Latest news, videos, and podcasts covering events from the month of February
In the world of academia and beyond, our university continues to make waves. Here's a roundup of the latest happenings:
Kaitlyn's Performance on Ellen
Last week, our very own Kaitlyn graced the stage on the popular talk show, Ellen. The performance, which was broadcast on our university's TV, was a hit with the audience and a proud moment for the university community.
Freeze Fest
Get ready for a chill-tastic event! Freeze Fest is taking place, promising fun-filled activities to beat the winter blues.
Podcast Launches
Studio 86 has not one, but two new podcasts in its lineup. "Tigers Hockey - Calling the Action (Part 1)" and "Tigers Hockey - Calling the Action (Part 2)" are now available, offering an insider's perspective on our university's hockey team. Additionally, the "WITR Men's Hockey Postgame Rewind (Feb. 2)" provides post-match analysis for the avid hockey fan.
A Game-ified Learning Experience
The first-year computer science course at the university is getting a makeover. The course is being made more engaging through a game called Battle Royale, promising a unique and interactive learning experience.
Sustainable Packaging Innovation
While details are scarce, it's been reported that Kraft Heinz recently hosted a major global packaging innovation competition, focusing on sustainability and packaging innovation solutions. This reflects growing industry trends towards reducing plastic use, sustainable materials, and consumer convenience.
However, specific details about our university students' involvement in an American Packaging Corp.-related design challenge win are yet to be found. It's possible that this event is not widely covered online yet, or that the search did not capture relevant sources.
Television Preview
Lastly, a preview episode of What Would You Do? was recently featured on our university's TV. Tune in to catch this intriguing show and find out what ethical dilemmas our students are faced with.
Stay tuned for more updates from our vibrant university community!
- The universities' inaugural online course titled 'Interactive Art: Learning Through Battle Royale' offers students a unique, gaming-inspired learning experience in computer science.
- Kaitlyn, a student at the university, demonstrated her versatility in art as she showcased her talent on a national television stage, Ellen.
- The university's engineering department is not just focusing on the principles of science, but also incorporating online-education platforms to continue its pioneering approach to education-and-self-development.
- As part of a local educational radio station, WITR, two new podcasts, "Tigers Engineering - Engineering Insights (Part 1)" and "Tigers Engineering - Engineering Insights (Part 2)", provide captivating behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creativity and problem-solving skills of the university's engineering students, parallel to their two popular hockey podcasts.
