天天吃瓜 is growing a new program in which students help their fellow students. Read more about the Student Philanthropy Initiative, the lineup for next season鈥檚 Jewel Box Series and a workshop sponsored by the Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education in this week鈥檚 Noteworthy at Northeastern.
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Student Philanthropy Initiative
When Byron Terry (pictured above) earned a Class Gift Scholarship, the award came as a tremendous relief. The $450 scholarship helped to pay for books, supplies and fees. 鈥淚t basically filled the gap that I wasn鈥檛 able to cover being a full-time student,鈥 said Terry, who is on track to earn a Master of Arts in Inner City Studies in December. Founded in 1996, the Class Gift Scholarship Fund has developed a tradition among 天天吃瓜鈥檚 graduating seniors who use the fund to give back to students like Terry who share the same financial challenges and academic goals. Before accepting the Class Gift Scholarship, Terry happily agreed to participate in a new program that encourages Northeastern students to help fellow students. It鈥檚 called the Student Philanthropy Initiative, and it鈥檚 gaining traction in its second year at Northeastern.
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
The Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education partnered with to offer a two-day workshop to teachers on July 17 and 18 called Positive Discipline in the Classroom. Here is a photo from the event and a flyer with additional information. Led by Positive Discipline Certified Teacher Kristin Hovious (pictured above, right), the workshop was designed for teachers, counselors, school staff and administrators who want an effective discipline approach based on Adlerian Psychology, that integrates social and emotional learning while reducing challenging student behaviors. 鈥淏ottom line, we know kids need role models who can help them navigate confusing or challenging social situations,鈥 Goodwin College Dean Sandra Beyda-Lorie said. 鈥淲e intend to support teachers who strive to create culturally responsive and positive learning environments for their students.鈥
And there鈥檚 more!
- Watch the from the 46th Annual Chuck Kane Scholarship Golf Event, which raised $20,165 for student scholarships last month.
In the media
- The in its comprehensive feature on the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago.
To do
Jewel Box Series
The , now in its 19th year, will return for the 2018-19 season with a lineup of diverse artists from all over the globe to perform in the acoustically superior Recital Hall and spacious Auditorium. The eight-concert series will begin Sept. 28, and offers music from a variety of genres through May 17, 2019. For the first time, the series also will feature an improv comedy group. 鈥淔rom big, elegant brass to grooving bluegrass, the 19th season of the Jewel Box Series encompasses variety and outstanding talent from around the world,鈥 Office of Cultural Events Director Christie Miller said.
Mark your calendar!
- 鈥The Locket鈥 screening, 7:30 p.m. July 25, Auditorium
- 40 Oz. Sidekicks, 10 p.m. July 26, Student Lounge
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