Academic Affairs Events Calendar – beginning tomorrow, November 3
November 2, 2023
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, November 3, 10:00–11:00 AM
CUNY with D2L
Brightspace Demo for Faculty (virtual)
This 1-hour webinar will demo the new CUNY Learning Management System – Brightspace. (D2L is the name of the software company.) We will go over basic navigation, course navigation, student experience, look at a sample course and learn about accessibility in Brightspace. Multiple dates available throughout November! More information and register here.
Friday, November 3, 2:00–3:30 PM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Alternatives to AI in the Classroom (virtual)
In this conversation, we will think about and discuss how to minimize AI use in our classrooms. What kinds of class activities, assignments, and assessments can we use where students will be less likely to turn to AI. Can we avoid AI altogether? Register in advance here.
Monday, November 6, 1:00–2:00 PM
CUNY with D2L
Brightspace Demo for Faculty (virtual)
This 1-hour webinar will demo the new CUNY Learning Management System – Brightspace. (D2L is the name of the software company.) Multiple dates available throughout November! More information and register here.
Tuesday, November 7, 12:30–1:45 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Mitsui Lunchtime Forum
Please join us for the next Mitsui USA Lunchtime Forum featuring Lee Dittmar, President, Business Solutions, Inc. Information and Technology Building, room 750. No RSVP required.
Tuesday, November 7, 10:00–11:00 AM
CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Assessing Student Participation in the Online Class (virtual)
Join us to discuss the options for student assessment and feedback in the online synchronous class. For a list of all CTL events, click here. Register in advance here.
Thursday, November 9, 12:30–1:30 PM
NEWMAN LIBRARY
Zotero Workshop (virtual)
This workshop by Professor Joseph Hartnett provides an introduction to Zotero, a free, open-source, bibliographic management tool that allows you to collect, store, and organize information as you do research, and to rapidly generate citations and bibliographies as you write. More information and RSVP here.
Thursday, November 9, 12:30–1:30 PM
CUNY with D2L
Brightspace Demo for Faculty (virtual)
This 1-hour webinar will demo the new CUNY Learning Management System – Brightspace. (D2L is the name of the software company.) We will go over basic navigation, course navigation, student experience, look at a sample course and learn about accessibility in Brightspace. Multiple dates available throughout November! More information and register here.
Thursday, November 9, 2:00–3:00 PM
DIGITAL LEARNING HUB and BCTC
Brightspace Transition – Open Q&A (virtual)
The LMS Transition Committee will host a virtual Q&A session on the upcoming transition from Blackboard to Brightspace. Registration required. Click here to attend. Click here to learn more about Brightspace transition.
LOOKING FORWARD
Monday, November 13, 1:00–2:00 PM
CUNY with D2L
Brightspace Demo for Faculty (virtual)
This 1-hour webinar will demo the new CUNY Learning Management System – Brightspace. (D2L is the name of the software company.) We will go over basic navigation, course navigation, student experience, look at a sample course and learn about accessibility in Brightspace. Register here.
Tuesday, November 14, 12:30–2:00 PM
CUNY MINDSET AMBASSADOR AND SCHWARTZ COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE
Getting Started with Learning Mindsets (virtual)
Join colleagues interested in improving student success both in the classroom and beyond. You will learn how to promote a growth, mindset, support purpose and relevance, and a sense of belonging. Discussion led by Anna D’Souza, Associate Professor (Marxe) and School and Mindset Ambassador for 2023. All are welcome. Register in advance here.
Tuesday, November 14, 6:00–8:00 PM
MISHKIN GALLERY
Presented in collaboration with Community Viewing: “We didn’t ask permission, we just did it.”
Baruch’s Black and Latino Studies (BLS) and CUNY’s Center for Puerto Rican Studies (CENTRO). Doors stay open late for remarks by curator Manuela Paz (Embajada) and a live musical performance by Joel “Yoyo” Rodriguez. Mishkin Gallery, 135 E. 22 Street. More information and RSVP here.
Wednesday, November 15, 9:00–10:30 AM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
Coffee Chats/Tea Talks
All faculty and staff are invited to a monthly series of coffee chats to come together in an informal setting and celebrate the cultural heritage months recognized by the Office of Student Life and our community. Our Latinx Heritage Month chat, previously scheduled for 9/26, will be hosted by Associate Provost Raquel Fich. Information and Technology Building, Faculty lounge, room 760. No RSVP required.
Thursday, November 16, 12:30–2:00 PM
ROBERT ZICKLIN CENTER FOR CORPORATE INTEGRITY
College Athletes as Employees
This event, featuring Prof. Marc Edelman (Department of Law), promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the college athlete rights movement, addressing both the monetary opportunities for young athletes and its implications for social justice. Vertical Campus, room 14-220. RSVP here.
Thursday, November 16, 1:00–2:00 PM
WEISSMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
On the Art of Political Agency: Manet’s Execution of Emperor Maximilian in the Global Context (virtual)
Join us to hear about the geopolitical tensions Édouard Manet captured in his controversial painting of the 1867 execution of Emperor Maximilian, the Austrian archduke whom imperial France instated to rule Mexico City during the Franco-Mexican War. Featuring Dr. Olga Johnson (Queensborough Community College). Part of the World Cultures, World Art Series. More information here. RSVP here.
Thursday, November 16, 5:30–7:30 PM
INITIATIVE FOR THE STUDY OF LATIN AMERICA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND COMPARATIVE LITERATURE”
“Lluvia de Piedras”- A Memorial Tribute to Lourdes Gil, Professor and Poet
A celebratory tribute to Professor Lourdes Gil and the launching of her posthumous poetry collection Lluvia de Piedras (Ediciones Furtivas, 2023). Led by Prof. Elena Palmero of Universidad Federal de Río de Janeiro. Organized by the Cuban Cultural Center of New York in collaboration with ISLA and MLCL. Information and Technology Building, Newman Library, 2nd Floor. More information here. RSVP to info@cubanculturalcenter.org.
Friday, November 17, 12:00–1:30 PM
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
DEI Fridays: “Critical Language Awareness,” featuring Shawna Shapiro (Middlebury College) (virtual)
DEI Fridays is a practice of community building, reflection, and learning, aiming to improve our campus climate around issues of equity, inclusion, and justice. All faculty, staff, and students are WELCOME! Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Wasserman Jewish Studies Center. More information here and RSVP here.