Homecoming week (Oct. 20–26, 2024) is a special time that brings together students, faculty, staff, future Hawkeyes, and alumni from all over the world. It’s a celebration that creates lasting memories for everyone involved.

Whether you live on campus or are in town for the occasion, consider a visit to the Lichtenberger Engineering Library. During the last academic year, the Engineering Library’s cutting-edge resources drew over 106,000 visitors to the space.

If you’re looking for a quiet spot to finish assignments before the big game or a place to connect with fellow alumni, the Engineering Library has you covered. In addition to study spaces, we offer 3D printers, tools, workshops, group study rooms, and much more.

And we are excited to share some upcoming events that may be of interest to our alumni: As a designated Patent and Trademark Resource Center, we offer valuable resources to help with patent and trademark research. We also host free maker workshops, including an upcoming session on soldering, where you can learn about electronics and create your own LED pendants.

Learn more at the links below and plan your Homecoming week visit to the Engineering Library—there’s no shortage of resources to make your Homecoming experience even more memorable.

• View our upcoming events calendar
• Reserve a group study room
• Explore our Tool Library
• Try our 3D printer and scanner
• Build a prototype

This blog was guest written by our Library Science student Qing Xu.