February 15, 2017 FAC/STAFF
Today: Staff Council Tech Series: G-Mail Training – Intro & Intermediate

The next Staff Council Tech Series program, G-Mail Training, will take place on Wednesday, February 15, from 2-3 p.m. in BR43 (Bruening Hall, basement of Boler Business School). This training session, which was designed with the beginner/intermediate user in mind, is a collaboration with JCU ITS. Topics will include: General Overview, Forwarding, Canned Responses, Gmail Labs, Extensions, Labels, Filters, and Scheduling Emails.

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Today: Graduate Students: Spring 2017 and Summer 2017 Graduation Application Deadlines

Graduate Students: If you haven’t already done so, the deadline to submit a spring (May 2017) graduation application is Monday, February 13. The deadline to submit a summer (August 31, 2017) graduation application is Wednesday, February 15.

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Today: India Spring Break 2018

Immerse yourself in the fascinating country and culture of India over Spring Break 2018. This three-credit course is for undergraduate and graduates of any major. Come to one of the information meetings: Wednesday, February 15, at 2 p.m. in SB 106 or Thursday, February 16, at 5 p.m. in SB 106.

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February 15, 2017 FAC/STAFF
CDM Brown Bag Workshop: Using Canvas Outcomes & Rubrics for Assessment

Outcomes make it possible to track students’ progress as measured by pedagogical goals or desired outcomes. Assessments created to test student knowledge or to require students to demonstrate a specific skill resulting from a learning activity can be aligned to learning outcomes using rubrics. Two sessions of this workshop are being offered from noon-12:50 p.m.: Tuesday, February 21, and Friday, February 24.

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Lambda Chi Alpha: Books for Soldiers

Donate your used books to Active Duty Soldiers who are fighting overseas. These books are very important in increasing troop morale. Drop off any books (except textbooks) in the LSC Atrium every day this week from 4:30-5:30 p.m. or by appointment.

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Beijing Center for Chinese Studies

The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies is a Jesuit program in Beijing, China, for American students who want to learn Chinese language and culture. It is
appropriate for students from many different majors. Representatives from the Beijing Center will be visiting campus on Thursday, February 16. You can find them in the LSC Atrium between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., as well as at a general information session at 2 p.m. in room AD258.

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Part of Term Course Reminders

Please be aware that classes meeting for only part of the term have different dates and deadlines for registration, changing to pass/fail or audit and for course withdrawal.

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Theology & Religious Studies Meet Your Major/Minor Open House

Thinking about adding a major (36 credits) or minor (18 credits) in Theology & Religious Studies? Curious about courses being offered next semester? Want to learn about earning an MA in TRS during your fifth year? These questions and more will be answered at the TRS Open House on Wednesday, February 22.

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Today: IM Gym Altered Hours Due to High School Event

The IM Gym will be closed Wednesday, February 15, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for a High School Event. Regular open recreation hours will resume at 3 p.m.

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World Union of Jesuit Alumni Global Congress Coming to JCU

Did you know that Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J., first spoke of becoming “men [and women]” for others at the 1973 World Union of Jesuit Alumni (WUJA) gathering in Spain? Did you also know that John Carroll University will host the 2017 WUJA Global Congress from June 28-July 2, the first time the event will be held in North America?

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