Appointments: Nov. 30, 2006
David Bobzien, Judith Sugar, Blain Claypool, Franco Biondi,, Mark Levine, Amy McFarland, Heidi Hurst, and Kent Ervin, have recently won or been appointed to new posts.
Archive for November, 2006
Fit Bits: Workplace fitness part II
By: Bill Oberding
November 30th, 2006
Hello everyone, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving Holiday with your family and friends. Last month we discussed some simple upper body exercises that you could do at your desk or your work area. We also discussed walking or jogging around campus. This month I will give you some simple lower body exercises to try, while at your desk or work area, and later I have some places for you to walk during your lunch break.
Fabes and Fenwick honored as November 2006 Employees of the Month
By: Michelle Rachal
November 29th, 2006
The Staff Employees’ Council has selected Kimberly Fabes and Ginger Fenwick the November 2006 Classified Employees of the Month.
Glotfelty recognized as Carnegie Foundation Nevada Professor of the Year
English professor Cheryll Glotfelty was selected as the 2006 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Nevada Professor of the Year.
Book Nook plans silent auction, Dec. 12-14
By: Jan Jones
November 28th, 2006
From the 12th to the 14th of December, you are invited to preview and bid on some unusual books that were donated to the Book Nook, Getchell Library’s used bookstore. The sale will help fund Book Nook expenses.
Keppelmann named director of outreach for College of Science
As a former department chairman, as well as a father of school-aged children, Ed Keppelmann brings an exciting perspective to his new position as director of outreach for the College of Science.
Accreditation forum on curriculum, teaching and advising, Nov. 30
A campus-wide accreditation forum discussing aspects of the University’s accreditation effort will be held Thursday, Nov. 30 starting at 3 p.m. in the Jot Travis Student Union, Alumni Room.
Take a Look Back: Photo collections in the University Archives
Old Mackay Stadium packed to capacity for the 1927 homecoming game vs. St. Marys. A cold quiet morning on campus in the winter of 1944. These historical images and thousands more can be found in the photograph collections of the University Archives.
Committee on the Status of Women Brown Bag Lunch, Dec. 11
The Committee on the Status of Women invites faculty, staff, and students to join us for the Brown Bag Lunch Series on Diverse Communities.
Teaching Tip: Characteristics of outstanding teachers
By: Barbara Millis
November 27th, 2006
A student panel listed these characteristics of outstanding teachers:
