September 2013 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

announcement for Socrates listserv
by Sara A Howard 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Greetings, I am hoping you can post the announcement below to the Socrates listserv. Join us to celebrate Professor Viladrich's new book More Than Two To Tango: Argentine Tango Immigrants in New York City. (University of Arizona Press) on October 9th at 6 pm, to be held at the Consulate of Argentina in New York City (12 W 56th Street, Manhattan). In order to make a reservation, please send a RSVP to the Consulate at the following e-mail address: book(a)cnyor.com Can you please use "Book Presentation and Reception" in the subject line. Please let me know if you need more information or the text in a different format. Best, Sara Sara Howard, MLS Events and Research Coordinator Immigration Studies Working Group (ISWG) Queens College of the City University of New York http://www.immigrationqc.org/

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Diversity projects development fund 2013-2014
by Eva Fernandez 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Greetings, The Diversity Projects Development group has just released a call for applications for projects that propose: * programs support diverse populations underrepresented in academic disciplines; * seminars, workshops, or other activities related to diversity or multiculturalism; * programs or projects integrating research about underrepresented groups into the curriculum; * action programs promoting affirmative action. For the complete call, a list of projects funded in the past three years, and contact information, point your browser to: http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/diversity/Retention/D… Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Director, Center for Teaching & Learning Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu

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CTL Workshops on Engaging Large Classes: Monday, Oct. 7, 2013
by Jean Kelly 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

>From the Center for Teaching and Learning: Engaging Large Classes: Are you teaching a class with more than 40 students? Queens College is offering an increasing number of large classes with some classes exceeding 200 students. Engaging students in large classes can be a particular challenge. We are offering a set of four workshops that will help you design your class to more effectively engage your students. While you can attend any single workshop, we would encourage you to register for all four. The workshops will be run by Dr. Holtzman from the Department of Biology. She regularly teaches classes of over 150 students. Please register for each event independently. Each event will be held during MONDAY FREE HOUR in Faculty Development Lab Razran 360. To register, point your browser to the link below each date. October 7: Engaging Large Classes 1: What do you really want your students to learn? http://tinyurl.com/LCWOct7 November 4th: Engaging Large Classes 2: Class Management http://tinyurl.com/LCQNov4 November 11th: Brown bag lunch (a chance for people to come informally and talk education with Dr. Holtzman and colleagues). http://tinyurl.com/LCQNov11 December 9th: Large Classes 3: Experiential Learning Strategies http://tinyurl.com/LCQDec9 Participation is free and open to full- and part-time faculty. Please contact Nathalia Holtzman (Nathalia.holtzman(a)qc.cuny.edu) for more information.

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September 25 Mindfulness workshop has been cancelled
by Jean Kelly 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

The September 25 Mindfulness session (The HeArt of Seeing - Mindful Drawing) has been cancelled. We will announce dates and registration links for the subsequent sessions in a few weeks. Thank you for your patience. ______________________________ Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning | Queens College, CUNY http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CTL jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu |

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Blackboard Workshop Series: Discussion Board, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013
by Jean Kelly 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

This fall the Center for Teaching and Learning is offering a series of hands-on workshops on key features in Blackboard. The first session is on Discussion Boards, a tool to stimulate student collaboration, reflection, and communication. Date: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 Time: 3:30 pm-5:30 pm Location: Razran Hall, Room 360 Coffee and beverages will be served. Future workshops in this series: Oct. 23: Early Warning System: Learn how to anticipate problems with academically at-risk students using this Blackboard tool.   Nov. 13: Blackboard Collaborate: Learn how to use this tool for lecture capture.  Dec. 18: Adaptive Release: Learn about Blackboard's Adaptive Release functionality and brainstorm about how to apply it effectively. Check this page for information on registering for future workshops: http://teachlearn.commons.gc.cuny.edu/?page_id=2076 Important note: to take part in hands-on activities, you will need access to Blackboard, which requires an active CUNY Portal ID. For more information: http://cunyportal.cuny.edu We encourage you to bring your own laptops. ______________________________ Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning | Queens College, CUNY http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CTL jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu

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Mindfulness workshops: The HeArt of Seeing - Mindful Drawing, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013
by Jean Kelly 17 Sep '13

17 Sep '13

Greetings, The CTL series on mindfulness practices in teaching and learning continues this semester, led by Professor Rikki Asher (SEYS), with monthly sessions scheduled 1pm to 2pm in Razran Hall room 360. This fall the each session is organized around a specific theme. The first workshop is The HeArt of Seeing - Mindful Drawing: Using mindfulness practice to deepen our being present and to de-stress ourselves. No drawing experience expected. Mindful sitting practice to develop effective habits of mind and strategies for yourself and students will be included. Day: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 Time: 1pm to 2pm Location: Razran 360, Queens College To register, go to: http://tinyurl.com/mindfulness-25Sept13 Future Mindfulness Workshops - all will take place from 1pm-2pm: Wednesday, Oct. 16 - Mindfulness Practice for Professors and Staff. Practice being present as you move through your day. How can we learn methods to settle the mind, thoughts and projections? Mindful e-mailing will be discussed. Wednesday, Nov. 20 - Basic Yoga and Sitting. Simple standing yoga asanas will be taught, along with mindful sitting. How can simple movements enhance our sitting and our daily lives? No prior yoga skills necessary. Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Mindfulness and Compassion. How can you find compassion towards yourself and others through mindfulness? How does compassion make a difference? Why learn about it? ______________________________ Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning | Queens College, CUNY http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CTL jean.kelly(a)qc.cuny.edu |

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Undergraduate Research: call for proposals
by Eva Fernandez 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Greetings, colleagues: I'm writing with an advance notification about this year's RFP for projects in the Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Education (URME) program. Please see below for the email you will also get via QCMailer in a day or so. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday October 18, and faculty from all divisions are encouraged to apply. Here is the complete RFP: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/teach/undergraduate-research/rfp2013/ Best wishes, E. Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez ------------- The Office of the Provost and the Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to announce a call for proposals for undergraduate research projects, for this academic year, 2013-2014. The Undergraduate Research and Mentoring Education (URME) program at Queens College supports outstanding activities in which faculty mentor undergraduates in research or other scholarly or creative work. The program is funded and managed by the Office of the Provost and supported by the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Proposals will be accepted for faculty-led projects, submitted by faculty, for group or one-on-one research. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, October 18, 2013. Faculty from all divisions are encouraged to apply. Details on the initiative, the complete RFP, and the online submission directions are available at: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/teach/undergraduate-research/rfp2013/ For more information, contact Eva Fernández or Richard Bodnar.

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Today (9/16) and Wednesday (9/18): films about or set in Brazilian favelas
by Eva Fernandez 16 Sep '13

16 Sep '13

Please see below, or visit http://brazil.qc.cuny.edu Best wishes (and apologies for multiple postings!), E. Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://people.qc.cuny.edu/faculty/efernandez From: John.Collins(a)qc.cuny.edu [mailto:John.Collins@qc.cuny.edu] Subject: We're 1/2 Way through "Flip Side of the Favela Film Experience" - special event Monday, Free hr Hello All, Please see attached poster for some amazing, difficult to see in the US, films about or set within Brazilian favelas. We'll be showing them in Campbell Dome during Free Hr. this Monday and Wednesday. Best of all, Monday's shorts come from "Morrinho TV," or the audiovisual arm of the favela arts cooperative from Rio now on campus building a model favela/diorama/'social sculpture' in the spaces between the Science Building and the Library. Some of the films are quite hilarious. Others are biting social commentary. Many are quite impressive aesthetically. Most are all of the above! abracos, John ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This communication (including any attachments) is intended solely for the recipient(s) named above and may contain information that is confidential, privileged or legally protected. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email message and delete all copies of the original communication. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Adjunct Colloquium on Oct. 1
by Rowena Li 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Advance announcement for Socrates subscribers: The Adjunct Colloquium Series will have its first event this year on Tuesday, October 1. Ken Ryesky, an Adjunct in the Department of Accounting & Information Systems, will discuss how the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act impacts and concerns Adjunct faculty. Ken Ryesky formerly served as an attorney for the Internal Revenue Service. Last April, he testified at an IRS rulemaking hearing on the implementation of certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act. ACA is already beginning to have a profound effect upon the health care coverage of all Americans. The law's provisions have particular implications for Adjunct faculty members at America's colleges and universities, and those implications extend far beyond health care coverage. Light lunch will be served. Date: Tuesday, October 1 Time: 12:15-1:30 pm Location: CEP II Adjunct Lounge, Queens College (between Razran Hall and Student Union Building. The entrance is facing Parking Lot 7. Here is the map: http://bit.ly/CEPII) RSVP by Tuesday, September 25 at http://tinyurl.com/affordablecare-1oct2013 If you are unable to join us in person, you are invited to join us virtually at http://queenscollege.adobeconnect.com/adjunctcolloquium-fall2013/ If you have any questions, please email rowena.li(a)qc.cuny.edu.

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