Sunday Newsletter

A presentation and Q&A by UNLV trauma researchers and support staff, and practitioners and researchers of Trauma-informed Pedagogy. Hear from Dr. Carlton Craig (Social Work), Dr. Annie Weisman (Medicine), Dr. Kaitlin Clinnin (English), Liz Carrasco (CAPS) and other campus partners engaged in trauma-informed pedagogy.

Wednesday, February 23, 1-2pm

Beam Hall 240 & Online

Please RSVP for the link to the session.

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Changing the Narrative: Using Culturally Responsive Curriculum to Restructure Learning in College Classrooms

Learn how incorporating culturally responsive teaching practices into your syllabi can enhance critical thinking, engage students, and affirm their identities while fostering a campus culture of safety and belonging. Join Drs. Norma Marrun, Federick Ngo, and Blanca Rincón as they discuss how they adopted culturally responsive practices into their courses and created insightful dialogues with their students and colleagues.

Tuesday, March 1, 12-1pm

via Zoom

Please RSVP online to receive the link to the session

Learn more about the UNLV College of Education Scholarship in Practice Webinar Series.

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In case you missed it: Here's a recording of the Best Teaching Practices Expo panel of distinguished faculty. Enjoy!

See you soon,

Melissa Bowles-Terry

Director, Faculty Center

News You Can Use

Applications are open until Friday, February 25th for two teaching awards. Please considering nominating yourself or a colleague!

The Outstanding Teaching by Part-time Faculty (PTIs) Award recognizes significant contributions to student learning by part-time teaching faculty. Up to five awards of $1,000 will be given. See details on eligibility and application instructions in the Call for Applications from Part-Time Instructors.

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award recognizes individuals who have achieved excellence in the scholarship of teaching and learning as demonstrated through research that focuses on evidence-based teaching practices that promote UNLV students' learning. The award recipient will receive a $2,000 award. See details on eligibility and application instructions in the Call for Applications and Nominations for Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Award.

The deadline for submission of materials for both awards is 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022.

Women's Council GIVE Award

The Women's Council is accepting submissions for the 2022 Growth, Inclusivity, Voice, and Excellence (GIVE) Awards. We are accepting nominations for faculty, staff, programs, students, and student organizations to recognize those working toward an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive campus environment for UNLV students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Please nominate yourself or others for this year's award!

Nominations are due Friday, April 1.

View the GIVE Award flier

Rebel Reset: Massage Chairs Are Back

Human Resources is excited to announce the return of massage chair sessions for faculty and staff as part of the Rebel Reset wellness initiative. Sessions will take place in private rooms at both the Maryland and Shadow Lane campuses. During the session, participants will remain fully clothed and no oils or lotions will be used. Registration is required and sign-ups are limited to one session a week per person. Visit the Rebel Reset webpage for more information.