Author: Kathryn Byrnes
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Perusall Engage Book Club: Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the Classroom
Ever had a lesson completely fall apart? A discussion go sideways? A technology fail at the worst possible moment? Join us for our next Perusall Engage book club on February 17th focused on Snafu Edu: Teaching and Learning When Things Go Wrong in the Classroom by Jessamyn Neuhaus, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and Professor…
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Dialogue Resources for Faculty
Can an AI tool help students disagree better? Excerpts from the article below. Shared by Dan Stone in a Faculty Seminar, Tuesday, Feb 3- “Self-censorship in the classroom at Bowdoin and Sway: a tool for facilitating dialogue across differences.” “… Here’s how Sway works. An instructor selects a prompt, usually a controversial statement. (Simon Cullen,…
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March/April Book Group- “Of Many Minds”
A low-pressure, lunch-hour book group for Bowdoin faculty and staff to explore neurodiversity and mental health. “Of Many Minds” is a collection of essays that centers neurodivergent voices of faculty and staff and examines how systems, stigma, and everyday practices shape neurodivergent life. Details: Weekly themes: Accessibility: To request accommodations, contact [email protected] at least one week before…
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CXD Funding for Student Networking including conferences
We hope this news might put a spring in your step— This spring, students can apply for funding from CXD to pursue in-person networking experiences that build clear connections to potential employers and can lead to internships or full-time roles. Ideal uses include attending a targeted professional conference or designing a short “networking trek” to visit companies and…
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Awakening Together: Building Community Around AI in the Liberal Arts
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Zoom WebinarHow are liberal arts colleges approaching AI? Join a webinar featuring a talk from Lance Eaton followed by a panel discussion with Eric Chown (Bowdoin), David Watts (Colby), and Susan Purrington (Connecticut College). These leaders will share insights from their collaborative work supporting AI initiatives…