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SUMMARY:Preparing for a Productive and Sustainable Semester
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for a Productive and Sustainable Semester \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.  \n  \nCLICK TO JOIN SESSION \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/preparing-for-a-productive-and-sustainable-semester-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T100000
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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/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
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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/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T144227Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144227Z
UID:10002723-1790247600-1790251200@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Create AI-Enhanced Assignments\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will explore two custom AI tools that assist instructors in creating AI-enhanced assignments and considering degrees of “cognitive offloading” for instructors.  The group will discuss classroom applications. \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T110000
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UID:10002774-1790586000-1790593200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-09-28/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T110000
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SUMMARY:Panorama Playground: Using AI and YuJa Panorama to Support Accessibility and UDL
DESCRIPTION:AI and YuJa Panorama can be great allies in identifying accessibility barriers\, guiding improvements to instructional materials\, and helping you incorporate flexible options into course design. In this session\, we’ll discuss how these tools can support you in making accessibility fixes and reducing barriers in the classroom.   \nAfter participating in this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nIdentify ways AI and YuJa Panorama can help with making accessibility fixes \n\n\nUse AI and YuJa Panorama tool to support flexible course design and accessibility \n\n  \nClick to Join Session \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/panorama-playground-using-ai-and-yuja-panorama-to-support-accessibility-and-udl/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261002T130000
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UID:10002775-1790946000-1790953200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-02/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Dive Deep into Gemini Notebook\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will demonstrate prompts and exercises for leveraging Gemini Notebook for research and teaching. \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T140000
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UID:10002776-1791288000-1791295200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T090000
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UID:10002743-1791363600-1791381600@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-5/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002777-1791446400-1791453600@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T220119Z
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UID:10002730-1791464400-1791468000@www.pnw.edu
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 \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;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T140000
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CREATED:20260826T145043Z
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UID:10002778-1791979200-1791986400@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002779-1792054800-1792062000@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260901T144132Z
CREATED:20260803T182412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144132Z
UID:10002725-1792067400-1792071000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Create a Chatbot\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will show participants how to leverage CoPilot agents and Google Gems for teaching and/or administrative work. \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-6/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002780-1792414800-1792422000@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T134500
DTSTAMP:20260915T144919Z
CREATED:20260818T205132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T144919Z
UID:10002737-1792501200-1792503900@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Accessibility:  Strategies for an Accessible PDF When a PDF Is Necessary
DESCRIPTION:Making PDFs accessible can be challenging and time-consuming. But\, what can you do when you need to use one? This session will cover key strategies to improve PDF accessibility. We’ll also explore how tools\, such as AI\, could support this process.   \nAfter participating in this session\, you will be able to:  \n\nEvaluate a PDF for common accessibility issues  \n\n\nApply practical strategies to improve the accessibility of PDFs \n\n  \nClick to Join Session \nLocation\nVirtual (Zoom) \nAudience\nAll PNW faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/accessibility-strategies-for-an-accessible-pdf-when-a-pdf-is-necessary/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002781-1792573200-1792580400@www.pnw.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T133000
DTSTAMP:20260901T143914Z
CREATED:20260803T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T143914Z
UID:10002726-1793017800-1793021400@www.pnw.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002782-1793106000-1793113200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002783-1793350800-1793358000@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002796-1793556000-1793563200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002784-1793620800-1793628000@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T144022Z
CREATED:20260803T182926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144022Z
UID:10002727-1793714400-1793718000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Authentic Assignments\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will discuss creating authentic assignments. Do you struggle with student misuse of AI? Are your AI bans not working? It’s time to consider creating authentic assignments. Authentic assignments make it harder for AI output to satisfy the task. With authentic assignments\, it is easier to leverage AI productively.  \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-8/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002785-1793869200-1793876400@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002787-1794405600-1794412800@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002788-1794560400-1794567600@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-13/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002789-1794834000-1794841200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002790-1794992400-1794999600@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260901T144050Z
CREATED:20260803T183115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T144050Z
UID:10002728-1795010400-1795014000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Exploring AI
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Agentic AI and Collaborating with AI\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will discuss working with agentic AI. Participants will explore Comet (Perplexity’s free agentic browser)\, Claude Cowork\, and Gemini Canvas. \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-9/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T142210Z
CREATED:20260826T142210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T142210Z
UID:10002744-1795078800-1795096800@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-5/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002791-1796216400-1796223600@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002792-1796288400-1796295600@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T220142Z
CREATED:20260805T190020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T220142Z
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 \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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002793-1796634000-1796641200@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260826T145725Z
CREATED:20260826T145043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T145725Z
UID:10002794-1796727600-1796734800@www.pnw.edu
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/2026-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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