This week’s teaching resource is a brief video featuring Pamela Potter, nursing, sharing several specific strategies she employs in her online and hybrid courses for creating a sense of community among students and using basic multimedia tools accessible to all faculty to move beyond information in the textbook. Support for all the ideas she offers […]
Karen Eifler
TLC From the TLC
Each week this semester, look in upbeat for a link to a brief article or video with straightforward, concrete ideas for supporting excellent teaching. These are meant to last about as long as it takes to drink a cup of coffee or tea; coupons for a hot beverage from Bon Appetit were distributed to all […]
TLC from TLC
The Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC) is launching a weekly online series related to its ongoing quest to support superb teaching and learning in all classrooms. Look for a link to a quick article or video right here in upbeat each Monday. Each article and video is designed to take as long to read or […]
Teacher Leadership Network Event, Dec. 11
The School of Education’s Teacher Leadership Network (TLN) will present “An Evening with Dr. Karen Eifler” on Thursday, December 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening will consist of opportunities to network with colleagues, learn about the TLN and future events, and a keynote presentation from Eifler. The Teacher Leadership Network promotes professional growth […]
Join The Garaventa Center For Thirst Friday, Dec. 5
The Garaventa Center will hold a Thirst Friday social gathering on Friday, December 5, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. All faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the last day of classes before finals with a glass of wine, tasty appetizers, and fun conversation. For more information contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at 8014 or […]
Pre-show Reception For “The 1940s Radio Hour,” Nov. 8
As you firm up your reservations to see the University production of “The 1940s Radio Hour,” remember that all ticket holders are invited to attend a wine and cheese reception and pre-play panel prior to the Saturday, November 8 performance. The doors open at 6:30 that night, and at 6:45 faculty members Christi Hancock (history), […]
Spirituality and Meaning in Higher Education Lecture, Oct. 9
All faculty and staff are invited to a lecture on the diversity of spirituality among faculty presented by Jennifer A. Lindholm, special assistant to the vice provost for undergraduate education at UCLA, following her Student Affairs Leadership Workshop earlier in the day. The lecture begins at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 9, in the Holy […]
Pre-Show Reception and Panel for “Scenes and Revelations”
All ticket holders are invited to enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while listening to a panel of campus experts highlight production details and illuminate important themes prior to the Saturday, October 4 performance of “Scenes and Revelations.” The pre-show reception and panel begins at 6:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Lobby. Questions may be directed to […]
Thirst Friday Gathering, Sept. 12
Join staff and faculty colleagues from all over the campus at the year’s first Thirst Friday social on Friday, September 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Garaventa Center. Come for 10 minutes or two hours to enjoy convivial conversations, one of the best balconies on campus, sodas, wine, and surprise treats that have […]
Thirst Fridays Return, August 8
“A sorrow shared is a sorrow halved.” As the campus reels from the sudden passing of our exuberant and feisty Kate Regan, the Garaventa Center would like to dedicate its regularly scheduled Thirst Friday on Friday, August 8 to her memory. Doors open at 3 p.m. in the center (Franz 330) and all faculty and […]