Professional Development Events
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
As part of the interview process for a faculty position, you may be asked to lead a teaching demonstration. In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss ways to go into your teaching demo with preparedness, confidence, and adaptability.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30, 2026
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R Programming 5: Reproducible Workflows with toolero (online)
10 a.m.-noon
Online, connection information will be sent in advance
Monday, November 2, 2026
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Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities
Learn about teaching faculty careers in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who are now junior faculty at research universities.
11 a.m.-noon
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Semi-finals Competition
Graduate School
4-6 p.m.
Old Madison Room, Memorial Union
Friday, November 6, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
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Exploring Teaching Careers at Teaching Intensive Universities
Learn about teaching faculty careers in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who teach at liberal arts colleges and universities.
11 a.m.-noon
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Neuro-Affirming Course Design: Designing Course with Neurodiversity In Mind
Introducing a Neuro-Affirming approach to course design for graduate students and postdoctoral instructors. Explore neurodiversity, examine how neurodivergent strengths and challenges shape learning, and identify elements of Neuro‑Affirming instruction.
Noon-2 p.m.
Monday, November 16, 2026
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Exploring Academic Careers Beyond the Professoriate with CIRTL Alumni in Centers for Teaching & Learning
Learn about working in a university's center for teaching and learning in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who hold PhDs in various disciplines.
11 a.m.-noon
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Exploring AI in Teaching: Supporting Diverse Learners
Center for Teaching, Learning & Mentoring
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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Bridge & Build Community November Luncheon
Open to all graduate students.
Noon-1 p.m.
2nd Floor: Multicultural Student Center Student Lounge, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Friday, December 4, 2026
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Bridge & Build Community December Luncheon
Open to all graduate students.
Noon-1 p.m.
2nd Floor: Multicultural Student Center Student Lounge, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Tuesday, February 2, 2027
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Bridge & Build Community February Luncheon
Open to all graduate students.
Noon-1 p.m.
2nd Floor: Multicultural Student Center Student Lounge, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Friday, February 19, 2027
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Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals Competition
Graduate School
10 a.m.-noon
DeLuca Forum, Discovery Building
Thursday, March 11, 2027
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Bridge & Build Community March Luncheon
Open to all graduate students.
Noon-1 p.m.
2nd Floor: Multicultural Student Center Student Lounge, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)