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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/2026-10-21/
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Workshop Your AI-Enhanced Assignment\nCome share and receive feedback on your AI-enhanced assignment. Pre-registration required. \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-7/
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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/
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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-5/2026-11-19/
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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 \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/
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