Memorial Day weekend has arrived! Head into the holiday weekend with the latest news from 窪做惇蹋厙s Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education, details on Ensemble Espa簽ols annual festival and an update on a National Science Foundation grant that has brought robots to campus.
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Education meets innovation
When (pictured above) was appointed dean of the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education in January, one of the first things she did was look outside of the college. Beyda-Lories goal: innovation through collaboration. New information and cutting-edge strategies are constantly being revealed in the field of education and beyond, she said. We will be a part of these conversations. Read more about Beyda-Lories goals and vision.
New CAPE courses
The Office of Community and Professional Education (CAPE) has added a number of non-credit programs this summer and fall. CAPE offers a variety of non-credit classes and workshops to University members and the surrounding community. Fees vary. 窪做惇蹋厙 students, faculty, staff and alumni receive discounts on most classes.
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Robots on campus!
As part of a , 窪做惇蹋厙 faculty members are working with nine STEM and education students this summer to integrate robotics into science and math courses for future middle school teachers. Shirley Disseler, department chair and STEM coordinator from High Point University of North Carolina, hosted a robotics workshop at 窪做惇蹋厙 on May 18-19 with the Lego Mindstorm system. Students learned to program the robots to navigate a maze, measure distance traveled and record data such as temperature and light.
And theres more!
- 窪做惇蹋厙 will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
- Ensemble Espa簽ol will perform June 2 at Studebaker Theater in the grand finale of the series.
In the media
Budget effects on seniors
Associate Professor and Gerontology Program Coordinator Lisa Hollis-Sawyer appeared live on CLTVs to talk about the possible effects of the Trump administration's budget proposals on senior citizens. The budget trends were seeing do not keep pace with the aging population, Hollis-Sawyer said. Weve got to ethically re-examine whats going on here because more than one generation will be affected.
Also in the media ...
- The mentioned Erick Howenstine, chair of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, in its list of 2017-18 ACE Fellowships.
- The reported that Lindsey Rose (M.A. 16 Educational Leadership) has been named director of languages for District 112 in Highland Park.
To do
American Spanish Dance & Music Festival
The stage of the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts will see the world premieres of three new choreographies in , part of Ensemble Espa簽ol Spanish Dance Theaters 2017 American Spanish Dance & Music Festival that runs June 7-24. The annual event includes performances, classes, seminars and lectures showcasing the elegance and passion of Spains dance, music and culture.
Mark your calendar!
- , 7:30 p.m. May 30, Auditorium
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