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Upcoming Workshops and Programs

Spring 2026 Programs

Programs for New Faculty

  • Making the Most of a Visiting Position: Faculty Panel (virtual) January 29, 1:00 – 3:00 PM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here. 
  • Dietrich School New Faculty Lunch (BYO) February 4, 12:00 – 1:30 PM 910 Cathedral of Learning hosted by Natasha Tokowicz.
  • Research Roadmap: Navigating the First Five Years (virtual) February 16, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here. 
  • Thriving in Academia: Balancing Your Responsibilities (Virtual) March 17, 1:00 – 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, 10:00 – 11:30 AM hosted by Natasha Tokowicz. Join here. 

Programs for Department Chairs and Program Directors

  • Just in Time: Ancillary Budget (virtual) Janaury 27, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm presented by Matt Slated and Nikolia Norona. Join here. 
  • Just in Time: Starting the Tenure/Promotion Process (virtual) February 17, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm presented by Todd Reeser. Join here.  
  • Just in Time: Annual Letters and PIPs in a CBA World (virtual) February 26, 11:00 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, 12:00 – 12:45 pm presented by Josh Bow and Amanda Bublinec. Join here. 
  • Just in Time: Recruitment (virtual) March 19, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm presented by Hannah Johnson, Kelly Lloyd and Faculty Affairs Team Join here. 
  • Just in Time: Evaluating Faculty who Manage Research Staff (virtual) March 24, 3:00 – 4:00 pm presented by Maureen Lazar and Jessica Hatherill. Join here.   

Programs for Advanced Assistant Professors

  • Demystifying Tenure February 24, 12:00 – 1:30 pm 910 Cathedral of Learning presented by Todd Reeser.

Programs for All Faculty

  • Jeff Petsis, Updates from Sponsored Projects (the content of both sessions will be the same)  
  • Supervising Postdocs and Research Associates (virtual)  February 10, 9:30 – 11:00 AM presented by Hannah Johnson, Kelly Lloyd and Faculty Affairs Team Join here.
  • Patricia Decker and Jacki Weaver, Writing a Short Pitch: LOIs, Abstracts, Significance/Impact Statements – Tuesday, February 10, 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Zoom Registration Link
  • 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.
    Patricia Decker and Jacki Weaver, Meet the Grant Writers: Info Session and Q&A Panel – Tuesday, March 10, 1:30 – 2:30 pm – Zoom Registration Link
  • Ryan Champagne, Foundation Funding 101, March 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Zoom Registration Link
  • Ryan Champagne, Foundation Funding 102, March 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Zoom Registration Link


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.