| May 21 |
Centering Joy in Our Teaching (with the help of Dr. Gholdy Muhammad)Wednesday, May 21, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom At the end of a long year of teaching, it’s important to remind ourselves that love and joy can always be at the center of our work as educators. For this informal discussion, participants will reflect on a podcast interview with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad about her book Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction. Register here. |
| May 14 |
Navigating the Campus Climate as Jewish Faculty in Today's WorldWednesday, May 14, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in CETLS (S510D) An informal "coffee talk" with Dr. Ari Finkelstein of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York. We will be discussing experiences with anti-semitism and resources for handling these experiences in a constructive manner. RSVP is required. Please RSVP with Tuvi Voorhees. |
| May 9 |
Queer Communities Faculty/Staff Interest GroupFriday, May 9, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Open to all employees of BMCC who would like to participate in building community, finding points of bonding/joy and advocacy, and how to help students. |
| May 7 |
Faculty/Staff Social HourWednesday, May 7, 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm in Oculus Beer Garden Join your colleagues for an end-of-the-semester social hour at the Oculus Beer Garden after May's department meetings. All BMCC faculty and staff are welcome to attend! RSVP here. |
| May 5 |
Grading with BrightspaceMonday, May 5, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in Zoom As the end of the semester approaches, do you have questions about how to use Brightspace for grading and student feedback? In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate common methods for evaluating assignment submissions, discussions, quizzes, and other student activity. Register here. |
| May 1 |
AI Tools of the Trade: A Faculty Starter KitThursday, May 1, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in Zoom This session will introduce faculty to essential AI tools that can save time, enhance student engagement, and simplify teaching. It will be a hands-on workshop covering user-friendly AI tools for grading, content creation, lesson planning, and student support. Register here. |
| Apr 28 |
AI as a Catalyst for Pedagogical Revolution: A Round Table DiscussionMonday, April 28, 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm in Zoom The aim of this round table discussion is to amass perspectives from BMCC faculty to promote dialogue with students and faculty that leads to didactic practices and learning outcomes that complement, not oppose, technological and societal adaptation. Register here. |
| Apr 28 |
Building Academic Communities and Careers: Advancing Criminal Justice Education through Conference EngagementMonday, April 28, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm in Zoom Four BMCC faculty members will talk about their experiences organizing student trips to conferences in Boston and DC - both the satisfying aspects of watching our students grow, and the frustrations and pitfalls of planning such a major endeavor. Part of the Inquirer Talks series highlighting the work of faculty who have published pieces in BMCC’s Inquirer. Register here. |
| Apr 25 |
Editing a Themed Book or Journal Article: A Conversation with ColleaguesFriday, April 25, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Zoom Join us on Zoom to hear BMCC faculty share their experiences editing a themed book or journal article. Conversation topics will include how to choose a press or journal and advice/best practices for moving through the process. Register here |
| Apr 25 |
Queer Communities Faculty/Staff Interest GroupFriday, April 25, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Open to all employees of BMCC who would like to participate in building community, finding points of bonding/joy and advocacy, and how to help students. |
| Apr 25 |
Disability is Not a Dirty Word: Supporting Inclusive Language in a Divisive TimeFriday, April 25, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom This session will focus on disability from the lens of intersectionality, and we'll also discuss related topics salient to providing a caring learning environment for individuals with disabilities. Register here. |
| Apr 25 |
Library Resources for Faculty: RefWorks and UlrichsWebFriday, April 25, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in CETLS (S510D) Learn about RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool, and Ulrichsweb, which provides publication trends and information about more than 300,000 periodical/journals. RSVP to Kanu Nagra. |
| Apr 23 |
The Current Climate for Grant Funded ScholarshipWednesday, April 23, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom Do you have questions about how changes in federal policy are impacting grant making? Join Dean Judie Eisenberg for an informal conversation about the current state of federal funding and potential alternative sources of funding. Register here. |
| Apr 23 |
Brightspace Bistro: Student AwardsWednesday, April 23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in Zoom The Brightspace "awards" tool enables faculty to create badges and certificates that can be awarded to students when they complete work or exceed a particular score on an assignment. Learn how two BMCC faculty members are using awards to motivate students and recognize student coursework. Register here. |
| Apr 8 |
On the Tee-Vee: Some Notes for AcademicsTuesday, April 8, 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm in Zoom Our colleague Saavik Ford will share a bit of her experience and expertise on how to get a spot as a talking head and how to be your most effective self once you're on there. Part of the Inquirer Talks series highlighting the work of faculty who have published pieces in BMCC’s Inquirer. Register here. |
| Apr 4 |
Queer Communities Faculty/Staff Interest GroupFriday, April 4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Zoom Open to all employees of BMCC who would like to participate in building community, finding points of bonding/joy and advocacy, and how to help students. |
| Apr 2 |
Improve Retention and Engagement with Open Educational Practices!Wednesday, April 2, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS (S510D) Stop by our info sessions to learn how you can improve course outcomes by incorporating open educational practices! Find out how your colleagues are using open educational practices, and preview paid opportunities this June to incorporate OEP into your course(s). RSVP to jean amaral at jamaral@bmcc.cuny.edu. |
| Apr 1 |
Faculty Project ShareTuesday, April 1, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in CETLS (S510D) and Zoom Come by and hear from your fellow faculty members about their scholarly projects, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and use the space as an opportunity for potential collaboration. Remedios Varo’s Venezuelan Sojourn (1947-1949): An Exploration of Sources - Presented by Margaret Carson (Modern Languages). Two Sarcophagi from Roman Berytus and their Ancient Patrons - Presented by Sarah Madole Lewis (Music and Art). Register here to attend via Zoom. Email Odaelys Pollard to attend in person. |
| Apr 1 |
Improve Retention and Engagement with Open Educational Practices!Tuesday, April 1, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Stop by our info sessions to learn how you can improve course outcomes by incorporating open educational practices! Find out how your colleagues are using open educational practices, and preview paid opportunities this June to incorporate OEP into your course(s). Register here. |
| Mar 28 |
Help Students Get Involved at BMCC: Making BMCC a Second (or Third, or Fourth!) HomeFriday, March 28, 10:00 am - 11:00 am in Zoom Are you looking for ways to encourage your students to take advantage of BMCC’s services? Let’s learn from our students. Student presenters will share their experiences about getting involved with a BMCC service, program, or initiative. Register here. |
