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Upcoming Workshops and Programs

Spring Programs

Programs for New Faculty

  • Making the Most of a Visiting Position: Faculty Panel (virtual) January 29 1 –3 PM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here. 
  • Dietrich School New Faculty Lunch (BYO) February 4 12 – 1:30 PM 910 Cathedral of Learning hosted by Natasha Tokowicz.
  • Research Roadmap: Navigating the First Five Years (virtual) February 16 10:30 AM – 12 PM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here. 
  • Thriving in Academia: Balancing Your Responsibilities (Virtual) March 17 1-2:30 PM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here.  
  • Charting Your Course: Navigating Power, Politics, and Partnerships as a New Faculty Member (Virtual) April 7 10 – 11:30 AM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here. 

Programs for Department Chairs and Program Directors

  • Just in Time: Starting the Tenure/Promotion Process (virtual) February 17 11 am – 12 pm presented by Todd Reeser. Join here.  
  • Just in Time: Annual Letters and PIPs in a CBA World (virtual) February 26 11 am – 12:15 pm presented by Todd Reeser and Kelly Llyod. Join here. 
  • Just in Time: Partnering for Impact: Advancing Your Unit Through Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (virtual) March 17 12 – 12:45 pm presented by Josh Bow and Amanda Bublinec. Join here. 
  • Just in Time: Evaluating Faculty who Manage Research Staff (virtual) March 24 3-4 pm presented by Maureen Lazar and Jessica Hatherill. Join here.   

Programs for Advanced Assistant Professors

  • Demystifying Tenure February 24, 12-1:30 pm 910 Cathedral of Learning presented by Todd Reeser.

Programs for All Faculty

  • Just in Time: Communicating with Confidence: Effective Strategies for Difficult Workplace Conversations (virtual) January 22, 12 – 1 pm presented by Lisa Lang. Join here.
  • Where Ideas Meet Impact: The Dietrich School Community Engagement Showcase February 26 9:30 – 11:30 AM Lower Lounge William Pitt Union hosted by Natasha Tokowicz and Jim Griffin.


Please note that all events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to check your email for event invitations and registration details. This webpage will be updated each semester.