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Practical Workshop: Installing and Using a Local AI System – January 30, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun

In this hands-on workshop, participants will be guided step-by-step through installing a local AI system on their Windows system. We’ll walk through choosing a suitable model, meeting basic hardware requirements, and completing the installation. Attendees will then learn how to run the model, test simple prompts, and verify that everything is working correctly. No prior coding experience is required.

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Taking the AI Revolution Seriously: A Conversation with Dr. Bob Klitgaard – February 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales

A conversation with Dr. Klitgaard discussing his work on the AI Revolution.

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Ethical Use of AI in Teaching– February 19, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Akshay Sharan

The rise of AI is unprecedented, adds great uncertainty, and creates heightened insecurity, especially within classroom spaces. In this webinar, we will decode the rise of AI in the classroom, discuss the challenges it presents, and brainstorm effective strategies for educators to respond to these challenges. We will collaboratively discuss whether there exists a possibility for the ethical use of AI, and what its future looks like in the classroom.

Crafting Effective AI Prompts: Techniques for Quality Responses – February 27, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun

This webinar introduces the principles of crafting prompts that produce reliable and high-quality AI outputs. Participants will explore prompt structures, context-setting techniques, and common pitfalls to avoid. Real examples and guided practice will help attendees refine their prompting skills across a range of tasks. By the end, learners will be able to design prompts that consistently yield useful results.

Effective Communication with the Institution: Navigating Accomodations– March 6, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Host: Dr. Tamar Salibian

In this webinar, we will outline the formal process of requesting accommodations through the Dean of Students Office and Student Affairs as well as discussing informal accommodations that faculty can offer learners. Crucial to this conversation is an emphasis on student self-advocacy, and we will facilitate a conversation where this advocacy can be met with support from faculty, administrators, and community members to ensure that learner needs are met and communication regarding these processes is effective and meaningful.

How to Prepare Your Materials for Faculty Positions– March 25, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Dr. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales

This workshop provides comprehensive guidance on preparing application materials for academic positions. Participants will learn strategies for developing a well-organized curriculum vitae, crafting compelling cover letters, and writing effective scholarship statements. The session will address how to tailor materials to different institutional contexts, articulate a cohesive professional identity, and demonstrate alignment with position requirements. Participants are encouraged to bring current application materials for review and discussion.

Navigating Institutional Systems: Strategies for International Students – March 31, 2026

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Host: Akshay Sharan

This webinar will focus on the international student experience. International students face unique challenges, some that are within our control, and others that are not. One such set of challenges is the cultural translation of institutional operations, values, and systems. We will discuss institutional systems, their purpose, and effective ways for students to navigate these challenges.

Navigating Advising Relationships in Graduate Schools – April 3, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Host: Dr. Tamar Salibian

Join us as we discuss power dynamics, expectations, and troubleshooting in the advisor/advisee relationship with Dr. Shine Kim.

Crafting a Classroom Policy for AI Use/Misuse/Unuse– April 13, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Host: Akshay Sharan

Drawing on the ‘Ethical Use of AI in the Classroom’ webinar, this session will focus on the practice of crafting an AI policy for the classroom. Centering student learning, the policy should align with intended student outcomes and goals for the semester. In this session, we will focus on key elements of classroom policies, past educational policies regarding major technological changes in history, and how to communicate your policy to students in a digestible manner.

Rethinking Course Assignments in the Age of AI – April 17, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Host: Harry Sun

This session invites a thoughtful discussion about what course assignments are truly meant to accomplish in the new age of AI. Rather than focusing only on detection or restriction, we’ll explore how assignments can be shaped to cultivate critical thinking, real-world competencies, lifelong learning habits, and other essential learning outcomes. Examples of AI-aware approaches will be used to spark conversation about authenticity, process, and transparency in coursework.

Managing Burnout in Graduate School – April 24, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Host: Dr. Tamar Salibian

This discussion involves learners and educators. In this webinar, we will outline self-assessment and reflexive practices to keep students on track with their studies, with an emphasis on preventative measures and tools to ensure mental and emotional wellbeing while in graduate school. Key items we will address include time and stress management, navigating impostor syndrome, building confidence to move forward with scholarship, and ways to recognize when to seek support.