On the lookout for something new to read? Well, look no further! We’re excited to highlight the thoughtful work of our own Creative Writing faculty, Brianna Pike and Natalie Solmer: Professor Brianna Pike’s essay, “Self Portrait of a Woman Losing Her Name,” was published in Harpur Palate’s 23.1 issue. In it, she offers a compelling examination of the dynamics between identity and personal history, exploring the significance of names—both given and relinquished—and the complex journey of self-discovery inherent in the process of redefining one’s identity. Water Castle , the debut poetry collection by Associate Professor Natalie Solmer, invites readers into a world of vivid imagery and emotional depth. Published by
Kelsay Books in September, Natalie excellently crafted a series of meditative poems that navigate personal and universal landscapes, creating a powerful, resonant experience for anyone seeking connection to the complexities of the human condition.
If you attended October’s First Friday, you may have noticed a familiar face – our very own Ginny Taylor Rosner! The fine arts and photography professor had a remarkable month in October, featuring her work in two prominent art shows.
At the Harrison Center’s Speck Gallery, Ginny’s collaboration with Kipp Normand in the REVIVAL exhibit for First Friday explored themes of history, memory, and community through her enigmatic photography. This powerful show revisited their 2004 exhibit Trespasser, creating a compelling dialogue between Normand’s collage images and found object constructions and Ginny’s keen eye for detail. ADAPTED FROM THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE IN THE NOVEMBER STAFF & FACULTY E-NEWSLETTER
Allison Babij attended the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) at the University
of Kentucky over the summer. During the conference, she attended many symposia that covered a wide range of chemistry education topics, including Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability into Chemical Education, Grading for Growth, Active Learning in Organic Chemistry, and multiple different sessions on chemistry laboratory topics. Additionally, she attended two workshops called “Introduction to Integrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability in Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories” and “Classroom Exercises for General and Organic Chemistry Involving Wildlife Forensics and Food Fraud.” Over the course of the conference, she also met up with friends and former colleagues who shared great ideas from their classes. Allison was inspired by the conference to replace tests with specifications- based quizzes and to explicitly teach the Green Chemistry Principles and UN Sustainable Development Goals in her organic chemistry class this Fall. Additionally, she joined a yearlong nationwide Faculty Learning Community through the Organic Educational Resources group on “Flipping with Video.” The group has already met once and promises to provide inspiration, support, and encouragement for creating organic chemistry videos to use in a flipped class. This knowledge should be useful for other courses, as well. Allison is thankful to the SASE Professional Development Committee for providing funds to attend this valuable conference!
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