Canvas Updates for Saturday, November 19
In this production release (November 19), instructors can use MasteryPaths to customize student learning experiences based on student performance. Additionally, instructors with analytics permissions can view analytics in concluded courses.
Continue reading this storyCancelled: Origins of Christmas Lecture
The Origins of Christmas, Dr. Joseph F. Kelly’s lecture scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled! We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Continue reading this storyCurtis W. Miles Faculty Award for Community Service
The Committee on Research, Service and Faculty Development has opened nominations for the 2016-2017 Curtis W. Miles Faculty Award for Community Service. This award recognizes a faculty member who has made a significant contribution to the broader Cleveland community consistent with the University’s mission and goals.
Continue reading this storyToday: Cookies for a Cause
$1 cookies in the LSC Atrium Tuesday, November 15, and Wednesday, November 16, 5-7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Renee Jones Empowerment Center, which is dedicated to providing rehabilitation services for victims and survivors of human sex trafficking!
Continue reading this storyToday: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis
The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis on July 29, 1945, was the Navy’s worst disaster at sea of the Second World War. Of the more than 800 sailors that went into the water after the Japanese torpedoes struck, only 317 survived the five-day ordeal. World War II veteran and Indianapolis survivor Dick Thelen will recount his service experiences on Wednesday, November 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room.
Continue reading this storyRemembering the Jesuit Martyrs
Today, November 16, is the Anniversary of the Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador and their Companions. We will remember them today as our intention at Mass at 12:05 p.m. in Saint Francis Chapel and at 9:30 p.m. in Murphy Chapel.
Continue reading this storyHR Training Series: Mental Health First Aid Training
This training is an eight-hour course, over two days, that provides certification and teaches attendees how to help someone who is experiencing the early warning signs of mental illness and substance use problems, as well as how to intervene in crisis situations such as risk of suicide or overdose. It will take place on December 13 and 14, from 1-5 p.m. in the Jardine Room. Get registration information here.
Continue reading this storyHuman Resources Policy Review
The Human Resources Policy Review Committee is charged with reviewing staff policies and proposing revisions. The last chance to review and comment on the following policies is Thursday, November 17: Staff Vacation Leave, Drug-Free Workplace, Mandatory Reporting for Incidents of Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence.
Continue reading this storyToday: Erasing Stereotypes Panel
Join the Arrupe Scholars for a panel on erasing stereotypes, Tuesday, November 15, from 5-6 p.m. in the Jardine Room. The panel is open for all students, staff, and faculty and aims at opening JCU students’ eyes on the stereotypes we all have about one another.
Continue reading this storyToday: HR Training Series: Responding to Sexual Harassment
Participants learn how to respond to allegations of sexual harassment and gender discrimination under the law and under University policies. This training session will take place on Tuesday, November 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. in the Jardine Room. Get pre-registration information here.
Continue reading this storyEvents Today
JCU News
- John Carroll University Appoints New Vice President for Finance and Administration
- John Carroll Named to The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Midwest” List
- London Fletcher to be Honored at John Carroll-Mount Union Football Game
- John Carroll University Begins Year-Long Celebration Of 100 Years of Collegiate Athletics
- Skylight Financial Group Named the 2019 Boler Partner of the Year
JCU Sports
- Wooster Scores Late to Defeat Blue Streaks in Offensive Battle
- Pranjeta Bags Two on Morgan's Message Night to Defeat Calvin
- Blue Streaks Recover from Slow Start to Dominate Berg in Home Opener
- Men’s Soccer Match Preview: #24 John Carroll University vs. Calvin University
- Blue Streaks Fight for Five-Set Victory over Muskingum in OAC Opener
