- Be reminded that all classes must meet on the Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week and all classes must meet during finals week. Failure to do so is a violation of federal regulations on the minimum required amount of class meeting time. Note: there are no TUG classes on Wed., Nov. 23 (the day before Thanksgiving), however, it is a reading day, so an assignment should be given.
- Staff and Faculty Lunch, Wed., Nov. 2, 11am - 1pm, reserved area in the UPSTAIRSUllman Dining Commons. The discounted price of $8 + tax includes all menu options offered in the Dining Commons.
- University Chapel, Thurs., Nov. 3, 11:25am, Samuelson Chapel.
- Center for Teaching and Learning's Lunch Series, Thurs., Nov. 3, 12:15pm, Hum 116 (note location change). Danielle D'andrea (CLU's Turnitin Relationship Manager) will speak on "Introducing Feedback Studio." If you would like to propose a topic or lead a session, please contact Joan Wines at wines@callutheran.edu.
- TUG student registration for Spring and Summer 17 will begin on Fri., Nov. 4. Both the Spring 17 and Summer 17 semesters are available on WebAdvisor and Student planning. Registration appointment times will run from 5 pm to 8:30 pm each evening and assistance will be available to students during that time through the Live Chat button in WebAdvisor. The schedule for TUG registration for Spring and Summer 17 will be as follows:
- Seniors (who have not filed to graduate): Fri., Nov. 4
- Juniors: Fri., Nov. 4 to Tues., Nov. 8
- Sophomores: Tues., Nov. 8 to Wed., Nov. 9
- Freshmen: Wed., Nov. 9 to Fri., Nov. 11
- Artists and Speakers and GSOE present the 2016 Susan Greiser Price Arts and Learning Symposium, Design Thinking: A Universe of Potential, Sat., Nov. 5, 8am-2pm, Lundring Events Center. Admission is free. Click here for information and registration.
- Writing Center workshop series - Encourage your students to attend these workshops on specific topics to support the improvement of writing skills. Click here for information.
- CARE Program: Are you concerned about the well-being of a student in one of your classes? If so, please report the concern to the University’s CARE Team (care@callutheran.edu) and click here to learn more about how we serve and support students of concern on our campus.
- CLA Grant Proposals for Spring '17 awards due Tues., Nov. 1. The Community Leaders Association (CLA) has funds available to support faculty in engaging within the community. Appropriate proposals include cultural events, seminars, outreach efforts, and community-based research. Click here to view a rubric that clarifies selection criteria for this competitive application. Funding is generally provided up to $2,500; to be expended by the following fiscal year end. Click here to view the proposal request form. For questions contact Tim Weaver, Chair of CLA’s Faculty Grant Selection Committee, at tlweaver@callutheran.edu or Ashley Fessenden atafessend@callutheran.edu.
- Westmont College in Santa Barbara is holding its 16th Annual Conversation on the Liberal Arts: Liberal Arts for a Fragile Planet, March 23-25, 2017. This year's Conversation examines the relevance of the liberal arts to environmental concerns. The deadline for submitting proposals is Nov. 15 (student participation is also encouraged).Click here for more information. The early registration price of $200 is available through Jan. 13, 2017.
- Call for Papers-The National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies will host its national conference in Dallas, February 13-18, 2017. Persons interested in presenting a paper, round table, etc. should submit an abstract, not to exceed two (2) pages, that are related to Hispanic, Latino and Chicano experiences. Please indicate the time required for presentation of your paper (25 or 45 minutes). Interested scholars should submit his/her abstract with presenter’s name, institution/organization, address, phone and email no later than Sat., Nov. 5. Please forward abstracts to: Dr. Lemuel Berry, Jr., Executive Director, NAAAS & Affiliates, PO Box 6670, Scarborough, ME 04070, or by fax to (207) 856-2800, or via email at naaasconference@naaas.org. Click here for more information.
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