(1) Commencement Student Speaker Application (Institute Wide)
(2) Evaluating Research Articles Workshop – Monday, February 10 (Students & Faculty)
(3) Valentine's Bake Sale – Tuesday, February 11 (Institute Wide)
(4) Town Meeting on Growth at the Institute – Tuesday, February 11 (Faculty & Staff)
(5) Open Teaching Week – February 24-28 (Faculty)
(6) 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Brief History of ADA and Foundational Concepts in Higher Education – Wednesday, March 4 (Faculty & Staff)
(7) Off-Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events (Institute Wide)
(1) Commencement Student Speaker Application (Institute Wide)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
Applications are due by Monday, February 10 for student speaker at the MGH Institute’s 2020 Commencement ceremony. One graduating student will be selected to deliver a short speech on behalf of all 2020 graduates.
View more information and apply.
(2) Evaluating Research Articles Workshop – Monday, February 10 (Students & Faculty)
From Amanda Tarbet, Office of the Provost
Do you know how to tell if a research study is “good” or not? Learn why it's important to appraise a research article and what to look for when evaluating a study on Monday, February 10 at Noon in Shouse 318. Attendees will leave with a toolkit to help them efficiently and effectively critique a research study.
Get more information and register in advance.
(3) Valentine's Bake Sale – Tuesday, February 11 (Institute Wide)
From Kerry Kearns, Office of Student and Alumni Services
Stop by the Baked with Love Bake Sale on Tuesday, February 11 at Noon in the Shouse Lobby and outside the third floor student lounge. The PA Class of 2021 is raising money to support our 2020 National Conference fees. Be your own Valentine and treat yourself to some homemade treats.
(4) 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.
(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) 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Brief History of ADA and Foundational Concepts in Higher Education – Wednesday, March 4 (Faculty & Staff)
From Luella Benn, Office of Student and Alumni Services
The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 years old in 2020. On Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. in Shouse 302, we will briefly review the history of the ADA, and expand upon our understanding of foundational concepts through exploration of relevant guidance and previous legal findings in cases related to higher education. Please RSVP directly to
Luella Benn if you plan to attend.
(7) Off-Campus Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events (Institute Wide)
From Dr. Kimberly Truong, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Attend
VietAid’s Tet Celebration on Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Vietnamese American Initiative for Development, 42 Charles Street, Dorchester.
• Angela Davis, political activist, philosopher, academic, and author, will be at Phillips Academy Andover on Friday, February 14, 7:00–8:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Cochran Chapel, 2 Chapel Avenue, Andover.
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