Interpersonal Effectiveness
Monday, August 24, 2026
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Bridge & Build Graduate Student Welcome Reception
Open to all graduate students.
4-6 p.m.
AT&T Lounge, Pyle Center
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Navigating Graduate School with a Disability
Info Session and Graduate Student Panel on Finding Community, Disrupting Ableism, and Advancing Inclusion in the Academy
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
In this interactive two-part workshop, participants will learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how it’s used on the academic job market, discuss ideas and ask questions about your own statement, then draft and refine a statement.
3-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Bridge & Build Community September Luncheon
Open to all graduate students.
Noon-1 p.m.
2nd Floor: Multicultural Student Center Student Lounge, Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
In this interactive two-part workshop, participants will learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how it’s used on the academic job market, discuss ideas and ask questions about your own statement, then draft and refine a statement.
3-4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Rethinking Assessment Design in the Age of AI: A Practical Framework
Through examples from multiple disciplines, participants will explore practical strategies for redesigning existing assessments while maintaining alignment with course learning outcomes.
10-11:15 a.m.
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.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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
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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.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
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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)
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.
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
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.
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