Teaching by Discussion
1:30–2:50 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E
How can instructors establish a classroom environment in which discussion is active and inclusive? In this session, you'll explore the aims of teaching by discussion, as well as strategies for encouraging student participation.
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Searching for Excellence: Faculty Search Training
1:30–3:00 pm
William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 201B
Attend an updated faculty search training program offered through the Office of the Provost. Learn about resources for faculty hiring. Based on behavioral science research and best practices from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE program, this training provides concrete, actionable steps to improve the faculty search process. This session will be led by the Office of the Provost, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office for Affirmative Action.
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Academics with Young Children Network: UChicago Parent/Child Outing at the Family Resource Center
3:00–5:00 pm
UChicago Family Resource Center
Bring your babies and young children for an afternoon playdate at UChicago’s Family Resource Center (FRC). Children can engage in play sessions led by FRC staff and parents can network with their colleagues. Snacks will be provided. Spouses and partners are welcome to attend.
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Tour of Troubled Waters: Chicago 1919 Race Riot Exhibit
4:30–6:00 pm
DuSable Museum of African American History
Attend a docent-led tour of the "Troubled Waters: Chicago 1919 Race Riot" exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
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Faculty Introduction to Mental Health First Aid
3:00–4:30 pm
William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 301B
This session will share data on student mental health and highlight some of the warning signs and symptoms of a mental health concern or emotional crisis.
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Navigating Chicago Public Schools
12:30–1:30 pm
William Eckhardt Research Center, Room 301B
Learn how to navigate the Chicago Public Schools application process at this session hosted by the Office of the Provost and Duane Davis, Executive Director of K-12 Education Initiatives.
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Mentoring Graduate Students: Maintaining Effective Communication
1:00–2:30 pm
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310 D/E
UChicago faculty are invited to participate in the first in a series of mentor training workshops, Maintaining Effective Communication.
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Mentoring Graduate Students: Maintaining Effective Communication
10:00–11:30 am
Wieboldt Hall, Room 310D/E
UChicago faculty are invited to participate in the first in a series of mentor training workshops, Maintaining Effective Communication.
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BSD Dean's Office Seminar
3:00–4:00 pm
Gordon Center for Integrative Science, room W301/W303
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced its most recent competition to select new appointees for its Hanna H. Gray Fellows program. The program seeks to improve diversity in the professoriate by supporting fellows who are underrepresented in science. Fellows receive generous support through postdoctoral training and during the early period of their first research faculty position. If you would like to learn more about applying for the program, or about being a faculty mentor for this program, please attend this seminar with Dr. Dennis McKearin, a Senior Scientific Officer with HHMI.
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BSD Dean's Office Seminar
11:00–12:00 am
Gordon Center for Integrative Science, Room W301/W303
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced a competition for new Investigators and Dr. Dennis McKearin, a Senior Scientific Officer with HHMI, will visit campus to present a seminar about applying to the competition. All eligible BSD faculty who started their tenure-track faculty position between March 1, 2005 and April 1, 2015 are encouraged to attend this event.
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