“McMaster 2030: The Future of University Education” by Dr. Kimberley Dej
Mar 23, 2024
11:00AM to 12:00PM
McMaster University, Health Sciences Centre, Room 1A1, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada
Date/Time
Date(s) - 23/03/2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
McMaster University – Hamilton Health Sciences HSC 1A1
Dr. Kimberley Dej Bio:
Dr. Kim Dej is an Associate Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Sciences, and currently the Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning at McMaster University. Dr. Dej has been at McMaster since 2004 and holds a PhD in biology from Johns Hopkins University. She is a renowned educator having won the President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, a McMaster Student Union Award (Science), an OCUFA Teaching Award and a YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Education and Mentorship. Dr. Dej has previously taught in the Life Science program and has taught courses in Genetics, Cell Biology, Research Methods, Community Engagement, and the McMaster Discovery Program. Dr. Dej also leads the Intersession Learning Initiative and is involved with the McMaster Children and Youth University. She is engaged in pedagogical research with a focus on interdisciplinary programming and community-engaged teaching and learning, and is engaged in interdisciplinary curriculum development, reflexive learning practices, and peer-mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students with an emphasis on equity and belonging in all curricula.
Lecture Title & Synopsis:
“McMaster 2030: The Future of University Education.”
Universities and colleges are exciting places for you to learn more about the world, more about your local communities, and more about yourself. Attending university shouldn’t just prepare you for a job, but also prepare you to be a community member and a global citizen. This will be an exciting step in your own personal life story as you grow and change to become the unique person you are. And universities are changing, too. At McMaster, students are essential partners in creating the university of the future. When we meet at MCYU, we will design McMaster 2030 together!
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024
Time: 11am-12pm
Post Lecture Activity: 12pm-1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Geared towards ages 7-14 (Whole family and all ages welcome)