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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Weekly Seminar Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: The School for Marine Science and Technology Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences Seminar Announcement At-sea measurement of N2/Ar ratio for studying N-loss processes in the Mexican ODZ Mark Altabet Professor Department of Estuarine and Ocean Sciences SMAST UMass Dartmouth Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm SMAST I, Room 204 706 S. Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA Abstract: Microbial conversion of nitrate to N2 gas in oceanic O2 deficient zones (ODZ's) is among the most important routes for the loss of fixed nitrogen from the ocean. Detecting directly this biogenic production of N2 is difficult due to the large background of N2 of atmospheric origin, but is feasible through precise determination of the ratio of N2 to inert Ar gas. Typically this is done on samples returned to the lab for mass spectrometer analysis. Here we present the first results for at-sea measurement of N2/Ar on both discrete samples and from continuous pump profiles that have the advantages of greater certainty in the fidelity of the samples and very high vertical resolution. Note: Seminar will be simulcast to SMAST II, Room 325. You can view the seminar live by logging into https://echosystem.umassd.edu:8443/ess/portal/section/9f732442-8871-46c1-a9c1-d11db930bb39 Please note: the earliest you will be able to log in is 15 minutes before the regularly scheduled time. To view a video of an SMAST seminar (post-October 1st), go to http://www.umassd.edu/smast/newsandevents/seminarseries/ and click on a highlighted title. For additional information, please contact Sue Silva at s1silva@umassd.edu Topical Areas: University Community
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	What can climate change tell us about ecological processes on the Northeast US shelf? Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: for more information, contact cfox@umassd.edu Topical Areas: University Community
« 9/18 - 11/15 »	Counterpoints: Colors, Layers, Lines Location: Star Store, New Bedford , Purchase Street, New Bedford Cost: Free admission Contact: University Art Gallery Description: The Exhibition "Counterpoints: Colors, Layers, Lines" at UMass Dartmouth University Art Gallery in New Bedford presents three very different, yet highly compatible women artists. While each of them uses strong, intense colors and the layering of various elements and lines, each artist's work is best described by one of the three words in the exhibition title. However, the almost psychedelic interpretation of colors in Friese's landscapes, the inclusion of photography or other unusual materials in Mandle's critical narratives and the underlying geometry and references to female imagery in Thorton's flowers all share an affinity towards abstraction while inspiring visitors to look closer to discover their inner logic. Link: https://www.facebook.com/UMassDartmouthGalleries Topical Areas: Faculty, General Public, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Graduate, Students, Undergraduate, University Community, Art Education, Art History, Artisanry, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Visual Design, Concerts, Exhibits, Films, Literature, Poetry, Theater, Visual Arts
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Last day to file Pass/Fail Location: UMass Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: N/A Contact: Registrar's Office Description: Today is the last day to file Pass/Fail. Link: http://www1.umassd.edu/calendar/academic_calendar/ Topical Areas: Academic Calendar
« 9/30 - 10/14 »	CANCELLED: Blending Learning: Finding the Mix Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: This online workshop focuses on blended learning strategies and developing faculty abilities to successfully integrate online components of a course with face-to-face components Faculty are invited to engage in a 10 day asynchronous workshop designed to introduce blended learning techniques and facilitate faculty planning of a blended course. The workshop includes a focus on assessment to help faculty not only assess student learning outcomes, but also to assess how well the “blend” works to facilitate student learning. Link: http://instructionaldev.umassd.wikispaces.net/Blended+Learning Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty, topic: Faculty Development
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Project Management Location: Claire T. Carney Library , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Project Management is defined as the bringing together of people with the right skills to develop something different or new, using effective management processes: doing it on time, to the agreed budget and to meet expectations and, in doing so, inspiring the project team and producing something special for those who will benefit from the project. The goals of the session are to: • Understand how projects differ from ‘normal’ day-to-day work. • Describe the key components of projects. • Understand the skills needed for effective project management. • Identify the stages of the life of a project. • Practice creating a project timeline and tasks. Location: LIB 314 For questions, contact Sheila Whitaker X8045. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff, topic: Human Resources
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM	Faculty/Staff Mindfulness Meditation Location: MacLean Campus Center, Reflection Room, Room 233 , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Weekly meeting for faculty and staff to practice mindfulness meditation. Contact: Aminda O'Hare 508.999.8761 aohare@umassd.edu Topical Areas: Faculty, Staff and Administrators, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	The Washington Center Information Session Location: MacLean Campus Center, Blue & Gold Welcome Center Contact: Career Development Center Description: Spend an exciting semester in Washington, DC! Special guest Dayna Wade from The Washington Center will tell you about internship opportunities available for all majos. Financial aid is available for qualified students. Topical Areas: Faculty, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Law, Students, Undergraduate, University Community, Career Development Center
« 9/10 - Today	Signups for Men's Club Volleyball Team Location: Science and Engineering Building , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: We are going to start up a men's Club Volleyball Team. Looking for men who have high school volleyball experience to play against other college club teams. Contact Scott McGarty at smcgarty@umassd.edu . Would like to get players ASAP so we can get the forms in to start the team. Topical Areas: Faculty, General Public, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Graduate, Students, Law, Students, Undergraduate, University Community
« 9/24 - 10/22 »	HERE + elsewhere: Sabbatical Exhibition Location: CVPA: College of Visual and Performing Arts , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: Free admission Contact: University Art Gallery Description: The Sabbatical Exhibition, entitled "HERE + elsewhere" at the CVPA Campus Gallery presents four UMass Dartmouth faculty and the results of their investigations into their creative process in art and music from September 24 through October 22, 2015. The reception with Artist Talks and music will be on Thursday, October 1st from 4 to 6 pm. Thomas Spencer Ladd, Yoon Soo Lee, Bryan McFarlane & royal hartigan went in depth to explore their personal artistic inspirations 'here and elsewhere'. Thomas Spencer Ladd teaches photography and acts as a Chair of UMass Dartmouth Design Department. His sabbatical advanced his ongoing photographic documentation the people, agriculture and landscape of Ozogoche, Ecuador. Ozogoche is a remote high alpine community formed around a complex of lagoons within the Ecuadorian Andes province of Chimborazo. Yoon Soo Lee teaches graphic design. She presents a talk entitled, Gender and Race; A Story Telling Project. Yoon Soo Lee's sabbatical work was the study of this topic in the minds of children. In her talk, she will share her process of learning and the evolution of gender and race. Bryan McFarlane is a UMass Dartmouth professor of painting and drawing. His recent oil paintings are inspired by microbes in the exploration and expression of immensity and 'minuteness': as they constitute microscopic communities of the human body or cloud formations deeply influenced by his travels and work in China, and concurrently, close work with MIT Oceanographers and 'Design Team' of scientists, artists, composers/musicians and writers researching at EMMAS, BROAD Institute and TERC, funded through the National Science Foundation. A collaboration of disciplines of extremes, fundamental to our physical and spiritual lives, is a recurrent theme in McFarlane's metaphoric and artistic expression. royal hartigan teaches world music at UMass Dartmouth. His sabbatical as a Fulbright scholar included teaching at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumase, doing research on the music and dance of the Asante people, and work on a book on the musical expressions of Asante Adinkra visual designs. His research also included a tour with his blood drum spirit ensemble across Ghana in January 2015 to do a series of video recordings in 14 villages, focusing on the culture and spirituality of the people, to be edited for release as a DVD. Link: https://www.facebook.com/UMassDartmouthGalleries Topical Areas: Faculty, General Public, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Graduate, Students, Undergraduate, University Community, Art Education, Art History, Artisanry, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Visual Design, Concerts, Exhibits, Films, Literature, Poetry, Theater, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Music
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Performance Management - ESU Location: Claire T. Carney Library , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Managing and evaluating employee performance is one of the more challenging roles of a supervisor. Whether you are new to it or in need of a refresher, in this session you will: • Understand how performance management works • Learn about best practices and the tools to make it work • Discuss effective goal-setting • Review the common pitfalls of performance evaluations • Learn how to give effective feedback Location: Lib 314 For questions, contact Sheila Whitaker X8045 Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff, topic: Human Resources
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Flu Clinic Location: Law School , 333 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Flu shots will be administered to students, faculty and staff in the Law School lobby. The clinic will be run by Walgreen's Pharmacy and is sponsored by Student Health Services The $30 fee is covered by most health insurances. Bring your health insurance card. Topical Areas: Faculty, Staff and Administrators, Students
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Introduction to InDesign, Part 3 Location: Claire T. Carney Library, Room 226 , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: Free! Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: The third workshop in the three part series covers working with color, including managing color using the Swatches palette, using the eyedropper tool, and colorizing black and white images. Styles are also covered, focusing on Paragraph and Object Styles. Previous InDesign experience, or Parts 1 and 2 of the Introduction class is required. Contact Rich Legault for more information at 508-999-8799, or email RLegault@umassd.edu. Seating is limited, so please register today! Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Everyone, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff, audience: Students
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	The Washington Center Information Session Location: MacLean Campus Center, Blue & Gold Welcome Center Contact: Career Development Center Description: Spend an exciting semester in Washington, DC! Special guest Dayna Wade from The Washington Center will tell you about internship opportunities available for all majos. Financial aid is available for qualified students. Topical Areas: Faculty, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Law, Students, Undergraduate, University Community, Career Development Center
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Applying to Graduate School Location: Woodland Commons Contact: Career Development Center Description: Join our panel of experts as they discuss how to: Identify/select the right program Present a competitive candidacy Connect with recommenders Finance graduate school Attendees will receive one entry into a drawing for a free test prep course from Kaplan. We thank Kaplan for their support of our graduate school programming. Topical Areas: Faculty, Staff and Administrators, Students, Students, Graduate, Students, Law, Students, Undergraduate, University Community, Career Development Center
« 10/6 - 11/4 »	Advising Tools: COIN Advising Report and Tracking Sheets Location: Liberal Arts Building 114 Contact: Student Transition and Achievement Resources Center Description: All College of Arts and Sciences majors are invited to the STAR Center to meet with a STAR Center advisor to go over COIN Advising Report. Its important to know all of your requirements so know what you will need to do to graduate. This will be great information to help you structure a plan for next semester when you go to meet with your major advisor. Topical Areas: Students, Undergraduate, College of Arts and Sciences, Academic Resource Center, Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality, Fredrick Douglass Unity House, Leduc Center for Civic Engagement, Writing and Reading Center
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	DFO SEMINAR - October 7 - Janet Nye - Stony Brook University Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: for more information, please contact cfox@umassd.edu Topical Areas: University Community
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Lightning Session: OFD Travel Award Presentations Location: Claire T. Carney Library, Room 314 Contact: Office of Faculty Development Description: Marilyn Asselin and Maryellen Brisbois (College of Nursing): Enhancing Global Service Learning Experiences of Baccalaureate Students Through Critical Reflective Inquiry: A Qualitative Study Maureen Hall (STEM Education and Teacher Development): The Mind and Life Summer Research Institute trains scientists and scholars in the emerging field of Contemplative Science and Studies. Kathy Miraglia (Art Education): Inquiry into teacher training for MFA students teaching in Foundations Programs Lunch will be served; if you wish to attend, please register through the Events calendar on UMD website. Topical Areas: Training, audience: Faculty, Workshop, topic: Faculty Development
« 9/10 - 11/12 »	Formidable: Site Specific Installation by Kat Knutsen Location: Star Store, New Bedford , Purchase Street, New Bedford Cost: Free admission. Contact: University Art Gallery Description: College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) presents a new site-specific installation by recent MFA graduate Kat Knutsen, entitled "Formidable" through November 12, 2015. After receiving her MFA in painting at UMass Dartmouth in 2014, Kat Knutsen (born 1984) began an artist residency at CVPA's Star Store Campus focusing on combining fiber arts and painting in her animations. Her work has since evolved towards installations that combine fiber art, painting, sculpture and music. As she says, "I keep an open mind with the materials I work with and explore the relationships between them. At the moment, my work is a conversation between the two-dimensional, three-dimensional and sound. 'Formidable' is a culmination of my experiences since I arrived in New Bedford in 2012. For me, the object of the jellyfish symbolizes the need to quickly adapt in the changing art world. The challenge of creating a dialogue between the textile objects, painting and music in this site-specific installation parallels my journey in building a career as a young artist today." Link: https://www.facebook.com/UMassDartmouthGalleries Topical Areas: General Public, University Community, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Exhibits, Visual Arts
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Joint MNE-EAS Seminar: Dr. Hongyan Yuan, Mechanobiochemical Modeling of Micro-tissue Morphogenesis in Engineered Microenvironments Location: Textiles Building 101E Contact: Mechanical Engineering Department Description: Recent advances in cell biology and three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technologies have made it possible to create 3D complex functional human tissues/organs. The ability to engineer 3D tissues/organs on demand will have an unprecedented impact in the fields of regenerative medicine and drug discovery. In the United States, about 21 people die each day while waiting for transplants due to the shortage of donated organs. 3D bioprinting of tissues/organs holds great promise for overcoming the present health crisis. In 3D bioprinting, to recapitulate biological functions, the central challenge is to reproduce the complex micro-architecture and micro-morphology of the tissue. Therefore, a thorough understanding of how micro-tissues form in engineered microenvironments is of great importance for the 3D bioprinting approach to succeed. Tissue/organ morphogenesis is a complex process occurring at multiple scales. Focusing on the whole organ scale, considerable research has been devoted to elucidation of the physical principles underlying the formation of the overall morphologies of organs. In these whole-organ level studies, information at the individual cell level has been homogenized or ignored. At the other extreme of the length scale, the genetic and molecular causes that dictate the tissue/organ formation have been intensively studied. However, at the mesoscopic scale of individual cells, our current understanding of the dynamic processes of micro-tissue morphogenesis is very limited. Mechanobiochemical principles underlying the micro-tissue morphogenesis can help to bridge the gap between the molecular biology and the macroscale tissue/organ formation. In the present work, a finite element-based computational model to describe and predict the dynamic process of micro-tissue morphogenesis in engineered microenvironments is being developed. We hypothesize that a cell spatially integrates local mechanosensing over the whole-cell scale using continuum mechanics principles. We formulated a mathematical model to describe cell-matrix and cell-cell adhesions, the cell protrusion/retraction, and cytoskeleton contraction in the dynamic process of cell/microtissue morphogenesis. The finite element method was used to numerically solve the evolution equations. Three case studies: single-cell free migration, shape-constrained cell spreading, and cell-pair microtissue formation, were simulated and compared with experimental observations to guide the tuning of the model parameter values. This phenomenological model can help understand how cells, as complex systems, integrate numerous sub-cellular and molecular-scale functions at the whole-cell scale and how distinct cell/microtissue morphologies emerge. Topical Areas: University Community, Bioengineering, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Seminar - Dr. Casey Wade - Brandeis University Location: Claire T. Carney Library, Room 206 Cost: FREE Contact: Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Description: TITLE: Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Heterogenous Catalysis Topical Areas: Faculty, Students, Graduate, Students, Undergraduate, University Community, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

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