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Handling Hot Topics in the Classroom

By Mary Balkun January 16, 2024 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Monday, Jan. 22 2:00pm – 3:00pm in Teams Each day seems to introduce a charged topic or issue that can potentially work its way into the classroom environment. Such conversations…

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Digital HumAnIties: Texts and Technology in the Classroom 

By Mary Balkun December 1, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Dec. 7, 3:00pm – 4:00pm, in Teams In this talk, Dr. Sheila Gross will discuss understanding and producing texts in a variety of media through digital platforms and AI tools,…

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Diversity Reading Group: Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place

By Mary Balkun November 17, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Friday, Dec. 1, 9:30am – 10:30am, in Teams “When Neema Avashia tells people where she’s from, their response is nearly always a disbelieving “There are Indian people in West Virginia?”…

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“Faith and Reason, Theology and Science, and the CIT”

By Mary Balkun November 17, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Nov. 30, 4:00pm – 5:00pm University Center 206 The Catholic intellectual is alive and well at Seton Hall. Join us on Nov. 20, 9:00 for an informal conversation about the…

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Contemplative Pedagogy Check-in/Brainstorm 

By Mary Balkun November 17, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Nov. 30, 12:30pm – 1:30pm, in Teams Have you been using contemplative techniques in the classroom this semester? Have they been a success? Have they been not-quite-working? Do you know…

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An Open Discussion about DEI at SHU

By Mary Balkun November 17, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Monday, Nov. 27 OR Tuesday, Nov. 28 12:30pm – 1:30pm Jubilee Hall, rm. 132 There are a variety of DEI initiatives available to faculty at the university, but are they…

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Faculty Diversity Seminar, Spring 2024 -Applications Being Accepted

By Mary Balkun November 13, 2023 Faculty Opportunities, Professional Development No Comments

Applications for the Spring 2024 iteration of the Faculty Seminar on Challenging Racism and Teaching for Inclusivity, Spring 2024, are now being accepted. Details can be found below. The seminar…

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Assessment Workshop: Designing Effective Learning Outcomes

By Mary Balkun October 26, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Friday, Nov. 10, 10:30am – 11:30pm Join us for this interactive workshop where faculty will learn strategies for designing effective student learning outcomes, whether for courses or for departments/programs. In…

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Impact Talks Presents: Generative AI and Higher Education

By Mary Balkun October 26, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Thursday, Nov. 2, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Bethany A The Office of the Provost, together with the Center for Faculty Development and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, invites all members…

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Developing a Manageable Plan for Student Learning Assessment

By Mary Balkun October 6, 2023 Events, Faculty Opportunities, Forthcoming Events, Professional Development No Comments

Oct. 13, 10:00 – 11:00, in Teams This first in a series of interactive assessment workshops will begin with an introduction to the university’s assessment plan, followed by hands-on activities…

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  1. Dr. Catherine Tinker on AI Strategies DebriefDecember 8, 2025

    Will this be open access? If a link is needed, please send it to me at catherine.tinker@shu.edu. Thanks.

  2. Dr. Catherine Tinker on Winter Writing RetreatDecember 8, 2025

    Hi Mary, I hope to see you at the winter writing retreat in January. Keep me on your list please.

  3. Elizabeth Van Dyk on Practical Pedagogy Book ClubAugust 28, 2025

    Looking forward to joining Practical Pedagogy Book club! Please let me know what book we will start with!

  4. Tom McGee on “Innovators In AI: Pedagogical Challenges and Ethical Questions”June 26, 2025

    These are usually on the official SHU events page (in this case, at https://events.shu.edu/day/date/20250414) where you'll see an "add to…

  5. Ellen Hayes on Mission Partners Program: Applications Due June 30, 2025May 14, 2025

    Hi Mary, I do not know in adjuncts are allowed to participate in the Mission Partners Program, but if so,…


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