“O wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world That has such people in’t!” – William Shakespeare, The Tempest, 5.1 On April 6, 2011, the Jeremy Marks Memorial IntercollegiateStudent Symposium was held at Wright College, Each year for the past several years, students from Harold WashingtonCollege, Wright College,Continue reading “Students Present at Great Books Symposium”
Author Archives: Audrey Berns
Student Presents Stem Cell Research
Ryan Patwell participated in the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement Washington Symposium and Capitol Hill Poster Session in March 2011. The three day event brought professionals from multiple fields together for the purpose of sharing new ideas on how to make science education more accessible. The first two days consisted of multiple presentationsContinue reading “Student Presents Stem Cell Research”
Shining Star
Almost immediately upon my start here at Harold Washington College, I was asked to welcome Secretary of State Jesse White to our college. I asked who had arranged the visit of this illustrious guest and was told Professor Caroline Shoenberger. Shortly after that, I was asked to welcome Marc Schulman, CEO of Eli’s Cheesecake, toContinue reading “Shining Star”
Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone?
EducationNext just published an article that highlights the efficacy of lectures over class-based problem-solving time. From the article: Contrary to contemporary pedagogical thinking, we find that students score higher on standardized tests in the subject in which their teachers spent more time on lecture-style presentations than in the subject in which the teacher devoted moreContinue reading “Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone?”
Quantum Leap
Spring break is here. The building is quiet. And while my schedule does not seem to have lightened, the mood is different and with so many faculty off to far-flung lands I find my own mind wandering to thoughts of travel. Then I saw this post and my mind started racing. I am a sci-fiContinue reading “Quantum Leap”
Happy Birthday, Mayor Washington
I know Mayor Harold Washington’s birthday is April 15, but our students have chosen to observe it on the 14th. I write this post in his honor to coincide with our students’ observance. Mayor Washington is one of the reasons I chose to make Chicago my home, and why I am so proud to leadContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Mayor Washington”
President’s Gallery in the News
Chicago Tribune reporter Lauren Viera has written a thoughtful review of the Shaila Christofferson exhibit in the President’s Gallery on the 11th floor. It has been a delight to see these sculptures each day as I come and go to the office. Check out the show before it closes April 15.
Hail to the Herald
Congratulations to faculty adviser Molly Turner and the entire Herald staff for the recognition and awards they received last week. I am very proud of their accomplishments. Faculty, staff and students should extend their own congratulations for these accomplishments. From the news release: “The Herald college newspaper received six awards at the 36th Annual IllinoisContinue reading “Hail to the Herald”
UPDATE – Lions and Tigers and Bears . . .
UPDATE to the post:If possible, it would be great to have our new mascot selected by Spirit Week, which begins April 25. _________________________________________ On Thursday in my meeting with the Student Government Association leadership, I asked them to take the lead in selecting a new mascot for Harold Washington College. Some of our students haveContinue reading “UPDATE – Lions and Tigers and Bears . . .”
Serf Ready
I participate in a lot of discussions lately about helping our students be “work ready” or “career ready.” We talk about training, mentoring, coaching, and in my opinion, the most effective avenue to workplace readiness, internships and jobs. So it was with some concern that I ready an Op-Ed piece in this past Sunday’s NewContinue reading “Serf Ready”
