College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

RSVP by Aug. 8 for CLAS New Faculty Social

Click here if you are a new tenure track faculty member

Click here if you are a unit head or other invited guest

 

Summary of Scheduled Events  for New Tenure Track Faculty During the “Start Up Weeks”

 

 

Wednesday, August 15

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

New Faculty Social

A reception/dinner for new

CLAS faculty and their families.

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

at the Alumni House

(Allendale Campus)

A letter of invitation has been mailed separately.

CLAS New Faculty Social Menu

 

  • Romaine Salad Topped with Chopped Tomato, Cucumber, & Fresh Herbs (Served with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette & Toasted Almonds on the Side)
  • Braised Chicken Breast with Roasted Tomatoes & Artichoke Hearts (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Grilled Salmon with a Tropical Salsa (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Seasoned & Steamed Redskins (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Fresh Green Beans (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Vegetarian Strudel (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
  • Rolls & Butter
  • Assorted Beverages and Desserts

Children’s Menu

  • Chicken Fingers with Honey & BBQ Dipping Sauces
  • Fries
  • Grape Clusters  

 

Wednesday, August 15

Academic and Student Affairs Division

Orientation for New Faculty

(Day 1 of 2-Day

Provost-Sponsored Orientation)

7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Kirkhof Center and The Connection

(Allendale Campus)

Details regarding this 2-day event mailed by Provost Office.

 

 

Thursday, August 16

Academic and Student Affairs Division

Orientation for New Faculty

(Day 2 of 2-Day

Provost-Sponsored Orientation)

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Eberhard Center Second Floor

and the DeVos Center

(Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus)

 

 

Tuesday, August 21

2012 Grand Valley State University

Faculty and Staff Picnic

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

GVSU Fieldhouse

Allendale Campus

Casual Attire

RSVP before August 15, 2012 by e-mailing presidentrsvp@gvsu.edu.  For more information, please call Jill Craig at (616) 331-2183.

 

Wednesday, August 22

The 18th Annual Fall Conference on Teaching & Learning

Sponsored by the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center

“Educational Technologies and Unplugged Strategies to Promote Deep Learning”

8:30 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Eberhard Conference Center

For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/ftlc or email ftlc@gvsu.edu.  To register, please visit:  http://gvsu.edu/seminar/, under the Teaching & Learning category.

 

Thursday, August 23

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Faculty and Staff Meeting

Coffee and Conversation

10:00 a.m. Louis Armstrong Theatre Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

Faculty and Staff Meeting

10:30 a.m.      Louis Armstrong Theatre Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus

Meeting documents:

Agenda
Department Chairs and Coordinators
Awards

Personnel Decisions
New faculty and staff, also recent retirements

Followed by “Follow the Dean to Lunch”

Located Across from the Kelly Family Sports Center

(Formerly the Laker Turf Building)

CLAS Faculty and Staff Meeting Menu 

  • Philly Chicken Sandwich (Gluten-Free)
  • Malibu Veggie Burgers 
  • Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free) 
  • Mixed Green Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette 
  • Fresh Fruit Salad 
  • Assorted Ice Cream Novelties 
  • Assorted Beverages

 

Friday, August 24

Opening Address by President Thomas Haas

10:00 a.m.

Louis Armstrong Theatre

GVSU Opening Convocation

11:30 a.m.

Fieldhouse Arena

(Robing begins 20 minutes prior to the

ceremony in the Fieldhouse Dance Studio.)

 

All-Campus Picnic Lunch

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Parking Lot C

 

RSVP for Convocation by visiting http://www.gvsu.edu/dos/convocation.htm   

CLAS faculty and staff are especially encouraged to attend.

 

 

 

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