The Week Ahead: Volunteer for commencement and more

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Want to help find ways to reduce the financial burden of course materials and textbooks on students and transition the university toward more affordable course materials? The Open Educational Resources Advisory Committee will examine national trends centered in the use of open educational resources (OER) and make recommendations to the provost regarding their best use at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ, serving as a catalyst to promote educational innovation at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ.
ÌýMake sure you’re signed up to receive campus alerts
Last week,Ìýthe campus conducted the spring test of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ Alerts platforms. If you didn't receive a text but want to, make sure you are signed up, or download the app for Wi-Fi updates.
ÌýConference on World Affairs
Plan to attend one of the more than 200 sessions taking place on campus through Friday, April 13, during the 70th annualÌýConference on World Affairs. If you haven't attended, it's definitely worthwhile! Can't go in person?ÌýCatch the livestreamed sessions online.
ÌýSign up to be a commencement marshal
Spring commencement is fast approaching. Sign up for a variety of opportunities to be part of this important day, from helping manage the procession to providing guest golf cart transportation.
ÌýAttend the Academic Futures forum April 10
With an open-discussion format, the next Academic Futures forum will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 10,Ìýin room 154 ofÌý.
ÌýGetÌýHasan Minhaj tickets beginning April 10
Hasan Minhaj, comedian, actor, writer and senior correspondent onÌýThe Daily Show, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19,Ìýat Macky Auditorium.ÌýTickets sales will begin atÌý10 a.m.ÌýTuesday, April 10,Ìýat the first-floor event table in the University Memorial Center. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ faculty and staff tickets are $10,Ìýcash-only, withÌýa valid Buff OneCard.
ÌýGive blood
The Staff Council spring blood drive April 10–12 will include a free T-shirt for donors, cake and a special celebration April 11 to honor a 45-year partnership with Bonfils Blood Center.
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Thomas Laird, whose expertise is in effective assessment practices and the inclusion of diversity into the curriculum, will lead Engaged Assessment, Inclusive Coursework, and High-Impact Practices: Building a Case for Faculty ActionÌýfrom 9 to 10:30 a.m., C4C S350S.
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Join theÌýRec CenterÌýand Mountain Flower Goat Dairy on Sewall Field for Goat Yoga! Sessions will take place from 11 a.m. toÌýnoon and 12:30 toÌý1:30 p.m. Space for each session will be limited, and a mat will be supplied.ÌýThis event is free with a Buff OneCard.
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This free workshop is designed to give you the skills to ride your bike with confidence. They will cover topics including what to carry, finding the best route and fixing a flat tire. The workshop will take place atÌýat 6 p.m. at the Folsom Bike Station, and there is no need to pre-register.
Ìý ÌýAly Raisman talkÌýApril 12
Aly Raisman,Ìýthe two-time team captain of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Teams in 2012 and 2016, will shareÌýthe highs and lows of her journey, including her survival of sexual abuse. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. in Macky Auditorium.
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