Department News:
February 2016
Presentations
Miller, M., Marnella, M., La Valley, A., & Lamacchia, C. (2016, February). A Paradigm Shift: A Transcultural Course that Fits. Presented at the American Association of Colleges & Universities 2016 General Education and Assessment Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Shorter, S. (2016, February). Preparing For Your Future Today: Developing the Communication Skills to Help You Get the Job of Your Dreams. Presented at the Sankofa Conference, Bloomsburg University.
Workshops and Lectures
Dr. Ruth Beerman and Professor Phil Rippke presented their invited lecture "Public Speaking in a Comedy Setting" for Brian Johnson's Make Me Laugh (First Year Seminar) class on February 25 at Bloomsburg University.
Dr. Erin Brummett, Dr. Kai Kuang, and Dr. Elizabeth Petre conducted an hour-long workshop for the Center for Leadership and Engagement entitled “Skills Set Series Part 1: Communication and Conflict Management.” This workshop provided an overview of effective communication skills to emerging student leaders here on campus. Students participated in individual reflections and small group discussions about their everyday communication interactions, ways to improve their listening habits, and strategies for managing conflict effectively. Students take eight SSS1 workshops to get their Level 1 Certification.
Dr. Eric C. Miller gave a talk titled “Christian Voices in the Pluralist Wild: Religious Participation in the Liberal Public Square” on February 10, as part of the Institute for Culture and Society faculty lecture series.
Dr. Shavonne Shorter gave an invited lecture titled “Networking 101,” at the Bloomsburg University Career Intensive Boot Camp, held February 19-21.