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August 30, 2011: Faculty/Staff News
Faculty, Staff Invited to University Family Picnic
A sumptuous menu has been planned which will include bourbon marinated steak, BBQ split chicken breasts, grilled tofu, hamburgers, hot dogs, vegan chili, baked potato bar, summer vegetables, baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, relish tray, s'mores, key lime bars, ice cream novelties and fresh fruit.
There will be many activities for both the young and old to enjoy:
- boat rides
- moonbounce
- face painting
- organized games
- magician
- horse shoes
Please return your R.S.V.P. card by Wednesday, Sept. 7, or if you have misplaced it, you may call the University’s R.S.V.P. line at ext. 4094. Please leave your name, the number of adults, the number of children ages eight and under and the number of children ages three and under. The pricing for the different age groups varies so be sure to share this information.
Faculty Working with the Media Luncheon
The Public Relations Office actively promotes members of the faculty to the media as resources in their fields of expertise. We would like to invite you to a Faculty Working with the Media Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11:30 a.m. in PNC Board Room of Brennan Hall.
At the luncheon, we will review ways to work with the media and provide information about different types of media and interview techniques. Larry Beaupre, managing editor of The Scranton Times-Tribune, will also discuss what reporters look for from faculty experts.
The luncheon is designed for faculty who have already worked with the Public Relations Office, as well as those interested in finding out about ways to work with the media. We plan to repeat this program each fall semester.
If you are interested in attending, please reserve your spot by calling 941-4094. For additional information call Stan Zygmunt, director of news and media relations, at extension 7662.
How to Update Your Directory Information
- Log into the my.scranton.edu portal
- Click on the “University Links” tab
- Locate the “Directories and Offices” channel
- Click on the link “Faculty/Staff”
- Click on the link “Update Your Directory Information” near top of page
As announced last year, no printed version of the Faculty/Staff Directory will be distributed. Additional information will be made available on how to order a complete printed book when this feature is ready for use.
Technology on Your Own Terms Series Returns
Each semester, the Weinberg Memorial Library (WML) and the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE) offer a faculty and staff advancement series called "Technology on Your Own Terms." The series introduces University faculty and staff to emerging technologies in order to encourage innovation in the workplace and in the classroom. All faculty and staff members are welcome, but seats are limited, so please register for sessions you plan to attend at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration (under Technology On Your Own Terms).
Two Technology On Your Own Terms sessions will be held this fall:
Changing Channels: The Next Generation of Television
Tuesday, Oct. 18, from noon – 1 p.m. in WML 305
In this workshop, we’ll look at new options in home entertainment and media, from HDTV and BluRay to streaming video. We’ll talk about what consumers should look for when purchasing new television screens and introduce new streaming services like Hulu Plus, Netflix and Apple TV. A light lunch will be provided. The workshop is taught by Jason Oakey of the Office of Instructional Technology.
Tools for Tablets: Apps, Sites, and Widgets for Tablet Computers
Wednesday, Nov. 16, from noon – 1 p.m. in WML 305
This workshop will discuss programs that will enhance your use of personal tablets, like the iPad, so that you can get the most out of these devices. We will look at file storage options, word processing programs, as well as social networks and e-reader applications. A light lunch will be provided. The workshop is taught by Sheli McHugh of the Weinberg Memorial Library.
ANGEL Workshops Now Scheduled
- Now that you’ve attended ANGEL Basics workshops, this "drop in" Open Workshop is intended for faculty who want one-on-one assistance with their ANGEL courses. Staff and technical students will be there to assist. Faculty can attend this workshop anytime during the posted hours and should bring any source file you may want uploaded into ANGEL. Please Note: This workshop is not intended to teach faculty the Basics of ANGEL.
- Pre-requisite for this workshop: Must have attended ANGEL Basics I
- Highlight the features of ANGEL.
- Introduce the basic modules of ANGEL as well as the new policies and procedures for the system.
- You will learn how to get started using ANGEL, design the structure of your course, place your syllabus online and upload your course materials.
- Now that you’ve attended ANGEL Basics workshops, this "drop in" Open Workshop is intended for faculty who want one-on-one assistance with their ANGEL courses. Staff and technical students will be there to assist. Faculty can attend this workshop anytime during the posted hours and should bring any source file you may want uploaded into ANGEL. Please Note: This workshop is not intended to teach faculty the Basics of ANGEL.
- Pre-requisite for this workshop: Must have attended ANGEL Basics I
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