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June 2015 Syllabus Bootcamp: Register by Monday May 18
by Jean Kelly 29 Apr '15

29 Apr '15

The Center for Teaching & Learning will be offering an intensive workshop on the essential elements of course design during the week of June 1-5. Faculty from all disciplines and levels are invited to participate, but we especially encourage participation from faculty teaching Gen Ed or Gateway-to-the-Major courses. We are calling this a "syllabus bootcamp" because the syllabus is the ideal launching point for re-designing a course. Workshop activities will focus on developing learning goals, course assessments and other essential parts of a course. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these can be embedded into learning management systems (like Blackboard), and how available technologies can support developing and using rubrics; administering surveys, quizzes and tests; and collecting written work. Depending on participants' interests, we may form a break-out group of faculty interested in incorporating components to hybridize a course--that is, to replace face-to-face time with online activities. Workshop participants will work on an existing syllabus or a new syllabus that is under development. The workshop will be conducted in hybrid mode, with required face-to-face meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and asynchronous online meetings on Tuesday and Thursday. Participants who complete the workshop will receive a college-issued iPad or iPad Mini. The deadline to apply for this workshop is Monday, May 18. Participants will be notified by Friday, May 22. Please complete the application here: http://tinyurl.com/CTL-June-2015. More information: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/cfp-syllabus-bc-june-2015/ Questions may be directed to Nathalia Holtzman (nholtzman(a)qc.cuny.edu)

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FW: C4Q's Access Code program
by Christopher Vickery 28 Apr '15

28 Apr '15

Coalition for Queens (C4Q) is a non-profit that is offering a free training program for app developers. Admission to the program is highly competitive, but in their current class of 33 students, 3 are from QC. The information session listed below was Monday evening, but it’s still not too late for people (including students, faculty, and staff) to apply. Chris Vickery ------------------ Access Code: Learn to Code and Become a Leader in Tech Access Code<http://www.c4q.nyc/accesscode> equips talented adults with the computer programming skills and entrepreneurial training to launch their careers in tech. This intensive 9-month part-time program in iOS mobile app development prepares participants with no prior coding experience for entry-level developer jobs at the hundreds of innovative startups and tech companies (such as Google and Facebook) that are looking to hire the next generation of talent. With our mission to expand access to tech opportunities, all participants will receive full scholarships to the program. Want to learn more? Check out our website<http://www.c4q.nyc/accesscode/> and join us for an information session: Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm Located at the Knockdown Center 52-19 Flushing Ave Maspeth, NY, 11378 RSVP now<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pdMiCCLEICJmwYGU9zRblBrXPOvmc5EbHPy2yJQlXI…>

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Mollie Stone Music Workshops
by H. Roz Woll 25 Apr '15

25 Apr '15

As the Year of South Africa draws to a close, The Center for Teaching and Learning is delighted to welcome Mollie Stone <http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/mollie-stone-workshops/#mollie_stone>, expert in choral music from South Africa, for a two-day residency at Queens College. Join us in one, or two, or all three of the workshops she will be leading on April 28 and April 29. For information, email hrozwoll(a)gmail.com, or visit the following websites: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/mollie-stone-workshops/ http://southafrica.qc.cuny.edu/mollie-stone-music-workshops/ Linguistic and Musical Diversity in South Africa Tuesday, April 28 / 4:45-6:30 PM Music Building, Room 264 | Queens College Using choral music, this workshop will provide an overview of linguistic diversity in South Africa, including languages using non-pulmonic consonants (“clicks”). A particular focus will be how we may use music to teach language, and how studying language gives a deeper understanding of music. The workshop is designed for faculty but ALL are encouraged to attend, including students. The Queens College Women’s Choir will give a short performance during the workshop. South African Choral Music with Mollie Stone: Come Sing! Wednesday, April 29 / 12:15-1:30 PM Music Building, Room 226 | Queens College Participants will learn diverse selections of choral music from South Africa, including pronunciation, movement, and historical context. No experience necessary! All are welcome! Teaching South African Choral Music: Pedagogy and Style Wednesday, April 29 / 4:30-7:00 PM Music Building, Room 214 | Queens College In a dynamic workshop oriented to teachers and students in education programs, Mollie Stone will explore methods of teaching South African choral music and shaping musical style, and will address applications to music from Bulgaria, The Republic of Georgia, Corsica, Venezuela, vernacular music from the United States, and classical music. Mollie Stone is Assistant Director of Choral Activities at the University of Chicago, Director of World Music and a conductor at Chicago Children’s Choir, teacher for Village Harmony, and co-director/founder of both the Brooklyn World Music Chorus, and the Chicago World Music Chorus. Ms. Stone holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College, a Master of Music degree in conducting from Westminster Choir College and has studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. Stone is currently completing a doctorate in choral conducting at Northwestern University, where she is writing her dissertation on how South Africans are using choral music in the struggle against HIV. In 2001, Stone received a grant from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation to produce a teaching DVD (Vela Vela) that helps American choral directors learn and teach black South African choral music more authentically in the oral tradition. In 2006, Stone received another generous grant from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation to return to South Africa to study how South Africans are using choral music in the struggle against HIV. Stone currently lectures and gives workshops on black South African choral music across the United States and Europe.

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A Question of Country: staged reading May 4 and 5 - updated link
by Jean Kelly 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

Please excuse the duplicate posting. The link has been updated. On behalf of Susan Einhorn: A staged reading with a professional cast of A QUESTION OF COUNTRY by Janet Neipris directed by Susan Einhorn, as part of the First Acts KCFA series, on Tuesday evening, May 5th at 7 pm on the Colden Stage. For more info and to make reservations: http://southafrica.qc.cuny.edu/files/2015/04/Question-of-Country-Flyer.png There will be an additional reading on Monday evening May 4th at 7 pm at Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave. NYC, free, no reservations required.

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A QUESTION OF COUNTRY
by Saenyc 24 Apr '15

24 Apr '15

A staged reading with a professional cast of A QUESTION OF COUNTRY by Janet Neipris directed by Susan Einhorn, as part of the First Acts KCFA series, on Tuesday evening, May 5th at 7 pm on the Colden Stage. For more info and to make reservations: http://southafrica.qc.cuny.edu/files2015/04/Question-of-Country-Flyer.png There will be an additional reading on?Monday evening May 4th at 7 pm at Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave. NYC, free, no reservations required.

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REVISED VERSION - Event announcement
by Julia Delpalacio 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Hello, Sorry for the multiple emails, but revisions were made to the below text. Can you please publish this version instead of the one that was first sent? Thank you, Julia Documentary Screening of “Underwater Dreams” Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 pm Queens Hall, Room 120 Welcoming remarks by President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez Panel discussion and coffee and dessert reception to follow RSVP at http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com<http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com/> Underwater Dreams, written and directed by Mary Mazzio, and narrated by Michael Peña, tells the story of four Mexican-born boys—undocumented immigrants attending a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona—who, with the help of their teachers, built an underwater device out of Home Depot parts and won first prize in a national robotics competition hosted by NASA in 2004. This screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with robotics team members Lorenzo Santillan and Luis Aranda, who are visiting from Phoenix, where they live and work through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Q&A will be moderated by QC Professor Anahi Viladrich from the Sociology Department, whose work specializes in the education, culture, and health of immigrants in the United States. This film screened at the White House earlier this month as part of an national initiative to fund STEM education for underrepresented students. Queens College received a grant from Con Edison’s “The Power of Giving Program” to fund scholarships for three incoming freshman and three students already attending Queens College who show interest and potential in the study of science, technology, engineering, and math. E-mail address for information requests : julia.del.palacio(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:julia.del.palacio@qc.cuny.edu> URL for additional info : http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com<http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com/>

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Google Classroom Workshop, Friday, April 24
by Jean Kelly 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Google Classroom Workshop Join us for another hands-on opportunity to learn more about the uses and the advantages of Google Classroom. Refresh your teaching toolkit: Google Classroom is an excellent tool for maximizing your face-to-face teaching time and improving ways to distribute projects to students. It provides needed flexibility to engage students in collaborative and constructive learning activities. Google Classroom also helps to improve class organization: You can create assignments quickly, provide feedback efficiently, and communicate with students with ease. Teaching can become new again. Date: Friday, April 24  Time: 10 am to 2 pm  Location: Queens Hall 325  Directions: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/directions-queens-hall/ Lunch will be served. Register at http://goo.gl/qiKUQ8 Seating is limited to 15 participants (first come, first served). To participate in this workshop, you must: - bring a laptop - have a Queens College Google Apps for Education account. Claim your account by following the instructions at: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/claim-qc-google-apps-account/. For more information: rachel.stern(a)qc.cuny.edu http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/google-classroom-workshop-april-24/

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Event announcement
by Julia Delpalacio 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Documentary Screening of “Underwater Dreams” Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 pm Queens Hall, Room 120 Welcoming remarks by President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez Panel discussion and coffee and dessert reception to follow RSVP at http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com<http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com/> Underwater Dreams, written and directed by Mary Mazzio, and narrated by Michael Peña, tells the story of four Mexican-born boys—undocumented immigrants attending a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona—who, with the help of their teachers, built an underwater device out of Home Depot parts and won first prize in a national robotics competition hosted by NASA in 2004. This screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with robotics team members Lorenzo Santillan and Luis Aranda, who are visiting from Phoenix, where they live and work through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The Q&A will be moderated by QC Professor Anahi Viladrich from the Sociology Department, whose work specializes in the education, culture, and health of immigrants in the United States. This film screened at the White House earlier this month as part of an national initiative to fund STEM education for underrepresented students. In support of this initiative, Queens College received a grant from Con Edison’s “The Power of Giving Program” to fund scholarships for three incoming freshman and three students already attending Queens College who show interest and potential in the study of science, technology, engineering, and math. E-mail address for information requests : julia.del.palacio(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:julia.del.palacio@qc.cuny.edu> URL for additional info : http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com<http://underwaterdreamsqc.eventbrite.com/>

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Noel Levitz Survey for Students
by Margaret Mcauliffe 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

Dear QC Faculty, I hope you are having a great semester. If possible, Please announce to students in your classes that it is the final week to complete the Noel Levitz survey. A final mailer is being sent on Monday, 4/20/2015 from the President to a sample of students and the extended deadline to complete the survey is 4/24/2015. The Noel Levitz Survey is required by the University and can be used by Middle States. Thank you very much for your help. Meg McAuliffe Director of Institutional Research

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UFS Conference on Globalizing Education: April 24
by Eva Fernandez 18 Apr '15

18 Apr '15

Please see below for an email about a conference on Globalizing Education, organized and sponsored by the UFS. More details on the conference are below, or here: https://sites.google.com/site/universityfacultysenatecuny/home Best wishes, Eva Eva M. Fernández Assistant Vice Provost Queens College, City University of New York http://efernandez.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu -----Original Message----- From: mphilipp(a)gc.cuny.edu [mailto:mphilipp@gc.cuny.edu] Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2015 10:18 AM To: Eva Fernandez Subject: Conference on Globalizing Education Dear Colleague, The University Faculty Senate is sponsoring a conference on Globalizing Education. The keynote speaker is Daniel Kramer, Director of the Fulbright U.S. Study Program at the Institute for International Education. This will be on Friday, April 24th. Please send RSVPs to Vernice.blanchard(a)cuny.edu on or before April 21. We welcome poster presentations that deal with globalizing education and international exchange. If you have a story to tell about your exchange visit or academic program that involves globalization, this is your opportunity to present it. Please send poster presentation suggestions to mphilipp(a)gc.cuny.edu before April 21. We hope to see you at the conference! Katherine Conway, BMCC Manfred Philipp, Lehman and GC

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