February+2010

= Direct from the Daily Reminder =

February 2010
Attend one of the General Education Assessment conversations and enjoy a cup of joe, too.
 * Coffee With **
 * Monday, February 1:** 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Brown School of Business and Leadership, Owings Mills
 * Info:** []

Discover yoga through Stevenson's Wellness Program. Classes are held at these locations and times.
 * It's Yoga Time**
 * Tuesday:** Noon, St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring; and 4:45 p.m., Cuvilly Faculty-Student Exchange, Greenspring
 * Wednesday:** 4:45 p.m., Rockland Center, Room A or B, Owings Mills
 * RSVP:** A must. Please visit [|www.bhsonline.com] and type in username Mustang. Follow the link to Register for Upcoming Events. Select your campus and the yoga class. Look for your confirmation e-mail.

Attend an information session to learn about the new SU CalendarPLUS, set to launch in February.
 * Get to Know SU CalendarPLUS**
 * Wednesday, February 3:** 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brown School of Business and Leadership, Room 102, Owings Mills
 * Wednesday, February** **10:** 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dawson Center (Academic Center), Room 316, GreenspringWatch for additional information session dates.
 * Tuesday, February 16:** 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Brown School of Business and Leadership, Room 1010, Owings Mills
 * Tuesday, February 23:** 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dawson Center (Academic Center), Room 316, Greenspring

From ancient architecture to modern day life, see the sights of Greece during this student exhibit featuring photography and art from a 2009 trip. The exhibit, //An Odyssey: Greek Gods, American Travelers//, runs through June 1 in St. Paul Companies Pavilion.
 * It's All Greek to Me**
 * Reception:** Wednesday, February 3
 * Time:** 6 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion **

The Carrot Principle in Action ** - Feb. 3 course cancelled

**Foreigners: Film Series** Films are shown in the original language with English subtitles.
 * Thursdays from Feb. 4 through March 11, 3:15 p.m., Dawson Center, Room 10, Greenspring campus**
 * Feb. 4:** //The Italian//, 2005, (Russian); presented by Christopher L. Reed, Assistant Professor of Film, Video and Theatre
 * Feb. 11:** //Days of Glory//, 2006, (French); presented by Anne M. Kerns, Adjunct Professor of French
 * Feb. 18:** //Border Crossing//, 2005, (Spanish); presented by Kjersti Teachman, Adjunct Professor of Spanish
 * Feb. 25**: //Indochina//, 1992, (French); presented by Anne M. Kerns, Adjunct Professor of French
 * March 4:** //Nowhere in Africa//, 2001, (German); presented by Virginia J. Polley, Information Library Coordinator
 * March 11**: //Brother//, 1997, (Russian); presented by Christopher L. Reed, Assistant Professor of Film, Video and Theatre

**In Celebration of Black History Month** Join the Stevenson community at the kick-off for Black History month. Hear a short talk about Dr. Martin Luther King and attend a candlelight vigil for Haiti, followed by singing and readings outside Rockland Center.
 * Date:** Thursday, February 4
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Room B, Owings Mills

You'll want to submit your artwork to //Spectrum//, Stevenson's literary magazine. Please send in digital format or 2-D by **February 15** and make sure the piece is labeled with your name.
 * If Art's Your Thing ... **
 * Send to:** Professor of Art **Florian Svitak**, Art Wing, Room 15, or fsvitak@stevenson.edu, or **Amanda Hostalka**, Interim Chair of Art, at the Dawson Center (formerly Academic Center), Room 237, or ahostalka@stevenson.edu

President's Staff Meeting All faculty and staff welcomed to attend Book Buyback and Graduation Regalia at University Store Book buyback:** Wednesday, February 17, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 * Date:** Wednesday, February 17
 * Time:** 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
 * Faculty regalia purchases and/or rentals:**
 * Questions:** Contact the University Store, 443-334-2242

**BSU Fashion Show - Rescheduled to Friday, February 19**
 * Date:** Friday, February 19
 * Time:** 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring

//Darwin of the Beagle// by Bern Dibner ** Discuss the book with **Paul H. Blaisdell**, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy
 * J.R. Memorial Book Talks
 * Date:** Monday, February 22
 * Time**: 3 p.m.
 * Place:** Library, Greenspring

Listen as crocodillian expert Ed Laquidara discusses our changing world and brings along a lynx, hedgehog, kinkajou, fox, and lemur that members of the audience will be able to touch, hold, pet, and photograph. Presented by the Office of Student Activities.
 * Go Wild: Interactive Wildlife Adventure **
 * Date:** Tuesday, February 23
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills
 * Info:** []

**Artist-in-Residence: Jesse Thomas** CEO and founder of JESS3, an award-winning creative interactive agency specializing in web design, social media, branding and data visualization, Thomas will discuss what's, well, new.
 * Date:** Wednesday, February 24
 * Time:** 5 p.m., reception; 6 p.m. lecture
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring

Hear **Robert P. Pelton, Ph.D.**, Professor of Education, discuss //Action Research: A Best Practices Guide for Teacher Candidates//.
 * Saluting Stevenson Scholars **
 * Date:** Friday, February 26
 * Time:** 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.


 * Three Events: LAX on the Horizon **

Spell out an exciting evening with the Bingo Blowout, the kick-off to SU's LAX season.
 * B-I-N-G-O**
 * Date:** Wednesday, February 24
 * Time:** 8 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills

Before the lacrosse season begins later this month, catch this lively primer about the game. Find out the top five things you should know about the men's and women's games. See Stick Tricks by our student athletes. Enjoy giveaways. Lunch provided.
 * Lax Questions?** Turn to Lax 101
 * Date:** Thursday, February 25
 * Time:** Noon to 1 p.m.
 * Place:** Bubble, Owings Mills
 * RSVP:** Call 443-334-2360 and leave your name and the name of the event

Delicious food and great company combine for this celebration of the first home games.
 * Pancake Breakfast Tailgate** - CANCELLED
 * Date:** Saturday, February 27
 * Time:** 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 * Place:** Bubble, Owings Mills

**Square Pegs?** Once the name of a long gone television series, the title now refers to the next interdisciplinary panel presented by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. //Square Pegs into Round Holes: Fitting High School Expectations into University Practice// addresses the rigors of students transitioning from high school to college. Panelists are student **Brandon Andreadakis**; **Rev. Steven Badorf**, Adjunct Instructor of Religion; **Thomas Swisher**, Assistant Professor of Human Services; and Geoff Winikur, high school teacher from Philadelphia. Refreshments served.
 * Date:** Thursday, February 25
 * Time:** 6 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Room A, Owings Mills **

Creating Engaged Learners: Strategies to Increase Class Participation ** Join an informal discussion about engaging students.
 * Date:** Friday, February 26
 * Time:** 2 p.m.
 * Place:** Cuvilly Faculty-Student Exchange, Greenspring
 * RSVP:** Contact **Peggy Baldwin**, mbaldwin@stevenson.edu

**Sign Up: BlackBoard 9 Training Session for Faculty** Stay in the know when BlackBoard 9 comes to campus in August. Take a training session now.
 * Date:** Friday, February 26
 * Time:** 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Both campuses, Garrison Hall, Room 104; and Dawson Center, Room 316
 * RSVP:** []

**Assessment Check Up: How Healthy is Your Assessment Program?** Find out what's working and what needs attention at this second annual assessment expo, sponsored by the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Hear keynote speaker Peter Gray, Ph.D., Director of Academic Assessment, United States Naval Academy, and participate in roundtable discussions. Watch for information in the mail. Reserve your spot by February 25.
 * Date:** Thursday, March 4
 * Time:** 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills
 * More details and to RSVP:** Contact **Rebecca Kruse**, rkruse@stevenson.edu or 443-334-2831

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