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Open Access Panel Discussion with WMU Faculty

Posted by Angela Brcka for University Libraries
Photos of Dr. Wendy Beane, Dr. Robert Berhofer, and Dr. Vincent Longo with text that reads Open Access Week Panel Discussion, who owns research information?

Join Dr. Wendy Beane (Biological Sciences), Dr. Robert Berkhofer (History/Medieval Studies), and Dr. Vincent Longo (Communications) for a panel discussion on "Who owns research information?"

Each panelist will share their experiences with open access publishing, followed by a moderated discussion and audience Q&A. Open Educational Resources Librarian Michele Behr will facilitate. Topics will include:

  • Why publish open access?
  • What are the challenges and benefits?
  • How does open access transform research and scholarly communication?
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Meeting Room 3027, Third Floor, Waldo Library
1090 Arcadia Loop
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US