The Week Ahead, a series geared toward faculty and staff, provides reminders, events and possible items for the docket. Coming up in the next few days are the deadline to RSVP for Proposal Budgeting 101, a talk by a Penn State compliance officer, a celebration of life for one of our alumniÌýand more.
Peruse the employee learning and development spring catalog
Each year, Human Resources provides opportunities for faculty and staff to expand their knowledge, learn new skills or enhance overall wellbeing. The spring 2018 catalog is now available online.
Add your unit’s camp offering to the campus directory
Families in the area are looking ahead to camp options this summer for kids, so add yours to the listings page, which will be promoted inÌý¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Today.Ìý
Take a look at paid research opportunities offered on campus
Several labs on campus offer opportunities for community members, from children to adults, to participate in paid ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder research. See if you qualify for any of the studies.
ÌýBrain Awareness Week March 12–16
In celebration of International Brain Awareness Week, ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder will offer a series of brain-related events, including public lectures by expert faculty.
ÌýSt. Baldrick’s Day March 12
For the 11th year in a row, join The Herd and the St. Baldrick's Foundation by theÌýÌýfountains from 11Ìýa.m. to 3Ìýp.m. to help raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer research. The Herd raised over $18,000 last year and had 76 shaves.
ÌýAcademic Technology Showcase March 13
Have a teaching and learning idea that's been percolating? Looking for ways to get your ideas jump-started? Drop by for a showcase and enjoy some breakfast treats while you're there!
ÌýLaw and ethics at Penn State: Reflections of a higher ed compliance officer March 13
Ever wonder what goes in to a university's ethics and compliance program? Penn State's Regis Becker will discuss ethics and compliance in theÌýoften-challenging higher ed environment.
ÌýRegister by March 14: Proposal Budgeting 101
Stressed about developing budgets for proposals? The Proposal Budgeting 101 workshop on Thursday, March 22, can help. RSVP by 5 p.m. on March 14.
ÌýAdvisor Day March 14
For those who registered, it's Advisor Day on March 14. This is a conference-style event, an opportunity for advisors and student-support professionals to participate in professional development, network and learn new strategies and techniques.
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Join Chancellor Phil DiStefano for the university’s spring town hall, where he will discuss higher education’s challenges and opportunities, followed by a panel discussion about Academic Futures.ÌýCan't attend in person?Ìý
ÌýPop-Up Food Pantry March 15
Do you have enough to eat? Are you worried about a friend or ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä student who might be in a similar situation? Visit the Dennis Small Cultural Center in UMC 457 from 2 to 4 p.m. to shop for groceries at a free pop-up pantry.
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Stop by the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom from 6 p.m. to midnight to celebrate the annual Nowruz celebration. This year features Arpege, K-von, DJ Taba and several other traditional performances.Ìý
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Join a memorial celebration of life for ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder alumnus Rudy Horne, a highly respected and beloved community member and educator who touched the lives of many. At ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, heÌýreceived his master'sÌýin applied mathematics and physics and his doctorate in applied mathematics, making him the first African American to graduate with a doctorate from Applied Mathematics.ÌýThe Rudy Lee Horne Memorial Fellowship Fund has been established in his honor to provide graduate fellowship support for students inÌýApplied Mathematics at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder.Ìý
