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Join the MAT in Spanish Program on Nov. 7 for a Seminar on “Computerized Dynamic Assessment”

The Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish continues its Fall 2023 webinar series in applied linguistics on Tuesday, November 7, at 6 p.m. Dr. Tina Randall of the University of Massachusetts-Boston, will present “Computerized Dynamic Assessment: Practical Applications for the Classroom.” All are welcome to join the Zoom webinar: https://tinyurl.com/5ej4cka8. Contact Dr. Próspero García for additional information. Abstract … Continue reading Join the MAT in Spanish Program on Nov. 7 for a Seminar on “Computerized Dynamic Assessment”…

Join the MAT in Spanish Program as they Kick Off their Webinar Series on Oct. 10

The Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish begins its Fall 2023 webinar series in applied linguistics on Tuesday, October 10, at 6 p.m. Dr. Lake Mathison of the Royalton Public School in Royalton, Minnesota, will present “Ungrading in World Language Education: What, Why, and How?” All are welcome to join the Zoom webinar: https://tinyurl.com/5ej4cka8. Contact … Continue reading Join the MAT in Spanish Program as they Kick Off their Webinar Series on Oct. 10…

Congratulations to our Award-Winning Faculty

We proudly congratulate our faculty who have received Chancellor Awards for their exceptional teaching, research, and student impact. Dr. Carla Giaudrone, Associate Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, received the Teaching Excellence for Tenured and Tenure-track Faculty Award. Dr. Nathan Fried, Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology, received the Student … Continue reading Congratulations to our Award-Winning Faculty…

Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Appointments

The Board of Governors approved the following promotions and tenure appointments at their meeting on Thursday, April 20: Dr. Emily Marker of the Department of History – Promoted to Associate Professor Dr. Nathan Link of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice – Promoted to Associated Professor Dr. Silvia Perez-Cortes of the Department of World … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Appointments…

Congratulations to the Chancellor’s Grant Recipients!

The Office of the Chancellor sponsored a host of faculty awards this academic year as part of their “15 in 5” Strategic Initiatives. We are so proud of our faculty! Chancellor’s Grant for Assistant Professor Research Development Chancellor’s Grant for Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Vice Chancellor’s Fund for Research Chancellor’s Grant for Part-Time Lecturers Chancellor’s Grants … Continue reading Congratulations to the Chancellor’s Grant Recipients!…

Dr. Ana Laguna to receive the Luis Murillo Award for Best Article of the Year

Dr. Ana Laguna, professor of Early Modern Spanish Literature at Rutgers–Camden’s Department of World Languages and Cultures, has been named the recipient of the “Luis Murillo Award for Best Article of the Year” from Cervantes Society of America for her essay on Cervantes and Caribbean colonialism “Sancho Panza and the ‘Islas Inútiles.” The Award ceremony … Continue reading Dr. Ana Laguna to receive the Luis Murillo Award for Best Article of the Year…

Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments

Congratulations to the following faculty members who received promotions and tenure appointments approved by the Board of Governors at a meeting on Wednesday, April 14: Department of Childhood Studies Dr. Meredith Bak – Associate Professor Dr. Daniel Cook – Distinguished Professor Department of English and Communication Dr. M.A. Rafey Habib – Distinguished Professor Department of … Continue reading Announcement of Faculty Promotions and Tenure Appointments…

Join us April 5 for “Teaching Foreign Languages and Emotions: A Vygotskian Perspective”

The 13th Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish Webinar Series in Applied Linguistics begins on Monday, April 5, with a presentation by Angels Ferrer Rovira of the Instituto Cervantes in Belgrade. Dr. Rovira will present, “Teaching Foreign Languages and Emotions: A Vygotskian Perspective.” This virtual event begins at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact Dr. Próspero García for … Continue reading Join us April 5 for “Teaching Foreign Languages and Emotions: A Vygotskian Perspective”…

Join us March 22 for “Embodied Language, Embodied Learning: Incorporating Gesture and Kinesthetics”

The 12th Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish Webinar Series in Applied Linguistics begins on Monday, March 22, with a presentation by Benjamin White of Saint Michael’s College. Dr. White will present, “Embodied Language, Embodied Learning: Incorporating Gesture and Kinesthetics.” This virtual event begins at 5 p.m. via Zoom. Please contact Dr. Próspero García for … Continue reading Join us March 22 for “Embodied Language, Embodied Learning: Incorporating Gesture and Kinesthetics”…

Join us Mar. 1 for “Enhancing Oral Conversations in the Language Classroom through Concepts”

The 11th Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish Webinar Series in Applied Linguistics begins on Monday, March 1, with a presentation by Dr. Albert Vilchez-Veleda of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Dr. Vilchez-Veleda will present, “Enhancing Oral Conversations in the Language Classroom through Concepts.” This webinar will explore a didactic sequence to enhance oral conversations in … Continue reading Join us Mar. 1 for “Enhancing Oral Conversations in the Language Classroom through Concepts”…