FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) today, October 4, 2023. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 4, 2023….
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Scholar Holler Nominations for September 2023
Each month, the Center for Student Achievement recognizes an outstanding undergraduate student for their academic accomplishments. If you are interested in nominating a student who has done exceptional work in September, please fill out the information below and return it to Dr. Heather Holmes at hwholmes@salisbury.edu by October 6. The Scholar Holler recipient will be recognized on…
Quanzhou’s Marionette Troupe Puppet Masters
Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m., HH (Holloway Hall) Great Hall, Quanzhou’s Marionette Troupe Puppet Masters The Quanzhou’s Marionette Troupe is considered the most famous string puppet troupe in China. The Chinese government designated the troupe in the first group of National Intangible Cultural Heritage projects for safeguarding. They have performed in a special performance at…
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM)! Observed every October, NCSAM was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Throughout this month, the SU Offie of Information Technology will be sharing tips and tricks that you can use…
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call for Proposals! 2023 Maryland OER SUmmit: Cultivating Agency through Open Educational Practices
Proposal Submission Deadline Extended to Monday, October 9, 2023At the core of our conference theme is the question: What happens when students and their collaborators—peers, faculty, community members, librarians, and more—drive knowledge creation? We invite proposals that contribute to this conversation and showcase innovative approaches to open educational practices that empower learners to be active…
Study Abroad / Study Away Information Nights
There is still time to register for a winter study abroad course or for a full semester abroad for spring 2024. Come to the next Study Abroad / Study Away Information Night on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm. Join the conversation online and learn more about studying abroad and studying away. …
DRC: Celebrating Disability History and Awareness Month
October is recognized nationally as Disability History and Awareness Month. Throughout the month of October, the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and Delta Alpha Pi (DAP) will be raising awareness, honoring neurodiversity, and acknowledging the significant contributions and achievements of individuals with disabilities. Celebrating Disability History and Awareness Month on our campus is a powerful way…
Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic
Stop the spread of influenza this Winter and prevent severe COVID-19 illness. Annual flu vaccination is an important step in staying healthy. New Pfizer COVID boosters will be available. When: Tuesday October 10 and Monday October 16 Where: Guerrieri Student Union, Wicomico Room Time: 10 am-2pm Vaccines will be administered by health professionals from Acme…
Using New Quizzes: Creating and Migrating Assessments in MyClasses
Friday, October 6, 2023 from 1 – 2 p.m. Join ID&D to learn how to create and manage online assessments in MyClasses, establish assessment settings, and create and manage question item banks using New Quizzes (which replaces Classic Quizzes for Summer Session 2024). We will explore how to create assessments in New Quizzes, manage Item…
Save the Dates: Open Sessions for ID&D Instructional Designer Candidates
Instructional Design & Delivery is interviewing for our next Instructional Designer and we invite campus stakeholders to the open session presentation where each candidate will address an effective teaching strategy (either Socrative questioning, problem-based/inquiry-based learning, or scaffolding and authentic assignments/assessments). All sessions will be held in Instructional Design & Delivery, Academic Commons, room 220H from…