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March 22, 2010 Campus Announcements

Events

Diana Anderson performs piano recital tomorrow evening

On Tuesday (March 23) at 7:30 p.m. in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Dianna Anderson, instructor of piano and coordinator of functional piano, will perform the second in a series of 10 concerts encompassing the 32 piano sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven. This installment includes the three sonatas from Op. 31, the first of Beethoven's sonatas to be deemed "middle period." The set is defined by extreme contrasts, from the overt humor of Op. 31, No. 1, to the soul-searching tragedy of Op. 31, No. 2 the "Tempest," to the capricious virtuosity of Op. 31, No. 3. This event is free and open to the public.

--Erik Anderson, associate professor of music

CETL holding open house

The Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning will host an open house for all students, faculty and staff Tuesday (March 23) in Main 101, 2-4 p.m. Please join us to learn more about the implementation of programs, which will assist in student success and engagement at Minot State University. For questions, contact 858-4040 or julie.keller@minotstateu.edu.

--Beth Odahlen, CETL director





Assessment Day is March 25

For spring semester, Assessment Day is March 25.

2010_Assessment Day_Spr.pdf

For further information, contact 858-3106 or cheryl.nilsen@minotstateu.edu.

--Cheryl Nilsen, Assessment Committee chair


CETL mini-grants available

The Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning would like to announce, to all faculty and staff, the opportunity for a CETL mini-grant. These mini-grants may be used to enhance student success through engaged teaching and learning and/or enhanced civic or community engagement. CETL encourages any interested faculty or staff to apply for this mini-grant by April 15. Those receiving mini-grants will be notified no later than May 1. Please see the following attachments for instructions, as well as the evaluation sheet that will be used.

2010_CETL Mini grant instr.pdf

2010_CETL mini-grant eval sheet.pdf



If you have any questions, contact beth.odahlen@minotstateu.edu or 858-3177.

--Beth Odahlen, CETL director



Graduate School offering thesis and project preparation workshop

The Graduate School will sponsor a one-hour workshop on thesis/project preparation for our graduate students who are in the process of completing their final requirements for graduation this spring, summer or next fall. The workshop will be held April 6 in the Westlie Room, 7-8 p.m.



Content of this workshop will be guidelines for preparing the final documents—formatting, language usage, and inclusions—including review of common errors and elements missing from the current thesis manual. Please invite and encourage your students who are approaching their final writing to attend this workshop. Program directors and committee chairs are also welcome to attend.



In order to have the appropriate number of handouts, please notify me, at 858-3250 or lindsey.vanthuyne@minotstateu.edu, by noon on Friday (March 26) with the number of potential attendees from your area.

--Lindsey VanThuyne, administrative assistant for the Graduate School and Research and Sponsored Programs


General Information

Summer and fall undergraduate graduation applications due March 26

Summer and Fall 2010 undergraduate graduation applications are due to the Registrar’s Office no later than March 26. For questions, call 858-3345.

--Jennifer Sick, registrar


Nationally renowned speaker and author of ‘Mighty Long Way’ to visit MSU
On Feb. 1, 2011, Carlotta Walls LaNier will speak at Minot State University. LaNier is a member of the Little Rock Nine and has written a powerful book, “Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School,” about her experiences (/littlerock9.com/CarlottaWalls.aspx ). Her presentation is being co-sponsored by the University Diversity Committee and the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning.



A one-credit elective course will be offered in the spring of 2011 for those students interested in forming book discussion groups. Free copies of the book will be made available to the first 100 students who register for the course. In addition, faculty members are encouraged to include LaNier’s presentation and/or book into courses that are a good match for the content. Faculty and staff members who are interested in obtaining a copy of the book may contact Julie Keller, CETL administrative assistant, at julie.keller@minotstateu.edu or 858-4040 no later than May 1, 2010.

--Laurie Geller, CETL associate director for first-year experience



MSU in the News
(To inform the MSU community of Minot State items in the media, the Office of Public Information will provide links to items.)



In its Energy Insider segment, KMOT recapped the Energy Impact Symposium. www.kmot.com/News_Stories.asp?news=38612



Reminder: Check the campus calendar on the MSU home page for additional events at http://www.minotstateu.edu/.







































































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