Graduate School Newsblog

Materials from the William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning Luncheon event on international students have been added to the award winning archive of all CTL Lunch and Learn events. Instructors and staff can access 5-8 minute videos on the following topics:

• The Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) program (Beatrice Smith, HU)
• The International GTA Assistance Program (IGTAAP)
  (Sylvia Matthews, CSA)
• The International Student Experience (Shreya Kumar, CS and Ali Mirchi, CEE)
• A Broad Look at International Programs (Darnishia Slade, IPS)
• International Students in Teams (Brett Hamlin, EF)
• How the Multiliteracies Center works with International Students (Abraham Romney, HU)

These resources join similar videos on student accommodations, academic integrity, classroom spaces, group/team activities, integrating communication in the disciplines and blended learning.

Friends of the Van Pelt Library invite you to donate your gently used books, CDs, DVDs and more for the upcoming book sale, which will be held Apr. 7–8, 2015.

Drop-Off Instructions

• If you only have a few donations, please drop them off in the Friends Book Drop located in the library vestibule.
• If you have a box or bag of books, please bring them to the Library Service Desk located on the first floor of the library. If you require assistance, call the Service Center at 7-2508 to have someone meet you at the back door.
• If you need help getting your book sale donation books to the library and would like someone to come to your house to pick them up, contact Dana Richter at 7-2149 or dlrichte@mtu.edu.

Items Not Accepted

• old, tattered, yellowed, marked-up or damaged books
• marked-up lab manuals
• instructors’ class guides
• magazines, journals and conference proceeedings
• outdated almanacs, travel guides and computer manuals
• cassettes, VHS, etc.
• catalogs or telephone books
• encyclopedias and similar sets (unless of high quality and current)

Originally posted in Tech Today (11/14/2014)

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Professor Sarah Green, expert on Lake Superior, will lead a discussion titled “Lake Superior’s History and Future” at the Carnegie Museum. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the discussion following at 7 p.m.

The event is part of a monthly series of sessions on the Geoheritage and Natural History of the Keweenaw, held at the Carnegie Museum in Houghton. The discussions are aimed at the general public but focuses on current research and science.

Originally posted in Tech Today (11/13/2014)

International Programs and Services presents International Education Week, taking place Nov. 17–Nov. 21. International Education Week provides opportunities to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange abroad.

Schedule of Events:

• Nov. 17, 6–7 p.m., Fisher 131
  Fulbright Info Session: Charles Wallace will offer a workshop on his experience as a Fulbright Scholar to Chile.
• Nov. 18, 6–7 p.m., Fisher 131
  Center for Diversity and Inclusion: study abroad panel session for underrepresented students.
• Nov. 19, 7:30–9:30 p.m., Fisher 139
  “I Learn America”: documentary film about teenage immigrants trying to adjust to American culture. Free admission and concessions.
• Nov. 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m., MUB Ballroom B
  Games From Around the World: learn new games and have fun. Free pizza, snacks and refreshments provided.
• Nov, 21, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., MUB Food Court
  Khana Khazana Lunch: try a new food dish from a different country.

Originally posted in Tech Today (11/12/2014)

The Thai Student Association at Michigan Tech invites the campus and community to their annual event: Loy Krathong, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Canterbury House. Members will teach participants to make Thai Krathong, fried pastry cups filled with spiced, minced pork and vegetables.

The event and cooking class is free and open to the public.

Originally posted in Tech Today (11/11/2014)