Educational Activities – Great Offerings for Young and Old
Come learn with us! There are lots of great offerings for young and old!
SESSION ONE: 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The Place of Languages in a Liberal Arts Curriculum
Mulva Library 218
In this session, Professor Bradford Ellis of the modern languages and literatures discipline will discuss the importance of language learning within the liberal arts curriculum at SNC. The College’s mission statement calls us to “understand diverse cultures, perspectives and beliefs” and “communicate to seek mutual understanding.” Dr. Ellis will explain why languages are integral to the achievement of these goals and how learning another language allows students to appreciate and interact with other cultures. Professor Ellis will share his experiences and demonstrate how he creates a dynamic, interactive and fun learning environment for his students.
Where Privilege Meets Social Inequalities
Cofrin Hall 202
In a world with so many apparent social inequalities, individuals often struggle to feel empowered to make a difference. Often when individuals help others they still feel less than fulfilled. Dr. Christopher Meidl, professor of education, will explore in this presentation how privilege affects one’s position on social inequalities.
SESSION TWO: 12:15 – 1 p.m.
Children’s Literature: Past, Present, and Future
Cofrin Hall 207
The books we read to and with our children grew out of tales told in the oral tradition. Today the field of children’s literature is a vast, complex and diverse commercial enterprise. How might technological development influence children’s literature in the future? In this session, Dr. Susan Landt, professor of education, will explore the world of children’s literature from folktales to computer-enhanced stories.
Death: An Objection?
Mulva Library 101
Everybody dies. But what is death? Is death bad or (as we say in philosophy) is death an evil? Dr. Joel Mann, professor of philosophy, will outline some of the basic questions surrounding and proposed solutions to the problem of death in an attempt to determine whether, and under what circumstances, we ought to be afraid to die.
SESSION THREE: 1:15 – 2 p.m.
Terrifying Sea Creatures from the Age of the Dinosaurs
Cofrin Hall 203
Ever wondered how fossils are made? Professor Rebecca Schmeisser will look at different types of fossil preservation including trackways, mammoth mummies, insects in amber, and even fossil poop! There will be samples of fossils to pass around and examine. From there we will take a look at a group of particularly fierce marine predators that roamed the oceans at the same time the dinosaurs dominated on land. These terrifying sea creatures range from creepy fish 20 feet long, to dolphin-sized reptiles with huge eyes, to marine reptiles as long as a semi-trailer. Where have these creatures been found? What did they eat? What can we learn from their fossils? All these questions and more will be answered.
SESSION FOUR: 2:15 – 3 p.m.
Just Do It – SNC Study Abroad
Cofrin Hall 11
SNC Study Abroad offers more than 75 programs in 38 different countries. Each year, nearly 140 St. Norbert College students enrich their academic experience and expand their worldview by studying abroad.
Rosemary Sands (director of Study Abroad), Joyce Tullbane (associate director of Study Abroad), and Jeremy Doughty (Study Abroad advisor) will explain how students develop intercultural competencies abroad, while staying on-track to graduate. Study Abroad returnees will reflect on their experiences and articulate the academic, personal and professional benefits of spending a semester abroad.
Why We Wonder
Dr. John R. Minahan Science Building 315
Most of history’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics innovations, imaginations and inventions started from someone starting, and finishing, a sentence with “I wonder.”
Come to this session where education Professor Scott Kirst will cover how the teaching of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in education has changed and will continue to change in the future. Pre-service teachers from St. Norbert College will guide you through inquiry-based and hands-on experiences that speak to the small kid in all of us that still wonders.
We will be using computer microscopes, science probes and many things you never knew existed before. Who knew that learning could be so fun!
SESSION FIVE: 3:15 – 4 p.m.
Dante’s Divine Comedy
Cofrin Hall 203
“The Divine Comedy” by Dante Alighieri is one of the greatest works of literature ever written. It unfolds the author’s vision of hell, purgatory and heaven, all of which he insists that he visited. Stephen Westergan, instructor of humanities, will look at a few of Dante’s descriptions and consider what they have to say not just about our life after death but also about our lives right now.
GIS - Making Your First Map
Mulva Library 304
GIS integrates hardware, software and data to capture, manage, analyze and display all forms of spatially referenced information. Just add creativity! Professor Krissy Lukens will inform you about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how this technology has revolutionized the ways in which we can question, interpret and visualize data. Participants will view a short video of how this technology has impacted our lives, and then have the opportunity to explore a variety of mapping applications using the computer as well as iPads. Fun for all ages – join us to view your world in a whole new perspective.
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All-day educational offerings
What the heck does Norbertine mean?
Visit with Norbertine Fathers and members of the Mission and Student Affairs division to learn more about the history of St. Norbert and his namesake college, the only Norbertine college in the world (Todd Wehr Hall from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.).
Also, visit the Center for Norbertine Studies located on the third floor of the Mulva Library and Old St. Joseph Church which will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Photography exhibition
Photographer Evan Siegle will exhibit his photos from the 2011 Super Bowl and his award-winning Local Sports Heroes series. Also on display will be rings from Super Bowls I, II, XXXVI and XLV. Not to be missed! Admission is free.
SNC Has Gone Green
Stop by the Green Awareness Outreach table on the Baer Mall to learn more about being a good steward of all of your resources. Additionally, you can bring your small electronics, empty spray cans, batteries or recyclable
metal or plastic to the SNC recycling truck parked in the lot next to the Mulva Library, and we’ll be glad to dispose of them for you. (No
large appliances, or television sets, tires or hazardous waste, please.)
Geocaching - Digital Treasure Hunting!
Stop by the tent on Todd Wehr lawn from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. to discover St. Norbert history while geocaching your way around the campus. Using a GPS, participants will uncover clues that will eventually lead them to the ultimate hidden treasure. New and experienced participants alike will enjoy this activity, as both easy and challenging courses will be available; however, muggles will be everywhere, so stealth will be required! Bring your GPS or borrow one of ours – spend as much or as little time as you like – fun for all ages!
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