Dates to Note
Throughout every academic year, there are many important special events and deadlines. Additional key dates are on the WSU Calendar.
January 2008
18 -- TA Workshop, "Principles of Learning and Articulating a Teaching Philosophy," Murrow 55
February 2008
15 -- TA Workshop, "Lecturing Effectively: The Pros and Cons of PowerPoint," Murrow 53
March 2008
10-14 -- Spring Break
21 -- TA Workshop, "From Lecture to Discussion: Online Collaborative Spaces, Partner Work, Etc.," EME B46
29 -- WSU Showcase poster exhibits by faculty and students
April 2008
4 -- TA Workshop, "Evaluating Student Performance: Rubrics to the Rescue," Murrow 53
10-11 -- Provost's Speaker Series on "Quantitative Reasoning," featuring guests Caren L. Diefenderfer and Ruth A. Doan, QR experts and professors at Hollins University, of Virginia. The series includes a keynote address by Diefenderfer, three workshops, and receptions.
Thursday, April 10
- Faculty Workshop, "Quantitative Reasoning Across the Disciplines at WSU," 9:30-11:30 a.m., Todd Hall 268. Reservations required.
- Faculty Workshop, "Creating Quantitative Reasoning Projects," 1:30-1:30 p.m., todd Hall 268. Reservations required.
- Reception for participants at workshops: 4:00-5:30 p.m., Todd Hall 268.
Friday, April 11
- Keynote Address, "Quantitative Rseasoning: Making Numbers Count," by Caren L. Diefenderfer, 10 a.m., Smith Center for Undergraduate Education 203. Reception following.
- Graduate Student Workshop, "Teaching and Assessing with Quantitative Reasoning Projects," 1-3 p.m., Smith CUE 512. Reservations required.
- Meeting, "Next Steps," (invitation only), 3:30- p.m., Smith CUE 305-A
11-13 -- WSU Mom's Weekend
28-May 2 -- Finals Week
May 2008
April 28-May 2 -- Finals Week