Friday, September 6, 2013

Liberal Education Forum Series to begin Sept. 10

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program invite faculty and staff to a series of brown bag forums relating to important aspects of liberal education reform at UW-Eau Claire. The forums will be held from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in Davies Center. Following are the forum details, including dates and locations:

Sept. 10: "IL - Integrative Learning for the Liberal Education Core," Centennial Room (320).
  • Introduction to IL learning outcome.
  • Pedagogical practices to consider.
  • Consultant project application process.
  • Blugold Bundle application process.
Sept. 17: "R1 - Multicultural Learning for the Liberal Education Core," Menominee Room (320F).
  • Introduction to MC learning outcome.
  • Pedagogical practices to consider.
  • Consultant project application process.
Sept. 24: "R2 - Global Learning for the Liberal Education Core," Ho-Chunk Room (320E).
  • Introduction to global learning outcome.
  • Pedagogical practices to consider.
  • Consultant project application process.
Oct. 1: "Learning Communities at UW-Eau Claire," Ho-Chunk Room (320E).
  • Learning communities concepts and practices at UW-Eau Claire.
  • Residential learning communities.
  • Non-residential learning communities.
  • Application process.
For more information, contact Laurel Kieffer, Title II grant activity director, at kieffel@uwec.edu.

Condolences

Condolences to Laurie St. Aubin-Whelihan, Continuing Education, whose mother, Esther St. Aubin, passed away Sept. 4 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Investment counseling to be offered Sept. 10-13

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees during the following dates and times:
  • Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
  • Sept. 11,  9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
  • Sept. 12,  9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
  • Sept. 13,  9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.