Kelsey Dufresne
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KEHL-see d-ew-frainPronouns
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Graduate Extension Assistant
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Learning Spaces & ServicesEmail: [email protected]
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Recent Works
Data Feminism.
Dufresne, K. (2023). Data Feminism. [Review of Data Feminism, by C. D’Ignazio & L. F. Klein]. Women's Studies in Communication, 46(1), 110–112. https://doi.org/10.1080/07491409.2023.2165851
Dolly Parton and the Power of Audience
Dufresne, K. (2023). Dolly Parton and the Power of Audience. In M. Reznizki & D. T. Coad (Eds.), Dynamic Activities for First-Year Composition: 96 Ways to Immerse, Inspire, and Captivate Students (pp. 182–186). Champaign, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.
5 Things with Kelsey Dufresne, co-founder of Esse quam videri at NC State University
Dufresne, K. (2022). 5 Things with Kelsey Dufresne, co-founder of Esse quam videri at NC State University. Commonplace, 8. https://doi.org/10.21428/6ffd8432.8e010902
Shout-outs From My Colleagues
Shout-outs are kind words from Libraries staff to other Libraries staff for going out of their way to be extra awesome at their job.
Emily and Lara had an idea for how we could connect with students creatively--making "collage journals" with a coil binder and cast-off book covers. They thought it would be a creative outlet and stress reliever for students during a time of overwhelm and uncertainty. Kelsey agreed and brought more ideas to the effort. Emily rescued old book covers from their trash can destiny, and purchased fancy washi tapes, stickers, markers, magazines, beautiful decorative papers, and many, many more kinds of collage items so the students would have lots of options. The "Creative Journaling" sessions that have been held in the Fishbowl Forum turned out to be a SMASHING SUCCESS--drawing students who were looking for something relaxing to do between classes, or who were experiencing anxiety and needed an outlet for it. Since the first session, many students have returned every month -- they just can't get enough! I wish I had started a collection of all the things the students have said about Creative Journaling and about the women behind it. It has meant so much to our students. Emily, Lara, and Kelsey found a beautiful way for students to revitalize and rejuvenate themselves, and it has made a world of difference for the mental health of many.
— Robin Harper
Kelsey's leadership has been essential to the 'Femme Making Nights' in the Libraries' Makerspace. These biweekly events have broadened our aim to better serve and reach students and community members by devoting time and space that prioritizes equity and inclusion. These designated making opportunities have made an immediate impact in outwardly communicating our commitment to building experiential learning spaces that are tangibly welcoming to our entire campus community. I can't imagine such an ambitious and successful series of events without Kelsey's serving as a pillar for this work.
— Colin Keenan
Kelsey has brought great new energy to the CDSC, and I especially appreciate her thoughtful and critical approach to digital projects. She is building a few prototypes for the kinds of work we are interested in doing in the future, and while building her skill set she is also adding so much to our capacity. We are excited to soon show off some of the great work Kelsey is making.
— Micah Vandegrift
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