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As summer draws to a close, you may (understandably!) be mourning the end of rest, travel, family time, or focused research time, but I hope that the impending start of the semester also brings with it at least a glimmer of joy and excitement. Students often walk into the first week of classes full of anticipation, curiosity, and likely a bit of trepidation. Even after all these years teaching, the same is true for me, too! So, as you begin to shift your attention to course planning more fully, I have an invitation for you: How might you design your courses–or at least those first few days–to harness your students’ curiosity, to share your own excitement for the content of your course, and to quell any nervousness that your students (or you!) might bring with them into your class?
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If you are looking for inspiration or just want to work on prepping your fall courses in community with others, we hope you’ll stop by the Faculty Hub to attend one of our upcoming pre-semester events or simply to grab a snack and find a welcoming place to work. Sometimes, attending a teaching workshop or swapping ideas with colleagues has a way of sparking creativity and reminding us why we wanted to teach a particular course in the first place.
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This Week in the Faculty Hub
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Thursday, August 14 and Friday, August 15
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In search of motivation, inspiration, or just someone to think together with about teaching or scholarship? Consider scheduling a consultation with me or one of my colleagues in the Faculty Hub! During AY 2024-2025, Faculty Hub staff completed a total of 295 consultations with 135 unique faculty members! A one-on-one consultation is often the most time-efficient way to get the individualized support that you need to flesh out an idea, to troubleshoot a challenge, or to proactively learn more about a new teaching practice.
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We hope you will consider joining the upcoming faculty excursion grounded in the themes of the book, The Making of 21st Century Richmond, on Friday, August 29, from 3 to 6 p.m., which explores the city’s layered histories. The authors of the book will be the presenters: Thad Williamson, Professor of Leadership Studies and Professor of Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law; Julian M. Hayter, Professor of Leadership Studies; and Amy Howard, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement. This bus tour is hosted by the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement and the Provost's Office. While the excursion is designed with new faculty in mind, it is open to all interested faculty.
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We are always looking for new and exciting projects and collaborations. Feel free to contact us.
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