Once again skywatchers look to the sky, eagerly anticipating a bright comet. For centuries comets were seen as evil omens but now astronomers look forward to them as opportunities to learn more about the early history of our solar system. Comet ISON was discovered in July 2012 and early predictions indicated that it might be the brightest comet in centuries. […]
• Tuesday: Webinar: Teaching Naked with Jose Bowen and Flipping the Biology Classroom: The ULTIMATE Flipping Event, 2-4:30 p.m. • Wednesday: Two-thirty Tea, Work/Life balance conversations, 2:30 p.m. • Thursday: Two-thirty Tea, Work/Life balance conversations, 2:30 p.m. • Thursday: STEM Teaching Toolbox, Computer software for STEM, 3-4:30 p.m. • Friday: Socio-environmental Case Studies, Continued development of an interdisciplinary water management […]
Monday, Nov. 11 2 p.m. Revitalizing Native American Languages One at a Time (CMU 208) Presented by Jim Green, Pine Ridge Oglala When the Maoris of New Zealand revitalized their language, it wasn’t the elders and fluent speakers who led the way. It was people – like you – who learned to speak the language through the Silent Way and […]
The Kappa Sigma – Sigma Sigma Chapter is hosting a charity ball to benefit those struggling with Lupus. The ball will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 from 7-11 p.m. in the CMU Ballroom. Admission is $5 and masks are included. Powerplay DJ will be providing the entertainment for the evening. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, wherein 50% of […]
The process of selecting a successor to Pres. Edna Mora Szymanski took an important step forward when the Presidential Search Advisory Committee held its initial meeting Thursday, Nov. 7. The committee is chaired by Bemidji State University President Richard A. Hanson. The committee received its charge from MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone who asked committee members to forward a slate of […]