“Engaging Teaching” Book Talk Oct. 26

Learn about integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning PLUS get FREE BOOKS at the Book Talk Event on Monday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in CMU 203. The featured book: “Engaging teaching: The professor’s guide to integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning in the classroom” by John Bean, Professor of English, Writing Program Director, and Chair of the University Task Force on Teaching and Learning at Seattle University. Click headline for more information.

MSUM Planetarium demonstrates digital projector

The MSU Moorhead Planetarium will present “Thirty Billion Light Years in Thirty Minutes” at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This show is free and open to the public. This special, one-time show takes you from Moorhead to the most distant reaches of the Universe and back, showcasing the future capabilities of the MSUM Regional Science Center Planetarium. Click the headline for more information.

MnSCU News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: Immigrants at MSU to be offered courses, MSUM cuts one nursing program and plans to add to another, Student teaching for BSU student and more at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:29823.2468492799/rid:2c323b49955cba7fc0882f2b27f8f664

Town Hall meetings Oct. 14

President Szymanski will host campus Town Hall meetings on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. The campus will be briefed on: 1) Budget Update; 2) Strategic Planning Process; and 3) Update on Revenue Engine (Foundation, Admissions, & Marketing) The same information will be presented at each of the following times: 6:30 a.m., Owens Hall 201; 10:30 a.m., Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom; 3:00 p.m., Comstock Room, CMU #101. Everyone on campus is encouraged to attend a meeting convenient with their schedule.