Teaching
Monday, October 19, 2026
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Info Session: Madison College Teaching Fellows
STEM grad students & postdocs: learn more about this professional development opportunity.
11 a.m.-noon
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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
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Teaching with Intent: Building Awareness, Empathy, and Purpose in the Classroom
Taught by Trisha Adamus, Ebling librarian
Noon-1 p.m.
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Info Session: Scientific Teaching Fellows
STEM grad students & postdocs: learn more about this professional development opportunity.
12:15-1 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
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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.
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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Connect and Share: Ideas for Effective Language Teaching Strategies and Activities
A brownbag for language TAs and instructors
Noon-1 p.m.
1418 Van Hise Hall
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
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