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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-3/2026-06-03/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T131500
DTSTAMP:20260505T193455Z
CREATED:20260415T200159Z
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Links and Color Contrast to Stop the Guesswork
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nWe’ve all run into “click here” links or text that was hard to read because of low color contrast. It might’ve felt unclear what you were going to click next or what the text said. You’ll be able to learn about undescriptive links and transform them into clear\, meaningful links. We will also cover tools to check color contrast and alternatives to using color alone to communicate information.   \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-links-and-color-contrast-to-stop-the-guesswork-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T170515Z
CREATED:20260506T170515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T170515Z
UID:10002700-1781773200-1781791200@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T094500
DTSTAMP:20260730T192441Z
CREATED:20260728T184443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T192441Z
UID:10002715-1786698000-1786700700@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Simple Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Simple Syllabus is a new system-wide syllabus management tool that integrates with Brightspace and provides instructors with a streamlined way to create\, manage\, and share course syllabi while maintaining control over course-specific content.  \nClick to Join Session \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/simple-syllabus/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T104500
DTSTAMP:20260805T162114Z
CREATED:20260728T185151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T162114Z
UID:10002716-1786701600-1786704300@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Accessibility / Yuja Panorama
DESCRIPTION:Yuja Panorama is a digital accessibility platform integrated with Brightspace that helps PNW instructors identify and improve the accessibility of their course materials directly within Brightspace.  \nClick to Join Session \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/accessibility-yuja-panorama/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T114500
DTSTAMP:20260813T193251Z
CREATED:20260728T185942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T193251Z
UID:10002717-1786705200-1786707900@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:CANCELED - Preparing for a Productive and Sustainable Semester
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \nThis session has been canceled due to storm-related impacts.  It will be rescheduled at a future date. \nAcademic work is demanding\, and sustaining your effectiveness requires intentional planning. This workshop will help faculty identify common sources of overload\, establish healthy boundaries\, and develop practical strategies to manage their time\, energy\, and attention while creating a personalized plan for a productive semester.  \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/preparing-for-a-productive-and-sustainable-semester/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T134500
DTSTAMP:20260730T192538Z
CREATED:20260728T190433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T192538Z
UID:10002718-1786712400-1786715100@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Brightspace: Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:This workshop goes beyond setting up content and assignments to help you leverage Brightspace more strategically. Learn how to use advanced features\, optimize course design\, and implement time-saving tools that support both teaching efficiency and student success.  \nClick to Join Session \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/brightspace-beyond-the-basics/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260818T150000
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CREATED:20260421T142755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T154149Z
UID:10002643-1787058000-1787065200@www.pnw.edu
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T210721Z
CREATED:20260805T185640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T210721Z
UID:10002729-1787230800-1787234400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Mastering Grading in Brightspace Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Take the Stress Out of Semester Grading: Join the Brightspace Grading Series!  \nAre you looking to streamline your grading workflow\, design a more transparent gradebook\, or finally master the end-of-semester grade submission process? Join us for Mastering Grading in Brightspace\, a timely 3-part training series designed to support you at every critical phase of the semester.  \nWhether you are a seasoned instructor or new to the LMS\, these sessions offer practical\, step-by-step guidance to save you time and prevent grading headaches.  \nPart 1: Setting the Stage – Foundations of Brightspace Grading \nGet set up for success! Learn how to align your syllabus with the Brightspace gradebook\, build assignments (including offline/paper tasks)\, configure custom grade schemes\, and control what your students see from Day 1.  \nDon’t wait until final grades are due to figure out your gradebook! Register for one\, two\, or all three sessions to build a smooth\, efficient\, and error-free grading cycle this Fall.   \nCLICK REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION \nEven if the day and time do not work with your schedule\, still register so that you can receive a recording of the session.   \nUp Next: \n10/8/26 Part 2: Staying on Track – Mid-Semester Maintenance \n12/3/26 Part 3: Wrapping Up – Final Grades & Banner Integration \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/mastering-grading-in-brightspace/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T104500
DTSTAMP:20260730T192325Z
CREATED:20260730T192325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T192325Z
UID:10002719-1787306400-1787309100@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Simple Syllabus
DESCRIPTION:Simple Syllabus is a new system-wide syllabus management tool that integrates with Brightspace and provides instructors with a streamlined way to create\, manage\, and share course syllabi while maintaining control over course-specific content.  \nCLICK TO JOIN SESSION \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/simple-syllabus-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260803T180459Z
CREATED:20260803T180035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T180459Z
UID:10002720-1788354000-1788357600@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Explore and Brainstorm AI Classroom and Assignment-Specific Policies\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will review the three AI policy templates for courses available to faculty. Participants will design their own course-level or assignment/task-level AI policies. \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nMeetings are open to all PNW faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/exploring-ai/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260513T200703Z
CREATED:20250623T151432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T200703Z
UID:10002707-1788739200-1788825599@www.pnw.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T211404Z
CREATED:20260805T185857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T211404Z
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SUMMARY:Mastering Grading in Brightspace Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Take the Stress Out of Semester Grading: Join the Brightspace Grading Series!  \nAre you looking to streamline your grading workflow\, design a more transparent gradebook\, or finally master the end-of-semester grade submission process? Join us for Mastering Grading in Brightspace\, a timely 3-part training series designed to support you at every critical phase of the semester.  \nWhether you are a seasoned instructor or new to the LMS\, these sessions offer practical\, step-by-step guidance to save you time and prevent grading headaches.  \nPart 2: Staying on Track – Mid-Semester Maintenance\nStreamline your day-to-day grading. Explore efficient evaluation workflows\, leverage Brightspace Rubrics for faster feedback\, manage missing work with zeros\, and use student preview tools to ensure grading transparency.  \nDon’t wait until final grades are due to figure out your gradebook! Register for one\, two\, or all three sessions to build a smooth\, efficient\, and error-free grading cycle this Fall.   \nCLICK REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION \nEven if the day and time do not work with your schedule\, still register so that you can receive a recording of the session.   \nIn case you missed it \n8/20/26 Part 1: Setting the Stage – Foundations of Brightspace Grading – Recording Coming Soon \nUp Next: \n12/3/26 Part 3: Wrapping Up – Final Grades & Banner Integration \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/mastering-grading-in-brightspace-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260814T025638Z
CREATED:20260814T025638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T025638Z
UID:10002733-1794268800-1794355199@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:D2L Exchange Annual Event
DESCRIPTION:Join colleagues from across the Purdue system at the Purdue + D2L Exchange for a day dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning with Brightspace. Explore innovative course design ideas\, discover practical strategies for increasing student engagement\, learn time-saving grading and feedback techniques\, and gain insights into creating accessible\, inclusive learning experiences for all students. Through faculty-led showcases\, interactive discussions\, and sessions led by D2L experts\, you’ll leave with new ideas\, actionable tips\, and valuable connections to support your teaching. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nHammond campus\, Student Union & Library Building (SULB) \nAudience\nAll Purdue Faculty\, Instructors and Academic Staff
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/d2l-exchange-annual-event/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260805T211427Z
CREATED:20260805T190020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T211427Z
UID:10002731-1796302800-1796306400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Mastering Grading in Brightspace Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Take the Stress Out of Semester Grading: Join the Brightspace Grading Series!  \nAre you looking to streamline your grading workflow\, design a more transparent gradebook\, or finally master the end-of-semester grade submission process? Join us for Mastering Grading in Brightspace\, a timely 3-part training series designed to support you at every critical phase of the semester.  \nWhether you are a seasoned instructor or new to the LMS\, these sessions offer practical\, step-by-step guidance to save you time and prevent grading headaches.  \nPart 3: Wrapping Up – Final Grades & Banner Integration\nFinish strong. Learn how to run a pre-finals gradebook audit\, calculate final adjusted grades\, release final scores to students\, and successfully export your grades directly from Brightspace to Banner without the manual data entry. \nDon’t wait until final grades are due to figure out your gradebook! Register for one\, two\, or all three sessions to build a smooth\, efficient\, and error-free grading cycle this Fall.   \nCLICK REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION \nEven if the day and time do not work with your schedule\, still register so that you can receive a recording of the session.   \nIn case you missed it \n8/20/26 Part 1: Setting the Stage – Foundations of Brightspace Grading – Recording Coming Soon \n10/8/26 Part 2: Staying on Track – Mid-Semester Maintenance – Recording Coming Soon \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/mastering-grading-in-brightspace-3/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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