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Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY 2012

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Friday Faculty Fest Workshops

• February 3 - Integrating Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum RSVP

12:00-2:00PM (LIB 301)

Critical thinking skills are more important than ever as the United States continues to move from a manufacturing- to service-based economy. The ability to observe, analyze, reason, and judge are necessary to be a productive member of society - and it is up to educators to ensure that students are properly equipped. (Juanita Holliman, Asst. Professor of Nursing--CSU)

• February 10 - Using the CSU Archives for Better Research RSVP

12:00-2:00PM (LIB 301)

A common - and erroneous - assumption is that all the information that a person needs just a mouse-click away on the internet.  But believe it or not, only fraction of information is available there.  The rest is stored in all sorts of places - and particularly archives.  Being able to navigate archives properly can open a whole new window of opportunity for your personal research. (Stuart Campbell, Archives Consultant--CSU)

• February 17* - Teaching Today's Generation, from Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, from Google to Facebook: Cultural Changes Affecting American College Students RSVP

12:00-2:00PM (LIB 301)

This workshop will chart the cultural changes influencing pedagogy, student development and spiritual outlook of today by examining the most pronounced cultural influences of today, particularly in entertainment and the internet.  The question at hand is, how can we reach students in a positive, meaningful way? (Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor--Trinity United Church of Christ)

• February 24 - Everything's an Argument: Pedagogy of Critical Thinking RSVP

12:00-2:00PM (LIB 301)

The purpose of this workshop is to explore methods for helping students understand the concept of critical thought and information orientation.  Upon completion we will be better equipped to use culturally-relevant instruction to empower, build character, inspire excellence, and ultimately to increase the academic achievement of students. (Kim Dulaney, Lecturer in African American Studies--CSU)

*Events to include lunch