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Come learn the importance of talking, singing, and playing with baby during a FREE 8 week parenting class. Babies are encouraged to attend with parent/caregiver. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/16107902

Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/15418564

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/15418652

Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5. -- https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/15418802

Visio Divina, or “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to prayerfully and meditatively enter into an image. Join us for guided sessions of visio divina with sacred art in the Mary, Queen of Families Chapel or with works of art in the galleries. This opportunity is a wonderful way to spiritually engage with this unique, art-filled space. Whether you are new to the practice of visio divina or a long-time devotee, all are welcome for a moment of peace, prayer, and meditation. Meet at the Welcome Desk on Level 1. Always free and open to all.

Join the Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence and faculty colleagues to develop or revise an upcoming course using effective pedagogical principles. Together, we will incorporate your unique situational factors and learning goals, plan effective assessment strategies, structure meaningful class sessions, and draft the syllabus. Each session will take place on Zoom from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., with opportunities for individual feedback in the afternoon. You are welcome to attend the full series or pick the individual sessions that most interest you. The schedule is as follows: Monday, July 13: Situational Factors and Learning Goals Two of the key components of effective course design are clearly understanding your context and your goals. In this session, we will discuss different situational factors that can impact your course, ranging from classroom setup to students’ prior knowledge. We will also help you articulate clear learning goals for your course, which will form the basis of all of your subsequent course design choices. Facilitators: Kristi Rudenga, Samara Chamoun Tuesday, July 14: Assessment Learning occurs when people are provided with practice and feedback. In this session, we will help participants create assessments that provide students with opportunities to practice the skills that demonstrate attainment of the course learning goals and provide faculty with opportunities to provide meaningful feedback and evaluation of student learning. Facilitators: Kevin Guidry, Melissa Scheve Wednesday, July 15: Structuring an Engaging Class Session Learning is effective when students are actively engaged in processing and applying new information. In this session, we will help participants design class sessions that integrate instruction with purposeful interaction. We will explore strategies for structuring sessions and creating activities that promote meaningful engagement. Facilitators: Yanran Chen, Ashley Henry Thursday, July 16: Putting It All Together in the Syllabus A course syllabus is more than a list of policies, assignment due dates, and readings. In this session, we will discuss ways to design an informative, accessible, and inclusive syllabus. We will explore strategies to structure the document, transparently communicate expectations, and engage students with the syllabus beyond the first day of class. Facilitators: Jim Lang, Horane Diatta-Holgate Graduate Student Registration   Faculty Registration

Explore acids, bases, and pH scale with three artful hands-on experiments. Learn about chemistry by predicting, testing, and creating with common household products. Ages 6-11 welcome.--

On Tuesday, July 14 join Matt Dhoore and Cole Huth as they bring live fire behavior demonstrations to Corby’s patio using Class A and alcohol burn props. Get an up-close look at fire dynamics, behavior, and real-world lessons in an interactive outdoor setting 'on the patio' at Corby's! Click here for more details.

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