BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221864@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T133000 DESCRIPTION:Surprised by how fast AI is developing\, yet still cautious abo ut trusting it? Already using AI but wondering how to encourage students t o remain critical of its outputs? Join this two-part workshop.. As generat ive AI reshapes the educational landscape\, developing critical AI literac y becomes essential for responsible use. This workshop series explores cri tical AI literacy across various disciplines\, with particular focus on AI prompt literacy\, critical evaluation of AI outputs\, and ethical disclos ure practices. Instead of seeing generative AI as a dominant tool\, the wo rkshop encourages participants to see themselves as active and independent decision makers in human-AI collaboration.\n\nURL: https://cirtl.net/even t/critical-ai-literacy-for-teachers-and-students-prompting-evaluating-and- ethically-using-generative-ai/2026-07-13/\n\nONLINE: https://cirtl.net/eve nt/critical-ai-literacy-for-teachers-and-students-prompting-evaluating-and -ethically-using-generative-ai/2026-07-13/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Critical AI Literacy for Teachers and Students: Prompting\, Evaluat ing\, and Ethically Using Generative AI URL;VALUE=URI:https://cirtl.net/event/critical-ai-literacy-for-teachers-and -students-prompting-evaluating-and-ethically-using-generative-ai/2026-07-1 3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221866@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T111500 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about planning complex dialogues and h andling difficult moments in the classroom\, drawing from scholarly framew orks such as Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and reflective t eaching.. By the end of this workshops\, participants will be prepared to: \n- Consider common dynamics that arise when teaching sensitive topics\n- Integrate transparency\, course guidelines\, and other strategies into cou rse context to help students engage with sensitive topics\n- Identify teac hing tools to address difficult moments or unexpected student reactions du ring sensitive discussions.\n\nURL: https://cirtl.net/event/handling-diffi cult-dialogues-in-the-classroom/\n\nONLINE: https://cirtl.net/event/handli ng-difficult-dialogues-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Handling Difficult Dialogues In the Classroom URL;VALUE=URI:https://cirtl.net/event/handling-difficult-dialogues-in-the-c lassroom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221868@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T111500 DESCRIPTION:Participate in a two-part classroom ethics “bootcamp” that will prepare you to explore the inherent tensions that arise in the classr oom\, from issues of fair student assessment to facing controversial topic s in discussion.. Educators at all levels and across content areas navigat e daily challenges that emerge from the fraught context of classroom teach ing. Participants in this two-part workshop should come prepared to discus s topics like end of semester grade rounding\, student emotional disturban ce\, class attendance\, and navigating controversial topics.\n\nURL: https ://cirtl.net/event/classroom-ethics-in-higher-education-navigating-dilemma s-with-intention/2026-07-15/\n\nONLINE: https://cirtl.net/event/classroom- ethics-in-higher-education-navigating-dilemmas-with-intention/2026-07-15/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Classroom Ethics in Higher Education: Navigating Dilemmas with Inte ntion URL;VALUE=URI:https://cirtl.net/event/classroom-ethics-in-higher-education- navigating-dilemmas-with-intention/2026-07-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221839@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T140000 DESCRIPTION:Postdocs and senior graduate students from all disciplines are invited to attend to learn fellowship grant writing skills. Learn how to d raft or acquire some of the most common additional application components\ , including budgets\, letters of support and recommendation\, and descript ions of the training and research environment. \n\nSponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.\n\nCONTACT: 265-2897\, aleystra@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://postdoc.wisc.edu/skills/fellowship-writing-series/ LOCATION:2131 DeLuca Biochemistry Building SUMMARY:Postdoc Fellowship Writing Series: Preparing Additional Application Components URL;VALUE=URI:https://postdoc.wisc.edu/skills/fellowship-writing-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221865@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T133000 DESCRIPTION:Surprised by how fast AI is developing\, yet still cautious abo ut trusting it? Already using AI but wondering how to encourage students t o remain critical of its outputs? Join this two-part workshop.. As generat ive AI reshapes the educational landscape\, developing critical AI literac y becomes essential for responsible use. This workshop series explores cri tical AI literacy across various disciplines\, with particular focus on AI prompt literacy\, critical evaluation of AI outputs\, and ethical disclos ure practices. Instead of seeing generative AI as a dominant tool\, the wo rkshop encourages participants to see themselves as active and independent decision makers in human-AI collaboration.\n\nURL: https://cirtl.net/even t/critical-ai-literacy-for-teachers-and-students-prompting-evaluating-and- ethically-using-generative-ai/2026-07-13/\n\nONLINE: https://cirtl.net/eve nt/critical-ai-literacy-for-teachers-and-students-prompting-evaluating-and -ethically-using-generative-ai/2026-07-13/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Critical AI Literacy for Teachers and Students: Prompting\, Evaluat ing\, and Ethically Using Generative AI URL;VALUE=URI:https://cirtl.net/event/critical-ai-literacy-for-teachers-and -students-prompting-evaluating-and-ethically-using-generative-ai/2026-07-1 3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:220685@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T103000 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning & Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: karen. skibba@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE\n\nONLINE: https: //explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Enhancing Online Education: Fostering Community webinar URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:220686@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T100000 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning & Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: karen. skibba@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE\n\nONLINE: https: //explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Enhancing Online Education: Fostering Community micro-course URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221710@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T133000 DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed for master's students from all academi c disciplines who are wondering:\n\nHow do I identify the right people to connect with when I am looking to advance in my field?\nHow do I have conv ersations with senior professionals about my career goals without seeming inappropriate or too transactional?\nHow do I maintain and grow my network while working full time and completing a degree?\n\nCONTACT: gspd@grad.wi sc.edu\n\nURL: https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/webinar-network-c areer-advancer/\n\nONLINE: https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/webin ar-network-career-advancer/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:How to Build and Use Your Network to Advance in Your Career URL;VALUE=URI:https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/webinar-network-car eer-advancer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222189@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T103000 DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to guide senior undergraduates and gra duate students through one of the critical components of the NSF GRFP appl ication—the research plan. Students eligible to apply for NSF GRFP are u ndergraduates or first-year graduate students who are pursuing research-ba sed studies in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) or STEM education. Applicants must also be U.S. citizens\, nationals\, or permanent residents. See NSF GRFP webpage for full eligibility criteria.\ n\nCONTACT: gspd@grad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://registration.socio.events/e /nsfgrfp072826\n\nONLINE: https://registration.socio.events/e/nsfgrfp07282 6 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session: Research Pla n Statement URL;VALUE=URI:https://registration.socio.events/e/nsfgrfp072826 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222252@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T150000 DESCRIPTION:A virtual panel featuring biomedical postdocs who have successf ully secured non‐federal fellowships: Dr. Nada Aboelella (University of Chicago)\, American Cancer Society Postdoc Fellow\; Dr. Whitney Stevens-So stre (University of Wisconsin–Madison)\, Howard Hughes Medical Hanna H. Gray Fellow\; Dr. Wenjuan Mu (University of Michigan)\, American Heart Ass ociation Postdoc Fellow. This event is part of the Big10+ Research Develop ment Series.\n\nCONTACT: 265-2897\, aleystra@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://post doc.wisc.edu/skills/research-development/\n\nONLINE: http://go.osu.edu/awa rdee-panel LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Securing Funding: a Panel with Private Foundation-Funded Biomedical Postdoc URL;VALUE=URI:https://postdoc.wisc.edu/skills/research-development/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221870@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T111500 DESCRIPTION:Participate in a two-part classroom ethics “bootcamp” that will prepare you to explore the inherent tensions that arise in the classr oom\, from issues of fair student assessment to facing controversial topic s in discussion.. Educators at all levels and across content areas navigat e daily challenges that emerge from the fraught context of classroom teach ing. Participants in this two-part workshop should come prepared to discus s topics like end of semester grade rounding\, student emotional disturban ce\, class attendance\, and navigating controversial topics.\n\nURL: https ://cirtl.net/event/classroom-ethics-in-higher-education-navigating-dilemma s-with-intention/2026-07-15/\n\nONLINE: https://cirtl.net/event/classroom- ethics-in-higher-education-navigating-dilemmas-with-intention/2026-07-15/ LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Classroom Ethics in Higher Education: Navigating Dilemmas with Inte ntion URL;VALUE=URI:https://cirtl.net/event/classroom-ethics-in-higher-education- navigating-dilemmas-with-intention/2026-07-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:220687@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T103000 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning & Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: karen. skibba@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE\n\nONLINE: https: //explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Enhancing Online Education: Cultivating Inclusivity webinar URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:220688@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T100000 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning & Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: karen. skibba@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE\n\nONLINE: https: //explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Enhancing Online Education: Cultivating Inclusivity micro-course URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/SU26EOE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221764@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T133000 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning & Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: janet. stakerwoerner@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.edu/AUG26EAI\n\nONLINE : https://explore.wisc.edu/AUG26EAI LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Exploring AI in Teaching: Setting AI Expectations URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/AUG26EAI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222259@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T133000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this focused session to refine your approach and bu ild high-value\, mutually beneficial relationships with your academic ment ors. This interactive workshop includes best practices and a discussion of a real-life case scenario for maximizing your role as a mentee. (Lunch wi ll be provided\; vegetarian options available.)\n\nCONTACT: gspd@grad.wisc .edu\n\nURL: https://reg.delta.wisc.edu/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id =1184 LOCATION:DeLuca Forum\, Discovery Building SUMMARY:The Proactive Mentee Workshop (with Lunch) URL;VALUE=URI:https://reg.delta.wisc.edu/civicrm/event/register/?reset=1&id =1184 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222258@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T160000 DESCRIPTION:Graduate school is a high-load\, high-demand experience that re quires more than academic ability—it calls for mental strength and resil ience. This keynote introduces practical tools to help graduate students m anage stress\, maintain focus\, and thrive in challenging environments. Th e session sets the tone for success by equipping students with proactive m ental training and front-end support for the journey ahead.\n\nCONTACT: gs pd@grad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://registration.socio.events/e/keynote082426 LOCATION:DeLuca Forum\, Discovery Building SUMMARY:Resilience in Action: Preparing for the Demands of Graduate School URL;VALUE=URI:https://registration.socio.events/e/keynote082426 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222260@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T110000 DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop\, you will learn tips and techniqu es for staying on track and managing your time. We will cover goal-setting \, minimizing distractions and staying focused\, and overcoming some of th e most common challenges to staying on task. Participants will leave with strategies that they can apply immediately. The strategies we’ll cover a re appropriate for students in any discipline.\n\nCONTACT: gspd@grad.wisc. edu\n\nURL: https://registration.socio.events/e/timemgmt082526 LOCATION:1310 Sterling Hall SUMMARY:Time Management for Graduate Students URL;VALUE=URI:https://registration.socio.events/e/timemgmt082526 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222466@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T133000 DESCRIPTION:Info Session and Graduate Student Panel on Finding Community\, Disrupting Ableism\, and Advancing Inclusion in the Academy. This session will provide deeper understanding of complex ways ableism has been woven i nto institutions of higher education and the impacts it can have on gradua te students with disabilities. Attendees will learn about how to navigate support services available to graduate students\, build a supportive commu nity\, manage mentoring relationships\, and advocate for oneself and other s to advance inclusion and equity within and beyond our campus community.\ n\nCONTACT: gspd@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://registration.socio.events/e/0825 26\n\nONLINE: https://registration.socio.events/e/082526 LOCATION: (Online) SUMMARY:Navigating Graduate School with a Disability URL;VALUE=URI:https://registration.socio.events/e/082526 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:222261@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T161500 DESCRIPTION:Prepare to maximize your time and energy by taking advantage of software available to UW–Madison graduate students that can help stream line your workflow. This workshop will introduce you to basic and advanced software tools\, including cloud storage services\, note taking apps\, mo bile scanners\, research tools\, tasks managers\, password managers\, life style apps\, and more. The session will also address AI tools to help you navigate emerging technologies with confidence and integrity.\n\nCONTACT: gspd@grad.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://registration.socio.events/e/cooltools08 2526 LOCATION:1310 Sterling Hall SUMMARY:Cool Tools: Apps and More to Increase Productivity URL;VALUE=URI:https://registration.socio.events/e/cooltools082526 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T134244 UID:221531@calendar.wisc.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T141500 DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching\, Learning & Mentoring. \n\nCONTACT: julie. johnson@wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://explore.wisc.edu/FA26PTI LOCATION:Pyle Center SUMMARY:Pre-semester Teaching Institute URL;VALUE=URI:https://explore.wisc.edu/FA26PTI END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR