Past Events

Translating Lessons on Remote and Hybrid Teaching to the Winter: A Faculty Panel for the Humanities and Social Sciences

1:30–3:00 pm
Zoom

Think through lessons learned about remote and hybrid teaching during the pandemic

Dec.
8

"Picture a Scientist" Virtual Film Screening

Through December 10, 2020
Online

Register to watch the feature-length documentary film "Picture a Scientist," which leads viewers on a journey deep into a group of women scientists' own experiences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. You'll receive a link to the film enabling you to watch it online at any time December 4 - 10, 2020.

Begins
Dec. 4

Searching for Excellence: Faculty Search Training

11:00 am–12:30 pm
Zoom

Attend a faculty search training program offered through the Office of the Provost. Learn about resources for faculty hiring. Based on behavioral science research and best practices from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE program, this training provides concrete, actionable steps to improve the faculty search process. This session will be led by the Office of the Provost, the Office of Legal Counsel, and the Office for Affirmative Action.

Dec.
1

Staff Search Training

10:00–11:30 am
Zoom

Together with partners from Human Resources, the Office of the Provost will host an interactive diversity recruitment and selection workshop. This training enables all participating units to incorporate diversity recruitment best practices into their existing hiring and selection processes.

Nov.
19

"Picture a Scientist" Panel Discussion

11:00 am–12:15 pm
Zoom

Attend a panel discussion about the feature-length documentary film "Picture a Scientist," which leads viewers on a journey deep into a group of women scientists' own experiences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. The panel will feature one of the scientists from the film and several UChicago women in STEM.

Nov.
18

Communicating Complex Ideas to Non-experts

9:30–10:30 am
Zoom

Faculty often face the challenge of explaining difficult concepts to people who are unfamiliar with the subject. This comes up frequently in the classroom and is essential in working with a variety of audiences, such as donors, the news media, funding organizations, or colleagues in other fields. This session will draw from research on the most effective ways to introduce new audiences to complex ideas.

Nov.
18

Navigating CPS and K-12 Options

5:30–6:30 pm
Zoom

Learn about the process of applying to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and discuss what to look for when visiting a school virtually.

Nov.
16

Mentoring Graduate Students: Aligning Expectations

2:00–3:30 pm
Zoom

Through discussion and analyses of experience, this series helps faculty develop the skills needed to provide ongoing and successful mentoring of graduate students. Based on evidence-based facilitation from the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER), mentor training includes interactive workshops that focus on communicating effectively, aligning expectations, mentoring across difference and having difficult conversations. This workshop will focus on aligning expectations and clearly communicating with the mentee; designing and communicating clear goals for the mentoring relationship; and considering how differences may affect the relationship. It will be led by staff from the Chicago Center for Teaching.

Nov.
13

"Picture a Scientist" Film Screening

Through November 15, 2020
Online event

Register to watch the feature-length documentary film "Picture a Scientist", which leads viewers on a journey deep into a group of women scientists' own experiences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. You'll receive a link to the film enabling you to watch it online at any time November 13 -15. You can also attend a virtual panel discussion on November 18 from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. featuring one of the scientists from the film and several UChicago women in STEM.

Begins
Nov. 13

Communicating Effectively On Camera and Sharing Your Messages with Media

10:00–11:15 am
Zoom

Whether you’re teaching classes, meeting with colleagues, or interacting with media, chances are you’re doing much of your communicating virtually. This session will offer practical advice on how to communicate effectively on camera and how to present your media messages with impact.

Nov.
10

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