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CUNY Blackboard update training, Dec. 2 & Dec. 4, 2013
by Jean Kelly 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Greetings, Join the Center for Teaching and Learning as we log into a virtual training session for the Blackboard updates. Note: this is not a hands-on workshop. If you are interested, please register at: http://goo.gl/wBNq1P Location: Razran Hall, room 360 Schedule DAY 1 – (MONDAY, DECEMBER 2) MORNING SESSION: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - My Blackboard / Global Navigation with Improved Notifications Area - Content Editor Enhancements - Math Equation Enhancements - More Flexible & Dynamic Menu and Course Design / Mashups / Video Everywhere - New Calendar (Assignment & Gradable Items/ Due Dates / Drag and Drop / Color Coding/ Recurring Events / All Day Events) - Date Management DAY 1 – (MONDAY, DECEMBER 2) AFTERNOON SESSION: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Assignment Improvements (Submit / Grade by group; Anonymous grading; Multiple Submissions) - Rubrics - Assessments Improvements (Automatic re-grading; Questions sets; Item Analysis, etc.; Grade by Questions; Differentiation Options) - Create Mobile Compatible Test (What content works? Doesn’t work?) DAY 2 – (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4) MORNING SESSION: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Grade Center Highlights (Needs Grading; Color Coding, Automated Re-grading and Negative Marking, etc.) - Inline Grading - Grading Exception - Improved Grading Blogs, Journals, Wikis (Inline and Rubrics) - Performance Dashboard DAY 2 – (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4) AFTERNOON SESSION: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - All New Discussions - Achievements - Retention Center - Student Course Activity Reports - Accessibility Improvements and Quick Links Best regards, Jean ______________________________ Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning | Queens College, CUNY http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/ jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu | 718.997.4857

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Dec. 4 Info Session for Teaching English in Vietnam Internship
by Thomas P Szlezak 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Dear Colleagues: Please share this exciting opportunity with undergraduate and graduate students to travel to Vietnam in July 2014 and teach English: Students interested in international experience and teaching should join us for an info session on Wednesday, December 4th in Powdermaker 154 during free hour. Selected students will travel to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and spend the month of July 2014 co-teaching 16-20 hours a week in a "Summer Fun" program hosted by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education (SEAMEO). Interns will create lessons in English and participate in extracurricular activities for students ages 5-15. This is a great opportunity particularly for Education & TESOL majors but it is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines. Preference, however, may be given to Education and TESOL students. Room and board is included plus a small daily stipend. There will most likely be a partial subsidy for round-trip air travel from NYC to Vietnam. The deadline for QC students to apply to the internship is December 28, 2013. To apply, students may visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2FLQXWJ We would appreciate if you would share the attached flyer for next Wednesday's information session with your students. Please feel free to email me at thomas.szlezak(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:thomas.szlezak@qc.cuny.edu> with any questions. Thank you very much, Thomas Szlezak Thomas Szlezak Project Manager, Foundations of Excellence Kiely Hall 134C | 718.997.4858

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Reminder: Don't Miss Innovator Eva Fernandez this Sunday at Queens College!
by Steven M. Appel 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Dear Friends, Just a reminder that the Center for Teaching and Learning's very own Eva Fernandez will be be giving her innovation talk at CERRU's 2nd Annual Innovation Exchange, 2-6pm, Queens College LeFrak Concert Hall. FREE and open to the public. FREE networking hour lunch. Please come and support her. We already have 280 RSVPs and it's going to be an inspirational event you won't want to miss. Please RSVP at: www.cerru.eventbrite.com Spread the word on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/209249622591428/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=re…> . Hope to see you there! Steven -- Steven M. Appel Assistant Director | Director of Innovation Co-Founder Center for Ethnic, Racial & Religious Understanding, Queens College-CUNY Office: Delany Hall 217 www.cerru.org <http://www.cerru.org/> O: 718-997-2942 M: 646-675-8594 Fax: 718-997-4532

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Brazilian Music Concert_Tomorrow@6:30PM_Music Building Room 264
by Cecilia B Britez 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Greetings. The Copland School of Music and Year of Brazil invite you to: Ernesto Nazareth 150th Birthday Tribute http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu/event/ernesto-nazareth/ <http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu/event/ernesto-nazareth/> November 20 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Music Building Room 264, Queens College Flushing, NY 11367 United States The New School Brazilian Choro Ensemble is an acclaimed ensemble of eight musicians directed by Richard Boukas, dedicated to Brazil’s rich genre of popular instrumental music. Download flyer here: http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu/files/2013/11/2013.11.20_poster.pdf ________________________________ Cecilia Britez, Program Assistant Center for Teaching and Learning 718-997-4650 Writing Across the Curriculum 718-997-4695 316 Razran Hall, Queens College / CUNY

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Special Topics Course in East Asian Studies and Religious Studies
by Jean Kelly 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

On behalf of Dr. Serinity Young NEW INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE Special Topics East 290 & Religious Studies 260: Asian Pilgrimage 3 CREDITS | SPRING 2014 | TUES/THURS 12:15–1:30 pm This interdisciplinary course will survey Asian pilgrimage practices and sites, both modern and ancient, in Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and the traditional religions of China, Korea and Japan. Topics to be covered: the differences between pilgrimage, journey and tourism; the interaction of narrative (myth) and ritual activity (pilgrimage); the use of symbols; the concept of a sacred center; pilgrimage as a defining feature of religious tradition; the differences between inner pilgrimage and outer pilgrimage; the role of gender; and pilgrimage as a reflection of class distinctions. Additional topics can be covered in student oral presentations. This course utilizes anthropological studies, readings in religious texts, biographies, literary sources, as well as the material culture of pilgrimage as revealed in art and artifacts. It satisfies a requirement for both the East Asian Studies and Religious Studies major. If you have taken a course with the same number, you may take it again as it is a different topic. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Dr. Serinity Young | Department of Classical, Middle Eastern & Asian Languages and Cultures | King 203 | syoung(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Blackboard Upgrade and Down Time
by Kenneth J Lord 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

CUNY Executive Vice Chancellor Alexandra Logue announced a university-wide upgrade to Blackboard that will introduce new features and functionality into the learning management system. These new features will positively impact the experience of teaching and learning in Blackboard. Among the new features are: * An enhanced method of navigating among classes and resources * Test and assessment enhancements such as differential test timing and item analysis options * New inline grading functions that simplify giving feedback to students * A redesigned discussion board * An improved content editor The actual upgrade to Blackboard will begin on December 26th, 2013 and is expected to be completed on December 28th, 2013. Unfortunately, the system will be unavailable during this time. Two workshops will be presented on the new features of Blackboard: Monday, December 2nd and Wednesday, December 4th both 12:15-1:30 in SB A223. Registration is at apps.qc.cuny.edu/Workshops. Additional details and FAQ's are available at www.cuny.edu/blackboard<http://www.cuny.edu/blackboard>. Please direct any questions to Ken Lord (kenneth.lord(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:kenneth.lord@qc.cuny.edu>). Again, please note that Blackboard will not be available December 26th to December 28th for this important upgrade.

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Winter Business Management Internships for Students
by Thomas P Szlezak 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Sent on behalf of James Stellar: For students interested in participating in a real-world business management internship during January with an included stipend. The prestigious consulting firm Schutzman and Associates, led by renowned business executive and former Treasurer of PepsiCo, Len Schutzman, is looking to hire 40 students interns to work on various business cases and projects during Winter intersession. The project is part of Queens College's January Fieldwork experience, and participating interns will be awarded a $300 stipend, and official Letters of Commendation signed by Mr. Schutzman himself. Furthermore, students will also have the opportunity to work with senior business executives and experienced financial managers. [X] To obtain a list of available business projects, message Jonathan Rozenberg, at jrozenberg100(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jrozenberg100@qc.cuny.edu> ________________________________ For more info on this and other January Fieldwork opportunities, please visit: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/administration/Provost/Pages/Experiential.aspx Thomas Szlezak Project Manager, Foundations of Excellence Kiely Hall 134C | 718.997.4858

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Innovation Exchange 2013
by Joshua T Rivenbark 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

This year, the Innovation Exchange, sponsored by the Center for Ethnic, Racial, and Religious Understanding (CERRU), will focus on the theme “Ethics in Action: The Values that Inspire Social Innovators.” Speakers will speak for 12 minutes, during which they will share the innovative work they are doing as well as the personal stories and values that inspire their work. All talks will be professionally filmed and available within a few weeks of the Exchange. Students, faculty, and community members are encouraged to attend. When: Sunday, November 24, 2013, Queens College LeFrak Concert Hall, 2:00-6:00. Lunch, networking hour, and Innovation Booths at 3. FREE and Open to the Public! Please RSVP at www.cerru.eventbrite.com The Center for Ethnic, Racial and Religious Understanding at Queens College (CERRU) is a non- partisan organization that facilitates cross-cultural engagement to advance understanding. We envision a world where our differences inspire curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.

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Friends of Queens College Trip to South Africa, April 2014
by Helen A Gaudette 15 Nov '13

15 Nov '13

Problems viewing this email? Click here <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/GlobalEd/Flier_for_Friends_QC_SoAfrica_Trip_2014.…> Dear Friend of Queens College, Our small group of travelers will experience South Africa's legendary natural beauty and rich culture traveling with informative faculty experts and knowledgeable guides who will help us gain a deeper appreciation of its fascinating culture, history, ecology and geology. We hope you will join us on this fantastic journey. Regards, Betsy Hendrey, Provost April 16 – 27, 2014* For more information and to get answers to your questions, send an email toqcfriendstripsouthafrica(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcfriendstripsouthafrica@qc.cuny.edu>. The trip is limited to 20 people, and spots are going quickly, so make your reservation now! Click on image to download PDF [Flier for Friends QC- SoAfrica Trip 2014]<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/GlobalEd/Flier_for_Friends_QC_SoAfrica_Trip%20201…><http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/GlobalEd/Flier_for_Friends_QC_SoAfrica_Trip%20201…> <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/GlobalEd/Flier_for_Friends_QC_SoAfrica_Trip%20201…><http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/GlobalEd/Flier_for_Friends_QC_SoAfrica_Trip%20201…> <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/GlobalEd/Flier_for_Friends_QC_SoAfrica_Trip%20201…> =

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Theater Techniques: spring 2014 (apply by Dec 6)
by Eva Fernandez 14 Nov '13

14 Nov '13

Dear colleagues: We will be distributing information about this via QCMailer about this sometime next week, but I am writing with advance notification about a seven-session mini-course on theater techniques for teaching, taught by Professor Susan Einhorn, Director of the Acting Program in the Department of Drama, Theater, and Dance. For more information about the course (and to sign up---the deadline is December 6), please visit: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/2013/11/14/mini-course2014/ Please let me know if you have any questions, and please share with any interested colleagues. Best wishes, E. Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez

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