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Town Hall: New Class Size Pilot, Teaching Expectations and More On The Promotion Process
Notes by Rachael Wiley Town Hall Meeting Conducted by Cheryl Glenn, John Marsh and Paul Kellermann 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 in the Grucci Room.… Continue Reading…
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Manini Samarth Publishes In The Alaska Quarterly Review
Our own Manini Samarth recently published the short story “Simulacra” (under the name Manini Nayar) in the Alaska Quarterly Review. Congratulations, Manini! https://aqreview.org/product/vol-34-no-3-4-winter-spring-2018/ Photo… Continue Reading…
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Difference and Danger
By Judith McKelvey It took me a long time to understand the problem that difference can pose for the supposed “normal” guy on the street.… Continue Reading…
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2018 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Take a moment to congratulate the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Teaching Awards: Master of Arts Excellence in Teaching Award Walter Faro BA/MA Excellence… Continue Reading…
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Tom Thumb of Crystal City
Check out Alison Condie Jaenicke’s latest non-fiction publication. Tom Thumb of Crystal City by Alison Condie Jaenicke
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How My Teaching Weaknesses Became My Teaching Strengths
By Faith Tibbetts McDonald Recently, I met with a representative of a university program designed to promote engaged scholarship. She was looking for opportunities to… Continue Reading…
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NTLFAC (formerly LAC) Event
Need a break from grading? Want to talk shop with your colleagues? Join us on Monday, April 2, at 3:30-5pm in the Grucci Room for refreshment, conversation, and collegiality. The… Continue Reading…
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On The Trail 9
By Amanda Passmore-Ott Terrace Mountain Trail Trough Creek State Park, PA February, 2018 Historically, I’ve delivered my adventures to you all through lyric… Continue Reading…
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Blended Learning in the Business Writing Classroom
By Erica Fleming As an instructor of Business Writing, I face a daunting task at the beginning of every semester: how can I get my… Continue Reading…
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Central PA Theatre & Dance Festival Seeks Playwrights
The Central PA Theatre and Dance Festival, presented by Tempest Productions, will sponsor a playwriting competition as part of the Festival’s inaugural year. Writers of… Continue Reading…
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Why Professional Teachers Are Fabulous
Overheard in the hallways: “Nina, where did you just come from?” “My 602 in Business Writing.” “Wait–haven’t you taken that already?” “Oh yes, about three… Continue Reading…
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Uses and Abuses of Letter Grades In Canvas
On January 25, Krista Quesenberry presented a town hall session on grading with Canvas. Below is a set of instructions for creating a custom grading… Continue Reading…
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On the Trail 8
On the Trail By Amanda Passmore-Ott Cliffs of Moher Ireland, County Clare July 2017 Author’s Note: One of the reasons I started… Continue Reading…
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Current Reading Suggestions for 202A/D: A Silent Form of Professional Development
By Judith McKelvey In the Jan 2018 edition of Scientific American, Michael Shermer writies “For the Love of Science: Combating science denial with science pleasure.” This sounds… Continue Reading…
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Holtzinger Contributes To Through Wolf’s Eyes
Associate Teaching Professor Liz Holtzinger has extended her teaching arm by serving as the Creative and Editorial Director of Through Wolf’s Eyes (TWE). TWE is… Continue Reading…