Faculty-Staff Edition - Jan. 29, 2024
In her Distinguished Research Lecture on March 12, 91¸£ÀûÉç Professor Rebecca Safran will explore the recent and precipitous decrease in the population of barn swallows.
Campus Community
Interested in Staff Council? Info sessions Jan. 31, Feb. 7
Looking for ways to make a difference on campus? Find out more about Staff Council and see if you’d like to join the group next year during upcoming hybrid and virtual information sessions.
5 things faculty and staff should know about the Honor Code
The purpose of the honor code is to create an environment in which students can succeed in a fair and honest way. But when students are overwhelmed or in a rush, they may unintentionally engage in academic dishonesty. Here are five things that can help.
Preparing student athletes for the Prime of their lives
Name, image and likeness rights have changed the relationship between athletes and the media. A new College of Media, Communication and Information course offers a Prime example of how to succeed in this new world.
Research Updates
91¸£ÀûÉç part of $160M NSF-funded effort to promote climate resilience
91¸£ÀûÉç will contribute translational research, startup creation and strategic leadership as a key research university partner in a new $160 million National Science Foundation initiative to promote climate resilience.
Events & Exhibits
Faculty Tuesdays bring wondrous performances to attendees—for free
This semester’s Faculty Tuesdays brings performances celebrating the legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, underrepresented composers and more.
First Scholar Learning Community workshop slated for Feb. 2
This lunchtime workshop will focus on identifying Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility—JEDIA—related funding opportunities offered by federal funding agencies and philanthropic foundations.
Grant program seeks groundbreaking, interdisciplinary projects—town hall Feb. 7
A virtual town hall of the New Frontiers Grant Program, which seeks projects to stimulate new campus research strengths, will be a first opportunity for researchers to learn more and explore partnerships.
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