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SUMMARY:Work Sprint
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to set aside time to work on your research? Or do you have other work you need to complete? Perhaps completing a task for a research project\, grading\, recording/creating course content\, reading? Would having some focused time to work on it help? \nIf so\, sign-up to participate in the Work Sprint! A Work Sprint provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a task-specific goal. \nLocation\nWork Sprints will be held via Zoom. Zoom information will be shared via Outlook calendar for those who are registered in the Research Productivity Program. \nIf you are not a registered participant in the Research Productivity Program\, and would like to register for the Work Sprint please email the Center for Faculty Excellence at cfe@pnw.edu with your request. \nAudience\nAll faculty are welcome to attend.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/work-sprint-2/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA – Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE DROP-IN SESSION \nLive\, informal support sessions where instructors across all Purdue system campuses (West Lafayette and Indianapolis\, Northwest\, Fort Wayne\, and Purdue Global) can ask questions\, troubleshoot challenges\, and get personalized advice in real time. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nDrop-ins are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-drop-in-session-8-4/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000
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SUMMARY:Writing Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A Writing Retreat provides a focused block of time and supportive environment for you to commit to and have some level of accountability for accomplishing a research goal. There will be no planned programming\, instead it will be a time for you to focus on your research/writing goals and hopefully be very productive! \nLocation\nThe Writing Retreat will be held virtually via Zoom. \nLink information will be sent through Outlook calendar appointments for participants registered in the Research Productivity Program. If you are not in the Research Productivity Program and would like to attend the Writing Retreat please contact the Center for Faculty Excellence via email at cfe@pnw.edu. \nAudience\nOpen to all faculty.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/writing-retreat-4/2026-05-27/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T131500
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Headings & Lists for Easy Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nHeadings and lists are the road signs and road markers of your content\, since they help readers quickly scan what’s coming and navigate with ease. In this session\, you’ll see how unstructured text can make navigation challenging\, and you’ll learn how to properly format headings and lists using built-in software tools.    \nREGISTER FOR SPARKSHOP CONNECTION INFORMATION \nYou only need to register once for any one Sparkshop as the connection information is the same for all Sparkshops. \nAbout Sparkshops:\nSparkshops are 15 minute mini-workshops\, facilitated by CFE staff.  Sparkshops are meant to start exploration of a chosen topic with continued support from the CFE as requested. \nEach Sparkshop provides: \n\nAn introduction or re-imagined approach to an evidence-based teaching practice\, or productivity strategy\nPotential reasons faculty or staff might incorporate the practice in their course(s) or work flow\nExamples of how the practice can be implemented\nResources for further investigation of the practice\n\nLEARN MORE ABOUT SPARKSHOPS \nChange One Thing Program:\nAttending Sparkshops adds to your eligibility to receive the “Change One Thing” Certificate.  \nTo earn the certificate\, participants will:✔ Attend at least three sparkshops\, workshops (e.g.\, Integrating AI Into Your Teaching sessions) or other learning opportunities offered by the Center for Faculty Excellence.✔ Implement a small but impactful change in one of their courses.✔ Submit a brief reflection on the change and its anticipated or observed impact. \nLEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE ONE THING CERTIFICATE \nLocation\nVirtual – register for connection information. \nAudience\nAll Faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/sparkshop-accessibility-headings-lists-for-easy-navigation-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000
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SUMMARY:Faculty and Staff Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:PNW faculty and staff are invited to attend the 2026 Faculty & Staff Resource Fair! \nKick off the new academic year by connecting with colleagues and discovering the many resources available to support your work at PNW! The Faculty & Staff Resource Fair brings together more than 35 campus units and offices\, each ready to share information\, answer questions\, and offer helpful giveaways. \nEnjoy a delicious Dessert Bar while you explore the services and initiatives that help make our university thrive. Whether you’re new to campus or a returning member of the PNW community\, this is a great opportunity to network\, learn\, and celebrate the start of another exciting year. \nLocation\nAlumni Hall and Founders Study – SULB 360 \nAudience\nOpen to all faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/faculty-and-staff-resource-fair-3/
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SUMMARY:Campus Closed: Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:There will be no classes and the University will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday\, September 7. \nSee the Full Academic Schedule
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/campus-closed-labor-day-2/
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