Apac Agenda Dec. 1
http://www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/APAC/index.htm#agendas
“Talent is Overrated” topic of Dec. 2 Faculty Development Book Talk
One of the most popular Fortune articles in many years was a cover story called “What It Takes to Be Great.” Geoff Colvin offered new evidence that top performers in any field—from Tiger Woods and Winston Churchill to Warren Buffett and Jack Welch—are not determined by their inborn talents. Greatness doesn’t come from DNA but from practice and perseverance honed over decades. Read more about the upcoming book talk by clicking on the headline.
Tri-College University announces the availability of collaborative grant funds
Tri-College University is a bridge of cooperation that runs between Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and North Dakota State University. In an effort to promote new collaborative initiatives, TCU announces the availability of one-time start-up grant funds for faculty, staff and students. TCU has found that through sharing resources, a greater number of people can be positively impacted and efficiencies readily obtained. This TCU program is intended to develop collaborative relationships between people in our campus community who share a common interest and vision. Click headline for details.
Course updates
American Multicultural Studies Capstone Seminar, AMCS 498: Multicultural Women’s Folklore. This seminar explores ways women of color have expressed their everyday lives, worldviews, interests and identities through oral and material culture traditions. AND, Two sections of AMCS 233 have been added to the Spring 2010 schedule. Click headline for details.
APAC agenda online
APAC agenda for November 17. All materials are linked to the agenda at: http://www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/APAC/index.htm