Author: Kathryn Byrnes
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“Let’s Not Give Up on the College Paper in the Age of AI.”
Monday, April 13, 11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Daggett Lounge, Thorne Dining Hall As AI tools proliferate, many are questioning whether the college paper has a future. This lunch panel pushes back. Join panelists Willi Lempert, Rachel Sturman, Meghan Roberts, John Paul Kanwit, and Jayanthi Selinger for reflections, table discussions, and a practical Q&A on why,…
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Have an idea for a May Lunch and Learn session?
May 11-15, 2026, 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. in Daggett Lounge, Thorne Dining Hall (Thursday, 5/14 is in Main Lounge, Moulton) This series is an opportunity for faculty and staff to share pedagogical strategies/tools, facilitate dialogue around meaningful topics in higher education, or explore new technologies that enhance their teaching and/or create engaging, inclusive learning environments…
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Teaching Complex Topics? Try Cartoons
Adapted from “Bring Course Concepts to Life with Cartoons” by Tojin T. Eapen, Kiran Pedada, and Ashish Sinha Cartoons and comics are likely not the first pedagogical approach you think of for teaching the complex topics of your discipline. But these simple, humorous illustrations can cut right to the core of a concept—sparking discussion, deepening understanding, and leaving a lasting…
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The analog teaching and learning trend, disability, and access friction
Post by Sarah Silverman, March 2026 Excerpts below. Full article available on Substack here. I have been pondering a growing trend in writing and conversation about teaching in our current technology- and AI-saturated world: The idea that we should return or recommit to more slow, deliberate, and analog teaching and learning. Analog in this case mostly means “without the…
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Experiential Learning Design Accelerator
Experiential Learning Design Accelerator at the University of Arizona—a dynamic opportunity to design or deepen high-impact, work-integrated learning experiences for your students. Through a supportive, collaborative fellowship model, you’ll gain practical tools, dedicated time, and a national network of peers committed to advancing student success, career readiness, and inclusive teaching. If you’re ready to bring your…