(1) Buildings 34 and 39 Fire Alarm Testing Reminder – Wednesday, January 29 (Institute Wide)
(2) Town Meeting on Growth at the Institute – Tuesday, February 11 (Faculty & Staff)
(3) Success with Stress: Yoga at Your Desk (Institute Wide)
(4) Faculty Lunch Bites: What Are Inclusive Teaching Practices? – Tuesday, February 4 (Faculty)
(5) Open Teaching Week – February 24-28 (Faculty)
(6) Staff Development Day – Registration Reminder (Staff)
(7) January 28 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
(1) Buildings 34 and 39 Fire Alarm Testing Reminder – Wednesday, January 29 (Institute Wide)
From Kathy Zuluaga, Office of Campus Services
On Wednesday, January 29 Fulton Properties will be conducting audible fire alarm tests in Buildings 34 and 39. Testing in Building 34 will begin at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed later that morning. Testing in Building 39 will begin at 11:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed later in the afternoon. These are only tests and will not require anyone to vacate the buildings.
(2) Town Meeting on Growth at the Institute – Tuesday, February 11 (Faculty & Staff)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President
There will be a special Town Meeting for faculty and staff on Tuesday, February 11, 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Shouse 309. Provost Alex Johnson will discuss next steps for growth at the Institute. Please mark your calendar.
(3) Success with Stress: Yoga at Your Desk (Institute Wide)
From the Office of Human Resources
Register and mark your calendars for this year’s Yoga at Your Desk program. This lively 30-minute webinar will offer a cooling breathing technique, refreshing stretches, and meditation to relax, build proper body alignment and awareness, focus the mind, and nourish and restore your balance. Although movement exercises are designed for people who work, try to wear clothing that does not constrict the waist and shoes that can be slipped off or are comfortable to walk in. All attire is welcome. Presented by Lisa Staffiere, LICSW, CEAP, EAP Consultant and Registered Yoga Teacher. To learn more about additional Success with Stress program offerings, please visit
here.
(4) Faculty Lunch Bites: What Are Inclusive Teaching Practices? – Tuesday, February 4 (Faculty)
From Tony Sindelar, Office of the Provost
What does "inclusion" mean, and what do inclusive teaching practices look like? We will discuss a short reading that looks at topics such as the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and classroom climate on Tuesday, February 4, Noon–1:00 p.m. Bring your lunch, desserts will be provided by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Register.
(5) Open Teaching Week – February 24-28 (Faculty)
From Tony Sindelar, Office of the Provost
What does teaching look like across the IHP? Open Teaching Week is a chance for IHP instructors to spark new pedagogies and conversations across disciplines. We are excited to have nine classes participating, representing several departments, topics, and teaching strategies. Open Teaching Week will culminate with a celebratory lunch and debrief session on Friday, February 28 at Noon.
Sign up to attend a session.
(6) Staff Development Day – Registration Reminder (Staff)
From Jennifer Burke, Director/HR Business Partners, Staff Development Day Chair
IHP Staff Development Day will be held on Monday, March 9, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Assembly Row, West Campus, ground floor conference rooms A, B and C. Registration is closing Friday, February 7. All staff are encouraged to participate.
(7) January 28 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President and Valerie Grande, Office of Information Technology
Joanna Duggan won the Essex River Cruise for two. All proceeds from the drawing, which occurs each workday throughout January, will go toward supporting the Center for Youth Wellness at Harvard-Kent Elementary School. Contact
Joanna Duggan in the President’s Office to purchase tickets, and check out the
calendar of prizes.
