Campus Currents

Thursday, April 22, 4:30 p.m.

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrd-uhqTIvG93YOjtpDm4ZJRidaJdoBXKN

Making the Journey to Peace of Mind Easier and Fun

Jeff Sparr is an advocate, a teacher, and a self-taught artist. Believing in the healing power of creating, Jeff founded PeaceLove to spread peace of mind through expressive arts workshops. Jeff travels the world sharing his story of hope and his vision for a world where every person has the tools to care for their mental health. Jeff will share his story of personal struggle, and how painting has helped him find self-love and peace of mind. This is an interactive session. If you choose, you can create along with Jeff as he shares his story. You will need something to draw on and some art supplies. No supplies? No problem.

Use whatever you have lying around your house.

Tuesday, April 20, 4:30 p.m.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/KPswtLp9Za

Get the facts on the COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Gabriela Vargas, Framingham State's Consulting Physician from Boston Children's Hospital in the Adult/Young Adult Program. This event is hosted by the office of the Vice President of Enrollment & Student Development and the Health Center at Framingham State University.

The Society of Professional Journalists presented the Region 1 winners of the annual Mark of Excellence collegiate journalism contest on April 10, and we are delighted to share that The Gatepost won three awards. The Mark of Excellence Awards honor the best of collegiate journalism. Region 1 is comprised of the New England and eastern mid-Atlantic states, and the awards recognized material published during the 2020 calendar year. The Society of Professional Journalists, founded in 1909, is the “nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.”

McKenzie Ward, a sophomore double major in English and History who is The Gatepost’s Opinions Editor as well as FSU’s Student Trustee, won the General Column Writing Award for Small Schools (fewer than 10,000 students) for three columns published during the 2020 calendar year.

Ashley Wall, a senior English major with a Concentration in Journalism who is The Gatepost’s Editor-in-Chief, received one of two Finalist Awards for COVID-19 Newspaper, Magazine, and Online Coverage for Small Schools for her article, “From competition to COVID.”

Donald Halsing, a junior English major with a Concentration in Journalism who is one of The Gatepost’s Associate Editors and Editor-in-Chief-elect for AY 2021-22, received one of two Finalist Awards for General News Photography for his photo, “A COVID-19 homecoming drive-in.”

As the winner of the General Column Writing contest for Region 1, McKenzie Ward will be entered into SPJ’s national Mark of Excellence contest with the award winners from other regions around the country. A panel of judges will announce the results of that competition in May.

Here is a link to the SPJ Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards announcement: https://www.spj.org/news.asp?ref=1791

Please join us in congratulating our Gatepost SPJ Mark of Excellence award winners!

Special thanks to Gatepost Advisor Dr. Desmond McCarthy for providing the information above.

There are still several Science on State Street: Planet Earth Edition events remaining between now and April 24th, including the keynote event "Global Warming Demystified: The Science, The Consequences, And The Solutions" by Dr. Jeffrey Bennett on April 22 at 5:30 p.m.

Check out the remaining lineup and register at: https://cm-center.org/events/2021festival

Science on State Street is an annual collaboration between Framingham State’s Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning and the MetroWest STEM Education Network.

This year organizers are bringing their virtual presentations to a new level in order to offer hands-on activities and interactive events for all ages, as well as thought-provoking discussions with scholars and climate activists especially suited for young adults and lifelong learners.

April 26, 4:30 p.m.

Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsd-6hrT4rHtPZYvzAWkMW0FCn-F5Q91a5

Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Hudes will read from her new book, My Broken Language, a coming of age memoir about language and sacred practice in North Philadelphia — aka el barrio — in the 1990s.

Below are the remaining events for Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDA) Alumni Panel

April 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Google sign-up: rb.gy/bgnzba

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month (APIDA) discussion with Lisa McBee Collab with ASL

April 29 at 7 p.m.
Google sign-up: rb.gy/tmeets

Wednesday, April 28, 3 p.m.

https://ramlink.framingham.edu/event/7031546

The FSU English Club will be hosting our first virtual animal hangout event! Log on to take a mental break and hang out with all sorts of amazing animals online, such as a bearded dragon or chinchilla. Maybe read a poem, interact with their handlers and caretakers, ask a question, or just relax during this therapeutic event. Plus, the animals will be wearing tiny hats! Come join us for the fun on April 28th.

By Soren Colstrup

Ten years ago, Dr. Vandana Singh, a professor of physics at FSU and a science fiction writer, began a journey for answers to what the Earth is trying to tell us.

In her lecture, The Unraveling of the World, Dr. Vandana Singh discussed her passion for learning about climate science, and teaching it to her students in her physics courses.

Singh has traveled many miles in the name of climate science, with trips spanning from Northern Alaska, where she studied the melting of the Arctic Sea Ice, to Jharkhand, India, one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world.

Singh said, “My first exploration was on April 14, 2014, in Northern Alaska, where I learned about the rapid melting of sea ice. I started to think more about the places which are most vulnerable.”

According to Singh, her climate research trips have provided her with a plethora of knowledge of the land because of her interactions with climate scientists and indigenous people.

Before beginning her lecture, Singh fittingly acknowledged the land from which she was speaking, which was previously occupied by the Nipmuc tribe.

“Climate change is an issue of justice. The people who cause the most destruction and damage often do not bear the effects,” said Singh.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has warned that we have entered a ‘Pandemic era’, because of climate change, which suggests that things may never return to normal.

According to Singh, the best response to this problem is education and a collective effort to combat climate change.

“I think that we have to be careful to not overwhelm children with the bad news, without getting away from how serious [climate change] is. It’s also really important to get away from individual solutions. Buying a Prius is not going to solve climate change. We have to work collectively,” said Singh.

Thursday, April 22, 12:30

Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFoINOp5nYiIpk0iOA5OH8tA1VLtRcgwAwaBpYomXEksBIkg/viewform

FSU’s Office of Sustainability, Facilities Department, and Green Initiatives Club are hosting a campus planting day! Join us on Thursday, April 22nd from 12:30-1:30pm in Crocker Grove to tidy up the gardens and plant pollinator-friendly flowers. Folks are welcome to join for much time as they are able.

Note that social distancing protocols will be followed and all participants must wear a mask.

If you can’t make it to the campus planting day, we encourage you to take some time on April 22nd to clean up your own neighborhood! Consider picking up trash in a public park or along a waterway, planting pollinator friendly plants in your yard or neighborhood, or finding a local event to join. Take a photo and post it on Instagram and tag @fsusustainability so we can share all of the great work being done by our FSU community members.

Choose one of these three options when you register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-in-color-through-the-lenses-of-love-tickets-151231825461

Tuesday, May 4th, 1:30 PM

Thursday, May 6th, 1:30 PM

Wednesday, May 12th, 4:30 PM

Teaching in color is more than skin deep. When you look at a beautiful painting, it is not the result of a singular color, but rather the symphony of colors working together to produce the masterpiece. Our students are the masterpieces. They are all more than skin deep or a singular color. Teaching in color allows you to see yourself and others for more than the primary colors that society exploits. When we learn how to see color, we can begin to truly educate the child in a more meaningful and permanent way. Though race is the dominant color, it does not have to be the defining one. Being able to address ALL their colors, allows our students to be receptive to the education and ensures a better learning environment/experience.

Jennifer Hedrington is the 2021 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. She has been teaching for 16 years. While attending Law School, she found her calling to become an educator. Her teaching philosophy is teaching in color through the lenses of love, which allows her to educate the whole child while celebrating the uniqueness of each student. Jennifer understands that teachers are a powerful motivating force in the lives of students and have the ability to shape society's next superhero or villain.

For more information, visit: https://www.framingham.edu/the-fsu-difference/career-services/

Career Services and Employer Relations Virtual Spring Career and Internship Fair 2021, Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Handshake

Connect Virtually With Diverse Employers!
Expand your professional network by participating!
Register in Handshake

All students, in every major, are welcome to network with our partnering employers to further explore career & internship opportunities. Join us at this virtual fair and treat it just like a live event. Participate in virtual group sessions and one-on-one sessions hosted by our partnering employers. Visit as many employers as you desire. Learn about organizations and their recruitment needs, as well as best application practices. Review this guide to help you prepare for the Fair: Student Virtual Fair Preparation Guide. For questions or more information contact: careerservices@framingham.edu.

Virtual Job Fairs and Information Sessions Not Hosted by FSU

Please note that these programs/events are being externally hosted by an outside employer or agency, and are not affiliated with Framingham State University. They are being shared because they may be of interest to members of our FSU community. Advertisement of these programs/events does not indicate Framingham State University’s sponsorship or endorsement. All participants should exercise caution when participating.

April

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210071276

Join our LatinX program and hear from senior leaders with diverse backgrounds from a variety of teams as they take you on a deep dive into Commercial Banking, as well as highlight the diverse and inclusive environment at JPMorgan Chase. For your chance to join us, make sure you apply by Monday April 5th using the link below. To be considered, you must apply using our external link NOT via handshake! To learn more about our programs, be sure to select Commercial Banking when filling out your application! https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210071276

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
http://bit.ly/ORISE-Monthly-Info-Session

Looking for an Internship or Fellowship in 2021? Learn more about the HUNDREDS of STEM, Policy, and Technical Internship and Fellowship Opportunities for all academic levels at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)!

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 to Friday, April 23, 2021
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210073163/?keyword=Advancing+Black+Pathways+Undergraduate+Experience

Join our Advancing Black Pathways program and hear from senior leaders with diverse backgrounds from a variety of teams as they take you on a deep dive into Commercial Banking, as well as highlight the diverse and inclusive environment here at JPMorgan Chase. For your chance to join us, make sure you apply by Monday April 5th using the link below.

MERC Career Fair
Thursday, April 22, 2021
10 am - 1 pm

The largest education fair in New England, this annual recruiting event brings together teaching candidates and school systems from across the country for networking and job opportunities in public/private schools. This fair is free to students and alumni. Pre-registration is required at:
http://bit.ly/merc21register

J.B. Hunt Virtual Series: ERGs of J.B. Hunt - Supportive Spaces That Drive Inclusion
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
1 pm – 2 pm

DHL Supply Chain
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://dpdhl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcuuhrTgsGtzdZKq_P3Uvc-fiVPzMzLZc
Any Handshake student with a link to this event can view and RSVP
This two-hour event will provide an exclusive look into who we are, what we do, our 2022 Summer Internship opportunities, and tips to be successful as a young professional in the supply chain industry. Hear from our leadership on the future of supply chain, and leave with a better understanding of the career pathways within DHL Supply Chain.

AAEE/Kappa Delta Pi Teacher Job Fair
Thursday, April 29, 2021
1:00 - 5:00 PM

American Association for Employment in Education
Thursday, April 29th 2021
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://aaee.org/virtual-career-fair#candidate

A great opportunity to build employment connections and prepare for your teaching career! Learn about available positions in districts from all over and speak to a district representatives. Enjoy all the benefits of attending a career fair from wherever you are. See which school districts are attending the job fair: Visit https://aaee.org/virtual-career-fair#candidate Register today (for FREE) to attend this virtual event.

June

AAEE/Kappa Delta Pi Teacher Job Fair
Thursday, June 10, 2021
1:00 - 5:00 PM

Dr. Thomas Koshy, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, has five articles published:

1) "Products of Extended Gibonacci Polynomial Expressions," Journal of the Indian Academy of Mathematics, 42:2 (2020), 73-85.

2) "Products of Extended Gibonacci Polynomial Expressions Revisited," Journal of the Indian Academy of Mathematics, 42:2 (2020), 87-99.

3) "Sums Involving Reciprocals of Gibonacci Polynomials," Journal of the Indian Academy of Mathematics, 42:2 (2020), 113-126.

4) "A Family of Gibonacci Polynomial Products of Order 6," Journal of the Indian Academy of Mathematics, 42:2 (2020), 167-183.

5) "Graph-theoretic Confirmations of Sums of Gibonacci Polynomial Products of Order 6," Journal of the Indian Academy of Mathematics, 42:2 (2020), 185-198.

In addition, Dr. Koshy and Dr. Zhenguang Gao, Associate Professor of Computer Science, co-authored the following article:

"Sums Involving Reciprocals of Jacobsthal Polynomials," Journal of the Indian Academy of Mathematics, 42:2 (2020), 127-140.