All instructors (full and part-time faculty, graduate teaching assistants) interested in learning more from peers on how to effectively use eCampus to provide feedback while grading or tips for enhancing student participation via discussions are encouraged to attend the next Teaching and Learning Community meeting March 7 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Events
Faculty, staff and students are invited to celebrate the book launch of WVU History Department’s William Hal Gorby Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in person in the Robinson Room of the Morgantown Downtown Library or virtually via Zoom. This is a “must attend” event for those interested in Appalachian history.
The Office of the Provost will continue its monthly Campus Conversations focused on academic transformation topics and initiatives to engage the wider University community in dialogue about these efforts. The third session, “Academic Transformation: University Budget Model,” is scheduled for Thursday, March 10, at 11 a.m.
All incoming freshmen are required to participate in New Student Orientation. This year NSO includes modules and a virtual meeting with an academic advisor. Modules will be available May 17 and students will have until June 10 to complete this portion.
TEDxWVU is seeking speakers to present talks that will spark deep discussion and connection surrounding this year’s theme “What’s Next?” Speaker applications can be found on our website or on our social media platforms @tedxwvu. Applications close March 5.
Michael McCawley, Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, will speak to WVU retired faculty and staff on “Scam or Not: Air Pollution and the Health of the Elderly” followed by a Q&A session tomorrow (March 2) at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom. All members of the community are welcome to attend, but must register for the Zoom link by today (March 1).