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Kick off Spartan football season with a talk and book signing by Dr. David Kaufman, author of We Need You in the Locker Room, which provides a fascinating, unique, and immensely readable perspective on a game we only think we know.  A page-turner about a championship season, this book is also a smart, sensitive argument for how football can be preserved.



Dr. Kaufman served as the on-field embedded neurologist for the Michigan State University football team for 13 years. Dr. Kaufman currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Clinical Affairs, he is a tenured Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology at MSU.



"Kaufman's perspective as a neurologist assigned to the Michigan State Spartans football team makes him an intimate witness to both the drama, teamwork, and courage of young athletes-and the toll this violent game exacts on their bodies.” Samuel G. Freedman



Copies of Dr. Kaufman’s book will be available for purchase and signing, with all proceeds going directly to the following two charitable funds:

· The Father John (Jake) Foglio Endowed Chair of Spirituality in the MSU College of Arts & Letters

· The George Webster Memorial Scholarship in MSU Athletics

The way a course begins is crucial for educators to establish an environment that fosters engagement, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Join us for a one-hour hybrid workshop where Educator Developers with MSU's Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation will share actionable strategies that lay the groundwork for an engaging and inclusive course experience from day one including items related to syllabi, expectation setting and pedagogical transparency, checking in on learner needs throughout the term, and way to build a sense of classroom community.

In this workshop, we'll delve into practical techniques and approaches educators can employ to create a welcoming and motivating atmosphere that resonates with learners. The content in this workshop will be primarily targeted to classroom instructors and settings, but tools and strategies are relevant for adaptation and use by any educator in any context. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just embarking on your teaching journey this academic year, "Setting the Tone from the Start" is designed to equip you with actionable insights that will make a difference in your classroom.

Upon completion of this learning experience, participants will be able to:


learn how to craft an engaging and purposeful course introduction that communicates the course's relevance, objectives, and expectations
discover techniques for fostering an inclusive and supportive learning community, understanding how to encourage peer connections and embrace diverse viewpoints
be equipped with a range of interactive strategies, including icebreakers and technology tools, to effectively engage students and cultivate an active learning environment that persists throughout the course duration.


The in-person location for this session is the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Please join us in the Main Library, Room W207. For directions to W207, please visit the Room Locations page..