Event Calendar

Download a PDF of our upcoming programming here: GSPD Spring 2026 Calendar

See our events that specifically count toward CIRTL certification here: CIRTL Spring 2026 Calendar

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RCR Microcredential Series Session 5: Mentor/Mentee Responsibilities and Relationships

Responsible Conduct of Research

Location

Sherman Hall : 410

Date & Time

September 30, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Description

Workshop Overview: This workshop covers the topic of mentor/mentee responsibilities and relationships. It ensures that both mentors and mentees understand their roles, expectations, and how to...

Decoding the Culture

The Unwritten Rules of Academia

Location

University Center : 115

Date & Time

October 8, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Unpack the "invisible syllabus" 🕵️‍♂️ Every academic department operates on unspoken norms and hidden cultural expectations. From managing faculty communications to lab politics and AI policies,...
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TA Skills Basics Series 3: Formative Classroom Assessment Techniques

Teaching Assistant Skills Basic Series

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 237

Date & Time

October 9, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

Join us for this week's session of the Effective Teaching for TAs & Postdocs workshop series! This session, "Formative Classroom Assessment techniques," will explore practical strategies for...

RCR Microcredential Series Session 6: Collaborative Research and Intellectual Property

Responsible Conduct of Research

Location

Sherman Hall : 410

Date & Time

October 14, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Description

Workshop Overview: This workshop covers the topic of collaborative research, including partnerships with industry. It ensures that researchers understand the principles of effective collaboration,...

RCR Microcredential Series Session 7: Ethical Data Acquisition, Handling, and Use, Including Questionable Research Practices, Replicability, and Reproducibility

Responsible Conduct of Research

Location

Sherman Hall : 410

Date & Time

October 21, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Description

Workshop Overview: This workshop covers the topic of data acquisition and laboratory tools, as well as the management, sharing, and ownership of data. It ensures that researchers understand proper...

Decoding the Discourse

When Faculty Say X, They Really Mean

Location

University Center : 115

Date & Time

October 22, 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Description

Speak fluent feedback 🗣️ Ever receive feedback from a professor and wonder, "What does that actually mean?" Academic critique is often indirect, coded, or intimidating. This session acts as...
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