Teachers College Department of Biobehavioral Sciences '16-'17

TRAINING SECRETS OF A MILITARY SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR: TODAY (May 2nd) 3:30-4:30 in 432 Horace Mann

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Student Development & Activities and the Office of Residential Services would like to invite TC community members to attend our first ever speech competition honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The contest, will take place Monday, February 27​th​, 2017 at 7:00 p.m​. in the Milbank Chapel. Speeches will focus on our theme for the event “Keeping the Dream Alive” ​and will incorporate what we can do to contribute to Dr. King’s vision for justice and civil rights for ALL people. Speeches may relate to his achievements and philosophy of nonviolent opposition to social injustice, as well as other related issues, such as religion, class, gender, age, sexual orientation and ability.

Our finalist are: Blake Gregory, Swati Makhija, Alton McCall, Martha St-Jean, and Dosse-Via Trenou

Finally, a much needed group supporting students from rural areas! If you have questions or thoughts concerning this group/project: contact Ty McNamee [email protected] or Cassie Ziegler [email protected]

Come join the folks at SDA and ORS for a Party next Sunday!

With a demanding schedule of taking courses and teaching master’s students, Kinesiology doctoral student Andrea Duran (Dept. of Biobehavioral Sciences) is also currently conducting research with obese children who are candidates for bariatric surgery. Read more about her passion for the sciences, movement and healthy living (bit.ly/2hjkYHn), then make your year-end gift at tc.edu/donate to help provide more financial aid for students like her. December 31 is only two weeks away, so get your gift in early!

TODAY: 5:00-6:40 at Horace Mann Room 332

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Tis the season to give to those in need! The Teachers College, Office of Student Affairs is holding a coat drive benefitting New York Cares and the Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs is holding a toy drive benefitting PK-5 students at P.S. 36 (Margaret Douglas School). Join in the spirit of the season and drop off donated items to the bins located in Zankel Hall. Happy Holidays from Teachers College!

On Dec. 6, join Martha Eddy (Ed.D. '98), either online or in person, for an enlightening discussion about her latest book "Mindful Movement: The Evolution of the Somatic Arts and Conscious Action (2016)". Alumni can pre-order the book using the promotional code PRMindful. See all the details here. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-and-webinar-presented-by-martha-eddy-tickets-29055088552 cc: Teachers College Department of Biobehavioral Sciences '16-'17

Looking ahead to the end of the academic year, here are some insights and tips about how to prepare for the graduation festivities!
For more details, visit: tc.edu/convocation!

Don't forget to Join Sexuality, Women, and Gender Project in welcoming five revolutionary runners to TC Campus in a conversation around redefining power, community, and body positivity!!!!

The event will be held THIS WEDNESDAY, November 30th from 7- 8:30 pm in Thompson Hall Room 136 and is free and open to the public!