item><item><title>Nov 11, 2026: Poetry Slam at Lake Effect Cafe at Penfield Library</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Poetry Slam Dates:</p>

<p>Wednesday, November 11 </p>

<p>Grand Slam Date: TBD</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Enjoy a poetry slam at Lake Effect Café. What is a poetry slam? A poetry slam is a competition where poets are judged by select members of the audience. Poetry slams are loud, vibrant events where audience members are encouraged to interact with the performance. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>Rules for qualifying for the Grand Slam:</p>

<p>1. Poets must earn a minimum of four points to compete in the grand slam in the spring semester.</p>

<p>2. Poets earn points by competing in slam.</p>

<p>Point breakdown</p>

<p>1st Place: 4 points2nd Place: 3 points3rd Place: 2 pointParticipation: 1 point
<br> 3. Anyone who earns points may still be eligible to compete in the grand slam.</p>

<p>4. Grand Slam will have a maximum of 10 competitors.</p>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>

<p>Rules for Slam:</p>

<p>1. Poets must perform original work.</p>

<p>2. No props or costumes. </p>

<p>3. Poems must be completed within the time limit. The time limit for this slam is 3 minutes with a grace period of 10 seconds. Poets will be penalized 0.5 points for every 10 seconds they go over the limit. </p>

<p>4. Poems may not include any racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic language.</p>

<p>5. Memorization is not required. </p>

<p>6. Poets must be students.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The slam will have two rounds. In the event of a tie, poets will read a third additional poem. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>If you are interested in competing or have questions or require accommodations, contact Albert Abonado at <a href="mailto:albert.abonado@oswego.edu">albert.abonado@oswego.edu</a></p>

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<p> </p>

<p>All students (grads and undergrads) are encouraged to come get help from a Penfield librarian in this relaxed, collaborative space. Whether you need assistance conducting research, finding scholarly sources or formatting your citations, Penfield's librarians have you covered. Writing Center tutors will also be there to assist you with your writing questions.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>Free pizza and snacks will be provided. No registration necessary. Drop in and join the party.</p>

<p><a href="https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/research-party-4832">View on site</a> | <a href="mailto:?subject=I+found+an+interesting+event%3A+Research+Party&amp;body=I+found+an+interesting+event+you+may+like%3A%0A%0A%0ADate%3A+Dec+3%2C+2026%0A%0ADescription%3A%0AYou%27re+invited+to+a+Penfield+Library+Research+Party.%0A%0A+%0A%0AAll+students+%28grads+and+undergrads%29+are+encouraged+to+come+get+help+from+a+Penfield+librarian+in+this+relaxed%2C+collaborative+space.+Whether+you+need+assistance+conducting+research%2C+finding+scholarly+sources+or+formatting+your+citations%2C+Penfield%27s+librarians+have+you+covered.+Writing+Center+tutors+will+also+be+there+to+assist+you+with+your+writing+questions.%0A%0A+%0A%0AFree+pizza+and+snacks+will+be+provided.+No+registration+necessary.+Drop+in+and+join+the+party.%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.oswego.edu%2Fevent%2Fresearch-party-4832%0A">Email this event</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53603674815095</guid><geo:lat>43.453772</geo:lat><geo:long>-76.544132</geo:long><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2026 18:00:00 -0500</pubDate><dc:date>2026-12-03T18:00:00-05:00</dc:date><link>https://calendar.oswego.edu/event/research-party-4832</link><media:content medium='image' url='https://localist-images.azureedge.net/photos/53603674843772/huge/150107ff448239eb532495f7d912677c3a8ad710.jpg'/><category>Other events</category></item></channel></rss>