Day: June 29, 2012

Walck Coordinates General Education

As new chair of the General Education Council, Associate Provost Christa Walck will be assuming responsibility for coordinating General Education effective July 1. In that role, Walck follows Brad Baltensperger, chair of the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences, who chaired the General Education Council since 2007 as representative of the Provost.

Free Rides on Tech’s Research Vessel During Strawberry Fest

The public is invited to venture onto Chassell Bay to learn how scientists assess the health of a lake during four free scientific excursions on the R/V Agassiz during the Chassell Strawberry Festival from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7. “We encourage Copper Country residents and visitors to learn how scientists study the Great Lakes and what factors contribute to a healthy lake,” said Joan Chadde, education program coordinator.