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121 Fitness offering free running, biking and cycling clubs this summer; sign up today
121 Fitness is offering three free fitness clubs this summer, including the new Cycle Club. Cycle Club meets on Saturdays at 8:15 a.m. at 121 Fitness and leaves for a two-hour ride at 8:30 a.m. 121 Fitness Cycle Instructor Deneen LaMonica leads the rides. A bike and helmet are required. There is…
Looking to implement the flipped classroom? Hear from CWRU faculty on best practices, pitfalls
The latest innovation in college-level teaching is the so-called "flipped classroom," in which what was commonly done in the classroom (listening to a lecture) is done outside of class (using pre-recorded lectures or similar resources), and what was usually done outside (working on homework,…
Deadline to order from FedEx, Printing Services for FY15 is June 25
In order to be processed as part of Fiscal Year 2015, all letterhead, envelopes and business card orders need to be placed with FedEx and Printing Services prior to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. Anything submitted after this cut-off time will be on the next production run and will not be processed…
Register for 2015-2016 Staff Mentoring Circle program
Registration for the 2015-2016 Staff Mentoring Circle program is now available. The initial meeting, which will serve as a meet and greet for participants, will be Thursday, Aug. 13, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Toepfer Room of Adelbert Hall. This program is tailored to staff members who wish to…
Faculty: Learn how to avoid stereotype threats in the classroom at June 18 UCITE session
At the next University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) session, Edwin Mayes, director of the First Year Experience, and Naomi Sigg, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will lead a discussion on the various types of stereotype threats that exist and what we can…
Discover tools to improve your workplace in six-part workshop series
The Department of Human Resources’ Organizational Development and Learning Unit will launch a six-part series beginning Wednesday, June 30, based on the book: Rising Above a Toxic Workplace by Gary Chapman, Paul White and Harold Myra. During the series, attendees will examine various aspects of a…
PeopleSoft 9.2 Financials update: Issues with ship-to location on purchase orders, logging out users
As part of the PeopleSoft Financials 9.2 upgrade, some users of the system have experienced difficulty overriding the default “Ship-to-Location” at the requisition level. The issue has affected SmartCART Purchase Orders (POs) in which incorrect “Ship-To” locations were sourced onto the PO…
Learn to grill healthy meals at June 18 cooking demonstration
Victor Lane, chef at Bon Appetit Management Co., will give a free demonstration on healthy grilling June 18 from noon to 1 p.m. on the Case Quad, outside of Nord Hall. More information and registration for the free demonstration are available online.
Attend final University Compliance Office information session on HIPAA
The University Compliance Office will present its final information session on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on Thursday, June 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Toepfer Room of Adelbert Hall. Since last July, the University Compliance Office has presented monthly…
Faculty: Avoid teaching burnout with help from June 11 UCITE session
Teaching a course for the first time can be stressful, as faculty members are not sure about the scope and sequencing of the content and the most appropriate teaching strategies. The second time is less stressful because they know what to expect and can iron out the kinks. The third time tends to…