Welcome to the Tuesday Teaching Tip, an easy-to-implement tool that you can use immediately in your classroom teaching. 

TUESDAY TEACHING TIP: Take a moment…

As a university professor, it's important to find time to unwind and recharge throughout the term but especially now. It’s approaching mid-March, and Santa Clara University and the surrounding areas offer several opportunities to relax and enjoy cultural and recreational activities. Here are some recommendations:

1. Attend an SCU Presents event

Santa Clara University’s Wind Ensemble and Orchestra Concerto and Aria Concert, for a celebration of musical storytelling with Music from the Voice and Stage, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Mission Santa Clara 7:30 PM. Discounted tickets for SCU faculty and staff. Visit scupresents.org

2. Cheer on the Broncos!

For outdoor fun, catch a baseball game at Schott Stadium at 4 PM vs San Jose State March 12, or watch softball at 2:30 (vs Portland State) and 5 (vs. Harvard) on Friday the 14th. Faculty/Staff receive up to four free tickets per game. Check here for up to date information.

3. Visit Local Parks for Outdoor Recreation

Take advantage of the pleasant March weather by visiting local parks. Santa Clara County Parks offer various activities and programs that can help you relax and enjoy nature. Santa Clara County Parks

4. Eagle Watch! Check out what the Bald Eagles are up to in Big Bear. They are nesting 3 eggs this year.

Remember to check the specific event websites for ticket availability and any updates. Taking time to engage in these activities can provide a refreshing break and enhance your well-being.

DID YOU DO IT?

Let us know how it went. We would love to hear your feedback about how you implemented today’s Tuesday Teaching Tip in your classroom. Click here to fill out our 3-question survey. The survey is anonymous, but if you choose to enter your name, you’ll be entered in a drawing at the end of the quarter to win a new book from Faculty Development!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Come to our final CAFE of the quarter on Tuesday, March 11 and learn more about how faculty are using the Community Reads book in their classes. Sign up here.
• Get your end-of-quarter work done while in community with others at the upcoming Grading Retreat & Grading Happy Hour on March 20, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Varsi 222, then unwind at Happy Hour from 3:00-5:00 PM. Come for any portion of the day and stay as long as you like. 
• If you’re one of those people who are working all through spring break anyway, come join your colleagues for a supported Course Prep Working Session on March 26, 1:00-4:00 PM.
• Finally, if you teach seniors and have an extra moment in class this week, please help us improve the teaching and learning of Quantitative Reasoning at SCU by reminding all senior students to take the Quantitative Reasoning Quiz. The students get to choose a $12 Amazon book for their participation!

Missed a teaching tip? Read them all here. Don’t forget to check out our Faculty Associates office hours here.

And check out our full calendar of CAFEs and other Faculty Development and Faculty Collaborative events.