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Campus News and Events
Water Education: Developing 21st Century Solutions
Tuesday, May 22, through Friday, May 25, 2012--Bridgewater State University
The Annual Project WET national conference will be hosted by Bridgewater State University's Watershed Access Lab. Attendees will join practitioners from across the country to share ideas, methods, and experience. Presentations will relate Water Education to a range of topics: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Pedagogy, Action Education, and Technology. The Pre-Conference is on Tuesday, May 22, with the full conference to follow Wednesday to Friday. For more information, contact Kim McCoy, Program Coordinator WAL/CASE, kmccoy@bridgew.edu or 508-531-2630. To register: www.bridgew.edu/wal.
Sixth Annual NEBATYC (New England Biology at Two-Year Colleges) Conference
Tuesday, May 22, 2012--Massasoit Community College
Community college educators from across the Commonwealth will gather to discuss Biology topics ranging from "Presenting Evolution" and "Incorporating Writing into an Anatomy Course," and from "Sustainable Landscaping Show and Tell" to "The Power of Problem-based Learning". The annual conference provides an opportunity for faculty (and interested others) to discuss the thrills, pitfalls, challenges, and day-to-day work with diverse students. Registration is free. More information and registration are available at: NEBATYC website
Southeastern MA College Writing Conference
Thursday, May 24, 2012 --Bridgewater State University
The theme for this conference is "Readers as Writers Across the Curriculum" and keynote speaker is Matthew Parfitt, chair of the Division of Rhetoric at Boston University and author of Writing in Response (Bedford/St. Martin Press 2012). Break-out workshops will explore  topics such as "Forgotten Literature in the Writing Classroom," "Conducting Small Group Student Writing Conferences," and "Boosting Book Group Participation with Technology." The conference is supported by all six CONNECT institutions- Bridgewater State University, Bristol, Cape Cod, and Massasoit Community Colleges, Mass Maritime Academy, and UMass Dartmouth. Registration is free to attendees from member institutions, $20 for K-12, and $70-80 for non-member institutions. For more information or registration forms, visit this website: SE MA Writing Conference.
Third All-Media Juried Art Exhibition
May 24-July 7, 2012--Bristol Community College
The BBC Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery re-opens with the 3rd All Media Juried Exhibition running through July 7, with an opening reception on Thursday, May 24 from 6-8 p.m. Works in the exhibition include painting, sculpture, collage, drawing, photography, digital and mixed media. Launched in 2009, this biennial exhibition features some of the best work in the South Coast and provides a welcome opportunity to showcase the diverse talents of regional artists. For more information, call 508-678-2811 ext. 2631 or visit http://www.bristolcc.edu/gallery/.
Technology for Better Living Conference/Expo for Older Adults  Friday, June 1, 2012--Cape Cod Community College This conference is designed for older adults, seniors, caregivers, and professionals to provide timely information on the latest tools for independent living into old age. Conference workshops will focus on emerging technologies that will enable older adults to live healthier, longer, "better" lives. Workshops themes include Smart Homes Technology, health and wellness, social networking and learning. Registration of $50 includes a continental breakfast, box lunch, and refreshments. For more information, contact Nancy Chen, nchen@capecod.edu, (508) 375-5011. To register: Technology for Better Living. Second Annual Greenlight for Girls Day SouthCoast Saturday, June 2, 2012--UMass Dartmouth This FREE event introduces girls ages 10-15 to everything you can do with Science and Technology, including Lego Robotics, Magnetic Nail Polish, Aerodynamics, Simulated Calculus, Music, and more. Registration limited to first 150 girls. For information, email kaputcenter@umassd.edu or call Becky Moniz at (508)999-8797. To register go to: http://www.kaputcenter.umassd.edu/events/g4g/2012/. |
