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University Honors Program Newsletter, Honors Program, Georgia Southern University

Honors College Newsletters (2014-2019)

• Digging into the Collection
• Alumni Update: Alex Allmond Joins Ronald McDonald House Charities
• Balancing Student and Parent Life

Library Annual Report, W. Bede Mitchell

Library Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Integrating Lego Robotics Into A 5th Grade Cross Curricular Unit To Promote The Development Of Narrative Writing Skills, Shelli L. Casler-Failing

Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education Faculty Publications

This paper describes a unit designed to promote the development of narrative writing skills among 5^th grade students through the use of LEGO robotics. Over the course of four, two and one-half hour sessions (one day per week for four consecutive weeks), the students learned how to construct and program robots, write and present a proposal to complete a mission, and connected the learning to their personal experiences with Hurricane Irma. The students began the activity with prior knowledge of World War II and Hiroshima. After learning the basics of building and programming robots, they were presented with a …

Data Management Services Newsletter

Data Management Services Newsletter (2016-2018)

No abstract provided.

Facilities Forum, Georgia Southern University Facilities Services

Facilities Forum Newsletter (2014-2019)

• Green Ribbon School Award Winner
• Warm Welcomes - New DFS Team Members
• Staff Spotlight
• Eagle Expansions
• "True Blue" Custodial Staff Members
• Holiday Helper Tree
• DFS Fall Potluck Picnic

A Multicultural Education Praxis: Integrating Past And Present, Living Theories, And Practice, Peggy A. Shannon-Baker

Department of Curriculum, Foundations, & Reading Faculty Publications

In our current climate of heightened conservatism and criticism, multicultural education is as important as ever. This article argues for the need to reframe multicultural education as a praxis based on its social justice- oriented principles, values, and practices. Using practitioner action research, I examine my implementation of such a praxis in a college course. I discuss critical reflections on demonstrating the interconnections between current and historical social movements, theory and lived experiences, and the students’ and my learning. I conclude by arguing that reframing multicultural education as a praxis could encourage more coalitions within and beyond schools.

Facilities Forum, Georgia Southern University Facilities Services

Facilities Forum Newsletter (2014-2019)

• Welcome Kathryn Harrison
• Congratulations Bryan Rountree, Director, Building Operations
• Congratulations Matthew Shingler, Director, Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction
• Topping out IAB
• Facilities Services Promotes Sustainability
• GSU Receives Award for Climate Leadership
• Eagles Help Beautify Their Campus
• EHS Participates in Benefits Fair
• DFS Employees at Work
• Lighting of Sweetheart Circle