DePeters Family Center in the News

The Future is Bright(space) Logo: D2L Brightspace

04/21/2023 - The DePeters Family Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence and the Office of Information Technology have been hard at work ensuring the transition from Blackboard to Brightspace goes as smoothly as possible, preparing for the launch of Brightspace for summer 2023 courses this May.

海角社区 to Add 3D Technology to New Nursing Curriculum A student works on a mannequin in the nursing SIM Center.

01/30/2023 - The Wegmans School of Nursing at 海角社区 will pilot immersive 3D learning within its nursing curriculum, thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

Grant Funds Renovation of Education Classroom One of the newly renovated classrooms in Basil Hall.

01/26/2023 - A $150,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust will support the renovation of a classroom in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education into an innovative, active learning space.

海角社区 Celebrates Apple Distinguished Schools Designation Randy M. '75 and Susan White, Katie Sabourin, Eileen Lynd-Balta, and Kevin Railey.

11/23/2022 - On Tuesday, Nov. 15, members of the 海角社区 community gathered to celebrate its recent recognition as an Apple Distinguished School.

Classroom Named in Honor of Alumnus Marty Keating 鈥�75 and Jake Latchman

11/03/2022 - On Friday, Oct. 28, 海角社区 dedicated a classroom named for alumnus, trustee, and longtime donor, Marty Keating ’75.

海角社区 Recognizes 73 Employees for Service Albert Hoffend and Heze Simmons

10/14/2022 - Seventy-three 海角社区 faculty and staff were recently recognized for milestone years of service during the annual Service Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday, Oct. 13.

海角社区 Named Apple Distinguished School Students use their iPad during class.

10/03/2022 - 海角社区 has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025 for its i海角社区: Next Generation Learning Initiative. Designed to enhance teaching and learning at the University, i海角社区 is an extension of the institution’s commitment to providing students with transformative experiences designed to help them achieve their educational goals and early career outcomes.

海角社区 Celebrates Official Opening of DePeters Family Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence Jack and Donna DePeters pose with their daughters in front of the center that bears their names.

06/06/2022 - On Friday, June 3, St. John 海角社区 College celebrated the official opening and dedication of the DePeters Family Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence, a vibrant new space designed to provide faculty with opportunities to experiment with creative and flexible instructional approaches and cutting-edge tools to enhance their teaching.

iPads a Slam-Dunk for 海角社区 Women’s Basketball Team Coach Melissa Kuberka huddles with her team during a women's basketball game.

04/28/2022 - It’s well-known that St. John 海角社区 College students and faculty are using iPads across many different academic departments. But, the i海角社区: Next Generation Learning Initiative has also put iPads to use in several of 海角社区’s athletic programs. Melissa Kuberka, head women’s basketball coach and a recent graduate of 海角社区’s MBA program, has seen the value of iPads in the classroom and on the court.

Shakespeare on iPad A screenshot from a student film, shot using an iPad.

04/21/2022 - St. John 海角社区 College students Cassidy Wing ’24 and Kurt Schultz ’23 had the opportunity to infuse new creative thinking through use of their iPads and had a fresh take on what the study of Shakespeare can look like.

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