EGSA Digest 10/7

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Greetings. We have about six BUSHELS of events in the next two weeks, including one THIS AFTERNOON! A lot of work and thought have gone into them, and I am pleased to spread the word. Try to make it to 2-3 in the next two weeks to represent our department! (Also, these events tend to be quite interesting and helpful!) Also note the job openings listed at the bottom.

Please take note of the following notices and events regarding the next two weeks of English Graduate Student life, as well as upcoming and ongoing events.

SBA, Secretary

GREAT NEWS FROM OUR FACULTY ADVISOR

We now have the following link to the information included last week. http://www.baylor.edu/graduate/index.php? id=82669#Q

In the Next Two Weeks

• TODAY—Heteroglossia: Teaching Philosophy Statements
• Friday, Oct 7 @ 3pm in CS 201
• Gather for a panel discussion on drafting a statement of teaching philosophy. Dr. Pittman will address the importance of a teaching philosophy from the perspective of a member of an interview committee. Dr. Pond will talk about how her teaching philosophy informs her choices of what to teach a s she develops her curriculum as a new professor. Steve Petersheim will also be on the panel and will offer practical advice on drafting a teaching philosophy from the perspective of one soon to be on the job market. *Developing a statement of teaching philosophy will help work towards fulfilling one of the TeaCHE requirements, in addition to “just being a good thing,” according to our wise President, Danielle.

· SET Seminar: Brain-Based Education, Learning Styles, and other Not-So-Bright Ideas*

• Tuesday, Oct 11 @3:30-4:30pm in Jones 206
• For details, see http://www.baylor.edu/atl/index.php?id=70560. *Registration required.

· PROFF Workshop: Composing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy* Wednesday, Oct 12 @3;30-5pm in Kokernot Residence Hall, Room 135

• What is a teaching philosophy, and why do I need to have one? Articulating your own teaching philosophy to students and colleagues enriches the learning environment. Moreover, graduate students seeking faculty positions were required to submit a statement of teaching philosophy for 56.9% of faculty search committees in 2005. Come and learn about this vital ingredient in your teaching portfolio, and receive hands-on help in drafting your own statement in the session. *Registration required.

· The Medieval Reading Group

• Thursday Oct 13 @5-6pm, locations and topics updated weekly.
• Please contact Adam_Marshall@baylor.edu or D_Clark@baylor.edu to get added to their mailing list for these details.

· FALL BREAK!

Friday, Oct 14 ALL DAY.

• This means no classes, and many academic buildings will be closed, but the libraries will be open for their regular hours.

· SET Seminar: Designing Effective Research Assignments*

• Wednesday, Oct 19 @12-1pm in Jones 206
• Want to design assignments where your goals and expectations will be more transparent to the student? Assignments which will guide students through different levels of research and critical thinking skills? Librarians Ellen Filgo and Eileen Bentsen will show you how to design assignments which lead students into higher-level thinking, reduce the reliance upon Wikipedia, and encourage them to evaluate the resources they use. Come to our session and be introduced to a rubric which will help you craft effective and satisfying research assignments. (A pizza lunch will be provided.) http://www.baylor.edu/atl/index.php?id=70560 *Registration required.

• Dr. Suzanne Bordelon, Associate Professor of Rhetoric at San Diego State University.

· The Medieval Reading Group

• Thursday Oct 20 @5-6pm, locations and topics updated weekly.
• Please contact Adam_Marshall@baylor.edu or D_Clark@baylor.edu to get added to their mailing list for these details.

· The Paper Republic: The Struggle for Money, Credit, and Independence in the Republic of Texas

• Thursday, Oct 20 @6:30-7:30pm in Bennett Auditorium (on Speight Ave. across from Waco Hall)
• The Texas Collection will host a presentation by James Bevill – financier, historian and author of the award-winning book, The Paper Republic: The Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the Republic of Texas.
• Bevill’s presentation will trace the social and economic history of Texas from the colonial period through the annexation by the United States in 1845, as well as how this real story behind a legendary part of American history relates to the current debt crisis. This presentation will also introduce you and your students to the financial instruments issued to fund the Texian war machine, as well as gain further insight into the history and finance of the Republic of Texas – a story that has often gone untold.

· 20C Research Seminar: Resurrecting Meaning in Toni Morrison Friday, Oct 21 @2:30-4pm in Carroll Science, 4th Floor Lounge

• By Dr. Mona Choucair of our very own English Department!

UPCOMING
· Heteroglossia follow-up: We will have a follow-up session two or three weeks after the October 7 session to review our statements. Details forthcoming.