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SUMMARY:Accessibility Working Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nStepping Towards the April 24 Accessibility Deadline \nThe April 24 deadline to ensure all digital instructional materials meet accessibility standards is approaching fast! But\, you don’t have to tackle this alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed\, need another set of eyes to ensure you’re on the right track\, or simply need a dedicated time to work on your instructional materials\, the Center for Faculty Excellence is here to help. Join us for our Accessible Instructional Materials Work Sessions and stay for as little or as long as you need. This is a space for you to focus on making your digital instructional materials accessible with a team nearby to answer your questions and help you reach the finish line. \nWhat to bring: \n\nDigital Instructional Materials (syllabi\, slide decks\, or documents) that you need help with making accessible\nYour Laptop (optional): You are welcome to bring your own device\, but it is not required since Gyte 158 is a computer lab.\n\nLunch will be provided with advanced registration only (Deadline to register for lunch is March 26) \nLocation\nGyte 158 (computer lab) \nAudience\nWorking sessions are open to all PNW faculty.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/accessibility-working-session-3/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204616Z
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SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Brightspace Automation: Intelligent Agents
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nProactive communication strengthens student success by providing timely reminders\, encouragement\, and support when students need it most. This Sparkshop introduces Brightspace Intelligent Agents as a way to automate outreach based on student activity (or lack of activity)\, assignment progress\, and course engagement. You’ll leave with examples and starter ideas for using automation to support retention\, nudges\, and personalized learning support at scale.  \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-brightspace-automation-intelligent-agents/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z
UID:10002248-1775480400-1775484000@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z
UID:10002372-1775556000-1775559600@www.pnw.edu
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-3/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20251212T160752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205747Z
UID:10001804-1775559600-1775563200@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Assess and Provide Feedback to AI-Enhanced Assignments\nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will present three custom AI tools created to assist instructors in creating rubrics for assignments that leverage AI\, teach students the ethics of using AI in research writing\, and one that helps develop strategies for providing WISE feedback to students. \nCustom AI Tools:\n\nAI Rubric Generator: Create a custom rubric for an AI-enhanced assignment \n\n\nEthical AI Research Assistant: Provide feedback to students on ethically using AI for writing research papers. \n\n\nWISE Feedback Coach: Helps educators craft specific and encouraging WISE feedback.  \n\n“Integrating AI Into Your Teaching” is a series of interactive virtual sessions designed to introduce faculty to innovative AI tools and applications that can enhance teaching and research practices. Led by AI Faculty Fellow Dr. Mark Mabrito\, Professor of English. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in a supportive\, collaborative environment. \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/integrating-ai-into-your-teaching-6/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T150000
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CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001934-1775566800-1775574000@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-2/2026-04-07/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260402T142122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142122Z
UID:10002631-1775570400-1775574000@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Documents (Updated)
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible documents\, demonstrate tools for checking and improving accessibility in Word and PDF files and share resources available to instructors. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies for making course content more inclusive. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-accessible-documents-updated/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260126T184130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T205635Z
UID:10001951-1775640600-1775641500@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Carrying Your Students' Stress
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nAs faculty\, you often become a trusted person students turn to when they’re navigating crises\, trauma\, or emotionally heavy situations. While you want to be supportive\, hearing these difficult stories can take a toll on your own well‑being. This session explores the concept of secondary traumatic stress—the emotional strain that can arise from empathizing with someone else’s pain. We’ll discuss why these reactions are both common and normal\, how to recognize when you’re carrying students’ stress as your own\, and practical strategies for setting boundaries\, managing emotional residue\, and caring for yourself in healthy ways. Participants will leave with tools to maintain compassion for students while also protecting their own emotional resilience.  \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-carrying-your-students-stress-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
UID:10002496-1775649600-1775653200@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001935-1775725200-1775732400@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-2/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002056-1775743200-1775746800@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20251205T163512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T163512Z
UID:10001797-1775779200-1775865599@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Midwest SoTL Conference
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the 2026 Midwest SoTL Conference\, which will be held in person at Indiana University South Bend on April 10\, 2026. The conference theme is The Human Element of Education and our keynote speaker will be Dr. Anne-Marie Womack\, author of Inclusive College Classrooms. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO ATTEND \nPNW faculty who were accepted to present at the conference can have their conference registration and mileage paid by the Center for Faculty Excellence.  Please contact cfe@pnw.edu for more information if you are presenting at the conference. \nLocation\nIndiana University South Bend \nAudience\nOpen to all faculty and instructors
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/midwest-sotl-conference/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260402T152826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T152826Z
UID:10002633-1776070800-1776074400@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Media
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible media. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-accessible-media/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001936-1776070800-1776078000@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-2/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20251212T161358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T212922Z
UID:10001806-1776085200-1776088800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Integrating AI Into Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND \nTOPIC: Use AI for Guided Student Learning \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Mark Mabrito\, AI Faculty Fellow\, will review several third-party tools to create guided learning for students. Turn lessons into guided conversations\, helping you think critically through questions and examples.  \n“Integrating AI Into Your Teaching” is a series of interactive virtual sessions designed to introduce faculty to innovative AI tools and applications that can enhance teaching and research practices. Led by AI Faculty Fellow Dr. Mark Mabrito\, Professor of English. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies in a supportive\, collaborative environment. \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/integrating-ai-into-your-teaching-8/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z
UID:10002249-1776085200-1776088800@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z
UID:10002373-1776160800-1776164400@www.pnw.edu
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-3/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260402T152959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T152959Z
UID:10002634-1776168000-1776171600@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Media
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible media. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-accessible-media-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260126T204010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232705Z
UID:10001955-1776250800-1776251700@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Captions for Flexible Access
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nLearners often engage with course content in environments where relying on audio alone isn’t possible. Captions offer an additional\, flexible way to access that information—supporting  those in noisy spaces\, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing\, English language learners\, and anyone who simply  prefer to access information through text . In this Sparkshop\, you’ll learn what captions are\, explore captioning requirements\, and practice editing captions in Kaltura. \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-captions-for-flexible-access/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
UID:10002497-1776254400-1776258000@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001937-1776261600-1776268800@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-2/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260402T142214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142214Z
UID:10002632-1776330000-1776333600@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Instructional Material ADA Readiness – Accessible Documents (Updated)
DESCRIPTION:New federal regulations have strengthened requirements for digital accessibility in public institutions\, including course materials. \nIn this session\, we will explore best practices for creating accessible documents\, demonstrate tools for checking and improving accessibility in Word and PDF files and share resources available to instructors. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies for making course content more inclusive. \nREGISTER TO ATTEND \nLocation\nVirtual via Zoom. Register for connection information. \nAudience\nWorkshops are open to all PNW faculty and instructors.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/instructional-material-ada-readiness-accessible-documents-updated-2/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002057-1776348000-1776351600@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260401T185832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185832Z
UID:10002630-1776384000-1776470399@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:First-Gen Pride Grants - Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the First-Gen Pride Grant are now due by 5 p.m. (CT) on April 17. \nFirst-Gen Pride Grant \nThe First-Gen Pride Grant is designed to support projects that support and remove barriers to first-generation student success and better understand first-generation student needs. \nPride Grant Details \n 
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/center-faculty-excellence/event/first-gen-pride-grants-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260125T060434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060434Z
UID:10001944-1776420000-1776438000@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-3/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z
UID:10002250-1776690000-1776693600@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-04-20/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260226T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z
UID:10002374-1776765600-1776769200@www.pnw.edu
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-3/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260126T204721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T204721Z
UID:10001960-1776777300-1776778200@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Brightspace Homepages: Quick Wins
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nClear course design improves student confidence and reduces cognitive overload—especially during the first weeks of a term. In this Sparkshop\, you’ll learn quick\, high-impact strategies for improving your Brightspace homepage so students can find what they need quickly and start strong. This session is returning from fall and includes practical layout ideas and examples that can be applied immediately.  \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-brightspace-homepages-quick-wins/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130407
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001938-1776852000-1776859200@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-2/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
UID:10002498-1776859200-1776862800@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002058-1776952800-1776956400@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260126T205915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T205915Z
UID:10001962-1776953700-1776954600@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Help Students Stress Less and Learn More
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nStress is now one of the most widespread barriers to learning for today’s undergraduates. In this 15‑minute Sparkshop\, we’ll explore how student stress affects the brain and impacts classroom engagement\, motivation\, and academic performance. We’ll look at why predictable\, moderate\, and controllable stress can build resilience—and why unmanaged stress can disrupt learning.  \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-help-students-stress-less-and-learn-more-4/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001939-1777032000-1777039200@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-2/2026-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z
UID:10002251-1777294800-1777298400@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z
UID:10002375-1777370400-1777374000@www.pnw.edu
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-3/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001940-1777377600-1777384800@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-2/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
UID:10002499-1777464000-1777467600@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260126T204124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T232705Z
UID:10001956-1777467600-1777468500@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Sparkshop: Accessibility: Tables to Keep Readers Oriented
DESCRIPTION:Session Overview:\nTables are a great way to organize data…. But\, when they aren’t formatted accessibly\, people who use screen readers can feel like they’ve been dropped into a maze of numbers. In this session\, you’ll gain a perspective on how screen readers move through tables\, learn common formatting choices to avoid\, and review examples of clean\, accessible tables.   \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-tables-to-keep-readers-oriented/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260125T060011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T060011Z
UID:10001941-1777539600-1777546800@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-2/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002059-1777557600-1777561200@www.pnw.edu
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T144945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165331Z
UID:10002252-1777899600-1777903200@www.pnw.edu
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-2/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T145243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T164932Z
UID:10002376-1777975200-1777978800@www.pnw.edu
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-3/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260226T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165439Z
UID:10002500-1778068800-1778072400@www.pnw.edu
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-4/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20260225T211738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T165128Z
UID:10002060-1778162400-1778166000@www.pnw.edu
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-8-4/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270922T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270922T040000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
CREATED:20250509T192332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T143554Z
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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-12/2027-09-22/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280112T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280112T050000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130408
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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/2028-01-12/
CATEGORIES:Center for Faculty Excellence,University Calendar
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