Out of the Nest

NEST Start Up Meeting
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Panera

Book Authors Group
2026-01-30 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-06 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-27 15:30 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Via Zoom

"In the Company of Strangers: AI and the Value of Estrangement" with Alexa Alice Joubin
2026-02-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Combs 139

New Faculty Monthly Meeting
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Seacobeck 128

NEST meeting
2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:00

Department Meetings
2026-02-16, 2026-03-16, 2026-04-13

Faculty Pedagogy Colloquium with Debra Hydorn
2026-02-19 12:30 - 13:30

No Time to Read Book Club (online)
2026-02-19 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-03-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Via Zoom

No Time to Read Book Club
2026-02-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Seacobeck 128

Faculty Pedagogy Colloquium: Sean McDonald
2026-02-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Seacobeck 128
Leveraging AI to Design & DeliverMultimedia Vocabulary Instruction

The purpose of this scholarly teaching project is to gain initial insights on the potential benefits of generative AI tools for supporting preservice teachers’ knowledge and implementation of multimedia, evidence-based vocabulary practices. Specifically, in this project, preservice teachers will understand, design, and deliver multimedia vocabulary lessons using multiple AI-based platforms (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot, Adobe Firefly) to assist them in producing rich imagery and text with evidence-based routines for word-learning.

Spring Break
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-06

CCE: Public Square Debate
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | CRUC Ballroom

Faculty Pedagogy Colloquium: Kaitlyn Haynal
2026-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Seacobeck 139
Deep Research for Argumentation: Leveraging AI to Transform Evidence-Based Speaking and Learning

How can AI be harnessed to strengthen core learning objectives in the classroom? In this presentation, Dr. Kaitlyn Haynal, from the Department of Communication and Digital Studies, shares her redesign of a major assignment in COMM 209: Argumentation, where the integration of AI-powered Deep Research tools enhances student learning and practice with debate. By streamlining the research process, students gain more time to focus on evaluating evidence critically, crafting stronger arguments, and practicing the art of debate. This approach re-centers the course toward its core goals, including critical thinking, persuasion, and civic engagement, while modeling innovative ways to integrate AI into the liberal arts classroom.

Preregistration Advising
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-27

Faculty Pedagogy Colloquium: Melissa Wells
2026-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | CRUC 314
Designing Interactive Simulations with Chatbots

Come learn about successes and challenges of programming an AI chatbot to give students practice with applying course content!
