Dynamic and inspirational CEO, entrepreneur, health and fitness expert, and world traveler who makes a difference for others every day

Self-leadership and personal achievement go hand in hand. Cultivating a personal mission is the foundation to defining and realizing goals. Our inaugural speaker, Ken Banks, founder and president of Banks Global Group, is renowned for his ability to develop strategic global partnerships and for his passion for philanthropic endeavors in advocacy, charitable giving, mentoring, leadership, and volunteering. Ken will share how personal leadership and a commitment to holistic wellness play a role in his success and how he is levelling the playing field for others.

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From an early age, boys are taught to be the boss, tough it out, be in control, show no emotion, and always be the winner. Studies have shown that these expectations lead to a culture where violence against women and girls is normalized. Join renowned educator, author, and activist Dr. Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, Associate Professor at Loyola University Maryland, for a discussion with WJZ Anchor Denise Koch on dismantling toxic masculinity and setting boys up for healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Moderated by Denise Koch, WJZ Anchor

Event Registration

Registration is required. The deadline to register is March 4, 2022.

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This is a new event that will bring members of the campus community together to participate in a day of service.

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Rose Glenn

Alumnae & Alumni Engagement Officer
410-532-3166
rglenn@ndm.edu
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Calling all Morrissy Alumnae! Dr. Evelyn Spratt (Morrissy Program Director) and Dr. Andrew Moore (School of Education) are conducting an oral history project to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Morrissy Honors Program. They are working with two current Morrissy undergraduates, Kristina Pickering ’22 and Jensen Armstrong ’24 in an exciting project that was recently presented as a model for faculty-student collaborative research at the National Collegiate Honors Council. These researchers are conducting interviews with Morrissy alumnae from 1981-2021 and need your help. If you would like to share your experiences in the Program and can give 30 minutes of your time for a virtual interview, we would love to have you be a part of Morrissy history! Contact Dr. Spratt at espratt@ndm.edu for more information.

Please also join us for a reception to celebrate 40 years of the Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program! At the reception, students, faculty, staff and alumnae will gather for appetizers, beverages, wine, and birthday cake. Attendees will reunite friendships, learn about the history of the program, meet current students, and to get a look at the future of the program. The cost to attend will be $19.82 to commemorate the founding year of the Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program. Registration will close on March 23, 2022.

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Evelyn Spratt

Director of the Morrissy Honors Program, Associate Professor
410-532-5128
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NDMU Alumnae Recognized for Recent Publications

BALTIMORE – One piece was over 30 years in the making, while the other collected 10 years’ worth of advice from fellow authors and parents before its completion.

The two stories, united by the long period of time which passed prior to publication, are also linked in that they were both written by Notre Dame of Maryland alumnae. Lee-Ann Liles ’06 and Milda Motekaitis De Voe ’90 have each received critical acclaim for their efforts.

November 2021
Go Beyond to Support NDMU Students
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Go Beyond: The Campaign for NDMU is a $45 million campaign to support transformational initiatives at NDMU, including faculty research, student scholarships, and capital improvements to the university’s Knott Science Center and athletics facilities. The campaign's public announcement encourages everyone to support NDMU's mission to educate leaders to transform the world.

As of Nov. 12, the University had already raised $35.4 million, representing 79% of the campaign's total $45 million goal. Faculty and staff joined some of the University’s dedicated supporters and friends to celebrate the campaign milestone that helps NDMU to do even more to support its students.

Visit the Go BeyoND Website

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NDMU to Establish a $1.5M Endowed Chair in Biological Sciences

A new $1.5 million endowed chair position to advance groundbreaking research and scholarship in biology, as well as elevate NDMU as a leader in STEM and health sciences in Baltimore and beyond. Named in honor of one of Notre Dame’s most distinguished alumnae and loyal supporter, the Dr. Mary Kay Shartle Galotto ’64 Endowed Chair in the Biological Sciences is only the fifth such position in NDMU's more than 125-year history and the first supporting the biological sciences.

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Transfer Scholarship Helps More Marylanders Earn a Four-Year Degree

NDMU is making it easier for Marylanders to earn a four-year degree by offering an additional $5,000 scholarship for state residents who transfer to the university. New transfer students who live in Maryland are automatically eligible to receive NDMU's Maryland Transfer Grant when they enroll in a bachelor's degree program at the university, as part of a generous financial aid package.

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Volleyball Team Makes Another Championship Run

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The No. 2 seed Gators volleyball team won nine conference matches before falling to the top-seeded Cedar Crest in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Championship match on Nov. 6. The Gators had advanced to the championship game after sweeping Wilson 3-0 in the CSAC Semifinals in the Marion Burk Knott Gymnasium. Gabbi Taganas '23 was recognized as First-Team All-CSAC hitter, while teammates Angel Carino '22, Emma Mueller '25, and Natalie Newton '24 were named to the 2021 Second-Team All-CSAC. Read the full story from the championship game.

Virtual Employer Visits Offer Career Insights

Plan your Winter Session with the virtual employer visit series, Road Trips to the Real World, from January 6-19, 2022. Each trek requires a $5 registration fee. Some of the employer hosts, along with the fields they represent, include:

  • Communications & Media: WarnerMedia, New York, New York
  • Consulting: Ankura, Washington, DC
  • Consumer Goods: McCormick & Company, Hunt Valley, Maryland
  • Finance & Insurance: USLI, Havertown, Pennsylvania, and Vanguard, Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Government: FBI, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Museum/Arts: The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
  • Performing Arts: Washington Performing Arts, Washington, DC 
  • Technology & Information Services: AlphaSights, New York, New York, and Google, New York, New York
  • Think Tank: Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC
  • Transportation: Canadian National Railway, Homewood, Illinois

Faculty Approves Statement on Anti-Racism

After more than a year of gathering opinions, fruitful debate, and revisions, the NDMU faculty approved a statement on anti-racism that supports making the University an antiracist institution by focusing on the roles of faculty. In addition to developing the anti-racism statement, the Faculty Senate's Anti-Racism Task Force, led by Drs. Rachel Burk and Jina Fast, examined NDMU policies, practices, and structures in light of an antiracist critique of the institutional perpetuation of racial injustices and recommended changes.

Faculty Statement on Anti-Racism

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

NDMU's Day of the Dead Mass in the News

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NDMU's annual Day of the Dead celebration, led by the Classical and Modern Foreign Languages Department and the Hispanic Culture Club, was featured in a Capital News Service article. International education volunteer Sr. Linda Stilling details how this year's celebrations took on special meaning, as so many people lost loved ones due to COVID.

School News
School of Arts, Sciences & Business

Dr. Rachel L. Burk in the Classical and Modern Foreign Languages Department published the book chapter, “La puesta en escena de la limpieza de sangre en la España del siglo XVII,” in De Sangre y Leche: Raza y Religión en el Mundo Ibérico Modern, edited by Mercedes García Arenal y Felipe Pereda and Marcial Pons.

School of Education

NDMU's Teacher Education for Flourishing Collaborative has created two groups focused on supporting NDMU community's comprehensive wellbeing/ flourishing. The first group is the Student Alliance for Flourishing (SAF), a student-led organization focused on the promotion of individual and community flourishing on NDMUs campus. The executive board includes Kayla Williams (President), Aniyah Plumer (Vice President), Mary Joy Williams (Treasurer), and Jasleen Kaur (Secretary). The group's advisors are Dr. Kristine Larson, assistant professor in the School of Education, and Dr. Courtney Allen, residence life director. The Teacher Alliance for Flourishing (TAF) us led by Drs. Larson and Molly Dunn, assistant professor in the School of Education. That group is geared towards supporting current and prospective teachers' flourishing and helping them to live balanced, healthy lives. This group's meetings are held once a month via Zoom, with an in-person retreat May 14-15. Sign up for the monthly meetings online.

The following 11 members of the School of Education made oral and poster presentations at the October 2021 virtual conference of the Northeastern Educational Research Association:

  • Kelli M. McDonough presented a paper entitled, “Texting and Internet Languages and Standard English: Friends or Foes in the Classroom?” 
  • Jennifer L. Carlson presented a paper entitled, “Impacts of Prolonged English Learner Status on Students in a Large Maryland County.” 
  • Melissa E. Didonato and Mark J. Fenster presented a paper entitled, “Do Exiting English Language Students in the Second Grade have Positive Growth Trajectories Post Exit?”
  • Sherri Dell presented a paper entitled “Hiatus From University: A Quantitative Analysis of Stopping Out, Field of Study, and Persistence.”  
  • Jennifer Hernandez and Mark J. Fenster presented a paper entitled, “Is There an Additive Relationship Between the Amount of Teacher Leadership and Teacher Job Retention?”  
  • Adele Merlino presented a paper entitled, “Virtually Abroad: Assessing U.S. Undergraduates in COIL Virtual Exchanges.” 
  • Vesna Grujicic presented a paper entitled, “The Effect of Project Based Learning on Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).”
  • Xiomara Rivera presented a paper entitled, “How Educational Language Policy Ideologies and Orientations Relate to Outcomes: A National Corpus Linguistics Analysis.”  
  • Angela G. Klinger and Rachel E. Durham presented a paper entitled, “Language Minority Students Identified for Special Education: Predictors and the Role of Parent Engagement.” 
  • Freddie Smith presented a poster entitled, “The Relationship Between i-Ready Formative Assessment and End-Of-Year Maryland High-Stakes State Summative Assessment.”
  • Tania Rachkoskie presented a poster entitled, “Student Success in a Master of Public Health Program: A Study of Predictors.”  
School of Nursing

Dr. Kathleen Wisser, dean of the School of Nursing, and Stephania Long '22 were featured in a story highlighting how NDMU is addressing the critical nursing shortage in two broadcasts on WYPR's On the Record with Sheilah Kast. 

School of Pharmacy

The following School of Pharmacy faculty published articles:

The following faculty made presentations:

  • Dr. Jazmin Black, Assistant Professor Clinical & Administrative Sciences, and colleagues presented “Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease and Urologic Disorders in Oder Adults” in an Oct. 20 continuing education webinar for Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist recertification through the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHSP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
     
  • Dr. Heather Folz, Assistant Professor Clinical & Administrative Sciences, Dr. Nicole Culhane, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education, and colleagues presented “Creation of an IPE Health System Science, Strengths-Based Leadership Elective Project Progress” at the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) Virtual Poster Fair in October.

The following faculty added professional leadership positions:

  • Dr. Jennifer Bailey, Associate Professor & Chair, Clinical Administrative Sciences, was appointed to the Tabula Rasa Healthcare Inc. Pharmacy Academic Advisory Board.
  • Dr. Nicole Culhane, Assistant Dean of Experiential Education & Professor, was appointed to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Academic Affairs Committee.
  • Dr. Heather Folz, Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences, was appointed alternate faculty delegate to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy House of Delegates.
  • Dr. Lauren Haggerty, Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences, was appointed faculty delegate to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy House of Delegates.
  • Dr. Anne Lin, Dean & Professor, was appointed to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Argus Commission.
  • Dr. Sharon Park, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs & Association Professor, was appointed the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Council of Faculty, Faculty Affairs Committee.

The following professor was featured in a news story:

  • In a Baltimore Sun article, Ashley Moody, Assistant Professor of Clinical & Administrative Sciences, shares how NDMU prepares aspiring pharmacists for the challenges of working during the COVID pandemic.

The following students received honors:

  • Erika Rivera ’22 was elected as National Public Relations Liaison of Student National Pharmacists Association
  • Joshua Hernandez ’22 was elected as Chair of the National Operation Immunization Program of Student National Pharmacists Association
  • Diana Nguyen ’22 and Deanna Zargar ’22 are winners of the School Clinical Skills Competition for this year. They will compete at the national American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists competition in December 2021.

The following alumna received honors:

  • Kristie Oh ’21 was accepted into the FDA Office of Global Policy & Strategy Fellowship program.
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Giving Tuesday

 

November 30 | All Day | Online

Support NDMU's area of greatest impact with your gift to the Notre Dame Fund on the biggest day of global generosity. #GivingTuesday is a global movement that transcends borders and embraces generosity, bringing everyone together to make a positive impact and transform the lives and communities of those around them. Make your gift.

Technology Pop-Up Class: ArcGIS StoryMaps

December 2 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Virtual

Hosted by the Loyola-Notre Dame Library, this class teaches you how to use ArcGIS software to create digital maps, which can be posted on digital scholarship sites. These maps are a great way to visualize location data for your research projects. In this class, you’ll learn about all the tools this software has to offer, as well as how to create, edit, and publish a map of your own.

Reflection & Tree Trim

December 3 | 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Doyle Dining Hall

'Tis the season to design, make or purchase an ornament that represents your organization, department, or office to be added to the University Christmas tree. 

Holiday Celebrations Dinner

December 3 | 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. | Doyle Dining Hall

Shortly after the reflection and tree trim, community members will enjoy the traditional Holiday Dinner. Sign up to participate.

Academic Calendar

Be sure to check out the latest version of the Academic Calendar for 2021-2022.

January 2022
NDMU Announces COVID Plans for Spring Semester
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NDMU continues to closely monitor the latest COVID-19 health and safety guidance from the CDC, as well as State and local partners, including on the ground metrics in Baltimore, Maryland, and across the country. We are closely tracking information regarding the recently identified COVID-19 Omicron variant.  At this time, our high vaccination rate and continued compliance with safety protocols are our best resources for protecting our community.

As we begin the spring semester, all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be learning, working, or living on the NDMU campus and/or all off-campus sites/locations will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot by January 31, 2022. Individuals that are 100% remote will remain exempt from the University’s vaccine requirement.

Visit the NDMU Together page for the latest information

 

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NDMU Student Team Heads to National Ethics Bowl

Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl student team of seniors Raquel Pompey, Kylie Simonson, Kristina Pickering and Cecia Zavala Ramos is heading to the national competition for the first time after advancing to the semifinals in November's regional bowl held on campus. The students will compete against 35 top regional teams in the national bowl from February 26-27, 2022 at the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Conference (APPE) in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Made up of first-time participants, the NDMU team explored the practical and professional ethics of a variety of cases involving contemporary issues, such as vaccine mandates, teaching critical race theory in schools, defunding the police, cryptocurrency, and DC statehood.

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Biology Major Places Third in Research Competition

A Notre Dame of Maryland University biology student won third place for outstanding undergraduate research in the highly competitive J. Howard Brown Awards from the American Society for Microbiology’s Maryland Branch. 

Janelle Sangalang ‘22 received honors for her independent research project that explores the effect of prophylactic antibiotic treatments on surgical site infection rates. NDMU Associate Professor Jennifer Kerr guided her work as Sangalang’s research mentor for the past three years. An aspiring doctor, Sangalang is also one of NDMU’s 2021-22 Sr. Alma Science Year Scholars, selected for a 15-month research internship with a Johns Hopkins School of Medicine scientist. 

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NDMU Publication Wins International Honors

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A publication introducing Notre Dame of Maryland University’s new brand launch won an international 2021 NYX Marcom Award recognizing excellence in marketing and communications. The 2020 issue of Universitas, NDMU’s annual publication celebrating the University’s accomplishments and donors, received a Silver award in the annual report category from the International Awards Associate, which administers the annual NYX Marcom Awards. Learn more about the publication.

NDMU Education Scholar Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program

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A Notre Dame of Maryland University education scholar and professor was selected for the highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Program, which connects professionals to host organizations from nearly 160 countries to advance innovative projects.

Dr. Molly Dunn, assistant professor in the NDMU School of Education, will serve as a Fulbright Specialist through 2025 and share her expertise as an educator, researcher, and education reform leader. Her experience teaching advanced courses in NDMU’s graduate education programs, coupled with her diverse research interests and work abroad, align with the program’s goal to build institutional connections and enhance the capacity of the host institutions. Learn more about the Fulbright Specialist Program.

NDMU Grad Wins 2nd Place in Bilingual Educators Dissertation Awards

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A Notre Dame of Maryland University graduate placed second in the 2022 Outstanding Dissertation Awards from the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) for her examination of how education policies impact English learners’ success. 

Dr. Xiomara Rivera Pagán D‘21 will receive honors at a Feb. 9 awards luncheon at NABE’s 51st Annual International Conference, held in New York City by the only national organization devoted to representing bilingual learners and bilingual education professionals. Learn more about her dissertation.

NDMU Nursing Faculty Selected for Digital Academy

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A Notre Dame of Maryland University nursing professor and a leading voice in public health nursing was selected to join the inaugural Digital Academy by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The highly competitive academy connected innovative nurse educators with Apple Distinguished Educators to sharpen their skills as digital content creators.

Dr. Sabita Persaud, associate professor in the NDMU School of Nursing, was one of 30 nursing faculty selected for AACN’s Digital Academy: Building the Essentials Tool Kit with Digital Innovation, which took place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. Learn more about her academy experience.

NDMU Basketball Wins Fourth Straight

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The Notre Dame of Maryland basketball team held its second straight conference opponent scoreless for nearly an entire quarter of play in Saturday's 67-46 win over Cedar Crest. The Gators collect their fourth-consecutive victory and move to 7-4 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference. NDMU is currently third in the CSAC standings. Read more about last weekend's victory.

In response to rising levels of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19, the CSAC has made the decision to temporarily prohibit spectators at all athletic contests. This will remain in place through January 31, at which time the conference will review the policy.

Library Updates

Building Access

Faculty, staff, and students with a current Notre Dame ID will be able to swipe into the library building during our regular hours. See our alerts page for current information. 

Spring Semester Building Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – Midnight
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon – Midnight

 

Spring Copyright Workshops

The library will hold seven virtual workshops throughout the spring semester, beginning with a one-hour session on Wednesday, February 9! A full schedule is available below, click the links for registration and additional information on each individual workshop.

Career Center


Interested in an Intelligence Career? Register to listen to a Zoom panel of professionals from the FBI, NSA, the State Department, and the Department of Defense on Tuesday, Feb 22 from 7 to 8 pm.

The Spring 2022 Nursing/Health Professionals Career Fair will be held on Thursday, Feb 24, 4:00-6:30 pm. Meet employers in group sessions via Zoom. Register at ndm.edu/nursingfair. Open to Nursing, Radiography, and other allied health professions.

School News
Student/Faculty/Staff Updates

The following Morrissy Honors Program students recently had their proposals accepted to the Northeast Regional Honors Conference, which will take place in Philadelphia from April 7-10:

  • Zohra Ahmed
  • Arianna Clark
  • Laura Forcha
  • Alycia Hancock
  • Jolisse Gray
  • Kristina Pickering
  • Janelle Sangalang

On Friday, January 14th, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Jessica Davis offered comments on Dr. Christine Wieseler's paper, “Hope Labor, Self-Care, and Anger in Precarious Academic Employment,” during the virtual component of the American Philosophical Association Eastern Division Meeting.

On Wednesday, January 19th, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Jessica Davis, member of the American Association of Philosophy Teachers' Teaching Hub Organizing Committee, chaired the "Undergraduate Research and Faculty Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Poster Session" at the American Philosophical Association Eastern Division Meeting in Baltimore.

Dr. Jeana DelRosso, Department of English, published her first work of fiction.  Her short story, "Blue Sugar," appears in The Bangalore Review, January 2022 issue.

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Movie Day: Heaven is for Real

Friday, January 28 | 2 - 4:30 p.m. | Gator Alley

Join us for a movie day hosted by the Class of 2025! Popcorn will be provided for students.

Remembering bell hooks

Tuesday, February 1 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Virtual

Join faculty and staff for a celebration and remembrance of author, educator, and activist Bell Hooks. Her work addressed race, class, gender, art, history, mass media, and feminism.

Collaborative Mural Workshop

Saturday, February 5 | 1 - 4 p.m. | Fourier 203

All NDMU students are invited to join in creating a multimedia mural for the large column on the first floor of Fourier Hall. This workshop, facilitated by guest curator Quentin Gibeau, will include elements of collage and painting, and will draw on the themes of the exhibition "Laid Bare" at Gormley Gallery, which looks at the push and pull of apocalyptic times and utopian possibilities.

Be CAB’s Galentine Paint Night

Monday, February 7 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Gator Alley 

Dr. Lisa Huebner: Success at a Price

Tuesday, February 8 | 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Virtual

Dr. Lisa Huebner is a professor of Women's and Gender Studies at West Chester University. 

Zuzu Acrobats

Thursday, February 10 | 7 - 8 p.m. | MBK Gym

The Zuzu Acrobats are a Tanzanian troupe who base their performances on 2000 years of history. They bring modern art, culture, and passion with them everywhere they go. Zuzu African Acrobats exhibit gravity defying stunts while simultaneously displaying the beauty of the Tanzanian culture of East Africa. 

Notre Dame Day

Tuesday, February 15 | 3 - 4 p.m. | Doyle Formal

Notre Dame Day is a time to celebrate our common purpose, to remember our rich heritage, and to recognize the achievements of the University community. 

Academic Calendar

Check out the latest version of the Academic Calendar for 2021-2022.

NDMU Events

Check out the NDMU Events calendar below for all upcoming events.

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Hoping to reduce textbook costs for your students? This workshop will provide an introduction to open access and open educational resources and provide information on where to located open educational materials.

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Are you a maker who uses tools in our Innovation Station like the 3D printer, laser cutter, or Cricut maker? This workshop is for you! You'll learn about how to protect the work you're creating with copyright as well as when it's okay to incorporate other people's works into your designs.

 

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