Keynote: Kathleen Fitzpatrick on "Generous Thinking: A Radical Approach to Saving the University"
2022-04-01 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Higher education occupies a difficult place in twenty-first-century American culture. Universities―the institutions that bear so much responsibility for the future health of our nation―are at odds with the very publics they are intended to serve. It is imperative that we re-center the mission of the university to rebuild that lost trust. Critical thinking―the heart of what academics do―can today often negate, refuse, and reject new ideas. In an age characterized by rampant anti-intellectualism, Generous Thinking charges the academy with thinking constructively rather than competitively, buil​ding new ideas rather than tearing old ones down. We need to rethink how we teach the humanities and to refocus our attention on the very human ends―the desire for community and connection―that the humanities can best serve.
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IDS Accepted Students Day Event
2022-04-02 11:15 - 12:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Drop-in event for admitted PSU students to learn more about the IDS program. Also offered Feb 21, April 2 , April 18 , April 23 , and April 25.

Care and Equity: Centering Humans (Design Forward Module)
2022-04-04 08:00 - 2022-04-15 17:00 | Virtual
This module is for those who want to think more deeply about how the spaces they design for education can best support learners and promote justice and equity. Topics may include the decolonization of the classroom, understanding student agency, fostering co-constructive mindsets for course design, and exploring alternative assessment techniques.
It is part of the larger Design Forward program offered by the CoLab; participation is by application and all participants must also register for and attend the Design Forward Orientation module. A limited number of stipends are available for those who complete both modules.
Details about Design Forward, the spring 2022 modules, and the stipend application form are here.
The format for this program is asynchronous and online. Participants will receive details about how to access and participate in the program after they have applied and are accepted.

Drop-In Accessibility Help
2022-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Join CoLab Affiliate Hannah Davidson who can help you with anything you need around the accessibility of your courses and learning materials (captioning videos! making your handouts more accessible for all learners! how to support students with learning disabilities! more! whatever you need!). Drop in for a coffee and some support. No registration needed for this event.

A Conversation about Care & Equity in Our Teaching
2022-04-07 12:00 - 12:45 | Virtual
Do you care about care and equity but struggle to figure out what they should look like in your actual courses? Join the CoLab’s associate director, Martha Burtis, for a conversation with Jesse Stommel, Higher Education Pedagogy Fellow at The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, and faculty member in the Writing Program at University of Denver. Jesse and Martha will try to dig more deeply into these concepts tackling questions such as “What do we do when we fell ‘cared-out’? and “How do we build an equitable environment when students’ needs are so diverse?”
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Universal Design for Learning: From Access to Equity
2022-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
“Universal Design is not about buildings, it is about building – building community, building better pedagogy, building opportunities for agency. It is a way to move.” (Jay Dolmage, 2017)
In this 90-minute virtual session, participants will learn about the history and core ideas of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and how we as educators can leverage this framework to design courses that are accessible and engaging for every student. We will share our own experiences using UDL in our pedagogy and course design and explore what it means to intentionally design a space for the variability we know exists among our students.
Please note that you will need to be signed into your Zoom account to join this event!
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CLPC Drop-In Work Sessions
2022-04-13 12:00 - 15:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Bring your laptop and come have cookies and tea/coffee in the CoLab while you work on your final CLPC assignment!Oops! We could not locate your form.

Students Talk With You About Empathetic Teaching
2022-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
So much can be gained by approaching teaching and learning with care and empathy. In this session, students will share their perspectives and provide some effective strategies that professors can use to connect with and check in with their students.
Our series, Students Talk With You About Teaching provides an opportunity for open conversation between students and faculty about pedagogy. CoLab Student Affiliates select the topics they want to talk with you about and plan activities and discussions around their topics.
You may attend all of these sessions to complete the series through CoLab Cred, or come to any one as a stand-alone.

Students Talk With You About Open Educational Resources 2/16 from 3:45-4:45pm
Students Talk With You About Group Work and Project-Based Classes 2/27 from 3-4pm
Students Talk With You About Empathetic Teaching 4/13 from 3-4pm

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Humanities Master's Planning Meeting
2022-04-13 15:30 - 17:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Faculty team exploring master’s level program in teaching the Humanities.

Teaching to Trauma
2022-04-14 15:30 - 17:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
What is trauma–like, really what is it? How can an accurate understanding of human trauma responses and our genius nervous systems help us take care of ourselves and our students, in practical ways? In other words, what can we do more of so that our learning spaces are sites of care, joy and–yes–even healing? Can education environments do this? YES! Can you do this? YES! This session will cover some helpful basics, then go right into fun, gentle and inclusive stuff to do that works. Let’s take some well-deserved time to get excited about how much you are capable of and how much is possible. Your whole self is welcome at this workshop, and there will be beverages. Facilitated by Professor Niki Tulk. Folks who attend are also welcome to attend the “Care & Equity Cocktail Hour” at the CMan Inn after the workshop, from 5:30-6:30pm; just an informal space to gather with colleagues to hang out–drinks/snacks there are NOT provided by us– we are just inviting folks to gather!
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IDS Accepted Students Day Event
2022-04-18 11:15 - 12:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Drop-in event for admitted PSU students to learn more about the IDS program. Also offered Feb 21, April 2, April 23 , and April 25.

Mindful Mondays
2022-04-18 12:00 - 12:15, 2022-04-25 12:00 - 12:15 | Virtual
Give yourself 15 minutes out of your Monday to practice being present and mindful! Self care is as important as finals, advising, and grading! Counteract all the stressors and join with PSU community members for a practice in being present. Join us on Zoom from 12-12:15 for Mindful Monday. You can register for all of them, but you really only need to register to get the Zoom link, which will remain the same for all events. Organized by Prof. Nick Sevigney.
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Archives Candidate Presentation
2022-04-20 09:00 - 23:30, 2022-04-25 11:45 - 13:15 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
This is the Archives Candidate presentation for the Lamson Academic Unit and hiring committee.

CDO Listening Session with Faculty
2022-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Hybrid (Lamson 003 and Zoom)
PSU has just hired a new Chief Diversity Officer, Alberto Ramos (he/him/él). Alberto would love the opportunity to hear from faculty what you think are priorities for the new Chief Diversity Officer and Center for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice. This hour-long session will be held in a hybrid format in person in the CoLab and on Zoom.
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Meet and Greet with Archives Candidate
2022-04-20 16:00 - 16:30, 2022-04-25 16:00 - 16:30 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Lamson Academic Unit meet and greet with the open Archives position candidate.

Intersectionality Talks: Candice D. Roberts
2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
For more info, visit the Intersectionality Talks website.
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CDO Listening Session with Faculty
2022-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
PSU has just hired a new Chief Diversity Officer, Alberto Ramos (he/him/él). Alberto would love the opportunity to hear from faculty what you think are priorities for the new Chief Diversity Officer and Center for Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice. This hour-long session will be held on Zoom.
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IDS Accepted Students Day Event
2022-04-23 11:15 - 12:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Drop-in event for admitted PSU students to learn more about the IDS program. Also offered Feb 21, April 2, April 18 , and April 25.

IDS Accepted Students Day Event
2022-04-25 11:15 - 12:00 | CoLab (Lamson Library 003)
Drop-in event for admitted PSU students to learn more about the IDS program. Also offered Feb 21, April 2, April 18 , and April 23.
