In his weekly video message, President Ortiz recaps the PolyTeach event last Friday, which drew 150 faculty and staff. The half-day event featured two keynote speakers, discussions, and faculty presentations on how they use technology in the classroom. The event was recorded by the MediaVision team, and video will soon be available.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson will be speaking Thursday evening as part of the continuing Kellogg Distinguished Public Lecture Series. She authored the book, “The Warmth of Other Suns.” Online registration is required.
Spring Career Fair is this week, and more than 120 employers will be on campus to share information about full-time, part-time and internship positions. The fair, which will be held in the University Quad, is open to students and alumni.
The university’s annual fundraiser, the Southern California Tasting & Auction, is just a few weeks away on Sunday, May 6. More than 40 restaurants and wine and beer partners will provide samples to guests. The event also features live music and auctions. For more information, go to www.polytaste.com.
To read the entire video message, download a PDF of the transcript.