28 April 2023

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Student Matters

The application deadline is July 1 for fall 2023 admission to the Critical and Creative Thinking graduate program. Application instructions are available here. Inquiries are welcome at cct@umb.edu to request more information about the program or to speak with a program representative.

Summer 2023 courses are open for non-degree registration. Prospective students are welcome to register for the following. See the full descriptions here.

CrCrTh 612, Seminar in Creativity; May 30-July 13; online, with a limited number of virtual meetings (class #2330)
CrCrTh 627, Issues and Controversies in Antiracist and Multicultural Education; July 17-August 24; online with weekly meetings on Wednesdays, 4:00-6:30pm (class #2331)

CCT Events

CCT Community Open House (online): Spring 2023 Student Presentations

Monday, May 1: presentations are 3:00pm – 8:00pm EDT (in Zoom)
Tuesday, May 2: presentations are 3:00pm – 8:00pm EDT (in Zoom)

Join or leave the Zoom conference at any time.
See the website for the presentation schedule.
RSVP here to receive the Zoom login details in advance of the presentations.
Description: This event includes presentations by students in Critical and Creative Thinking program completing major projects toward their capstone requirement as they finish the MA degree program. All are welcome to attend, including prospective students and all others in the university community.

Alum, Student, and CCT Associates Notables

CCT students, alums, and associates are encouraged to send items about accomplishments, new publications, or offerings to the Critical and Creative Thinking community to be included in future newsletters. Please submit items here.

Events

UMass Boston University Conference on Teaching, Learning, & Technology:
“Disruptive to Innovative Technologies @UMass Boston”
May 11th 2023 – 8:00am to 2:00pm
UMass Boston campus, University Hall, Rooms 2300 & 2310
For more information and to register, see the website.

Transforming Academia: Stories of Inclusion and Belonging
Friday, May 5, 2023, 1:00-4:00pm
Dana Building, Smith Family Room (D1620), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02215
The UMB-DF/HCC Partnership is hosting a workforce development symposium titled “Transforming Academia: Stories of Inclusion and Belonging” on Friday, May 5th. Join us as panelists share stories of their experiences advancing equity, inclusion and belonging with their research environments, departments, or institutions. In-person attendees will have the opportunity to participate in panelist-led small group discussions to reflect on their own experiences and collectively brainstorm how their shared storied can support ongoing efforts at their own institutions and workplaces. For more information and to register (by May 4th), see the website

CEHD Extravaganza
Hosted by the UMass Boston College of Education and Human Development
Thursday, May 11th, 2023, 4:00-7:00pm
UMass Boston Campus Center, Ballrooms B & C
The event will be a gathering to highlight the work of colleagues and to celebrate our extended college community and collaborators. There will be refreshments served throughout the afternoon and music. There are many opportunities to share your work and we hope you will consider doing so! In person activities will be in the Campus Center Ballroom (B&C) from 4–7pm where there will be an exhibit area highlighting student research presentations. Alumni and community members are invited, participating, and welcome.