During the first day of my course on the history of the American West, I give students a blank outline of North America. “Circle the American West,” I direct them, before asking a few brave souls to come repeat the process on a map that’s projected for the class to see. We end up with a series of multi-colored, overlapping loops — no two exactly the same. “Which one is … [Read more...] about A View from the Classroom
Archives for September 7, 2023
Faculty interested in planning a short-term education abroad program are invited to attend a Faculty-Directed Education Abroad Program Planning Workshop. The workshop will be offered on two dates: September 19 from 2 to 3 pm in PSU 317 October 4 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm in PSU 315 Topics include the proposal process, logistics and budgeting, health/safety, marketing your … [Read more...] about Interested in leading an education abroad program?
The 20th annual Public Affairs Conference is coming up on September, 26–28. This year's theme is Navigating the Now — Tradition, Innovation and Wisdom in a World of Change. How can you engage your students with this year's conference. Read about the key ideas for student engagement with this year's Public Affairs Conference. … [Read more...] about How can you integrate the Public Affairs Conference with student learning?