BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Advancing Student Learning - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Advancing Student Learning X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Advancing Student Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T100000 DTSTAMP:20260830T230749Z CREATED:20260805T194715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T230749Z UID:10000589-1796202000-1796205600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Active Teaching Lab - Authentic Learning DESCRIPTION:Doing the Work\, not just Reading about It: Building Courses Around Skills Students Can Use\n\n\n\nDianne Crowley\n\n\n\nHow can we design learning experiences that help students connect what they learn in our courses to what they may be asked to do beyond the classroom? \n\n\n\nIn our final Active Teaching Lab of the semester\, Dianne Crowley will share how she has redesigned her courses around hands-on\, applied learning. Rather than building her event-planning course primarily around readings\, Dianne challenged students to design and produce real events. Students selected venues\, developed promotions\, raised funds\, and managed the event themselves. Over six years\, these student-created events raised more than $50\,000 for Milwaukee non-profit organizations while giving students practical experience they could add to their résumés and carry into their careers.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, we’ll explore how coursework built around relevant\, transferable skills can demonstrate to students the value of what we are teaching\, prepare them for changing professional expectations\, and help students make stronger connections between college and life beyond the classroom. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis session will be held in-person and virtually via Zoom. Registration is not required but helps us prepare. \n\n\n\nJoin via this Link! \n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall\, RM B732033 E Hartford Ave\,Milwaukee\, WI 53211 \n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n University Email(Required)\n \n Please provide instructions if you require accommodations for this eventUniversity Appointment?\n \n \n Tenured / Tenured-track Faculty\n \n \n \n Non-tenured Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n Teaching Assistant\n \n \n \n Student\n \n \n \n Other\n If you selected Other\, please explain.University Department or Business Unit?How did you hear about this event? Please select all that apply.\n \n CASL Newsletter\n \n \n CASL Website\n \n \n CASL Workshop\n \n \n Active Teaching Lab Newsletter\n \n \n Campus Event\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Other\n If you selected Other\, please explain.\n Submit URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-12-02-active-teaching-lab/ LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) B73\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,CETL Events,Faculty and Staff,UWM Campus Events,Virtual,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2024/04/active-teaching-lab.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lane Sunwall":MAILTO:sunwall@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T090000 DTSTAMP:20260830T215216Z CREATED:20260715T162727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T215216Z UID:10000571-1796371200-1796374800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Classroom | New TA Training Session DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nEvery semester\, we notice some students thrive while others struggle to feel connected\, supported\, or able to fully participate. As you prepare for spring\, this session will introduce practical strategies for creating classroom environments that are welcoming\, inclusive\, and accessible for all students. We’ll focus on: \n\n\n\n\nEstablishing clear classroom norms that help students feel respected and supported\,\n\n\n\nIncorporating diverse voices\, perspectives\, and scholars into your teaching\,\n\n\n\nConnecting students to campus resources that support academic and personal success\,\n\n\n\nApplying accessibility best practices in Canvas and course materials.\n\n\n\n\nSarah MacDonald from the Office of Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity will share strategies for helping all students feel welcome and respected. Kathy Pinkowsky of the College of Letters and Science will demonstrate accessibility best practices in Canvas and offer guidance on document\, video\, and presentation accessibility. \n\n\n\nYou’ll leave with concrete strategies you can implement before the first day of class to create a more supportive learning environment for all students. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall\, RM 1052033 E. Hartford Ave.Milwaukee\, WI 53211 URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-12-04-new-ta/ LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) 105\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,In-Person,Programs,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2025/07/ta-graphic.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T123000 DTSTAMP:20260818T190613Z CREATED:20260807T144959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T190613Z UID:10000597-1796382000-1796387400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Online Program Council DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nUWM’s Online Program Council (OPC) is a monthly gathering of faculty\, staff\, and administrators engaged in the planning\, development\, and delivery of online degree and certificate programs. As a community of practice\, OPC provides opportunities to share best practices in online teaching and learning\, exchange information on topics such as student support\, faculty development\, technology\, marketing\, and recruitment\, and connect with colleagues across campus. Whether you are involved in an existing online program or exploring new opportunities\, OPC offers a collaborative space for networking\, peer support\, and the sharing of expertise. Meetings are open to all members of the UWM community interested in online education. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis event will be held virtually on Teams\, please check your Outlook calendar for an invite if you are part of OPC. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join\, please reach out to Adam Fehring (afehring@uwm.edu) for more information. URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-12-04-online-program-council/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,In-Person,Programs,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2026/07/uwm-chancellor-seal-400x400-1.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T190005Z CREATED:20260818T190002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T190005Z UID:10000633-1796731200-1796734800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:New Instructor Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nAs you navigate your first semester at UWM\, join us for this monthly community of practice designed for new faculty and instructional academic staff. These informal gatherings provide space to share experiences\, troubleshoot teaching and learning challenges\, exchange ideas with colleagues\, and learn from one another in real time. Each session will also highlight important upcoming milestones\, resources\, and responsibilities to help you stay prepared and confident throughout the semester. Connect\, collaborate\, and build your teaching toolkit while growing your professional network across campus. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis event will be held in-person in Engelmann Hall (ENG)\, B732033 E Hartford Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211 \n\n\n\nIf you would like to join\, please contact us at advancing-learning@uwm.edu to be added to the calendar invite. URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-12-08-new-instructor-community-of-practice/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,In-Person,Programs,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2026/08/new-instructor-community-of-practice-05.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T202520Z CREATED:20260818T202518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T202520Z UID:10000641-1796990400-1796994000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Returning TA Professional Development Community DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nJoin our monthly hybrid professional development community designed exclusively for teaching assistants! This space is all about collaboration\, support\, and growth. Each session provides: \n\n\n\n\nPeer Problem-Solving: Bring your challenges and questions to a supportive group of colleagues who understand your role. Together\, we’ll brainstorm practical solutions.\n\n\n\nCommunity Support: Connect with other TAs\, share experiences\, and build a network that strengthens your teaching practice.\n\n\n\nSkill Building: Learn a new teaching strategy or explore an educational technology tool each month to enhance your classroom impact.\n\n\n\n\nSessions are offered in-person but accommodations will be made if you are unable to attend the live components. Whether you’re looking for advice\, new ideas\, or just a sense of community\, this is your space to learn and grow. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall\, RM B732033 E Hartford Ave\,Milwaukee\, WI 53211 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n University Email(Required)\n \n Which university department are you serving as a teaching assistant (TA) for?(Required)Please provide instructions if you require accommodations for this event\n Submit your Registration URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/2026-12-11-returning-ta-professional-development-community/ LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) B73\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,In-Person,Programs,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2026/08/ta-community-of-practice.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T154500 DTSTAMP:20260807T183620Z CREATED:20260807T183617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T183620Z UID:10000605-1797260400-1797263100@uwm.edu SUMMARY:ACUE Community Check-in DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nJoin us for our monthly ACUE Community Check-In\, where participants from all three grant cohorts come together to connect\, reflect\, and learn from one another. This ongoing session provides a space to share insights from the ACUE coursework\, discuss progress and successes\, and explore challenges encountered along the way. Participants are encouraged to highlight strategies and practices they have implemented in their classrooms or professional settings and reflect on their impact. Together\, we will celebrate achievements\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen our learning community as we continue advancing effective teaching practices through the ACUE training experience. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\nThis event will be held both virtually on Zoom and in-person in Engelmann Hall. Please see calendar invite for link. \n\n\n\nEngelmann Hall (ENG)\, Room B732033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee 53211 URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/acue-community-check-in-2/ LOCATION:Engelmann Hall (ENG) B73\, 2033 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2026/07/ACUE-logo-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kathy Pinkowsky":MAILTO:pinkows4@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260818T150551Z CREATED:20260721T210445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T150551Z UID:10000585-1797595200-1797598800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:AI Club DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nBring a question. Share what you’re trying. Learn across roles. \n\n\n\nAI questions rarely stay within one department. A new AI tool can raise questions about teaching and learning\, information security\, data governance\, accessibility\, student support\, and university operations — all at the same time. No single role sees the whole picture because expertise is scattered across campus. Bringing varied perspectives and expertise together is why we started AI Club. \n\n\n\nAI Club is a monthly\, informal community of practice where colleagues bring real questions\, experiments\, and work in progress involving AI. A typical session includes one or two brief\, informal shares followed by conversation\, collaborative problem-solving\, and an exchange of practical ideas and resources. \n\n\n\nMeetings are conversations\, not lectures. You do not need prior AI expertise\, a presentation\, or a polished success story. Come to share something you are trying\, ask for help\, offer a perspective from your role\, or simply listen. Instructors\, IT and security staff\, and administrators — all roles and experience levels are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About AI Club\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis session will be held in Engelmann Hall (ENG)\, Room B73\, and online via Zoom\, please register to receive an email with the link. \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n University Email(Required)\n \n Please provide instructions if you require accommodations for this eventUniversity Appointment?\n \n \n Tenured / Tenured-track Faculty\n \n \n \n Non-tenured Faculty\n \n \n \n Staff\n \n \n \n Teaching Assistant\n \n \n \n Student\n \n \n \n Other\n If you selected Other\, please explain.University Department or Business Unit?How did you hear about this event? Please select all that apply.\n \n CASL Newsletter\n \n \n CASL Website\n \n \n CASL Workshop\n \n \n Active Teaching Lab Newsletter\n \n \n Campus Event\n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n Other\n If you selected Other\, please explain.\n Submit URL:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/event/ai-club-6/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Career and Leadership Development,CETL Events,Faculty and Staff,UWM Campus Events,Virtual,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/advancing-learning/wp-content/uploads/sites/643/2026/07/ai-club-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lane Sunwall":MAILTO:sunwall@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR