Professional Development Events
Friday, October 2, 2026
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Real-World and Hands-On Learning: Learning-Centered Teaching Strategies for Student Success
Discover the power of learning-centered teaching in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Explore practical strategies that actively engage students, understand the “why” behind these approaches, and gain tools to immediately apply in your own teaching.
10-11:30 a.m.
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R Programming 2: Data Wrangling for Research Projects (online)
10 a.m.-noon
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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Python Programming for Research Projects 3: Spreadsheets and Data Manipulation
10 a.m.-noon
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
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The Art of Scientific Storytelling
How to Take Your Academic Presentations from Good to Great
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Orchard View Room, Discovery Building
Friday, October 9, 2026
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R Programming 3: Data Visualization for Research Projects (online)
10 a.m.-noon
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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A Student-Centered Approach to Plagiarism in the Age of Generative AI
In this two-part workshop, learn about the current state of research on plagiarism, how cognitive load theory can help explain certain kinds of student responses to writing or coding tasks, and how those ideas are reflected in our assessments.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Python Programming for Research Projects 4: Data Visualization with Seaborn
10 a.m.-noon
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
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Exploring AI in Teaching: Student Use Survey
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
Noon-1:30 p.m.
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Bridge & Build Community October Luncheon
Open to all graduate students.
Noon-1 p.m.
2nd Floor: Multicultural Student Center Student Lounge, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Friday, October 16, 2026
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R Programming 4: Reports for Research Projects (online)
10 a.m.-noon
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Designing Assignments with UDL: Supporting Student Emotional Capacity
In this two-session workshop, learn how to design course assessment to encourage learning and help students avoid frustration.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
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Designing Assignments with UDL: Supporting Student Emotional Capacity
In this two-session workshop, learn how to design course assessment to encourage learning and help students avoid frustration.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Exploring AI in Teaching: Making Space for Instructors' Concerns
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Check T.I.T.U., Memorial Union
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Teaching with Objects – An Effective Teaching Method for Future Faculty
In this one-session workshop, gain the foundational skills and confidence to integrate object-based learning into your teaching across all disciplines, and use these skills to design effective assignments and practice leading object-based discussions.
1-2:30 p.m.