March 19, 11:00am – 12:00pm Instructors: Lauren Schiller, College of Communication and the Arts Bonnie Sturm, College of Nursing Explore drawing as a contemplative practice, a way to quiet the mind and lower stress. Learn how drawing can increase mindfulness…
Category: Events
Faculty development events, past and future
A Contemplation Week Event: The 5 Powers (film)
March 18, 7-9pm Moderator: Anthony Nicotera, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice An award-winning film about Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Kong, Alfred Hassler, and their involvement with the peace movement of the 1960’s. Join on your computer or…
A Contemplation Week Event: “Touching the Infinite: Exploring the Sacred Minimalism of Arvo Pärt”
March 18, 3:30 – 4:30 Presenter: Jason Tramm, Communication and the Arts Join us for an exploration of the work of one of the most performed living composers, Arvo Pärt, whose compositions have been described as both spiritual and transcendent.…
A Contemplation Week Event: “Contemplative Pedagogy: An Introduction”
MARCH 17, 9:30 – 10:30 Presenters: Patrick Manning, Pastoral Theology department Kelly Shea, English department Chad Thralls, University Core Ruth Tsuria, Communication department What is Contemplative Pedagogy and how can it positively impact both you and your students? Several faculty…
A Contemplation Week Event: “Meditation for the Classroom”
March 16, 4:00 – 5:00pm Presenters: Marianne Lloyd, Psychology department Michael Taylor, Political Science and Public Affairs department Peter Savastano, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice department; Religion department Faculty members who use meditation in their classes will discuss…
“CFD Virtual Office Hour”
March 12, 1:00pm – 2:00pm Faculty are invited to the Center for Faculty Development “Virtual Office Hour” in Teams to share their concerns and ideas, or just to connect with colleagues. These events will take place monthly. Join on your…
“Lunch and Learn: Defensive Scheduling”
March 9 12:30-1:30pm Moderator: Mary Balkun Kelly Shea, English department Kaitlyn Kehnemuyi, University Library Renee Cicchino, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center “Defensive scheduling” is a strategy for blocking out/protecting time in your schedule, consciously building in time to rest, to…
Work @ Home: Keys to Success
Work @ Home: Keys to Success March 5, 9:00 – 10:00 With the arrival of COVID-19, the term “stay at home” has taken on new meaning. It has brought adjustments that impact our work and personal lives. Join us to…
“Lunch and Learn: Reducing Book Costs for Students with Open Educational Resources”
“Lunch and Learn: Reducing Book Costs for Students with Open Educational Resources” March 3, 12:30 – 1:30 Presenters: Gerard Shea, Lisa Rose-Wiles, Kaitlin Kehnemuyi, Kyle Downey The high cost of textbooks is a growing concern in higher education, especially as…
Diversity Film Series: Go (2001, Japan)
Feb. 26, 4-6pm Moderator: Anne Giblin-Gedacht, Asst. Prof. of History The first event of the spring semester in the Diversity Film Series will be a showing Go (2001, Japan). The film looks at the plight of the Korean minority in…