Our February pedagogy lunch will consider how generative AI is impacting the day-to-day work of staff and faculty at the College, beyond concerns about how it may be used by students. Can A.I.-powered tools help us to speed through mundane tasks and reserve  energy for the more satisfying aspects of our work, or is that promise too good to be true? Where should we draw lines about how and when to use these technologies? Join us to discuss your own uses of A.I. as well your thoughts on the ethical, technical, and professional implications and concerns. Open to all faculty and staff. RSVP below to help us plan.

 

P.S. Save the Dates for our next Pedagogy lunches: March 28, April 17, and May 16.

Inquiry Groups are semester-long cohorts of faculty and staff that meet to discuss a shared topic of interest related to teaching and learning over coffee or lunch. Read more and sign up below by Friday, Feb. 7. *Starred groups are open to students too.

 

Critical A.I.* with Amanda Licastro, digital scholarship librarian, and Lisa Meeden, professor of computer science.

 

Sanctuary Campus* with Elaine Allard, associate professor of educational studies & director of the TLC, and Roberto Vargas, head of research and instruction and humanities librarian.

 

Difficult Discussions with Ben Berger, professor of political science and director of the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, and Caroline Cheung, program coordinator at the TLC. 

Artists' books are books created by artists, who has total control over every aspect of the creative process. They are often illustrated with original artwork. Artists' books can take any format, from traditional codexes to tunnel books to sculptural works. This exhibition, on display through Sunday, March 23, features works from our actively growing collection of Queer artists’ books, housed in McCabe Library’s Rare Book Room.

Global Justice: Historic Present, Imagined Futures is a timely odyssey into the interconnected crises of justice defining our current political landscape. Inspired by the ongoing catastrophe unfolding in Israel-Palestine, Global Justice transcends the immediate, delving into the intricate matrix of power, state violence, and fascism that increasingly exposes the precarity of the rules-based international order that has governed us for decades. On Monday, Feb. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. join for a reading and conversation with author Ta-Nehisi Coates at LPAC, Pearson-Hall Theatre.

Abby Fagersten is a sophomore and is a prospective psychology major with a concentration in education and history double major. Abby is a 2023 graduate of The Ellis School. On campus, she is a member of the field hockey team, is a leader with InterVarsity and the Catholic Newman community, and works in a psychology lab. She is the student coordinator for Learning for Life. 

Eli Cogan is a freshman from Cincinnati, Ohio. A member of the men’s soccer team, Eli plans to be a prospective double major in Political Science and Economics. He was drawn to
Learning for Life by Educational Studies Associate Professor Diane Anderson, the founder, whose enthusiasm for revitalizing the program and its mission to foster fun, life-changing connections inspired him. His focus will be on building a strong vision for Learning for Life, enhancing social media, and increasing our campus presence.

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