Essential Studies hosts Capstone development workshops The Office of Essential Studies (ES) is hosting a series of “Capstone Coffees” to help faculty and departments develop capstone courses to meet the new ES requirement. Capstone Coffees will be held at the Memorial Union. • Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 9 a.m., Badlands Room • Thursday, Feb. 19, at 3:30 p.m., Badlands Room • Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m., Medora Room At the Capstone Coffees, participants can review the criteria for ES capstones, learn how to get capstones approved (validated), and have questions answered about different ways to design capstone courses. Participants will also have an opportunity to consult with experienced ES course developers. All are welcome. The coffees are for people who want to know how to get started and what’s needed, as well as for people who have plans already under way, but want help in completing the proposal process. Advance notice is helpful (for handouts), but not necessary. For more information, contact me. -- Tom Steen, Director , Office of Essential Studies (VPAA/Provost), thomas_steen@und.nodak.edu, 777-4343