March 2016 - Socrates - QC Mailman 3 Archives

Call for Proposals: May 6 Teaching & Learning Showcase
by Jean Kelly 30 Mar '16

30 Mar '16

Greetings, Celebrate spring and excellence in teaching at Queens College by sharing your practice at the Center for Teaching & Learning’s fourth annual teaching and learning showcase on Friday, May 6, from 9am - 4pm. The event will include presentations from faculty and students, on engaging teaching practices and learning experiences. Consider presenting any teaching practice you have found to be effective and engaging. We encourage you to include your students in your presentation. Presentations will be 20 minutes each, including Q&A time. Please send us a 100-150 word description of your practice or your students’ experience of it, and why you think it’s effective. The deadline for submission is April 10. To submit your description, point your browser to this link: http://bit.ly/cfp-showcase-may6 RSVP for the event: http://bit.ly/rsvp-showcase-may6 For more information: https://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/cfp-teaching-learning-showcase-may6/ Best regards, The Center for Teaching & Learning

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Reminder: Workshop on Enchancing Academic Integrity in your Classroom - April 1 (it's no joke)
by Jean Kelly 28 Mar '16

28 Mar '16

Greetings! There's still time to register for the April 1 workshop on how to enhance academic integrity in your classroom through pedagogical best practices, presented by the Center for Teaching & Learning in conjunction with the Office of Judicial Affairs Join us from 12 to 3pm, in the President's Conference Room #2, for a session that will include working with case studies, small group activities and discussions. Please RSVP: http://bit.ly/academic-integrity-apr1 Lunch will be provided by the Center for Teaching & Learning Best regards, Jean Kelly Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning

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It¹s No Joke: Enhance Academic Integrity in your Classroom - April 1
by Michelle Fraboni 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

Greetings! On April 1, 2016, the Center for Teaching & Learning in conjunction with the Office of Judicial Affairs is offering a workshop on how to enhance academic integrity in your classroom through pedagogical best practices. Join us from 12 to 3pm, in the President's Conference Room #2, for a session that will include working with case studies, small group activities and discussions, and lunch. Please RSVP: http://bit.ly/academic-integrity-apr1 Best, Michelle ___________________ Michelle C. Fraboni Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning

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The Peace Corps at Queens College, March 21, free hour
by Helen A Gaudette 17 Mar '16

17 Mar '16

Dear all, Could you let students know that we are welcoming Tyler Hurley from the Peace Corps to campus on Monday, March 21, during free hour. Pizza will be served. PH 130. A special focus of the presentation will be about the ways Peace Corps volunteers make a difference around the world, and the great national and international job opportunities they have when they return. Thank you! Kind regards, Helen Gaudette Dr. Helen Gaudette Director, Office of Global Education Initiatives Queens College International Programs King Hall 209, Queens College, CUNY 718-570-0551 Helen.Gaudette(a)qc.cuny.edu<https://mymail.qc.cuny.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=lSQGZRiL-0q3Snt7GfuZcFEgrT5BGdA…> http://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GlobalEd/OGEI http://facebook.com/QueensCollegeOGEI https://twitter.com/QCOGEI ________________________________ [PANO] The Peace Corps at Queens College A Snapshot of Service The Peace Corps sends the best and brightest Americans abroad on behalf of the United States to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world. Peace Corps Volunteers work at the grassroots level to develop sustainable solutions that address challenges in education, health, economic development, agriculture, environment and youth development. Join us on Monday, March 21st, to meet with a Peace Corps representative and learn how you can launch your international career with the Peace Corps. Please contact Tyler Hurley at thurley(a)peacecorps.gov<mailto:thurley@peacecorps.gov> with any questions. Monday, March 21st, 12:15pm - 1:30pm Room 130 - Powdermaker Hall THERE WILL BE PIZZA Courtesy of the Queens College Office of Global Education Initiatives [Official_PC_Logo_]

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Reminder - Tomorrow's talk by Dr. Anthony Picciano - The Online Learning Landscape: Implications for Teaching and Learning, March 17
by Michelle Fraboni 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Greetings all - Please join us for the second lecture in our series of discussions on online education. Dr. Anthony Picciano, Graduate Center and Hunter College, City University of New York, will discuss The Online Learning Landscape: Implications for Teaching and Learning tomorrow, March 17 1:30-3:30, Rosenthal Library, President's Conference Room 2. This lecture series is part of ongoing work to expand our online and hybrid course offerings, with support from the CUNY Strategic Investment Initiative and the Queens College Office of the Provost. Detailed descriptions: https://ctl.qc.cuny.edu/symposia-expanding-online-sp2016/ Register for the March and April symposia: http://tiny.cc/expandingonline-symposia Register for the June 6 symposium: http://tiny.cc/exp-online-symposium-jun6 April 14 - Building Learning with Technology: Connections that Matter Michelle Miller, Northern Arizona University 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Rosenthal Library 230 June 6 - Designing Online and Blended Learning to Foster Diverse Students' Needs and Learning: Factors and Best Practices for Success 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Location TBD Designing Online and Blended Learning to Foster Diverse Students' Needs and Learning: Factors and Best Practices for Success Natalie B. Milman, George Washington University Register for this symposium at http://tiny.cc/exp-online-symposium-jun6 Hope to see you there! Michelle ________________________________ Michelle C. Fraboni Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning

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Reach a wider audience for your publications with CUNY Academic Works, today (March 16) at noon
by Jean Kelly 16 Mar '16

16 Mar '16

Hello everyone - Please join Nancy Foasberg (Humanities Librarian, at QC) and Megan Wacha (Scholarly Communications Librarian, CUNY) to learn about CUNY Academic Works. March 16, 2016 12:00-1:15 Kiely Hall, Room 423 Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here: http://bit.ly/CUNY-ACADEMIC-WORKS-MAR16 Best regards, Jean Kelly, Instructional Technologist Center for Teaching & Learning

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Upcoming Fulbright Information sessions
by Moira E Egan 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Dear all, We are very fortunate to have the program officer for the Institute of International Education's East Asia region joining us for a presentation on the Fulbright U.S. student program. He will be speaking on Monday, March 21st during free hour in Campbell Dome. In addition to other publicity, I'd very much appreciate it if you would encourage students to attend, and have attached a flier for you to post and distribute as you think appropriate. I will also be hosting another information session on April 6th, and the details of both are listed below. These may be most relevant for current juniors, seniors or graduate students who can apply in the next application cycle, but it's never too early to think about building toward a Fulbright application, so all are welcome. Best, Moira Fulbright Information Sessions Monday, March 21st Free Hour: 12:15-1:30 Campbell Dome Wednesday, April 6th Free Hour: 12:15-1:30 Honors Hall Rm. 17 ~ Moira E. Egan, Ph.D. National Fellowships Advisor Office of Honors and Scholarships Rm. 23 Honors Hall Queens College, CUNY (718) 997-2863

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Write to be Read: Research, Impact & CUNY Academic Works, March 16
by Michelle Fraboni 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hello everyone - Please join Nancy Foasberg (Humanities Librarian, at QC) and Megan Wacha (Scholarly Communications Librarian, CUNY) to learn about CUNY Academic Works. March 16, 2016 12:00-1:15 Kiely Hall, Room 423 Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP here: http://tiny.cc/write-to-be-read-Mar16 Best - Michelle Michelle C. Fraboni Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning On 3/9/16, 11:43 AM, "Socrates on behalf of socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu" <socrates-bounces(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu on behalf of socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu> wrote: >On behalf of Nancy Foasberg (Humanities Librarian, Queens College): > >Are you interested in: > >- Reaching a wider audience with your publications? >- Getting more citations? >- Fulfilling grant requirements to make research available online? >- Making information available to all? > >If so, you’re in luck! > >You can do all this and more with CUNY Academic Works. Nancy Foasberg >(Humanities Librarian, Queens College) and Megan Wacha (Scholarly >Communications Librarian, CUNY) will explain. We can answer questions >about authors’ rights, download statistics, and more! > >March 16, 2016 >12:00-1:15 >Kiely Hall, Room 423 > >For more information, email nfoasberg(a)qc.cuny.edu >To learn more about CUNY Academic Works, please visit >http://qc-cuny.libguides.com/scholarly-communications > >Thanks to the Center for Teaching and Learning for their assistance in >promoting this event! > >Download the poster: http://tiny.cc/CAW-March16 > >_______________________________________________ >Socrates mailing list, Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning >Socrates(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu >To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto >https://lists.qc.cuny.edu/mailman/listinfo/socrates

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12th Annual CUE Conference - Proposal deadline: March 21!
by Michelle Fraboni 13 Mar '16

13 Mar '16

Greetings everyone: The deadline to submit a proposal for this year¹s CUE Conference is March 21. Details below: CALL FOR PROPOSALS: http://cuny.is/cue The process of implementation and the cycle of assessment help educators and professionals respond to the needs of students and co-workers around them. On May 13, 2016, Hostos Community College will host the 12th Annual Coordinated Undergraduate Education (CUE) conference, "Walk the Talk: Inspiring Action on the Concourse and Beyond." "Walk the Talk" is about showcasing action, articulating outcomes with evidence based results, and engaging in continuous improvement. Successful proposals will highlight how individuals and/or teams journey through trial and error to reach a best practice. Presentations and interactions will emphasize provable outcomes. Presenters and facilitators are encouraged to include students in leadership roles as part of their proposal to present. Walk the Talk is for pro-active and reflective practitioners who are committed to improving and enhancing learning outcomes and learning spaces on campuses across CUNY. Presentations are scheduled for 50 minutes. Implementation sessions should allow ample time for participants to engage in hands-on, application, activities; 20/20 sessions will be paired by the CUE Presentation Selection Committee; flipped roundtables will attempt to confirm participants' one-week in advance of the presentation date. The online proposal form will ask for a primary contact name and presentation title. All speakers should be listed. Each presentation should choose one themed track (i.e. Influencing Action, Lunch with Students, Freestyle) and a presentation style (i.e., poster, implementation, flipped roundtable). Note that Lunch with Students is strictly a roundtable conversation. The proposal abstract and description should have a maximum of 300 words. Presentation Tracks: * Planning For and Taking Action * Influencing Action Beyond the Classroom * Taking Risks Inside the Classroom * Assessing the Effectiveness of Action * Lunch with Students * Freestyle Types of Presentations: * Implementation Session (hands-on) * 20/20 Shared Dialogue * Flipped Roundtables/Workshops * Poster Presentation Submission deadline: Monday, March 21, 2016 Notification of acceptance: Friday, April 15, 2016 Event Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 Location: Hostos Community College Main Theater Website: http://cuny.is/cue Best! Michelle Michelle C. Fraboni Queens College Center for Teaching & Learning: http://ctl.qc.cuny.edu

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Introducing Our "Living Memory" Program Series!
by Lori A Wallach 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Hello all, Please consider attending this inaugural event -- or any of the events -- of this multifaceted new program. Living Memory is a collaboration between Queens Library/Queens Memory and the Museum of Chinese in America to preserve living memories and celebrate the cultural contributions of the Chinese community in NYC. QC GSLIS student Yingwen Huang is organizing the Queens Memory events of this series. For a full listing of events, see the Living Memory site?<http://connect.queenslibrary.org/1020?mc_cid=04c3edbae9&mc_eid=e218dc7c18> at Queens Library. Thanks! Lori Lori Wallach Queens Memory Outreach Coordinator Center for Teaching and Learning, Razran 316 Queens College Lori.Wallach(a)qc.cuny.edu (718) 990-8532 ________________________________ Living Memory Inaugural Event on Monday, March 14 @ 6:00 p.m. Reserve Your Seat Now<http://queenslibrary.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=12c90813eb61773bec15…> View this email in your browser<http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=12c90813eb61773bec153e93b&id=aabad4b0a5…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/12c90813eb61773bec153e93b/images/117017b1-d68…]<http://queenslibrary.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=12c90813eb61773bec15…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/12c90813eb61773bec153e93b/images/bf1893b2-9f8…]<http://queenslibrary.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=12c90813eb61773bec1…> Program Series Inaugural Event Monday, March 14 @ 6:00 p.m. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/12c90813eb61773bec153e93b/images/1d33bf6c-c30…]<http://queenslibrary.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=12c90813eb61773bec15…> Photo taken by Kitty Katz, Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) Collection Please join us for an inaugural event for the program series, "Living Memory: The Culture and Heritage of Chinese New Yorkers," created by Queens Library and The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA). The mission of this program is to preserve the stories, traditions, and cultural contributions of the Chinese community in New York and share them with the rest of the city. Agenda: Part 1 - An Oral History Interview with Zhang Hongtu An oral history interview with Zhang Hongtu, a contemporary artist based in New York City. Zhang Hongtu has spent the past five decades expanding the ways in which viewers perceive the world around them, skillfully drawing connections between cultures. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/12c90813eb61773bec153e93b/images/78a5c08f-79c…]<http://queenslibrary.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=12c90813eb61773bec15…> Part 2 - Panel Discussion Beatrice Chen, MOCA's Director of Public Programs, will moderate this panel discussion about issues of identity in the process of becoming American, and will touch upon reconciling cultural differences, preserving cultural roots and celebrating heritage. 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