June 2008 News Stories
- Boeing Grant Will Enhance Meaningful Science Teaching
The Meaningful Science Consortium received a grant from Boeing to support development of an online tool to aid teachers with lesson planning. The Consortium offers innovative science curricula and teacher professional development to Chicago Public Schools.
6/2/08 - Pioneering Health Literacy Project Receives New $2M Grant
With a new grant, SESP associate professor David Rapp is collaborating with Feinberg School of Medicine faculty member Michael Wolf (MS07) on an innovative project to improve patients' understanding of medical information critical to their health.
6/3/08 - Senior Honors Students Present Research
Six School of Education and Social Policy seniors in the undergraduate honors program presented posters of their research projects on June 6 in Annenberg Hall.
6/7/08 - Service Learning Students Display Capstone Projects
Students completing SESP's Certificate in Service Learning program in 2008 presented posters of their Capstone Projects at a reception on June 6.
6/17/08 - Nine SESP Faculty, Staff Members Voted to Honor Roll
Students elected nine SESP professors, instructors and advisors to the Associated Student Government (ASG) faculty honor roll for 2008.
6/18/08 - Memorial Funds Honor Matthew Sunshine
A message regarding the passing of freshman Matthew Sunshine and memorial funds in his honor.
6/10/08 - SESP Recognizes Fellowship Winners
Thirteen SESP students have won fellowships for study, community projects and research in 2008–09.
6/18/08 - Marquette Honors Ed de St. Aubin (PhD94) with Teaching Award
Edward de St. Aubin (PhD94), associate professor of psychology at Marquette University, recently received the university's highest teaching honor, the Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.
6/23/08 - Convocation Features Address by Columbia Teachers College President Susan Fuhrman (BA65, MA66)
Stressing the influence of learning environments, Columbia University Teachers College President Susan Fuhrman (BA65, MA66) addressed the School of Education and Social Policy Convocation on June 20.
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