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Flyer for Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

Supporting Neurodiverse Learners

2026-10-05T14:00:00.000
2026-10-05T15:30:00.000

Gain valuable insights about neurodivergent learners and take a strengths-based approach to teaching. Learn practical techniques to foster a more inclusive classroom.

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Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

2026-10-06T12:30:00.000
2026-10-06T13:30:00.000

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's.

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Let's Talk About Grade Inflation

2026-10-06T12:30:00.000
2026-10-06T13:30:00.000

Grade inflation has become a prominent topic in higher education, but the questions it raises are more complicated than simply asking whether students are earning too many A's. Join colleagues for a facilitated conversation.

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An Introduction to Community-Engaged Course Design

2026-10-08T15:30:00.000
2026-10-08T16:45:00.000

Explore the foundations of community-engaged course design. Learn key values, partnership and project models, and the campus policies and supports that shape this work.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: 'The Next Journalism' — A book talk

2026-10-09T12:00:00.000
2026-10-09T13:00:00.000

One of the nation’s leading journalism thinkers discusses his new book — and how journalism must change to serve democracy.

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Building Reciprocal Partnerships for Community Engagement

2026-10-22T15:30:00.000
2026-10-22T16:45:00.000

Build community partnerships that are mutually beneficial and built to last. Explore partnership models, map key stakeholders, and learn what to share, ask, and listen for.

Flyer for Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement

Getting Started with Your Teaching Philosophy Statement

2026-10-27T11:00:00.000
2026-10-27T12:15:00.000

Whether you’re starting from scratch or finalizing a draft, join this workshop to get guidance and clarity on articulating an effective teaching philosophy.

Flyer for Redesigning Your Programming Assignments for AI

Redesigning Your Programming Assignments for AI

2026-10-28T14:00:00.000
2026-10-28T15:15:00.000

Explore how AI affects your programming assignments

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Reflection: Deeper Learning From Community Engagement

2026-11-05T15:30:00.000
2026-11-05T16:45:00.000

Turn community experiences into meaningful learning. Explore reflection models, assignments, and assessment strategies that help students move beyond retelling to deeper learning.

Promotional graphic for a webinar series titled “The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI.” The design features a workspace background with a laptop keyboard, camera lenses, eyeglasses, a notebook, and a smartphone. Text reads: “Webinar Series: The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI. Learn how to reinvent the business of news and thrive in the age of AI. Monthly through December.” Logos for JPMorgan Chase, the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, and LNN appear along the bottom.

The Business of Journalism in the Age of AI: How is 'local' working globally?

2026-11-06T12:00:00.000
2026-11-06T13:00:00.000

The news environment differs from country to country. Experts weigh in on what’s working and where. Big companies worldwide are merging journalism and entertainment. Experts explore the ramifications.

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Alternative Grading Strategies

2026-11-10T11:00:00.000
2026-11-10T12:15:00.000

Do you wish your grading practices better reflected what you value in your discipline? This workshop will introduce you to the principles of alternative grading and explore practical strategies for making grading more transparent, equitable, and learn...

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Preparing Students to Succeed: Scaffolding for Community Engagement

2026-11-19T15:30:00.000
2026-11-19T16:45:00.000

Design a community-engaged course with purpose. Use backward course design to align learning goals, activities, assessments, and community partner needs while balancing challenge and support to help students and partners succeed.