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On-Campus Resources: Support + Assistance
On-Campus Resources: Support + Assistance
On-Campus Resources: Maker Space
On-Campus Resources: Maker Space
On-Campus Resources: Materials + Tools
On-Campus Resources: Materials + Tools
On-Campus Resources: Lending Library
On-Campus Resources: Lending Library
On-Campus Activities
On-Campus Activities
On-Campus Resources: Print Center
On-Campus Resources: Print Center

On-Campus Resources

The Center for Arts and Education at West Liberty University is a multi-faceted hands-on learning laboratory and resource center focused on the integration of creativity, literacies and technology.

The Center serves a broad community on campus by offering creative support and assistance, a welcoming staff, a maker space with materials and tools and lending library, activities and events and a print center that supports students in preparing professional quality class assignments, presentation posters and reports. Available resources include a photocopier, large format printer, laminators, and comb binding machines. 

Support + Assistance

Creative support and technical assistance is provided to WLU students, faculty and staff. Center Director Lou Karas is supported by a revolving cohort of Graduate Assistants who bring their unique experiences and perspectives to the Centers’ work. This year’s GAs are MJ Hall + Jaqui Peña.

Maker Space

The Center is a collaborative workspace (i.e. a makerspace) where students and educators can explore, learn and share through “making” using no tech, low tech and high tech resources and tools.

Materials + Tools

We have a wealth of materials and supplies that are available, at no cost,  to students, faculty and staff. These include: Cardboard, Cardstock, Posterboard, Fabric, Felt, Ribbon, Yarn, Cool Temp and Low Temp Glue Gun, Scissors – Adult, Child and Student Sizes, Hand Tools – Hammers, Screwdrivers, Wire Cutters, …If you don’t see what you need, ask! Some materials and supplies are in storage.

Lending Library

The Center has a growing collection of items such as arts and crafts tools, games, hand tools, tripods, and instant cameras that can be borrowed for short periods of time by WLU students, faculty and staff. Items may also be borrowed by local educators.

Activities + Events

Activities and events are often developed in response to and with WLU students, faculty and staff. We welcome the opportunity to create events and provide resources for activites to support the campus community.

Print Center

The Center supports students in preparing professional quality class assignments, presentation posters and reports. Available resources include a photocopier, large format printer, laminators, and comb binding machines. 

Get Connected to the Center for Arts and Education at West Liberty University

West Liberty University
Center for Arts and Education
Main Hall – Room 133, West Wing

Lourdes (Lou) Karas
Director, Center for Arts and Education
lkaras@westliberty.edu
Office: 304-336-8162

Mailing Address:
West Liberty University
Center for Arts and Education
208 University Dr. #CUB 148
West Liberty, WV 26074