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| January 2008 |
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of Education Staff “Souper” Potluck |
Wednesday,
January 30, 2008, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Jones Commons, N300 Lindquist Center
All College of Education Staff are invited to attend the annual CoE Souper Bowl potluck- each department is encouraged to bring soups and/or desserts to share. Cheer on your favorite super bowl team, sample a variety of delicious soups, enjoy the company of your colleagues and a chance to win a door prize!
Sponsored by the College of Education Social Committee
Contact: Chris Annicella (christine-annicella@uiowa.edu) or Deb Kakavas (deborah-kakavas@uiowa.edu)
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| Résumé Review Sessions |
Thursday, January 31 , 5-8 pm
Educational Placement Office (N302 Lindquist Center)
Bring a draft of your résumé & questions. Refreshments provided!
Educational Placement Office professional staff will be on hand to review your résumé and answer any questions you might have as you prepare for the job fairs. Click here to find résumé samples & templates.
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353 |
| February 2008 |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Research Symposium |
Friday, February 1, 2008,
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Jones Commons, N300 Lindquist Center
Come and join us in celebrating multicultural research presented by College of Education students. 17 posters will be displayed in Jones Commons highlighting research on diversity issues within education. We are pleased to have Dr. Ruth White as our keynote speaker. Additionally, awards will be presented to the highest placing posters as evaluated by a panel of judges from the college. All are welcome to join us anytime between 12 and 2pm.
Sponsored by the College of Education Diversity Committee
Contact: Ren Stinson (ren-stinson@uiowa.edu) |
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Suburban Chicago Secondary Education Fair at Iowa
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Thursday, February 7, 2008, 3-6 pm
Jones Commons, N300 Lindquist Center
Secondary school districts from northwestern Chicago suburbs will be interviewing prospective secondary teachers and counselors.
No advance registration.
The fair is free to UI students & alumni seeking positions for Fall 2008.
Dress professionally and bring plenty or résumés. A résumé will be taken at the door as registration. Click here for more information.
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353
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Job seeking seminar for doctoral students in the College of Education |
Tuesday February 12, 2008,
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Jones Commons N300
“The Secret to Winning - Not Whining - Job Negotiations”
Refreshments Provided
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353 |
| Blood Drive |
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
11am – 3pm in N201 LC
To sign up to donate, contact Chris Annicella at 335-6138 or by email at christine-annicella@uiowa.edu You may also sign up online at http://uiowa.givesblood.org
Sponsored by the College of Education Staff Social Committee
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| Résumé Review Sessions |
Thursday, February 21, 5-8 pm
Educational Placement Office (N302 Lindquist Center)
Bring a draft of your résumé & questions. Refreshments provided!
Educational Placement Office professional staff will be on hand to review your résumé and answer any questions you might have as you prepare for the job fairs. Click here to find résumé samples & templates.
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353 |
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Brown Bag Lunch Series: Celebrate the Talent in the College |
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Noon – 1:00 pm, Jones Commons
“Suicide: Why it Happens and What We Can Do about It”
Presenter: John Westefeld, P & Q
Bring your lunch and join us for a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in other departments and celebrate the impressive work of those among us! |
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UI February Education Job Fair
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Friday, February 29, 2008, 1-4 pm
New location! University Capitol Centre, Conference Center, 2nd floor (Old Capitol Mall-downtown Iowa City)
Nearly 20 school districts will be recruiting from the Midwest.
No advance registration.
The fair is free to UI students & alumni seeking positions for Fall 2008.
Dress professionally and bring plenty or résumés. A résumé will be taken at the door as registration. Click here for more information.
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353
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| March 2008 |
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Brown Bag Lunch Series: Celebrate the Talent in the College |
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Noon – 1:00 pm, Jones Commons
“Called to the Circle: The story of a Learning Village in Zimbabwe”
Presenter: Deb Liddell, CRSD
Bring your lunch and join us for a great opportunity to get to know colleagues in other departments and celebrate the impressive work of those among us! |
| Résumé Review Sessions |
Thursday, March 13, 5-8 pm
Educational Placement Office (N302 Lindquist Center)
Bring a draft of your résumé & questions. Refreshments provided!
Educational Placement Office professional staff will be on hand to review your résumé and answer any questions you might have as you prepare for the job fairs. Click here to find résumé samples & templates.
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353 |
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University of Iowa March Education Job Fair
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Friday, March 28, 2008, 1-4 pm
New location! University Capitol Centre, Conference Center, 2nd floor (Old Capitol Mall-downtown Iowa City)
Nearly 20 school districts will be recruiting from AK, AZ, CA, IA, IL, MN, NE, NC, NV, MO & TX.
The fair is free to UI students & alumni seeking positions for Fall 2008.
No advance registration.
Dress professionally and bring plenty or résumés. A résumé will be taken at the door as registration.
No advance registration.
Click here for more information.
Sponsor: Educational Placement Office
Contact: Elizabeth Holm (elizabeth-holm@uiowa.edu) 319.335.5353
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| April 2008 |
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M.A. in Educational Administration and Principal Licensure program
Open House
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April 3, 2008, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Room 108,
Pappajohn Higher Education Center,
1200 Grand Avenue,
Des Moines, IA 50309
Would you like to advance your career through principal licensure, but don’t have the time for traditional classes? If so, why not join University of Iowa faculty members at the Des Moines Open House to talk about how to obtain your M.A. in Educational Administration through Distance Education at Iowa. On April 3, UI faculty members will be available to answer your questions about getting started. For more information visit the event page. |
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Staff Appreciation and Awards Reception
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 2pm – 4pm
Jones Commons, N300 Lindquist Center
The College of Education will be holding its annual Staff Appreciation Awards and Ceremony reception. Show your appreciation and honor to our staff members for their commitment and dedication! All staff and faculty are welcomed to attend this stellar event.
Sponsored by the College of Education
Contact: christine-annicella@uiowa.edu and cristina-cardenas@uiowa.edu |
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Student Awards
Ceremony |
Friday, April 25,
2008,
3:00 pm
Iowa Memorial Union - Richey
Ballroom
Contact: Bettina Hass (bettina-hass@uiowa.edu) Phone: 319-335-6182 |
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The Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation: Spring Colloquium, Awards, and Reception |
Friday, April 25, 2008
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Colloquium, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Awards and Reception to follow
Colloquium Speaker: Michael Paul Mason
Mr. Mason will present The Pipeline: A Trip Through the Military's Medical Megaride. The moment an explosive device detonates in Iraq, it sets off the most sophisticated medical response in history. For more information, visit the event page.
CRCC and NBCC continuing Education Credit Available.
There is no charge for this event. Family and friends welcome. More information on registration to follow.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires accommodation in order to attend, please contact Reta Litton, 319-335-5275. |
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Graduate Student Appreciation Reception |
April 28, 2008
Jones Commons 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
For more information: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/gradstudents
Contact: Sue Cline, sue-cline@uiowa.edu. |
| May 2008 |
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Staff Lunch
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Friday, May 2, 2008
11:30-12:45pm, Jones Commons, LC
All College of Education staff are invited to attend a staff lunch. The Iowa City Longfellow Elementary School 6th grade girls choir will be performing. This choir is led by music teacher and College of Education graduate student Beth Brown.
Contact: Chris Annicella, christine-annicella@uiowa.edu, 338-6138
Sponsor: College of Education Social Committee
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Book Fair |
May 5 - May 8, 2008
11 am - 2 pm, 2nd floor Lindquist Center (near food cart)
Check out our website: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/uicollegeofed
Contact: Debbie Kakavas, deborah-kakavas@uiowa.edu
Sponsor: College of Education Social Committee |
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Holmes Scholar Reception
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Friday, May 9, 2008 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Jones Commons, N300 Lindquist Center
For more information: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/coedean/holmes.htm
Contact: Judy Brewer (judith-brewer@uiowa.edu) Phone: 319-335-5387 |
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Teacher
Education Convocation
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 Friday, May
16, 2008, 8:00 pm
Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge
For more information, visit our Website:
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/external/Convocation.htm
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2008 Wallace Symposium
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May
18-20, 2008
Iowa City, IA
For more information, visit our Website:
http://www.education.uiowa.edu/belinblank/events/researchsym/ |
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| June 2008 |
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Comprehensive Exam
Dates |
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International Programs 2008 Summer Institute for Teachers:
“Global Climate Change: Human Rights, Consequences & Responsibilities”
(187:210:WKA or 07S:210:WKA) |
June 16-20, 2008
Meets daily, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. at University Capitol Centre
Register by June 15
The workshop is intended for junior high and high school teachers, especially those who teach natural sciences, geography, global studies, social studies and related subjects. Among the many other aspects of this topic, participants will discuss the science and impact of climate change, debates about causes, and Iowa’s connection to climate change with local responses. Enrollment limited to 25 students.
Credit & Tuition: 3 semester hours of credit, Tuition: $696 for undergraduate credit or $1083 for graduate credit.
To register: By telephone: 800-272-6430 (press 1 for Student Services); or
319-335-2575; or Online at: http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/enroll.htm
Apply by May 19 for:
- Grants to assist registrants with tuition costs.
- Free housing and individual room at Mayflower Residence Hall on the UI campus for the first 16 teachers who live outside a 25-mile radius of Iowa City.
Contact: Amy Green, International Programs Outreach Secretary:
- Direct at 319- 335-1433; or toll-free at 800-272-6430 ext 5-1433; or
- E-mail amy-green-1@uiowa.edu
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Kernels baseball game |
Friday, June 20, 2008, 7:00 pm
Playing Quad Cities
Please RSVP and bring payment to Deb Kakavas before June 9th (Tickets are $6.50 each)
deborah-kakavas@uiowa.edu
Arranged by the College of Education Social Committee
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| July 2008 |
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The
Assistive Technology Summer Institute
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July 24-25, 2008
The July 22-23 AT Summer Institute will be held on the campus for the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The July 24-25 AT Summer Institute will be held in N186 in the Lindquist Center on the campus of the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.
The Assistive Technology Summer Institute is a unique summer learning opportunity that combines discussion of current relevant topics in AT with hands-on learning opportunities of some of the most recent and most commonly used AT software programs.
For more
information: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/icater/atsi/
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| August 2008 |
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The
29th Annual Summer School for Helping Professionals
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August
11-14, 2008
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Two
Day Workshops: Topics include Anxiety, Disorder, Group Counseling
Techniques, Child Abuse, and Meth & Club Drugs.
For more
information: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/asshp/
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