| Nov 15 |
Philosophy FIG Meeting (Topic: Philosophy of Math)Friday, November 15, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in Zoom Discuss two readings:Â "Introduction" of Towards a Philosophy of Real Mathematics, by David Corfield and "Monumental Proof Settles Geometric Langlands Conjecture" (Quanta Magazine). Contact Danesh Singh for readings and Zoom link. |
| Nov 15 |
Learn How a BMCC Faculty Page Can Highlight Your AchievementsFriday, November 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Faculty Pages on the BMCC website highlight the expertise of faculty members who are winning awards, publishing articles and books, and getting noticed in their fields. Learn how to make the most of your Faculty Page at this Zoom workshop. Register here. |
| Nov 15 |
The Fulbright Scholar ExperienceFriday, November 15, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in CETLS, S510D, and Zoom Learn about the Fulbright experience and all the opportunities that come with being a Fulbright Scholar. Hear from BMCC faculty about their Fulbright experiences. To attend in person, email Odaelys Pollard. To attend via Zoom, register here. |
| Nov 12 |
Brightspace Bistro: Faculty Experiences with BrightspaceTuesday, November 12, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Hear from BMCC faculty from a variety of departments about their experiences teaching with Brightspace so far. Presenters will show examples of how they are using Brightspace features in their classes and we'll have time for questions and discussion. Register here. |
| Nov 12 |
Library Resources for Faculty: Refworks and Ulrich WebTuesday, November 12, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in CETLS, S510D Learn RefWorks, a web-based reference management tool, and Ulrichsweb, which provides publication trends and information about more than 300,000 periodicals and journals, can be used for your scholarly projects. For more information and to RSVP, email Kanu A. Nagra. |
| Nov 11 |
Grading in BrightspaceMonday, November 11, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Zoom Are you wondering how to effectively use the grading tools in Brightspace? Join us at this faculty-led workshop to expand your knowledge on a range of grading-related topics. Register here. |
| Nov 11 |
Brightspace Q&AMonday, November 11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Join us at these lab-style sessions to get guidance for working with your courses in Brightspace. Register here. |
| Nov 7 |
IRB Applications and SubmissionsThursday, November 7, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm in Zoom What is considered research? Would my application be considered as "expedited?" Where do I go in order to submit an IRB? Do I need to complete my CITI training? Get answers to your burning questions the about IRB process. Register here. |
| Nov 7 |
Social Care after the Election: Queer Communities FIGThursday, November 7, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom These sessions are intended to help colleagues decompress and find comfort/joy, social care, and community following the 2024 election. Contact Brian Kelley (bkelley@bmcc.cuny.edu) for Zoom link and passcode. |
| Nov 6 |
Social Care after the Election: Queer Communities FIGWednesday, November 6, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom These sessions are intended to help colleagues decompress and find comfort/joy, social care, and community following the 2024 election. Contact Brian Kelley (bkelley@bmcc.cuny.edu) for Zoom link and passcode. |
| Nov 4 |
Brightspace Q&AMonday, November 4, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Join us at these lab-style sessions to get guidance for working with your courses in Brightspace. Register here. |
| Oct 31 |
Promoting the Mental Health of Students of Color: Considerations and Strategies for the Classroom and BeyondThursday, October 31, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm in Zoom Promoting an academic environment that is supportive of students’ mental health can alleviate the stress and reframe how we define student success. This session will offer practical guidance for how instructors can promote well-being in campus learning environments and support the mental health of students of color. Register here. For more information, email Amy Ojerholm. |
| Oct 29 |
Brightspace Bistro: What Is It Like to Teach on Brightspace?Tuesday, October 29, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in Zoom Hear from colleagues at BMCC and York who taught on Brightspace this summer. The Brightspace Bistro is a space for BMCC faculty to share experiences with and tips about using Brightspace. Let's learn together about how to make the best use of this new platform! Register here. |
| Oct 28 |
Community-based Assignments to Activate Student EngagementMonday, October 28, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in Zoom At this interactive session, faculty will share examples of activities they use in their curriculum that offer students the opportunity to engage with issues in their communities. Participants will have the opportunity to brain-storm ideas for community-based assignments to incorporate into their teaching. Register here. |
| Oct 28 |
Brightspace Q&AMonday, October 28, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Join us at these lab-style sessions to get guidance for working with your courses in Brightspace. Register here. |
| Oct 25 |
Digital Accessibility SeminarFriday, October 25, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Are your online materials--web content, pdf documents, flyers, videos, social media, etc--accessible to all? In this seminar, we will go over what to keep in mind when using digital media. Register here. |
| Oct 24 |
Brightspace Bistro: How Do You Organize Your Course Materials?Thursday, October 24, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm in Zoom Share ideas about different ways of structuring course materials. The Brightspace Bistro is a space for BMCC faculty to share experiences with and tips about using Brightspace. Let's learn together about how to make the best use of this new platform! Register here. |
| Oct 21 |
Brightspace Q&AMonday, October 21, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Join us at these lab-style sessions to get guidance for working with your courses in Brightspace. Register here. |
| Oct 18 |
Open Working Group for Classroom Mindfulness StrategiesFriday, October 18, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom We are developing a working group of faculty who are interested in implementing mindfulness-based strategies during in-person or online classroom instruction. We hope to compile and share our findings at the CUNY Teaching and Learning Conference in April. If you are interested in exposing your students to mindfulness, please join us! Register here. For more information, email Jamie Joseph. |
| Oct 15 |
Brightspace Q&ATuesday, October 15, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm in Zoom Join us at these lab-style sessions to get guidance for working with your courses in Brightspace. Register here. |
