Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Cheesy Nights: A library-led tradition that fuels students and builds community at Virginia Tech. |
| Authors: |
Brown, Ann1 annbrown@vt.edu |
| Source: |
Public Services Quarterly. Oct-Dec2025, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p342-350. 9p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Academic libraries, *Student engagement, *Higher education exams, *Encouragement, *Fundraising, Library outreach programs, Volunteers |
| Company/Entity: |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University |
| Abstract: |
Cheesy Nights is a student-centered outreach program initiated by University Libraries at Virginia Tech to provide comfort food, encouragement, and a sense of belonging during final exams. What began with a borrowed griddle and $100 has evolved into a multi-day, volunteer-powered event that now serves more than 9,000 sandwiches each semester. This article outlines the origins, goals, logistics, marketing strategy, and cross-campus collaborations that sustain Cheesy Nights. It also provides a "Lessons Learned" section to help other academic libraries adapt the model. Cheesy Nights exemplifies how libraries can foster community and well-being while promoting their services in meaningful, memorable ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
