The Office of the Provost and Office of Research and Innovation hosted the annual Faculty Symposium on November 21, 2024, at University Crossing. Thank you to everyone who joined the celebration!
View the highlights from the 2024 event:
Keynotes:
- Watch the keynote by Phitsamay Uy, Associate Professor, School of Education, College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Recipient of the 2024 Manning Prize for Teaching Excellence: "Accidental Academic: The Journey of a Lao Refugee from Adversity to Teaching Excellence through Growth Mindset"
- Watch the keynote by Yanfen Li, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, Francis College of Engineering: "Encouragement and Opportunity: Cultivating Pathways to Success for Underrepresented Students"
Program Booklet:
View the 2024 Faculty Symposium program booklet (pdf) to see the faculty and staff who were recognized for their accomplishments.
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
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| 1 - 1:45 p.m. | Spotlight on Global Impact: Showcasing Fulbright Scholars in Our Academic Community |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Artificial intelligence (AI) Panel: Unlocking AI's Potential: Best Practices for Teaching to Elevate Student Learning |
| 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | ADVANCE Office for Faculty Equity (OFER)
Updates and Request for Interactive Feedback Session: ADVANCE OFER Initiatives and Events |
| 3:30 - 3:45 p.m. | Break / Transition |
| 3:45 - 4:35 p.m. | Lightning Talks (sessions occur concurrently)
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| 4:35 - 4:45 p.m. | Break / Transition |
| 4:45 - 5:35 p.m. | Lightning Talks (sessions occur concurrently)
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| 5:35 - 6:20 p.m. | Networking and refreshments |
| 6:20 - 6:50 p.m. | Keynotes:
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| 6:50 - 7:30 p.m. | Recognitions Ceremony |