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Sunday, June 1, 2014
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
Monday, June 2, 2014
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Wellness Walk Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Please join us for our Wellness Week Kick off. We will meet at the Fitness center Patio to begin our walk around Ring Road. • Led by members of our Senior Leadership team Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Health Screenings Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Take advantage of having your blood pressure taken at Health Services. Administered by: Sheila Dorgan Location: Health Services Modular Building (Take Road left of the police station First building on the left.) Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Yoga Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Yoga is a great way to calm the mind and get in a great workout. Come and try a Hatha Yoga class with a Core Strength Vinyasa perspective. This perspective on Hatha Yoga (created by Sadie Nardini) focuses on building poses from the ground up starting with a strong foundation, activating inner core muscles for better spinal support, transitioning through poses using natural wave motions, and releasing tension in areas which tend to be overworked in a practice. led by Kari Mofford, Certified Yoga Instructor Location: Fitness center, 2nd floor Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Mindfulness Location: Charlton College of Business, Room 115, , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Mindfulness meditation has been used to promote attention and awareness, as well as reduce stress and negative mood. This session will provide a brief introduction into mindfulness techniques and allow time for practice. Facilitated by: Aminda O’Hare Location: CCB 115 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Last Day for Withdrawal Location: UMass Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: N/A Contact: Registrar's Office Description: Last Day for Withdrawal Link: http://www1.umassd.edu/calendar/academic_calendar/ Topical Areas: Maymester
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Classes Begin Location: UMass Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: N/A Contact: Registrar's Office Description: Classes Begin. Link: http://www1.umassd.edu/calendar/academic_calendar/ Topical Areas: Summer Session 1
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Mindfulness Location: Charlton College of Business, Room 115, , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Mindfulness meditation has been used to promote attention and awareness, as well as reduce stress and negative mood. These sessions will provide a brief introduction into mindfulness techniques and allow time for practice. Facilitated by: Aminda O’Hare Location: CCB 115 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Retirement Decisions Location: Claire T. Carney Library , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: This seminar is designed to help people consider setting retirement savings goals in light of the current retirement environment. The impact of a shrinking workforce, inflation, and reduced social security benefits are explained to encourage a more proactive role from individuals in regards to their retirement savings. Upon completion, participants will have a better understanding of the amount they should be saving toward their retirement, and how to create some retirement savings goals. - Are you ready for retirement? - Understanding the next steps - Calculating retirement needs - Proven strategies for retirement - Managing retirement assets Facilitated by Smart Plan Financial Advisor Robert Young Location: Library 314 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Chair Massage Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Take a break and go for a 10 minute chair massage to address the tension areas in your back, neck, shoulders and arms. Facilitated by UMD Alum Andrew Poole and Uplifting Connections, Bridgewater, MA, located just outside the University Club. contact Sheila Whitaker with questions, X8045 or swhitaker@umassd.edu Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Boot Camp Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: This is an action packed 30 minutes fitness regime. Participants will be exposed to a proper warm-up using agility ladders and dynamic flexibility movements (5-10 mins.), then ramp up with circuit training (10-15 mins.) followed by core work and a cool down stretch (5 mins.). Rest and water breaks can be taken as needed and all movements used can be modified to the user’s abilities. Led by: Greg Homol, Our Fitness Director Located: Fitness Center, 2nd Floor Aerobics Room Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Yoga Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Yoga is a great way to calm the mind and get in a great workout. Come and try a Hatha Yoga class with a Core Strength Vinyasa perspective. This perspective on Hatha Yoga (created by Sadie Nardini) focuses on building poses from the ground up starting with a strong foundation, activating inner core muscles for better spinal support, transitioning through poses using natural wave motions, and releasing tension in areas which tend to be overworked in a practice. led by Kari Mofford, Certified Yoga Instructor Location: Fitness center, 2nd floor Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Wellness Walk Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Please join us for our Wellness Week Kick off. We will meet at the Fitness center Patio to begin our walk around Ring Road. • Led by members of our Senior Leadership team Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM	Healthy Cooking Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Learn about Portion Distortion- a review of interesting insights on how our brain’s expectations of portions are very different from the body’s requirements. And what do these popular clichés “You are what you eat”; “See what you eat not eat what you see” and “It’s all about moderation” mean?. We will explore these topics; have concrete visual examples all the while sampling and learning to make some delicious and nutritious salads. - When you go out to dinner do you eat the entire dinner or come home with a doggy bag? - Do you eat the whole bagel or just half? - Do you eat the whole chicken breast? If you answered yes to more than two of the questions about then you will benefit from this Healthy Summer Culinary Event. Bon Appetit and we hope to see you there! Join Dining Services in the University Club to launch a Healthy Summer Culinary event Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Last Day of Add/Drop Location: UMass Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: N/A Contact: Registrar's Office Description: Last Day of Add/Drop Link: http://www1.umassd.edu/calendar/academic_calendar/ Topical Areas: Summer Session 1
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Mindfulness Location: Charlton College of Business, Room 115, , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Mindfulness meditation has been used to promote attention and awareness, as well as reduce stress and negative mood. These sessions will provide a brief introduction into mindfulness techniques and allow time for practice. Facilitated by: Aminda O’Hare Location: CCB 115 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2014
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Fundamentals of Investing Location: Claire T. Carney Library , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Basic concepts of investing are explained in this 40 minute seminar. Upon completion, participants should have an understanding of how to build their investment portfolio and how to keep it on track. Terms that are explained include: diversification, buy-and-hold strategy, and rebalancing. Investment strategies for various age groups are also explained. Using appropriate investment strategies is one tool to help people reach their retirement savings goals. - What do market fluctuations mean to you? - The importance of long-term planning - How to assemble an investment portfolio - Understanding risk vs. return - Asset allocation/diversification - Keeping your investment plan on track Facilitated by Smart Plan Financial Advisor John Mohan Location: Library 314 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Staff, audience: Faculty
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Mindfulness Location: Charlton College of Business, Room 115, , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Mindfulness meditation has been used to promote attention and awareness, as well as reduce stress and negative mood. These sessions will provide a brief introduction into mindfulness techniques and allow time for practice. Facilitated by: Aminda O’Hare Location: CCB 115 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Ergonomics Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Ergonomics Evaluation Demo: People who sit most of the day, such as those who work at a computer while sitting in an office chair, are also at high risk for non-accidental back injury. Office ergonomics, or computer ergonomics, can help minimize the risk of repetitive injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and the risks associated with prolonged sitting in an office chair, such as neck strain, lower back pain, and leg pain. Come to this session to learn more! Lib 128 Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Using Blackboard Collaborate Location: Claire T. Carney Library, Room 225 , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: This workshop will demonstrate Collaborate, a live conferencing tool that uses a virtual online classroom to meet live within a myCourses course site. Using Collaborate, faculty can interact virtually with students for lectures, guest presentations, share applications, and meetings. This technology integrates seamlessly into your myCourses site and simply requires speakers and microphone. Link: http://instructionaldev.umassd.wikispaces.net/Workshops+%26+Events Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Boot Camp Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: This is an action packed 30 minutes fitness regime. Participants will be exposed to a proper warm-up using agility ladders and dynamic flexibility movements (5-10 mins.), then ramp up with circuit training (10-15 mins.) followed by core work and a cool down stretch (5 mins.). Rest and water breaks can be taken as needed and all movements used can be modified to the user’s abilities. Led by: Greg Homol,Our Fitness Director Location: Fitness Center, Aerobics room- 2nd floor Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Last Day of Class Location: UMass Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: N/A Contact: Registrar's Office Description: Last Day of Class Link: http://www1.umassd.edu/calendar/academic_calendar/ Topical Areas: Maymester
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Chair Massage Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Take a break and go for a 10 minute chair massage to address the tension areas in your back, neck, shoulders and arms. Facilitated by UMD Alum Andrew Poole and Uplifting Connections, Bridgewater, MA, located just outside the University Club. contact Sheila Whitaker with questions, X8045 or swhitaker@umassd.edu Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
Friday, June 6, 2014
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Wellness Walk Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Please join us for our Wellness Week Kick off. We will meet at the Fitness center Patio to begin our walk around Ring Road. • Led by members of our Senior Leadership team Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Wellness Week Celebration Location: > See description for location Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Come join us as well celebrate the end of UMD's first Employee Wellness Week. We will be serving Smoothies and Frozen Yogurt - not only to thank you for participating in the program but also for all that you do throughout the year to support the success of UMD! All are welcome! Location: Campus Center Topical Areas: audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Mindfulness Location: Charlton College of Business, Room 115, , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Contact: > See Description for contact information Description: Mindfulness meditation has been used to promote attention and awareness, as well as reduce stress and negative mood. These sessions will provide a brief introduction into mindfulness techniques and allow time for practice. Facilitated by: Aminda O’Hare Location: CCB 115 Topical Areas: Workshop, audience: Faculty, audience: Staff
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM	Exam Days Location: UMass Dartmouth , 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA Cost: N/A Contact: Registrar's Office Description: Exam Days. Link: http://www1.umassd.edu/calendar/academic_calendar/ Topical Areas: Maymester
Saturday, June 7, 2014
« 5/21 - 6/18 »	Online Teaching and Learning Strategies Training Location: Online Contact: CITS Instructional Development Description: In this training course, we will introduce you to current research and best practices for both online and blended teaching as well as showcase examples of successful teaching strategies for both methodologies. Throughout the training you will work both independently and collaboratively with your peers to gain valuable online course transition experience and develop strategies in online teaching and learning. As a training participant, you will learn both pedagogical aspects of teaching online as well as how to use and incorporate many of the tools available in the myCourses Learning Management System used at UMD. The ultimate goal of the training is to have you begin planning, organizing and building the course you eventually plan to teach. In addition, this training will introduce you to tools that will teach you how to self-assess course site design to ensure student ease of access to course content and to facilitate more streamlined student learning and retention. Please note: This training is offered entirely online and will be conducted over a four week time frame. Topical Areas: Training, Workshop, audience: Faculty

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